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Sen. Jay Rockefeller (R-WV) Will Not Seek Another Term
This afternoon Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) announced that his incredibly long career in politics is finally coming to a close. Rockefeller will not seek re-election in 2014. From Rockefeller's office:
With heartfelt appreciation, Senator Jay Rockefeller today announced that he will not seek reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2014. His announcement comes as he nears 50 years of public service in West Virginia and 30 years in the Senate. Rockefeller was joined at the Culture Center in Charleston by his wife, Sharon, and their children and grandchildren, along with his sister and brother-in-law, friends and staff members.
"As I approach 50 years of public service in West Virginia, I've decided that 2014 will be the right moment for me to find new ways to fight for the causes I believe in and to spend more time with my incredible family. Serving West Virginia in the U.S. Senate is an abiding honor and privilege, and Sharon and I are so full of gratitude to our state and to the countless friends and supporters who have made my public service possible," Rockefeller said. "For the next two years in the Senate, and well beyond, I will continue working tirelessly on behalf of all West Virginians. Championing those most in need has been my life's calling, and I will never stop fighting to make a difference for the people who mean so much to me."
This is a significant blow to Democrats. The state of West Virginia has been trending Republican for a long time, but Rockefeller was a brand unto himself in the state. While Rockefeller would probably have faced a tough election, his long history would have been a significant advantage. With Rockefeller not seeking election Democrats' chances of holding this seat have dropped significantly.


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For more than a decade — from 2005 until 2016 — Sean O'Donnell, PhD, a professor in Drexel's College of Arts and Sciences, observed army ant "raids" and the birds that follow them. He hoped to find out whether birds really were aggressive toward each other during the ant marches or whether they actually cooperated to access the food (other insects and bugs) that ants rustle out of hiding.
After observing 74 swarms in Costa Rica, it seems birds are much more likely to play nice with each other.
"Overall, the results strongly supported facilitation — species help each other to exploit shared resources," O'Donnell said of his study that was recently published in Biotropica.
In watching for the raids and the flocks that "attend" them, a key to avian cooperation may be what are termed "bivouac-checking" birds. These are birds that perch near the sites where army ants make their nests (bivouacs) and watch to see where and when the ants move. Birds that fall into that category include the ocellated antbird and the blue-diademed motmot.
The prevailing thought has been that these specialized birds liked to keep the ant colonies they watched to themselves, not allowing other species to horn in on their finds.
But a frequent high diversity of species in flocks following the ant columns showed O'Donnell that birds that didn't specialize in tracking army ants (like the migrant species Kentucky warbler) were allowed to join and hunt.
So when bivouac-checking birds see the movement of the columns and take off, other birds take the cue. They either know birds like the ocellated antbird follow ant columns or recognize vocalizations the specialized birds make when chasing the colonies.
"Birds may use each other as a way of finding army ant raids, which are very hard to locate in the forest because they are widely spaced and the ants are mobile," O'Donnell said. "Observations suggest some birds are attracted to other birds at raids, and birds may even follow each other when moving among raids of different ant colonies."
However, there did seem to be some bullies.
O'Donnell noticed some pairs of species were almost never found in flocks together despite, independently, being ant-chasers. That indicated that these bird species might chase each other off as competition, or just avoid each other entirely. Pairs that seemed to be unable to be around each other included the blue-throated toucanet and the brown jay, as well as the wood thrush and the white-eared ground sparrow.
"These antagonistic pairs were often species of very similar body size or feeding behavior," O'Donnell explained. "Perhaps these species do compete very strongly at army ant raids."
All in all, finding that birds largely work together to forage at army ant raids seems to demonstrate that cooperation is a better survival strategy than trying to keep food from the raids for their own species.
"Having other birds around may be an advantage because there are more eyes and ears to detect predators," O'Donnell said. "If the raid is hard to monopolize, and food is very abundant there, then the costs of allowing other birds to attend may be low, further favoring positive species interactions."

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Thursday, Nov. 29
Carrboro ArtsCenter
While standing in line at Oberst's solo show last Thursday, a friend of mine overheard a group of teenage girls--who had been following Conor Oberst on his short-but-sweet tour--as they took turns adding Conor's last name to their first names ("Nicole Oberst," "Kaitlyn Oberst" ... ) and savoring the sound. At other shows, I've overheard girls proclaim Conor to be their "soul mate." And looking around at the ArtsCenter that evening, I noticed something unusual for a Chapel Hill concert--the audience was overwhelmingly female.Why do the ladies love Oberst, Bright Eyes' indie-savant? His slightly androgynous looks? The way his tousled hair falls in his face? The mischievous, maniacal gleam in his eyes? Maybe, but I think what really makes 'em wriggle in their panties is the same reason we've all fallen for a dark, brooding manic depressive: We want somebody to save.
Not that I'm immune to this phenomenon. The first time I saw Bright Eyes (several years ago) my initial impulse was to give Conor a hug and tell him that everything was going to be OK. That first show seemed part high- school lit-mag meeting and part tent revival--I half expected him to speak in tongues. Since then, I've seen Conor enough times to question the authenticity of his palsied antics. He shakes; he quivers; he throws oranges. He's pretentious in the way that precocious children of doting parents are: He believes we care about his tear-and-whiskey-stained life. And he makes us believe we care, too.
However, on stage by himself this tour, his mania was tempered; he seemed sweet, thoughtful and shy. After a couple of songs he left the stage to grab his black and white composition notebook and left it open at his feet--the perfect metaphor for this strangely intimate and subdued performance--like listening to a friend read his journal. And when the crowd broke their attentive silence, calling for "Something Vague" from Fevers and Mirrors, Conor responded that he could play a song with "some of the same chords." His new guitar was giving him trouble, too, and eventually he asked the audience if they cared whether it was in tune or not. They didn't. Although he did tremble in his chair, the closest he came to a fit was when he accidentally kicked over his Budweiser on the last song, growing visibly concerned as he watched the beer soak into the carpet while he finished playing.
It was another, younger Oberst who stole the show. Conor's cherubic, toddling nephew waddled onstage halfway through the set, toward the open arms of his uncle. A hundred flash bulbs went off as there followed a discernable and collective female swoon over both the baby and the boy--he's cute; he's sensitive and he likes children.
The new songs "Waste of Paint" and "Laura Laurent" were poignant and smart with a good amount of screaming and stomping. But when he tried to sing about politics, in a song he dedicated to his brother, his words failed him. As a scab-picking poetic prodigy, Conor is at his best when he channels Holden Caufield, not Bob Dylan. He's a truly gifted chronicler of his own pain, confusion and heartbreak, and by extension that of hundreds of confused and heartbroken kids--his precious poetry is much more effective when he's taking it out on himself, not the world.
Mobb Deep (Promotional Tour)
Thursday, Nov. 29
Crabtree Marriott, Raleigh
It's hard to believe that Mobb Deep has been on the national rap music scene since 1993. To look at them, you'd swear that both Havoc and Prodigy were still in high school--maybe college freshmen at the most. But the New York duo from Queensbridge has been dropping gems in the rap game for 10 years now, and with the release of their fifth CD, Infamy, the infamous ones look to take yet another step in putting the game on lockdown. The Independent caught up with Mobb Deep last Thursday at the Crabtree Marriott. As we sat in the hotel lobby, the two, although a bit weary from life on the road, discussed their new CD, how they came to be and what it takes to make it in the music business.
The Independent: So what brings you guys to the Triangle?
Havoc: We're here to promote the new album. We're doing radio and we're gonna hit Smokehouse Records before we head out to Chicago.
Tell us about the album. What makes this one different from your previous joints?
Prodigy: It's different because it's new. It's a new year and we've been in the game for 10 years, so all of our albums is different. If you know us and our track record, you know that's the only real way [there's a difference]. It's still the same Mobb shit that niggas is used to.
Is there anything that stands out on this CD that might make fans feel you went in another direction?
Havoc: Nah, I don't think you're gonna see another direction. It's like basically the same Mobb message. It's about the streets. And the relationships with the streets. Females, women, friends, enemies, all of the above and more.
Did you guys respond to anyone this time around who dissed you? Or did you let it slide and just try to make your music?
Prodigy [laughing]: Oh yeah, we responded. It's definitely all on there.
So who are some of the acts you collaborated with on this new joint?
Havoc: We collaborated with 112, and Li'l Mo and we did a song with Ron Isley, Mr. Biggs. And as far as producers go, we got Eazy LP, Scott Storch and Alchemist, who's like family to us.
A lot of people don't know that you guys have been around for a minute. How did you hook up to form Mobb Deep?
Prodigy: Being in high school together, we used to go through all the battling shit in the lunch room and then we used to do the talent shows and just going through all that, we just grew tight. We started cutting out of school, doing demos together at our man's crib everyday. We started doing songs everyday. And things just kinda took off.
What have you learned after being in the game for 10 years as both business people and entertainers?
Havoc: Business-wise, you have to be on top of business. You gotta be fully aware of what's going on from the smallest thing to the biggest thing. As far as the entertainment part, you just gotta make your music and be you. Fuck what everybody else says. You know people will try to steal your music in a business direction and take your way of being creative. You just have to be you and remember why you came into the business in the first place, because you love the music and be genuine about it.
Where do you guys see yourselves 10 years from now?
Prodigy: Ten years from now? Maybe we might still be doing this shit if we keep fuckin' around with it long enough.
Havoc: We intend to be on the top of the world. It's a long road to success, but we've been on this road for a minute and we don't plan on getting off of it. At the end of the road, we plan on being on top.
I'm sure you guys have discovered that everything in showbiz isn't what it's cracked up to be. A lot of people look at your videos and think you guys are just living it up. What would you tell someone who's new in the business and has that star-gazed look in their eyes about the industry?
Prodigy: To just take your time. You gotta move slowly in this business.
Havoc: In this business, patience is a virtue. A very big virtue. If you don't have patience, then just get out of the business.
Prodigy: No doubt. It's a long road to success and it don't come easy.
That says a lot, considering both you guys were like 16, 17 years old when you started out.
Havoc: It even took us a minute from when we first started. We did the things that people wouldn't imagine doing nowadays. Like doing the talent shows and the little things. People today just wanna get on and get put on TV, but it's a process. You gotta pay some dues when you're in this business.


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Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Malvern, AR
Bismarck Middle School was recently awarded a grant from the Ross Foundation. The grant money will be used to purchase a Sphero Spark Education Lab to be used with students 5th-8th grades. The Spheros are used to help students learn coding skills. Pictured from left to right is Ellen Coleman middle school principal, Julia Hancock middle school library media specialist and Susan Stewart, Bismarck Schools superintendent.


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Pastor Jade Rogers has been Pastoring Keymar since July 2014. He is a graduate of MidAmerica Nazarene University and has been in ministry for over 17 years. Jade has served as a Senior Pastor since 2010 and was youth pastor for ten years before becoming a S.P. Jade and Michelle have been married since 2002 and they have a daughter, Bryona, a son, Levi and a dog named Sammy.
Pastor Jade has deep desire to see others come to Christ & grow in Christ. He loves spending time with Family & friends. He has passion for Barbecue and loves to cook in general!One of His favorite scriptures is "When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners." Romans 5:6
Bonnie Kramer has been a part of the Keymar community since 1978. Has worked in the church office since 2003 and is now serving as Director of Youth Ministry. Served on mission work teams to Honduras and the Texas/Mexico border.
Loves being a wife, mother, and "Grammy". Passionate about serving our youth.
Loves serving Jesus with joy & laughter. Believes that all people are important to God.
Psalm 37:4
Enjoys spending time with family & friends, running, photography, cooking, reading, and traveling.
Sarah Gonnella has been part of the Keymar church since the time she was born. I have grown up in the church and have served in various roles over the years. I am currently serving as the Children's Director. I am so thankful for the many willing dedicated volunteers who work week in and week out with our children.
Cindy Hess started attending KEWC with her parents, brother and sister when she was very young. Her family expanded and now includes 3 grown children, 2 sons-in-laws, 1 fiancée and 3 grandchildren. She has gone on missions trips to Jamaica, Texas and several to Honduras. She is excited to plan trips again, beginning with a trip to Arizona in 2016.
Her favorite verse is Romans 1:16-- "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes.."
Bryan Gonnella has been a part of the Keymar Church since 2005. I have been a Youth Worker for 7 years, coached our church softball team for 6 years, served as head trustee for 3 years, and served on our LBA for the past 5 years.
I enjoy family time. Especially with my wife (Sarah) and my daughter (Faith). I try to spend as much time outdoors as possible. I enjoy, softball, baseball, hunting, fishing, and almost any other fun thing you can think of. I am currently working for an Architect in Gettysburg, PA and hope that someday soon, I too could be a licensed Architect.
Ecclesiastes 8:15
"So I recommend having fun, because there is nothing better for people to do in this world than to eat, drink, and enjoy life. That way they will experience some happiness along with all the hard work God gives them."
Whitney Kramer has been married for 9 years and has 3 awesome kids - Landon, James & Amelia. I stay quite busy with my kids, work, church & home life. I have been a part of the Keymar Church since I was 2 years old. I grew up as your typical "church kid" - getting saved at church camp and going through the motions of a "Christian". When I went to college in 2004, I did my own thing - putting God on the back burner. I quickly realized that was not a path I wanted to be on. I moved back to the area and rededicated my life to Christ through my baptism in 2006. I can truly say I am a Follower of Jesus. My life isn't perfect and it isn't always easy - but I know God has a greater plan for me than I could ever create on my own.
My life verse is Romans 12:2 -
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - His good, pleasing and perfect will".


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Gustavus Adolphus hires new coach
Trow Kelly comes to Gusties after nine years at Northern Arizona
ST. PETER, Minn. -- Gustavus Adolphus has named Laurie Trow Kelly as its new head coach. She is replacing Mickey Haller, who resigned in March after serving as the head coach for 12 years. Kelly comes to Gustavus from Northern Arizona.
"I am excited to be returning to Minnesota and competing in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, which I feel is one of the best Division III conferences in the country," Kelly said. "To be asked to join an exceptional academic and athletic program like Gustavus is truly an honor. I look forward to working with the outstanding staff, faculty, and students at Gustavus."
Kelly made a quick ascent through the Division II and I coaching ranks after a record setting Division III playing career at St. Thomas (Minn.) in the early 1990s. In the past nine years at Northern Arizona, she has compiled the most wins in the program's history (120), while also directing the Lumberjacks team to their first Big Sky Conference tournament title and NCAA tournament bid in the 2005-06 season.
During Kelly's tenure, Northern Arizona advanced to the Big Sky tournament six times with two appearances in the championship game (2006, 2007), and her teams have registered two of the three 20-win seasons in the program's history.
In addition to quality on the floor, her squads have also been strong in the classroom, with four players earning CoSIDA Academic All-District honors including one Academic All-American. The Lumberjacks were recognized in the Women's Basketball Coaches Association top-25 Academic Honor Roll six times, with two top-10 national rankings.
Prior to her position at Northern Arizona, Kelly coached at Binghamton in New York and built the Bearcats into one of the top Division II programs in the country before helping the institution transition to a Division I program in 2001-02. In that first year of Division I competition, Kelly directed the team to a 19-9 record and a second-place finish in the America East Conference.
During her five years at Binghamton, Kelly compiled a record of 94-22, including a mark of 75-13 in the program's final three years at the Division II level, and her squads won New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) titles in 1999 and 2000 and Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) titles in 2000 and 2001. She was named ECAC Coach of the Year in 2000 and New York state Coach of the Year in 2002.
Kelly started her collegiate coaching career as the graduate assistant coach at Minnesota State-Mankato from 1996 to 1998.
She becomes the ninth head coach in the 44-year history of the Gustavus women's basketball program.


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BedaleOnline Blog
Bedale Torch Bearer's After Event Blog - "Thank You Bedale!"
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Thank You Bedale – A True Taste of Yorkshire for the Olympic Torch!
Alan Mak, President & Trustee of Magic Breakfast writes exclusively for BedaleOnline after carrying the Olympic Torch this morning
Carrying the Olympic Torch in beautiful Bedale this morning was an amazing, inspirational, and unforgettable experience! Thank you Bedale for a fun, exciting and brilliant day! You gave me incredible and vocal support in the bright Yorkshire sunshine, and you gave the world a true taste of Yorkshire with the warmth of your welcome. It was great to see so many hundreds of people lining Market Place: school children with their teachers. Mums and dads. Pensioners and war heroes from the Bedale Royal British Legion. Local shopkeepers, farmers and business people. Everyone in Bedale was here it seemed, lining the streets six or seven deep, cheering, shouting, taking photos, soaking up the atmosphere. It was like the Jubilee all over again. The warmth, energy and passion of the Bedale welcome has been amazing!
Today started bright and early with a briefing at 8AM for all the Torchbearers covering Northallerton and Bedale at Northallerton College. I was then bussed back to Bedale to take my place on Market Place, dropping of the others on the way. It was great to meet the other Torchbearers at the briefing and learn about all the great things they had done for their communities. By way of background, the Torch came to Bedale today as part of the 70-day nationwide Torch Relay, and today it went through Northallerton and Aiskew before reaching Bedale at around 11AM. The previous day the Torch had been through York, Ripon and Harrogate, and after Bedale it now moves on to Richmond before heading up to Barnard Castle and Carlisle. But, today was proudly Bedale's Day. As I ran up Market Place towards Bedale Golf Club as slowly as I could to savour every second, see every smile and wave as much as I could, all I could think of was how great it was to be in Bedale as well as the children we feed at Magic Breakfast and how much they would all have loved being in Bedale today too. Holding the Torch high above my head and waving to the crowd, my "Moment to Shine" (as the Olympics organisers like to call it) seemed to happen in ultra slow motion yet was over in a flash, but it is one of my best experiences in my life so far.
As I mentioned in my first BedaleOnline Olympic blog, I was chosen as a Torchbearer because of my work as President & Trustee of Magic Breakfast, the UK's leading school breakfast club charity. We provide free, healthy breakfasts to 6,000 primary school children in 210 primary schools, including over 50 schools across Yorkshire. I suffered from child hunger myself, so I've worked hard to raise awareness of the issue with politicians, the media, businesses and the wider public. Judging from the massive turnout today, I think we made lots of new friends. As a proud Yorkshireman, I was truly honoured to be part of this once-in-lifetime event in the heart of Yorkshire, surrounded by so many people that I'd grown up with from local communities that I've known since I was young – from old school friends and teachers to long-lost neighbours – as well as Magic Breakfast staff and supporters.
I've visited Bedale a number of times before, but an added bonus of carrying the Torch here is that it encouraged me to find out more about one of Britain's best market towns. Given Magic Breakfast's food focus and the fact that I was carrying the Torch on Market Place, I've learnt that Bedale was first mentioned in the Domesday Book and was granted its market charter by Henry III in 1251, allowing a market to be held every Tuesday, and Bedale has been giving visitors a true taste of Yorkshire ever since with great local produce. Today reminded me again about some of Bedale's best qualities: warm, welcoming and friendly people. A wonderful gateway to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales and some of Yorkshire's finest scenery. Bustling local shops, homely pubs like the Green Dragon and charming buildings. A rich culinary tradition that spans real dairy ice cream from Dales herds and Yorkshire beers to pies and Wensleydale cheese. But above all, Bedale has a great sense of community, a strong Yorkshire identity, and a glowing warmth that attracts visitors from around the world.
I've definitely experienced that warm welcome myself throughout my Bedale Torch experience. Arriving in Bedale on Tuesday afternoon to settle in at the Green Dragon, I met Councillor Mike Lowe, Deputy Mayor of Bedale and his colleagues from the Bedale Royal British Legion for a chat and a few photos in front of Bedale Hall. Apart from Magic Breakfast, I've also been a longstanding fundraiser for the Legion and the Poppy Appeal, and I founded the Legion's UK-wide Young Professionals Branch, so it was great to meet some local Legion members and stalwarts like Mike. Later that night, I had a few beers in the Green Dragon with County Councillor John Weighell, Leader of North Yorkshire County Council (and councillor for Bedale itself) and Caroline Dickinson who used to work for local Conservative MP William Hague. They were as excited as I was, and in between seeing England beat Ukraine in the football, they told me how the Torch coming through Bedale has really brought the whole community together in excitement. I've also had a huge number of good luck e-mails and Twitter and Facebook messages, as well as extensive press and media coverage, including from national newspapers like the Guardian and the Times, local newspapers in Yorkshire and London where Magic Breakfast is based, as well as local and national radio such as BBC Radio York and the BBC World Service. I've been incredibly proud to talk about Bedale in all these interviews, and especially proud to have carried the Torch in my home county of Yorkshire.
So, as my time in Bedale with the Olympic Torch draws to a close, I'm spending this afternoon meeting and thanking as many of the people who've supported me a possible, from the editors of BedaleOnline itself and the staff and regulars at the Green Dragon to local school children, councillors and civic dignitaries. It will be great to get some photos with them and the Torch too. I'm also hopping on the Wensleydale Railway to take in the breathtaking Dales scenery before I leave too, and have a wander round Bedale. The Olympics is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and I have been very proud to carrying the Torch in Bedale for Magic Breakfast. But more than anything else, it has been a great honour to share my Olympic Torch Relay experience with the people of Bedale. It belongs as much to you all as it does to me. Congratulations to everyone in Bedale for all you did to make today a great success and for sharing all that your beautiful market town has to offer with me and the rest of the world. Today you gave me, Magic Breakfast, the Olympic Torch Relay and the world a true Taste of all that is best about Yorkshire. Thank You.
9 ways you can carry on supporting Alan and Magic Breakfast
- Share Alan Mak's exclusive BedaleOnline blog with your friends, family, colleagues and network – spread the word about Alan's Torch Relay and Bedale's Olympic Torch moment!
- Send Alan your pictures from today's Olympic Torch Relay: email@example.com and they will be collated on an online gallery so the world can see the Torch in beautiful Bedale.
- Follow Alan and his charity Magic Breakfast on Twitter: @AlanMakUK and @Magic_Breakfast to keep up-to-date with their work fighting child hunger and poverty in Yorkshire and across the UK
- If you're a journalist, please help Alan tell the Magic Breakfast story on beating UK child hunger and Alan's Olympic Torch story. Contact Alan on firstname.lastname@example.com
- Go to Alan's Torchbearer story on the London2012/Facebook Torch Bearer page. Tweet about it. Blog about it. "Like" it using the Facebook button in bottom right hand corner. Spread the word.
- Visit the Magic Breakfast's website to find out more about their work fighting child hunger and poverty in Yorkshire and across the UK
- "Like" the Magic Breakfast Facebook page to show your support for our their fight against child hunger and child poverty
- Visit BedaleOnline in exactly 1 year's time (on 20 June 2013) when Alan will be writing another exclusive blog updating us on the impact that his Bedale Olympic Torch Experience had on Magic Breakfast's work.


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A Virus Named Tom is an action-puzzler. The puzzle comes from rearranging circuits to spread the virus. The action comes from dodging anti-virus drones while doing it. It's one of the few puzzle games out there where you can play co-operatively (with up to 3 friends). But if you tire of working together, there is a battle mode where you can take on your friends to see who is the supreme virus.


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Barnard College | Columbia University
Founded in 1889 as one of the original Seven Sister schools to the Ivy League, Barnard College, the women's college affiliate of Columbia University, aims to provide the highest quality liberal arts education to promising and high-achieving young women, offering the unparalleled advantages of an outstanding residential college in partnership with a major research university.
Barnard's endowment value is $327.2 million as of June 30, 2017.
Barnard College-Columbia University Partnership
Barnard College is an affiliated institution of Columbia University, a university community that is academic home to more than 45,000 students from around the world. Through Barnard's unique and historic partnership with Columbia University, students can register for more than 1,500 courses, use a system of 22 libraries, get involved with more than 500 organizations, participate in NCAA Division I athletics, and attend high-profile events. Graduates' degrees are conferred by Columbia University.
Barnard College is the most selective women's college in the United States.
- Acceptance rate: 15 percent (as of Fall 2017)
- Unweighted average GPA: 4.12/4.00 or 96.13/100
- SAT/ACT Middle 50 percent:
- ACT Comp (30–33)
- 47 percent of first-year students attended public schools
Tuition and Financial Aid
Barnard is a need-blind institution and meets full demonstrated need for all U.S. citizens and permanent residents who apply as first-year students.
- 2017-18 Tuition and Fees
- 38 percent of students receive need-based financial aid
- 37 percent of students receive Barnard College Grants; the average grant is $40,238
- 16 percent of students receive Pell Grants
More than 90 percent of students live in on-campus housing, and students entering as first years are guaranteed housing for all four years.
- 2,600 degree-seeking undergraduate students
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New York (PRWEB) January 19, 2009
The LawHelp/NY Consortium, which developed and runs http://www.LawHelp.org/NY, a one-stop legal information portal for low-income New Yorkers, has been named one of eight finalists for The Collaboration Prize, a national cash award of $250,000 presented to an outstanding model of nonprofit collaboration.
The Lodestar Foundation, in association with the Arizona-Indiana-Michigan (AIM) Alliance, created The Collaboration Prize in an effort to demonstrate how nonprofit resources can be used more effectively to create greater impact. The LawHelp/NY Consortium, which is made up of 11 legal aid, bar and pro bono organizations throughout the state, was selected from a competitive pool of over 644 U.S.-based nominations.
"LawHelp/NY has helped tens of thousands of low-income New Yorkers get access to crucial legal services as well as high quality resources they need to understand their rights," said the Hon. Juanita Bing Newton, Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for Justice Initiatives for the New York State Unified Court System. "In addition, it provides a worthy model of cooperative decision-making and resource sharing."
The Consortium was nominated by Judge Newton, whose office partnered with the LawHelp/NY Consortium to create a Going to Court channel for LawHelp/NY, and promotes awareness of LawHelp/NY among litigants without lawyers.
By pooling resources, the Consortium has made LawHelp/NY into the leading online destination for those seeking help with legal problems ranging from eviction, foreclosure and internet fraud, to child custody, domestic violence and discrimination. In 2008, the LawHelp/NY site had approximately 280,000 visitors and 1.6 million page views.
LawHelp/NY has provided a model for other collaborations. Since 2001, Pro Bono Net, a founding member of the Consortium, has replicated the LawHelp model in 27 additional states as part of its mission of increasing access to justice through the innovative use of technology.
The LawHelp/NY Consortium consists of City Bar Justice Center, Legal Services NYC, The Legal Aid Society of New York, Pro Bono Net, Volunteers of Legal Service, Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Empire Justice Center, New York State Bar Association, Legal Assistance of Western New York, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley and Nassau/Suffolk Law Services.
The Collaboration Prize winner will be announced on March 5, 2009 at a seminar in Scottsdale, Arizona on nonprofit effectiveness hosted by Lodestar and the Association of Small Foundations. The winner - chosen by a Final Selection Panel of leaders from the nonprofit and business worlds - will provide the most successful model of collaboration meeting the prize's criteria (as described on the award's Web site, http://www.thecollaborationprize.org). All eight finalists will be invited to attend the seminar and to participate in panel discussions to share their experiences.
The announcement of the winner will come at a time when many nonprofits are desperately seeking ways to remain viable in an increasingly harsh fundraising environment.
"The economic crisis has decreased charitable giving and that has dramatically increased interest in collaborations and mergers among nonprofits, particularly with respect to eliminating duplication and sharing resources," says Lodestar board chairman, Jerry Hirsch. "Though such strategies can be an imperative during this economic crisis, collaborations and mergers are best practices that should be considered even in the best of economic times."
To speak with someone from The Lodestar Foundation, the AIM Alliance or any of the other finalists, contact Claudia Gunter at email@example.com or (212) 584-5000 x 226. For more information on The Collaboration Prize or for more details on the finalists, please visit http://www.thecollaborationprize.org.
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1. Cancer Vaccine Collaborative, New York, New York, Cancer research collaboration promoting learning over competition
2. Chattanooga Museums Collaboration, Chattanooga, Tennessee, Administrative collaboration among The Creative Discovery Museum, The Hunter Museum of American Art and the Tennessee Aquarium
3. Crittenton Women's Union, Boston, Massachusetts, Merger of two organizations serving low-income women
4. Museum of Nature and Science, Dallas, Texas, Merger among the Dallas Children's Museum, The Science Place and Dallas Museum of Natural History
5. Ready, Set, Parent, Buffalo and Lackawanna, New York, Collaboration between organizations supporting at-risk new parents
6. ShoreBank Enterprise Cascadia, Ilwaco, Washington, Merger of two community development financial institutions
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JAMESBURG – Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission, in association with Inter Tribal American Indians of New Jersey, will present traditional American Indian educator and performer Tchin on Saturday, Dec. 11, from 2 – 3 p.m. at The Lodge in Thompson Park, 1701 Perrineville Road, Jamesburg/Monroe.
Tchin will present a workshop on American Indian traditional jewelry including Northern Plains, Eastern Woodlands, and Southwestern style jewelry. Using a slide presentation, he will discuss the role and importance of jewelry in American Indian cultures, the materials and designs used, their origins and significance.
Tchin (pronounced 'chin) is a nationally recognized, award winning and multitalented Blackfeet/Narragansett artist. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia and lived in rural Virginia and Rhode Island where he received his early schooling. He attended the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico and graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. He is an accomplished metalsmith, author, flutemaker, educator, lecturer, folklorist, musician and clothes maker.
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When Sav's parents pressure him into taking Farrah to prom, Anya decides she'll do whatever it takes to keep her boyfriend from falling for his "arranged" wife.
Main Plot
Anya worries that Farrah will try to steal Sav, and her fears might become reality when she is confronted at random in the bathroom by Farrah; who says they will end up together. In a jealous rage, Anya takes Sav to the limo and they have unprotected sex, after Anya said she was on the pill. The two are then crowned King and Queen of the Spring Formal. The next day at school, she tells Sav that she wasn't really on the pill, after he makes a comment on a vlog for Chantay's Anti-Grapevine, that he doesn't want kids. He reacts horribly and convinces her to take a morning after pill, even though she didn't want to. Unsure that he can still trust Anya, he breaks up with her the next day. Unfortunately, the video Chantay took plays over the video announcements as soon as they break up, causing Anya to break down in tears.
Sub Plot
Dave and Alli are set on formal drink serving duty. Put off at first by Dave's carefree, fun attitude, Alli wonders if she's growing up too fast. Later, Dave and Alli create a club from their signature formal drink; the "Bhandurner", for a charity event Dave is promoting. When Johnny calls her immature as a response to his jealousy of Dave, Alli nearly cuts off her friendship with him. However, she soon realizes Johnny shouldn't be this controlling of her emotions, and she helps Dave with his charity.
- This is the last appearance of Bruce the Moose.
- This episode marks the end of Sav and Anya's third relationship.
- Sav and Anya lose their virginities to each other in this episode.
Regular Cast (Ordered alphabetically)
- Raymond Ablack as Sav Bhandari
- Dalmar Abuzeid as Danny Van Zandt
- Charlotte Arnold as Holly J. Sinclair
- Sam Earle as K.C. Guthrie
- Jahmil French as Dave Turner
- Jamie Johnston as Peter Stone
- Landon Liboiron as Declan Coyne
- Jajube Mandiela as Chantay Black
- Samantha Munro as Anya MacPherson
- Scott Paterson as Johnny DiMarco
- Melinda Shankar as Alli Bhandari
- Jessica Tyler as Jenna Middleton
- Natty Zavitz as Bruce
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Supporting Cast
- Mishu Vellani as Mrs. Bhandari (voice only)
- Paula Brancati as Jane Vaughn
- Stefan Brogren as Archie Simpson
- Annie Clark as Fiona Coyne
- Jordan Hudyma as Blue Chessex
- Judy Jiao as Leia Chang
- Argiris Karras as Riley Stavros
- Shane Kippel as Spinner Mason
- Miriam McDonald as Emma Nelson
- Aislinn Paul as Clare Edwards
- AJ Saudin as Connor Delaurier
- Cassie Steele as Manny Santos
- School Marquee: "Springtime in Paris Formal Tonight!"
- Sav: "This is not the pill I had in mind in the limo."
Anya: "I know... maybe we don't need it. It was the worst time in my cycle..."
Sav: "Cycle, shmycle. This pill only works for up to 72-hours after sex."
Anya: It can make me barf for days..."
Sav: "You know what barfs for months? A baby."
- "All Fired Up" by Tralala
- "Army of One" by Hill
- "Run To The Sea" by Fighter/Lover
- "Raise A Little Hell Now" by Shiloh
- "The Night" by The Job
- "I Said" by Michelle Featherstone
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3 Simple Tricks To Win A Fight Without Fighting
Most fights are won and lost at the pre-fight stage. What you do here will dictate how things end. Here are three simple tricks to use at the pre-fight stage that will turn the tables to your advantage and allow you to walk away without fighting.
Not every aggressive confrontation has to end in physical violence. If you know how to control the pre-fight stage to your advantage then more often than not you can walk away from a confrontation without recourse to physical violence (all out fighting).
Besides the obvious tactic of verbal de-escalation, there are three other simple tactics you can use to end a potential fight situation without actually fighting.
1. The Aggressive Fence
Unless you've been living under a moss-covered rock for the past twenty years, you probably know what the fence is all about. Very simply, the fence is about asserting yourself and controlling your personal space via dialogue and a non-violent posture.
The aggressive fence simply reverses that, and instead of coming across as calm and reasonable you come across as being more aggressive and more sociopathic than your would-be attacker.
The goal is to front the other guy, psyche them out by being more scary and hard to handle than they are.
You do this by splaying your arms out wide, puffing your chest out and aggressively inviting your would-be attacker to have a go if they think they are hard enough.
Sample dialogue: "Come on then! Come on! Have a go then! I dare you! Come on!"
Done right, with full conviction, this tactic works very well. Your would-be attacker will soon realise that they have perhaps bitten of more than they can chew and will soon saunter off, mumbling obscenities at you as they try to save face.
This tactic has worked very well for me in the past whenever I've used it. You just have to ensure you do it with total confidence and conviction.
Use your judgement before trying this tactic. If you think you will get away with it, use it. If the other guy doesn't look like he would fall for it, try a different tactic.
And if you use it and it doesn't work?
Then you're screwed, aren't you!
Just kidding. If the other guy doesn't go for it, if he refuses to be intimidated, then you simply switch to a more submissive fence. Make a show of apologising, draw him in and then strike pre-emptively.
After wards you can rest easy in the knowledge that at least you tried to end things non-violently.
2. The Throat Grab
This is a similar tactic to the aggressive fence, but a bit more hands on.
If a would-be attacker is refusing to back down or be talked down, suddenly reach out and grab him by the throat or face (grabbing the face works well). Lean right into his face and look him in the eye, then calmly explain to him that if he doesn't stop what he's doing somebody is going to get hurt, and it won't be you (that's you reader).
The real trick in making this tactic work, aside from the suddenness of your actions, is in holding the other guy long enough so that he feels your intentions very clearly.
If you grab and let go just as soon he won't have had time to feel your intentions and he'll probably get even more riled up by you putting your hands on him.
Hold him there for a good few seconds and make sure that he really understands where you are coming from him. Speak calmly but with menace. You are trying to intimidate him into not fighting with you, don't forget.
Done correctly, this should shut the guy up, allowing you to walk away from the situation and him to save face (sort of).
3. The Whispered Threat
This tactic was taught to me by a friend of mine, a very experienced doorman and martial artist and it's reserved for those annoying dicks who just don't know when to shut up.
Yes, you may be able to ignore such people, but sometimes you just can't, and other times, even if you do ignore them, things still escalate into all out aggression. This tactic will nip things in the bud before that happens.
So if someone is standing by you giving you shit, hurling insults at you or a person you are with, calmly walk up to them and lean in towards them (remember this will only work if the other guy is still relatively non-aggressive. An aggressive person will not allow you to approach in such a way). Calmly whisper the following into their ear so that only they can hear: "If you don't knock it on the head, I'm going to put you down." Then walk away.
One of two things will happen after that. The guy will do as you said and knock things on the head, by shutting up or walking away.
Or he will escalate into aggressive behaviour and challenge you to a fight. If this happens, he most likely wanted fighting in the first place. Even if you'd said nothing, things still probably would ave got to this stage.
At least this way, it looks to surrounding witnesses that he is starting things and you are only defending yourself if things get to fight stage.
In my experience though, most guys take the hint and shut up.
No Guarantees
Need I remind you that there are no guarantees with this stuff? If you are reading this and thinking to yourself that such tactics may not work and might in fact worsen things, you are half right.
The above tactics may not work. But no tactic works all the time. Even a well placed right cross to an attackers chin will fail sometimes.
As for making things worse, well this a common misconception. If the other guy really wants to fight, nothing you do or say will stop him from doing that. So how could trying to solve things another way make things worse? He's going to try and hit you anyway. At least you've exhausted all possibilities before you have to go completely physical.
These are not magical solutions. Such things don't exist except in the hands of snake oil salesmen. There are only options to be tried. If they work, great. If they don't, well, you need to get good at hitting people very hard.
If you like what you read here, then visit my blog for more good self protection tips, tricks and tutorials: http://www.combativemind.com
The opinions in this article are not that of InterMartialArts.com
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another good piece mate- keep
Permalink Submitted by cris donovan on Mon, 08/27/2012 - 01:10.
another good piece mate- keep em coming as they are good food for thought. you are absolutely right that there is no magic solution to the many variables of dealing with agro d/heads, but having extra ideas in mind might just make the difference. i for one am reticent to do things like the throat grab or whisper in the ear as i feel it may put me in a position that i get struck before i can do anything about it... but i understand their inclussion here and part of gaining experience is knowing when to use what
Nice share, although these
Permalink Submitted by rubycoleman on Mon, 08/27/2012 - 09:38.
Nice share, although these techniques are a bit difficult to be executed by a woman can you please guide some self defense techniques for women.
As far as prevent a physical
Permalink Submitted by kombatarts on Mon, 01/14/2013 - 06:18.
As far as prevent a physical situation, I would say simply state the fact that they will end up in jail if they lay a hand on you, and that you have a damn good lawyer. If it is not preventable I would say the best defense is resourcefulness. Look around you to see who can help you, what objects you can use, where you could escape, etc. Lastly I would say misdirection; play along until you have a chance to make you move, whatever it may be.
I enjoyed this article. I
I enjoyed this article. I also checked out your blog. Some good reading. I look forwarded to seeing more. Thanks for sharing!
I just start showing off and
Permalink Submitted by polishprince on Sat, 09/01/2012 - 11:38.
I just start showing off and showing the guys what 10 years of training means and they always backoff, and if they dont well im already warmed up!
Personally, I don't like this
Permalink Submitted by Medway Tai Chi ... on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 09:12.
Personally, I don't like this article. IME, tip 1 is just as likely to encourage the guy to attack, and should the shit hit the fan, witness will have seen you goading the other guy into the fight, getting you into legal trouble as well as him. Tip 2 will get you arrested straight away for assault. Also, similar to point 1, grabbing someone by the throat is a pretty quick route to making things physically aggressive. Tip 3 - just sounds a bit daft. If someone is being aggressive, walk right up to them, and whisper to them. But it won't work if they're too aggressive? Just seems totally impractical.
THE BEST WAY to prevent a
Permalink Submitted by kombatarts on Mon, 01/14/2013 - 06:09.
THE BEST WAY to prevent a fight non-violently: If someone is talking smack, don't say anything back. Instead hold your ground and give him the look of cold blooded murder. Like a tiger before it attacks its prey. The quiet mysterious intensity of this is scary. You are not provoking him nor are you backing down. He will walk away mumbling something. I have used this many times and it virtually always works. Only once have I had to fight, and I am in the club scene a LOT. I learned this tactic from Jet Li in a Men's Health interview.
if you have been trained well
if you have been trained well you will no to stay calm and say and do nothing other than agree with the enemy (reverse phsycolagy) they want for you to become like they are and be the aggresser dont let this happen only when they try to attack you can then put your training into practice and use thier anger and energy against them allowing you to walk away un harmed and still calm and full of energy. I once had a guy shouting all the abuse he could at me wanting to fight he went on shouting and raring up for ages i just stood quiet and wated when he then charged at me swinging a bottle toward my head i just moved aside using aikido in full but soft motion. End result the guy is on the ground and im escaping with no energy lost and no anger gained.
I like this, for all the
I like this, for all the reasons you said, but also because it helps make clear you're not the aggressor. Grabbing somebody's throat pre-emptively makes it pretty clear to witnesses in a court room that you were looking for trouble, regardless of what really happened.


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Purple Pinecone is indica-sativa. Her cannabis seeds produce hard dense flavourful nugs packed with luminating trichromes spread over a pallet of light purplish hues. This makes Purple Pinecone one of our most beautiful plants. A strong indica stone envelopes the smoker taking them to a kinder gentler place of mind. Great weed for winding down and relaxing from a hard days activities. These flowers are so dense we suggest using a weed grinder to break up the buds for smoking. Purple Pinecone is suitable for cultivation both indoors and outdoors. It takes 50-55 days to flower. tip - place fresh cut buds in the fridge overnite to enhance the purple colouring.
Purple Pinecone Specs
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- CharacteristicsHard dense flavorful nugs packed with luminous trichromes spread over a pallet of light purplish hue
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The Big Lake Economic Development was formed to administer the sales and use tax approved by the citizens of Big Lake, Texas and collected pursuant to the Development Corporation Act of 1979 for the development, promotion, creation, retention or expansion of business enterprises that create or retain jobs, and for suitable infrastructure necessary to promote or develop business enterprises.
The Big Lake Economic Development uses the ½ cent sales tax funds for it's operating budget and is responsible for operating it's activities within the confines of the approved budget under the umbrella of the City of Big Lake. Because the ½ cent sales tax is a use of public funds, the State of Texas' Open Meeting and Open Information Laws must be observed, this is accomplished by on-going monitoring of accounts and working in cooperation with the BLEDC and City Council to identify goals that ensure continued economic progress.
Reports are provided monthly to a seven member Board of Directors summarizing the previous month's activities and the status of current sales tax receipts. As a barometer for the local economy, the BLEDC pays close attention to monthly sales tax receipts and make a concerted effort to adjust expenditures accordingly. All reports and records are audited annually by the firm of Eckert & Company, certified public accountants, in conjunction with the City of Big Lake.
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Buffalo posted a topic in High PlacesWent out for a day trip of exploring in Leeds with @plod. We had Opal 3 on our list but once we arrived in Leeds we already noticed there were people on the roof so we were unsure of whether we'd get a chance to get up there. We did some explores in the area to pass the time then eventually made our way to Opal 3. We headed to the roof anyway despite seeing what we first thought were builders, but it turned out there was actually an abseiling event going on so I thought why not. I'm so pleased I had the opportunity to have this experience, and I'd say it was pretty decent timing Opal 3 is a 25 storey building which serves as student accommodation for 542 students. It is the 3rd tallest building in Leeds after Bridgewater place and the Plaza Tower.


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But most importantly, the experience and knowledge you will gain by choosing the minor or major in Women's and Gender Studies can give you a distinct advantage for future employment or graduate study. Not only does this program introduce you to relevant social issues, it also fosters critical thinking, develops strong verbal writing and research skills, encourages social advocacy, emphasizes diversity, and gives you valuable, real-life experience.
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Women's Basketball Team Drops 79-65 Decision To Oregon State
Dec. 22, 2001
Los Angeles, Calif. - The UCLA women's basketball team's second-half rally came up short as Oregon State held on to win 79-65 in front of 1,977 at Pauley Pavilion Saturday afternoon.
Down 40-29 at the half, UCLA came on strong in the second stanza, outscoring Oregon State 18-6 over the first six minutes, with Natalie Nakase's three-pointer knotting the score at 46-46. UCLA took its first lead, 53-52, at 8:51 on a pair of Kristee Porter free throws, but the Beavers went on a 15-5 run after that to reclaim the lead for good. Felicia Ragland, last season's Pac-10 Player of the Year, scored 11 points in that run, including three consecutive three-point shots to give the Beavers a 67-58 lead.
'Today was hard because we gave a great effort and did not come out with a win,' said UCLA head coach Kathy Olivier. 'Hats off to Oregon State because they played hard for 40 minutes and did not give us a break.'
Porter led the Bruins with season-highs in points (20) and rebounds (seven). She also had three blocks and three steals. Nakase tied her career high with 11 points and had six assists and five rebounds. Shalada Allen also added 11 points in her first start of the season.
Ragland led all players with 32 points and an OSU record seven three-point field goals. Hollye Chapman recorded her first career double-double with 13 points and a career-best 10 rebounds. Leilani Estavan also reached double figures in scoring with 12 points.
The Bruins fall to 3-7, 0-2 in the Pac-10. Oregon State improves to 5-6, 1-1 in the conference. UCLA next plays at Stanford on Friday, Dec. 28 at 7:00 p.m.
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Manufacturers that recycle their waste energy can typically cut energy expenses by 20 percent, making them more competitive while slashing carbon emissions. Companies can then reinvest those savings in hiring more workers and expanding production.
Washington, DC (Vocus) September 29, 2010
A growing coalition of more than 100 business, labor, and environmental organizations today urged Congress to ensure its final tax package contains an industrial energy efficiency provision that would increase manufacturing competitiveness, create jobs, and reduce pollution.
The Alliance for Industrial Efficiency sent letters to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee reiterating its backing for tax credits to promote expanded adoption of combined heat and power and waste energy recovery techniques.
Such a provision can already be found in S. 1639 (sponsored by Senators Jeff Bingaman, D-NM and Olympia Snowe, R-ME), H.R. 4751 (sponsored by Rep. Paul Tonko, D-NY and Dean Heller, R-NV), and in the House Ways and Means Committee's draft energy tax package. If enacted, the bipartisan provision would create and preserve jobs within the industrial sector, including for the manufacture, installation, and operation of combined heat and power and waste energy recovery equipment.
"The industrial sector is a huge consumer of power, yet it's often overlooked in the quest for energy efficiency," said Tom Casten, chairman of Recycled Energy Development. "Manufacturers that recycle their waste energy can typically cut energy expenses by 20 percent, making them more competitive while slashing carbon emissions. Companies can then reinvest those savings in hiring more workers and expanding production."
According to the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, combined heat and power could provide 20 percent of U.S. generating capacity by 2030 with proven technology, create nearly one million jobs, and reduce CO2 emissions by more than 800 million tons per year. Combined heat and power generation improves energy efficiency and typically costs less than conventional new generation.
"By passing industrial energy efficiency incentives now, Congress can put our men and women back to work rebuilding America." said Michael J. Sullivan, president of Sheet Metal Workers Internationa l Association (SMWIA), and chairman of Pharmaceutical Industry Labor-Management Association (PIL-MA), the latter of which joined the Alliance just days ago. "This legislation will help us revitalize the manufacturing sector and begin to take jobs back from overseas."
In addition to being good for business, the legislation will help America establish a new clean energy policy, even without a comprehensive climate bill.
"Improving energy efficiency in our factories should be a cornerstone of a larger energy and climate policy that cuts greenhouse emissions, reduces dependence on fossil fuels and makes America more competitive," said Phyllis Cuttino, director of The Pew Environment Group's Climate and Energy Program.
Recycled energy, which captures waste energy from industrial facilities, now receives no tax benefits. Combined heat and power, a highly efficient process that generates both electricity and heat on site (also known as cogeneration or CHP), currently obtains only a 10 percent investment tax credit for the first 15 megawatts of a project limited to 50 megawatts in size. The legislative proposals in the House and Senate would encourage more large-scale projects by removing the cap, applying the tax credit to a project's first 25 megawatts, and adding a 30 percent tax credit for recycled energy and combined heat and power projects with efficiencies above 70 percent. For comparison, the average U.S. power plant is only 33 percent efficient.
Signers of the Alliance for Industrial Efficiency's letter include:
National Businesses and Power Providers
*ArcelorMittal USA
*Basin Electric
Capstone Turbines Corporation
Cummins Power Generation
The Dow Chemical Company
GE Energy
Ingersoll Rand
Libbey Glass Inc.
LS Power
Mosaic Company
Nevada Energy
PPG Industries
Primary Energy
Recycled Energy Development
Saint-Gobain Containers
Solar Turbines
United Technologies Corporation
Veolia Energy North America Holdings
Contractor Groups and Trade Associations
American Chemistry Council
American Forest & Paper Association
Association of State Energy Research & Technology
Transfer Institutions (ASERTTI)
The Association of Union Constructors
Electricity Consumers Resource Council
Glass Manufacturing Industry Council
International District Energy Association
Mechanical Contractors Association of America
*Montana SMACNA
National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)
National Council for Advanced Manufacturing
National Electrical Contractors Association
*Pharmaceutical Industry Labor-Management
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National
Steel Founders' Society of America
U.S. Clean Heat and Power Association
Nonprofit/Labor/Environmental Groups
Alliance to Save Energy
Apollo Alliance
Business Council for Sustainable Energy
Center for American Progress Action Fund
*Climate Institute
Energy Future Coalition
Environment America
*Environmental Law and Policy Center
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
Northeast-Midwest Institute
*Pew Environment Group
Sheet Metal Workers International Association
Sierra Club
*United Steelworkers
World Alliance for Decentralized Energy
State and Local Businesses
ACCO Engineered Systems (California, Washington,
Idaho, Nevada)
ACR Sheet Metal Company
*Alphabet Energy (California)
Avalon Consulting, Inc. (Illinois)
*Barnes and Dodge Inc. (Kansas)
BHP Energy (Ohio)
Butters-Fetting Co., Inc. (Wisconsin)
Calnetix Power Solution, Inc. (Florida)
*Cascade Energy Group (Washington)
Charles P. Blouin Inc. (New Hampshire)
Circle "R" Mechanical, Inc. (Indiana)
Climate Energy (Massachusetts)
DCO Energy (New Jersey)
Dresser-Rand/Aircogen (Massachusetts)
*Dry Coolers Inc. (Michigan)
*Earthwise Energy Technologies (Rhode Island)
E-Finity Distributed Generation (Pennsylvania)
ECR International (New York)
Endurant Energy LLC (Illinois)
*Enercon Engineering Inc. (Illinois)
Energenic LLC (New Jersey)
Energy Solutions Center (Washington, DC)
Ernest D. Menold, Inc (Pennsylvania)
Five Star Electric Motors (Texas)
GEM Inc. (Ohio and Georgia)
*Guardian Industries (Michigan)
*Hyvac Inc. (Florida)
Interstate Power Solutions (Missouri)
KGRA Energy Corporation (Illinois)
Lewis and Lambert Industries, Inc. (Texas)
Matherly Mechanical Contractors, Inc. (Oklahoma)
Melrose Metal Products (California)
Midwest Fabricators, LLC (Oklahoma)
National Heating & Ventilating (New Mexico)
New Loop Energy (Illinois)
Office Power Energy Solutions (New York)
Pumps and Service (New Mexico and Texas)
Reagan Equipment (Florida and Louisiana)
Regatta Solutions Inc. (California)
RHP Mechanical Systems (Nevada)
RSP Systems (New York)
Rudolph Libbe Companies (Ohio and Michigan)
Sheet Metal Engineering, Inc. (Iowa)
*South Jersey Energy Solutions (New Jersey)
*Stromberg Metal Works Inc. (Maryland)
Tal-Mar Custom Metal (Illinois)
Turbine Air Systems (Texas)
Turbosteam (Massachusetts)
Tweet/Garot (Wisconsin)
Unison Solutions (Iowa)
Westside Mechanical Sales (Illinois)
Zeledyne (Michigan, Oklahoma, Tennessee)
*New signatures since the April 12, 2010 letter


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Fused Glass Drop Earrings Handmade Kiln formed glass 925 Sterling Silver Ear wires
- Ephemeral! Kiln Formed Dichroic Glass - Signature Copper Wire Work
- Comes in a box with a bow, in an organza bag - ready to give as a gift
- Hand Crafted by Elisabeth Baerreis - Western North Carolina
- Flashes of color emanate from the hand formed glass
- Dangle about 1 1/8 inch including sterling silver French type earwire
- Hand made Art Glass Cabochon is about 5/8 inch long x 3/8 inch wide
Heads will turn and you will create a beautiful fashion statement when you wear this stunning pair of dichroic fused glass earrings. Flashes of color emanate from the hand formed glass with copper wire work, suspended on sterling silver French ear wires. You can wear them with your jeans and a favorite turtleneck sweater, or with your little black dress. A truly unique fashion accessory, and an original piece of limited production artisan jewelry, this is a pair of earrings you will enjoy and wear often! Each earring is approximately 9/16 inch long and 3/8 inch wide. These are originals, handmade in Western North Carolina by the artist and designer, Elisabeth Baerreis. They are packaged in a nice presentation box with a USA made woven ribbon in an organza bag - ready for giving (see pictures)! Gift wrap and drop shipping are available at check out. All designs copyright, Designs by Baerreis, 1972 - present, all rights reserved.


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All Films.All Above Board.NOW INCLUDES TV SHOWS & TV LISTINGS
Widely acclaimed re-telling of the classic story from the 1970s. Generally regarded as being one of the better adaptations of Bram Stoker's classic tale, this version features a standout performance by Louis Jourdan as the Count, and benefits by remaining faithful to the original storyline. Jonathan Harker (Bosco Hogan) travels to Transylvania to help the Count prepare for his move to England. After succumbing to the Count's powers, Harker is kept prisoner in Dracula's castle before returning to England, determined to destroy the vampire.


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I have been working on a new Masterboard this week for the swap with my friend Gloria and decided to use some of the new seashore stamps by Prima.
I started by covering the watercolour paper with glycerin and then smoothed on Big and Juicy ink from the Waterfall pad.
Then quite large splatters of water and blotted this.
I then left it to dry naturally.
I just hope she likes my efforts and can't wait to see what she does with it.


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George Kuczynski '74 always dreamed of working in the power industry. Kuczynski grew up around power plants, his father working at PSE&G for most of his life and Kulzynski himself working at oil-fed power plant all throughout his time at Lehigh. After graduating in 1974, Kuczynski went on to work at PPL. Within three years of working at PPL, Kuczynski had commissioned two power plants in Pennsylvania and had begun work on PPL's first nuclear power facility in Berwick.
As Kuczynski worked his way up the ranks of PPL, there were many changes in the energy industry. One important change was that power companies could now compete nationally and globally, and with this change Kuczynski was able to help PPL's company grow and expand. Kuczynski is a strong supporter of safe nuclear energy and is in many ways a leader in his industry.
The Electrical Engineering alum is now a director in PPL Nuclear Development.
Read more about Kulzynski in the Lehigh Alumni Bulletin.


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|28 Apr 2011
Nvidia Geforce 8800m gts keeps getting code 43
So before I go any further with this please let it be known right now that I am not computer savy at all, my knowledge about them is very limited. So if anyone can help me, youre gonna have to explain in simpliest terms. Almost like you were explaining to a kid, lol. Anyways here goes...
First let me start off that I have never had any problems with my laptop. But back in January I was playing World of Warcraft when my screen froze and it turned to nothing but tiny pixels of purple, green and blue. I couldnt get it to respond so I just had to shut it down.
When I turned it back on my screen resolution was set to the minimum. When I checked my device manager it said my video card had a code 43(hence why Im here). I started looking for advice on the internet of what I should do and found someone that had the exact same laptop, was playing WoW in January after the expanision came out and the samething happened to him.
Ever since then my screen has little faint white lines running through it. When I restart it there are screen lines that run vertically through the Windows loading screen. Sometimes they flicker during the loading screen sometimes they dont.
Well I tired updating the drivers for my video card but nothing has seemed to work, so Ive kinda left it alone. Ive been bummed that its become a paper weight but I kinda just said to myself its jacked and I had left it alone until yesterday.
For some reason I decided to give it another try to see if there was something I could do to get it working. So I did a google search "how to fix a code 43" and came across an article with some suggestions. In the article it had mention try uninstalling the usb universal host controllers and restarting it because it would reinstall the drivers when I turned it back on. To my surprise it worked, my graphics card was back on! But for some reason the my bluetooth was now getting a code 10.
So I reinstalled Starcraft 2 with all the updates, reinstalled my naga razer mouse and everything was good to go. I got to the the menu screen for starcraft 2 and went into the options menu to look at the video settings. Everything was working great. I walked out the room to check on something in the kitchen and when I returned the screen was black with the thick vertical green lines running through it and not responding. So I had to shut it down.
When I turned it back it on it says my graphics card now had a code 39 and under usb controllers it says I have an unknown device even though I have nothing plugged in. I dont know anymore. Should I say screw it or what? If anyone could offer advice PLEASE do.
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|28 Apr 2011
Just updated graphics card driver and now it says error code 43
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|30 Apr 2011
When you updated your graphics driver, did you use a download from the Gateway website, or directly from nVidia?
That problem can be caused by running incompatible drivers, and today some laptops must use only the graphics driver package from the laptop manufacturer's website due to the "switchable graphics" feature available with newer systems.
|My System Specs
|30 Apr 2011
I got the driver from Nvidia. I will go to Gateways website
|My System Specs
|03 May 2011
Uuuugggghhhh I go to Gateway and there website is a joke, not even sure what I should be looking for there. I looked up my model on the search and I didnt see anything. Sadly when all this started and I contacted their customer support on the phone I found out that job has been outsourced and I was routed to someone in India I couldnt uderstand. It kinda sucks to be me I suppose, lol. Anyways thanks for the help
|My System Specs
|06 May 2011
geez gateway sucks, well i suppose ive learned my lesson. i will NEVER buy a laptop ever again
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|07 May 2011
What is the complete model number of your Gateway FX laptop?
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|08 May 2011
Gateway P-6860FX. The thing Im worried about is that when I started having issues with it I was running Windows Vista 64. I took it to a repair guy and he took Vista off and put on Windows 7 x64, because he said it is better. Im worried because I dont think anything Gateway has for my laptop wont work with Windows 7. But honestly I dont see how things could get much worse.
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|08 May 2011
You're right. No support for 64 bit drivers for that laptop. And no nVidia driver, only intel. They do suck.
When you tried to install nVidia drivers did you install this one (v270.61): NVIDIA DRIVERS 270.61 WHQL ?
Try this - a clean installation:
If you continue to have problems then it may be necessary to use DriverSweeper to remove all traces of any driver software from Safe Mode. Look up FROSTMOURNE's tutorial on installing drivers to get instructions on using DriverSweeper: Installing and updating drivers in 7
Hope that Helps.
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|09 May 2011
uuuugggghhhhh well its looks like Im gonna have to do that driver sweeper thing. did what you said and it still loaded a driver from 09. oh well, i shall give it a try. thank you
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The principal of Dawson County High School has been placed on administrative leave after physically confronting a student after school.
Last Wednesday after classes had let out, Principal Bruce Clausen confronted a freshman who was not following instructions, said Superintendent Jim Germann.
The student became "verbally abusive" as Clausen spoke to him, Germann said.
"Mr. Clausen restrained him against the wall, and it escalated," Germann said.
Germann declined to elaborate on how the incident escalated. After the confrontation, he placed Clausen on administrative leave.
The district commissioned an independent investigation into the incident. Germann brought in Billings attorney Jeff Weldon to help.
"I am counseling the district and won't produce (an investigation) report, per se," Weldon said. "I anticipate that the matter will be wrapped up this week."
While Clausen is on leave, Assistant Principal Wade Murphy will handle the day-to-day running of the high school, Germann said.


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Jarg Woldhuis
Jarg Woldhuis is a professional wedding photographer in Zutphen, Netherlands, who churns out brilliant works of art from his everyday photo shoots. He is gifted with eyes for details, creativity and wit. His photographs show timeless stories and emotions of the people in it – creating precious moments well-documented in images exploding with facial expressions and colors.
It was a huge honor working with Jarg in revamping his site and transforming it into one that fits him snugly. Our aim was to create a design that speaks his personality, his professionalism, and his photographs.
It took us different drafts to be able to get to one that embodies everything that he is and after countless weeks of revising and making everything pixel-perfect, we managed to get things done.
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Web Design and Development
This project is a little bit different in terms of the approach in dealing with the design. There were a few things to consider before actually designing:
1) The use of ProPhoto
2) The site must adapt to all screens
When I mentioned about several drafts, I meant it. At first, it was really a wrong choice of colors that made the project even more challenging than it already was. Check out the color palette I did on the first try and the possibilities of creating a site that has that limit.
The bluish green made everything difficult to render. Not only is it eye-grabbing on that first glimpse, it also blocks the opportunity for the viewer to actually look at his photos because literally, their eyes will be stuck with the color. After that first try, I made several mock ups that could somehow justify the palette but in the end it lead us both back to square one.
Jarg was very vocal and very honest with his opinion and so we talked about it and discussed the other concepts that we could do to make the site work and how we could go about the bluish green dilemma that deemed these words "something is not right."
The succeeding drafts I made focused more on how the user would interact with the site. I took into consideration the power of Jarg's photos that I decided to make the design look less and just pour all the attention to his images. So, it was either I use white or a shade of grey that could weave the elements together.
Paper is the texture of our choice and that became one of the few blocks that made the site look the way that it looks today. We also stripped off the bluish green and created a more rustic palette combining dark red, yellow, grey, and dark brown.
I wanted the site to have sections and Jarg wants that as well. So, we both began discussing some things that are appropriate to place in the home page and some other separate pages.
We focused on the navigation and the ease of navigability in the viewers standpoint.
As time passed, we made drastic changes on the front page, transferring elements, interchanging them, and somehow even tossing others out.
On my end, it was a very crazy yet fun-filled experience together with Jarg. It was really a hands-on approach and a collaborative effort between the both of us. From early morning skype discussions to late night e-mails, we still managed to pull off everything. I can't thank Jarg enough for his full participation in this project.
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Finally, after weeks of kick-ass working and discussions and my utterly wild frustrations, we were able to stitch every design element together.
This was such a great experience!
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Mugo pine, Pinus mugo, collected in 2009. This is very good material. For sale or trade
Walter Pall's main blog about bonsai and his work with trees from day to day. Lots of good pictures of good trees and lots of valuable information about bonsai.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
mugo pine cascade material
Posted by Walter Pall at 5:27 PM
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Can you talk briefly on collectong junipers and pines. I see that oriental hornbeam can be completely removed with no roots and survive. However. With pines and juniper we need more football, correct? How much do you recommend, outside the obvious as much as possible.
What do you do in more Ricky areas? Any advice is appreciated.
- May 23, 2011 at 12:20 AM
- Walter Pall said...
Well, go to the 'articles' section and find 'collecting Bonsai from the wild'. There you find your answers.
- May 23, 2011 at 7:02 AM
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