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As a college freshman, life can be tricky. Out from under your parents' wing, you can start making your own choices and finding your way through life. One aspect of college life that can be particularly daunting is dorm life. Justin Weis, Associate Director of Residential Life and Housing at Colorado College, and Billy Cox, Resident Advisor at CU Boulder, break down some of the dos and don'ts of dorm shopping that will make your transition easier.
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One thing that all dorms provide for students is a bed, however, the chances are good that it won't be as cushy as the one at home. Weis offers the following advice: "One of the most important items to have is an egg crate foam to go on top of your mattress. Mattresses in residence halls are made to be durable, easily cleaned and fireproof. Having a bit more cushioning makes all the difference in the world for some students."
Cox advises keeping bed dimensions and bedding in mind as well. "Students need to bring bed linens that are able to fit an extended twin bed, and they should also remember to bring pillows." Having a comfortable place to sleep will greatly enhance your college experience, as sleep deprivation can make people more moody.
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Roommate Agreements Are Not Works of Fiction
While some people are very open to sharing their stuff, others prefer to be the only ones wearing that little black dress. These details are best shared up front. Weis says, "At the beginning of the year, RAs have the residents in their areas fill out 'roommate contracts' to discuss things like visitors, using each other's stuff, etc." Cox advises addressing these issues up front to mitigate any issues further down the road. "Students are encouraged to first talk to their roommate and have a one-on-one to set up the boundaries of the room." While not necessarily a shopping pointer, this is good advice – especially if you have things that you're really uncomfortable letting other people use.
Toiletries Are Not Included
One of the most dreaded aspects of college life for the uninitiated is the communal shower. Cox recommends stocking up on necessities like shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste and other items, and he advises remembering other items for your shower kit. "Students also need to remember to bring a towel, shower shoes and a robe (if they use a robe)," said Cox who adds, "For a majority of students, their bathroom is not in their room and they have to walk through a public hallway to get to the shower so a robe is a more comforting option." Shower shoes are an absolute MUST in any public shower, so be sure to pick up a good pair.Weis recommends stocking up on first aid supplies. "Having basic medical supplies is always helpful. Asprin, Bandaids, a thermometer and the like are things you don't really think about until you need them. So it's helpful to plan ahead." Make sure you pack your necessities.
Hand Over the Remote
Dorm rooms are small and it's hard to fit a lot of things in them. Cox advises holding off on bringing all of your belongings with you until you can get a feel for what you need. He also mentions splitting costs with your roommate. "Talk to your roommate concerning who is bringing a TV if you want one in the room. When you have more than one, it can get crowded," said Cox. With today's technology, some of these issues can be deterred. With a tablet or a computer, you can watch TV and movies with headphones to avoid disturbing your studying roomie.
Maximize Your Space
Both Cox and Weis recommend lofting one of the beds or using bunk beds to enhance living space. Weis points out that organization is essential. "The other main thing is to just stay organized. When you have such a small space, even a few things out of place can make it seem messy." Thankfully, there are several tools available like stacking shelves and tiered bins with drawers that take up minimal space. These touches can help to organize your small room.
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Someone who I find does a good job of digging into BlackBerry is Will Connors from the Wall Street Journal. He and colleague Thomas Gryata published a story yesterday highlighting the difficulties BlackBerry is having selling the Q10.
I'll be the first to admit I was expecting a much stronger launch. With so many older BlackBerry devices on the market I figured there would be millions of people wanting to make the switch. After all, why stick with an older and out-of-date BBOS device when you can upgrade to a Z10 or Q10? And given demand for the Z10 that has been weaker than most anticipated, I was hopeful that a big portion of the remaining BlackBerry customer base must be people who prefer physical keyboards.
But that's not what happened, or so it appears. According to the WSJ, Q10 sales have been dismal. They spoke to an owner of 16 Wireless stores (a Verizon reseller, by the sounds of it) in the Midwestern US. The owner told the WSJ, "We saw virtually no demand for the Q10 and eventually returned most to our equipment vendor."
Ouch. And the WSJ spoke to a variety of other retailers and carrier executives in the US and Canada. Remember when Thorsten Heins was quoted saying they could sell tens of millions of the Q10? It's not looking like this was based on reality.
While we hoped otherwise, having had a while to look at the data we're confident the WSJ report is an accurate representation of reality. During the last CrackBerry podcast, Kevin dove into some of the traffic and activity data with everyone as it related to the BB10 launch event and roll out of the Z10 and Q10. And while he saw the hardcore enthusiasts drive lots of site activity as you'd expect (regular CrackBerry visitors are more engaged than ever in fact - the article commentary and forums are buzzing these days!), there has not been the continued long tail growth of search pop in visits you'd normally expect to see with a device that's selling in volume to the broader, more mainstream audience.
This is the audience that isn't actively looking to talk about their phone in a community like CrackBerry, but is looking for help, apps, accessories, advice, etc. and inevitably land up on CrackBerry. It's actually hard to hit Google, search for anything related to BlackBerry, and not find a CrackBerry result near the top. As Kevin points out, the surge of new visitors related to the Z10 and Q10 launch traffic has now disappeared. Traffic is back to where it was prior to the launch of BlackBerry 10. There's still a BIG audience on CrackBerry, it's just not growing the way you'd expect it to grow if a lot of people were buying and using their BlackBerry 10 phones on a continued basis (conversely, CrackBerry's sister site AndroidCentral.com is seeing this type of long tail growth on the back of the launch of the S4 and HTC One). Looking at the numbers in real terms, you almost get the feeling that the bulk of BlackBerry 10 owners out there to date are CrackBerry people.
You can see the same thing in Google Trends. Here's a graphic showing search volume in Google for the keyword "BlackBerry". The peak traffic (indexed to a value of 100) happened just prior to the Z10 launch, and you can barely see any change at all around the time of the Q10 launch.
Obviously this is a problem. The launch of BlackBerry 10 looked like it was on track to actually help the company return to growth. That was then. Today's it is very clear that something has to change ... and in a big way. As the WSJ points out, this is likely what drove the board to pull together a special committee to investigate strategic options. The status quo, for BlackBerry, is not anywhere close to acceptable.
One thing the WSJ article did not highlight that is worth mentioning in this discussion is the launch of the BlackBerry Bold 9900 as it relates to the timing of the launch of the BlackBerry Q10. The Bold 9900 became available in August 2011. Two years ago right now. With most phone contracts locking in users for two years, it's really only now for many people that they will begin to look at upgrading to their next phone. Likewise, companies that issue phones to their employees typically are not in a rush to upgrade them. We still see a lot of Bold 9900s in use out there, giving hope that we'll start seeing many of these Bold 9900's get upgraded to the Q10 this fall. Will it be 10s of millions of Q10s? Time will tell.
So aside from the discussion of strategic alternatives that we've been doing in blog posts, what's next? We've got cross platform BBM coming any day now. We've got the Z30 launch, we've got 10.2 ... but if the Z10 isn't driving volume it's hard to see how the Z30 changes anything. What else can these guys do?
What would you like to see BlackBerry do to pull itself out of this decline?
* With contributions from Kevin Michaluk

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ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Air Force Association is proud to welcome Lt. Gen. Michael R. Moeller, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Programs, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, as the guest speaker for the next month's AFA Air Force Breakfast Program. The breakfast will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. at the Crystal City Marriott in Arlington, Virginia.
General Moeller leads the development and integration of the Air Force's long-range plans and the five-year, $604 Billion U.S. Air Force Future Years Defense Program to ensure the Air Force's ability to build and employ effective air, space and cyber forces to achieve national defense objectives.
Prior to his current assignment, Moeller was the U.S. Security Coordinator, Israel-Palestinian Authority, U.S. Department of State, Tel Aviv, Israel. His staff experience includes tours with the Secretary of the Air Force Staff Group and in the Checkmate Division on the Air Staff; in the Plans and Policy Directorate of the Joint Staff; and as the Director of Strategy, Plans and Policy for U.S. Southern Command and also for U.S. Central Command.
Moeller is a command pilot with more than 4,440 flying hours and 670 combat hours for operations Desert Storm, Enduring and Iraqi Freedom.
The Air Force Breakfast Program is a monthly series that provides a venue for senior Air Force and Department of Defense leaders to communicate directly with the public and the press. Past speakers include Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley; former Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Norton A. Schwartz; and Dr. Mark T. Maybury, Chief Scientist of the Air Force.
Please register online at http://march2013bkftafa.eventbrite.com. For additional information, contact Sarah Piggott at email@example.com.
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AFA has 200 chapters nationally and internationally representing more than 105,000 members. Visit AFA at www.afa.org.
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I just heard a woman's story about her son at our library homeschooling open house. In a meeting with the teacher and the principal she learned that her kindergarten son leans as he does his work, and it's not an issue generally, except during story time when he might touch someone else. Could they maybe help him move over a little and then he could lean all he wants? Wouldn't that work and not humiliate or stigmatize? Is leaning wrong? Is it a character flaw? Does it damage anybody else? Does it damage him? He leans. Oh my God! Are 5 or 6 year olds not supposed to lean? Physiologically, are they supposed to be still? Should healthy kids not move?
The mom also found out in that meeting that her little son is also easily distracted (some would maybe re-frame that to say that he is exceptionally observant, but I'm biased that way...). They put a vibrator on him to go off every 57 seconds or so to remind him to concentrate. Um. Not to put too fine a point on it but, isn't that completely screwed up?! Under what scenario would that ever be seen as a reasonable idea, a good idea, a helpful idea? If you buzz someone every 57 seconds how will they be able to concentrate on anything--ever? The mom also told me that the teacher had told her son that the vibrator would help him think clearly and would help him come up with ideas to write in his journal...so, every time the vibrator went off, the kid thought that it would literally give him an idea to write about. Unfortunately, the vibrator did not give him anything except confusion and discomfort and a sad mom. She has pulled him out of school and will be homeschooling him. Didn't they violate his person in making him wear something on his body, without his parents knowledge or approval?
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Recently, Acer refreshed its tablet range with the launch of Iconia B1-A71, a budget oriented Android tablet. Iconia B1 is especially designed to take over the attention on Nexus 7 and is priced at Rs 7,999. However, it seems like Acer's tablet plans have not come to an end as the latest tech media reports claim so.
According to a recent China Times report, Acer is working on two tablets - an 8 inch and a 10 inch devices estimated to be priced at $205 (approx. Rs 11,000) and $239 (approx. Rs 13,000) respectively.
The report also claims that Acer might use the new MediaTek MT6589 quad-core processor for both the offerings. The MT6589 is one of the first to use ARM's Cortex A7 architecture and recently appeared inside the Alcatel One Touch Scribe, which debuted at CES 2013. It is to be noted that Acer has already incorporated a dual-core MediaTek processor in Iconia B1.
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My current reading list for the next few weeks. Doing some heavy research before I start a new project. Also, I've always been interested in people who know it's not too late and started their biggest success at age 50 or later.
Monthly Archives: February 2017
Irony of the Week: Running with Sammy & Budd
Author Ryan Holiday joins the race
What if, in an attempt to create a bomb-proof container, you instead created a device with immense destructive power? Two authors, born over a half-century apart and writing completely different kinds of books, could tell you first-hand.
Sammy Glick is a powerful, loathsome, complicated man. Born in Hollywood from the mind of author Budd Schulberg in his seminal work, What Makes Sammy Run?, Sammy sprang to existence in the 1940s as a cautionary tale of ambition, greed, and hubris run amok. Somewhere along the way, as the 20th century morphed from the united age of WWII to the cynical era of Vietnam, Sammy himself morphed into something of a role model – not only for wannabe Hollywood executives, but also for up-and-coming business executives in a hurry to get to the top. All of this to the horror of Sammy's creator, Budd Schulberg:
A Ride on the Lilly Belle
Life's treasured moments arrive unexpected
Fearing the Harvest
Imagine a farmer who carefully plants a crop one day – tilling the earth, planting the seed, adding fertilizer and top soil, watering it to give it a head start. Then, at the end of the day's labor says,
"I hope it doesn't grow."
"I hope I don't water it again tomorrow."
When we indulge a whim and engage in behavior we know is incongruent with our core values, we are that farmer.
When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.
Not For Sale? Buy It Anyway.
Don't Give Up. Make Something Happen
If you want to buy a blue bicycle, you can't limit your search to a store that sells only red sports cars. This was my thought as I listened to a friend of mine complain that there was nothing good on the real estate market right now. Looking to purchase investment property, he had just finished looking at our neighbor's house for sale. I sympathized with him and said all of the polite things, even though I was thinking that if my wife (Clair) and I had taken that same approach we never would have been the house on the other side of the fence.
After spending Thanksgiving of 2012 with my family in Oklahoma and seeing how much our kids loved my sister's huge backyard, we returned to Texas with our minds made up on moving to a house with at least one acre. There were a few other upgrades we wanted as well, but the extra outdoor space was number one on the list.
Inspired by Professor Strunk.
Irony of the Week
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#314 – Steve Jobs never used one bullet point in his presentations.
Be Happy First
Move to the beach whenever
While searching for an image for a quarterly power point presentation at work, I stumbled across the picture you see below: "1. Move to the Beach 2. Don't worry, be Happy." Even though it wasn't what I needed for the presentation, I saved the image because it struck me as odd.
Why would a person delay being happy? Especially in today's world where delayed gratification is about as rare as a non-partisan political discussion.
When I see an anxious person, I ask myself, what do they want? For if a person wasn't wanting something outside of their own control, why would they be stricken by anxiety?
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One more big state university is taking the dive into online education, with a focus on teaching for working adults. Colorado State University says it will spend $4.5-million to build an online university called "CSU-Colorado," It will be created and promoted mainly through the state's system of community colleges, and is slated to open in 2008. According to CSU's Chancellor Larry Penley, the new distance learning initiative will offer college diploma online degrees to underserved student groups including people who are "single parents, self-supporting, working part-time, working full-time while enrolled in school and/or geographically isolated."
Colorado simply doesn't have the money to build enough campuses to serve all it's potential college students. Because of a growing population, demand for college and university degrees in the state is expected to more than double in the next 20 years.
The new online college will seek full accreditation for state university reviews, online diploma, online deg and other tests of learning quality from national accrediting groups. It will attempt to be the state's most cutting-edge school in terms of adapting the curriculum and college degree diploma online offerings to make education more relevant to the workforce and employers. Colorado's move to become an online state university follows similar big moves by the University of Illinois and The University of North Carolina.


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Avoiding the rays: summer skin care tips for long-term care providers
Avoiding the rays: summer skin care tips for long-term care providers
Just a few moments in direct sunlight can lead to a host of problems: sunburn, discomfort and the potential for subsequent skin breakdown. Higher temperatures (coupled with either excessive humidity or the dryness of arid climates) also can wreak havoc on skin integrity, experts warn.
"Aging skin is thinner, sensitive and more prone to damage, so good skin care is always important," notes Eric Goldman, M.D., a Matrix Medical Network physician who works at Sarah Neuman Center for Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Mamaroneck, NY. "But as more people venture outdoors to enjoy the better weather, there are [additional] factors that need to be considered."
Fortunately, keeping residents' skin healthy and intact doesn't require a tremendous amount of effort. With proper assessments, the right treatments and a healthy dose of staff education, providers can feel secure when their residents head outdoors to take in some fresh summer air.
Experts generally agree that many of the basic rules followed in cooler weather months will still apply.
Among the most important? Keep skin care tailored to each resident, as opposed to following a one-size-fits-all formula.
"Skin care should be individualized, based on the resident's medical history (taking into consideration medication use, skin cancer history other dermatologic conditions, such as eczema or psoriasis)," says Sharon Brangman, M.D., president-elect of the American Geriatrics Society in New York.
Never ease up
Preventive skin and risk assessment protocols also should be followed faithfully, using tools such as the Braden Scale or Norton Scale. Risk assessments should take into consideration mobility, incontinence, sensory deficiency, and nutritional status, including conditions such as dehydration.
Although skilled nursing residents might be less likely to regularly venture outdoors, their caregivers cannot afford to become lax when it comes to summertime skin care regimens.
"In our setting, we are very proactive," notes Darien Tully, RN, charge nurse at Lima Estates, an ACTS retirement community in Media, PA. "Every resident gets a [thorough, full-body skin assessment] once a week."
Clinical practice should relate to the subscore of moisture on the Braden Scale, says Cindy Sylvia, MSC, MA, RN, CWOCN, educational development program manager for Gaymar Industries.
It's important to note that humidity—when coupled with high temperatures—can increase perspiration and raise the risk of problems such as fungal infection and skin degradation.
"We need to do our best to keep skin dry and be on alert for moisture-induced infections," Goldman reasons, adding that moisture is commonly trapped in skin folds of the abdomen, breasts and groin areas of the body.
Of course, this doesn't mean staff should forego moisturizers. On the contrary. Keeping skin properly hydrated is essential for maintaining skin integrity and creating a healthy moisture barrier.
"Skin moisturizers should be applied to skin at least once a day, no matter the season, especially if the nursing home resident has a history of dry skin," Brangman says.
"Harsh soaps, like those found in the soap dispensers in many resident's rooms, should be avoided and soaping generally should be focused on strategic areas, such as the genitals and underarms. Rinsing with hot water should be avoided. Rinsing thoroughly with lukewarm water should be considered, especially for those with a history of dry skin."
Bottoms up
Oral fluid intake is also essential for maintaining skin health, particularly in warmer weather months when dehydration can occur rapidly and often with little warning.
"In the summer, it can get quite hot and muggy, and I always worry about dehydration," adds Goldman. "This can be especially problematic for residents on water pills. We push fluids and even have a cooler on our patio to encourage fluid intake. You have to stay on top of it."
Residents who are able to enjoy time outdoors should avoid the sun entirely during the hottest part of the day—typically between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.—and should have sunscreen applied at least 20 minutes prior to venturing outside. It should then be reapplied as needed, depending upon their exposure time and rate of perspiration. Family members, who are typically responsible for supplying sun protection products, should also be informed of their importance and encouraged to keep the resident protected during any off-site trips.
Sunscreen always
Because thin, fragile skin is more susceptible to sunburn, sunscreen should be applied year-round when residents are heading outdoors, experts advise.
"I suggest one that has the physical blocks, titanium and zinc. Also, a hat in the summer is a must for added protection against sun damage," says skin care expert Joanna Vargas of Joanna Vargas Skin Care in New York.
Goldman, too, suggests caregivers aim high on protection. He prefers a sunscreen with at least SPF 45, a wide-brimmed hat and lightweight, light colored moisture-wicking clothing.
He also urges skilled nursing providers to adequately train staff, especially certified nursing assistants (the most hands-on with residents) about the importance of sun protection, even on overcast days. Further, it's essential that caregivers and family members understand that sun protection is important for all residents, even those with darker skin.
"It's important not to forget to apply sun block to all potentially exposed areas. It's common to focus attention on the face and arms, but any exposed skin is susceptible," Goldman says, noting that the feet, for example, may be inadvertently overlooked.
Generally, those with a history of skin cancer should avoid the sun altogether. Specific instructions should be obtained from residents' physician in these instances, according to Brangman.
Check meds
If vitamin D deficiency is a concern, vitamin D supplements are a viable option.
"The sun is a good source of vitamin D, but for those with a history of skin cancer [or other conditions that make them more susceptible to the sun] it's better to exercise caution and avoid it altogether," Goldman explains.
Skilled nursing residents' medications should be carefully considered before taking residents outdoors during the warm, sunny summer months. A number of drugs could put residents at greater risk for sun sensitivity or dehydration, so caregivers should stay alert to any medication changes and make adjustments to outdoor visits, as necessary.
"Some medications, such as hydrochlorothiazide, an antihypertensive used to control elevated blood pressure, can cause photosensitivity or a rash after the skin is exposed to the sun," according to Brangman.
"Nursing home residents should have a review of their medications done by a physician or pharmacist to see if they are taking any medications that might cause a skin reaction after sun exposure."
Certain perfumes also can cause a photosensitive skin reaction when exposed to sunlight. Brangman suggests seniors avoid using perfume, cologne, aftershave or other scented products when planning to spend time outdoors.
Fragrance-free moisturizers and skin care products are another good idea and can help residents avoid allergic reactions and another common pitfall associated with spending time outdoors: insect bites.
"Doing what we can to prevent bug bites and other forms of skin irritation is just" good practice, Tully stresses.
He adds that persistent scratching can result in skin tears and even decubitus ulcers. Therefore, in regions where mosquitoes and other biting insects are prevalent, providers might want to consider using mild bug repellants, especially in the evenings and in more shaded, woody areas where insects tend to pose a greater threat.
"There's a lot to consider, but with the proper assessments, good hydration and the use of good products and common sense, it is possible to keep skin healthy year-round," Tully assures.


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Dammu Pre Release Talk
Young Tiger NTR's Dammu is all set for big release on April 27th 2012 as summer bonanza. The pre-release buzz of 'Dammu' is very good and this positive buzz might result in posting earth shattering opening weekend figures. If this comes true, Nandamuri fans can't ask for anything better. Indications are clear that NTR's is getting ready to roar again.
The film is touted to be a wholesome family entertainer. Added the unit sources say, sister sentiment in the film will work big time at the Box Office. 'Shambo Shiva Shambo' fame Abhinaya has shared screenspace with NTR and will be seen as his loveable sister.
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Philadelphia 76ers is looking for all possible options to unload some of their big men and a trade is a likely option. Trade rumors suggest that the 76ers send both Jahlil Okafor and Nerlens Noel to the Milwaukee Bucks for Greg Monroe.
The 76ers at the start of the summer has already been tackling on how to discuss the issue of a logjam in their roster. When Ben Simmons injured his foot, it gave them a breather to space out their roster but they still need to ship either Okafor or Noel. In the proposed deal, the only solution to it is to have both players traded for one and in this case for Monroe.
We should trade Greg Monroe to the 76ers for Noel or Okafor
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Monroe is still considered as one of the legitimate big men in the NBA and getting him to the 76ers roster would bring experience as well. The 26-year old bring in six years of experience and could be a leader for the 76ers' young talented core. He could help out Joel Embiid in the center spot since Embiid's health is still questionable for the season.
Monroe could fill in the slacks for Embiid as he averages 15.3 points and 8.8 rebounds a game. His contract could also come in handy as he would be an unrestricted free agent next season if things do not work out with him and the team.
NBA insider Kevin Pelton thinks that Monroe still has a market value and the Bucks are just waiting for the perfect opportunity to put him in a trade. Pelton added that if the Bucks see the opportunity, they would not have any second thoughts of cutting ties with Monroe.
For the Bucks getting two young and talented players in Okafor and Noel would give them a solid second unit. Bucks head coach Jason Kidd could try to move some of his forwards to fill in the gaps since Khris Middleton is still on the injured list and have Noel in the rotation.
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Okafor, for his part, could see himself together with Miles Plumlee and Thon Maker as rim protectors. Either way, the Bucks could find themselves with two future potential NBA All-Stars who could help them in their campaign this season.
The deal is plausible and could very well be explored by both the 76ers and the Bucks. The 76ers aim to make a stand behind its talented young core while the Bucks hope to overachieve themselves this season.
Monroe can jump to free agency next summer with his player's option but given a proper place in a team, he might stay for a while. With the 76er roster, an experienced Monroe could very well help Elton Brand in making sure they meet their goals.
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- For other uses of the word "leaf," see Leaf.
The Way of the Leaf is the philosophy of the Tuatha'an and the Jenn Aiel. A pacifistic code of honor, it uses the leaf as a model for life; not using force or resisting its fall from the tree. It is similar to the Water Way. It is held in contempt by most of the people in the Aiel Waste and the Wetlands, probably due to the fact that the Tinkers follow it.
Under the Way of the Leaf, the Tuatha'an will not raise a hand even to defend themselves.
Da'shain AielEdit
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During the Age of Legends the Da'shain Aiel were a people that worked as servants for the Aes Sedai. These people were sworn to serve the Aes Sedai and uphold the Way of the Leaf.
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Following a split among the Da'shain Aiel a group decided to forsake the command of the Aes Sedai and instead seek out the Song of Growing. These people went on to become the Tuatha'an. They still held to the Way of the Leaf, and are today alone among the decendant of the Da'shain Aiel to do so. Members of the Tuatha'an that can not abide to live according to the Way of the Leaf leave the Tuathan'an society to go and live in the cities. They are called "the lost." There are also people who seek out the Tuatha'an and join their ranks because they find the Way of the Leaf appealing.
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A second split among the remaining Da'shain Aiel occurred when a group of Aiel abandoned the Way of the Leaf, but still maintained that they were Aiel. The original group that still held on to the Way of the Leaf started to call themselves Jenn Aiel, the others simply Aiel. As time went by the Jenn Aiel dwindled to extinction.
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At Alcair Dal, Rand al'Thor revealed the secret that the Aiel had once been the Da'shain Aiel and followed the Way of the Leaf. The reaction to this revelation differed, but some forsook the spear and cadin'sor and attempted to live the Way of the Leaf in the wetlander cities, or among the Tuatha'an, as their ancestors would have.


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Leo Dillon was fascinated by Diane Sorber before he ever laid eyes on her. It was one of her paintings that caught his attention. For he did not know of any other student who had that deft, expressive technique. He was curious and a little jealous. He had a rival, and he knew it.
Leo and Diane were students at Parsons School of Design in the 1950s. Set in the famously bohemian neighborhood of Greenwich Village, New York, Parsons was the perfect place to study one's art, collaborate while learning, and, sometimes, fall in love. Within a year of graduation, they married and were soon creating art together.
Better Together
Their joint career spanned more than half a century, until Leo's death from complications of cancer in 2012. To their credit are hundreds of illustrations which expanded and enriched the stories they accompanied. They may have been created with different, masterful techniques, but the strength and elegance of the lines and often jewel-like tones of the later color images were hallmarks of their work.
As an interracial couple starting life together in the 1950s, Leo and Diane were very aware of how non-white subjects were often rudely or simplistically portrayed in picture books. That was a place where that they would ultimately be a force for change, by bringing beauty and dignity to all of their subjects.
Even so, how did two such gifted, driven artists reconcile their differences when working together on paintings? As Leo explained it in an interview with Locus magazine:
"People often comment on the 'Dillon style.' I think that someplace, the two of us made a pact with each other. We both decided that we would give up the essence of ourselves, that part that made the art each of us did our own. And I think that in doing that we opened the door to everything."*
In the same interview, they spoke of "the Third Artist," a concept which gave them the freedom to work in tandem while ultimately making a work that was different than either of them would do separately. Radical changes might happen in a design, but it seemed to be the result of the Third Artist's vision.
Shining a Light on Other Worlds
In 1959, the Dillons met a firecracker of a writer who would be their gateway to drawing for fantasy and science fiction magazines and books and would become a lifelong friend. Harlan Ellison, a brilliant and prolific author, was working as an editor for a men's magazine at the time they met. In 1967, his major work, Dangerous Visions, needed an illustrator. He called on his friends the Dillons for that project and also introduced them to Ace books editor Terry Carr.
Their work on Ace's special editions would lead to a Hugo award for illustration in 1971, and, in time, they would create illustrations for classic older works, including an edition of Ray Bradbury's The Halloween Tree, the 1994 editions of C.S. Lewis' Narnia books, and Joan D. Vinge's adult retelling of The Snow Queen. Their efforts in the field of the fantastic were certainly appreciated. They won a Balrog, a lifetime achievement award for work in fantasy and science fiction in 1982, and won the World Fantasy Awards Lifetime Achievement Prize in 2008.
Illustrating Books for Children
The Dillons also found steady work in the realm of children's fiction. In 1976, Leo and Diane won the Caldecott Medal for their illustrations of Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears. It was the first time a person of color, Leo, had won a Caldecott. The following year, they won again for the illustrations in Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions. It was another first— the first time an artist had won back-to-back Caldecott Medals.
Leo and Diane enjoyed the challenge of experimenting with new and older techniques. For example, when they illustrated Katherine Paterson's The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks, they used watercolor and pastels in the style of 18th-century Japanese woodcuts to help tell the traditional story of two devoted birds and the kindness of servants who brave their evil lord's wrath so they might be together.
In the 2000s, the Dillons worked together on writing and illustrating several picture books, including Mother Goose Numbers on the Loose, Rap A Tap Tap: Here's Bojangles, Think of That, and Jazz on a Saturday Night. One of their later books, To Every Thing There Is a Season, is based on verses from the Book of Ecclesiastes, and its illustrations reflect various times and cultures. In its celebration of life and gentle understanding of death, it is a treasure to be passed between generations at both difficult and joyful times.
The library is fortunate to have many books that were illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon. A largely complete list of what we own is here.
Getting to Know the Dillons: Fast Facts
Leo was born: March 2, 1933, in Brooklyn, NY; his parents—Lionel J., owner of a truck business, and Marie, a dressmaker—had emigrated from Trinidad.
Diane was born: March 13, 1933, in Glendale, California, as Diane Claire Sorber. She is the daughter of Adelbert Paul (a teacher) and Phyllis (a pianist).
Leo served three years' enlistment in the U.S. Navy, which allowed him the funds to later attend art school.
Graduated (both): Parsons School of Design, 1956
Married: each other, March 17, 1957
Child: Lionel "Lee" Dillon, a sculptor, illustrator, and studio jeweler, born in 1965
Home: Brooklyn, NY
Office: c/o Dial Press, 1 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 245 East 47th St., New York, NY 10017
First illustrated book: Their first illustrated chapter book was Hakon of Rogen's Saga, by Erik Christian Haugaard, 1963. Their first picture book was The Ring in the Prairie, by John Bierhorst, 1970.
A Few of Their Many Awards: 1976 Caldecott Medal for Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears; 1977 Caldecott Medal for illustrations in Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions; Balrog Award, 1982, for "Lifetime Contribution to Sci-Fi/Fantasy Art;" Coretta Scott King Award, 1986, for The People Could Fly; Coretta Scott King Award for illustration, 1991, for Aida; World Fantasy Awards Lifetime Achievement Prize, 2008.
Leo died May 26, 2012, from cancer.
Learn More about the Dillons Online:
The Art of Leo and Diane Dillon
*Leo & Diane Dillon: The Third Artist Rules (Locus magazine)
Everything Grows with Love: Leo and Diane Dillon
In Our Databases (CRRL card required):
"Diane Dillon." (2012). In Contemporary Authors Online. Retrieved from Biography in Context.
"Leo Dillon." (2013). In Contemporary Black Biography (Vol. 103). Detroit: Gale. Retrieved from Biography in Context.
Photo Credits: "The Artist: Leo & Diane Dillon," via Tor.com and "Leo & Diane Dillon: The Third Artist Rule," via Locus Magazine, April 2000
Below is quick celebration of the Dillons' lives and work from an appreciative librarian:


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INTRODUCING MATHEW BAKERI am West Texas born and raised and worked in a number of jobs from farming to waiting tables, laying floor tiles to salesman, before I chose to pursue my Doctorate in Audiology. I moved to New Zealand to 'have an adventure' and while here, my heart was 'hornswaggled' by a pretty blonde Kiwi lass - and now I am here to stay!
I started work for Bay when I first moved to New Zealand five years ago, in addition to lecturing in communication disorders and audiology at Christchurch University. Since then, I have had a variety of roles within Bay as the company grows and develops as the leader of audiological service provision in Australasia.
The majority of my days are filled with patient contact. I perform all tests and rehabilitation procedures required for patients with hearing difficulties (primarily hearing tests, counselling, and fitting hearing aids if appropriate). I also assess and treat (if suitable) people with balance disorders or vertigo.
In addition to this role, I act as a clinical specialist for the company and receive phone calls/emails from clinicians throughout the country for patients or situations that seem out of the ordinary or they would like advice regarding that person. I work across the group to assess clinical training requirements for our staff to ensure that Bay continues to provide a top quality standard of clinical care to our customers. And I also provide support for new clinicians at Bay, working with those we recruit from overseas to acquire their qualification in New Zealand and mentoring new graduates.
Ideally I would like to continue to be involved in the development and maintenance of clinical standards for the company. I do have a long term goal of (part-time) pursuit of a PhD and hope to lead a team in research and development for clinical applications that we provide to our clients/patients.
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Tucked into the hills above Ventura, Calif., the village of Ojai may be accustomed to its annual transformation from idyll among the orange groves to teeming new-music minefield, yet this year's outing — the 54th — may have been the most surprise-laden Ojai Festival yet. The major surprise was the explosive arrival of music from Great Britain that suddenly projects that sometimes more mellow-minded land into the forefront of contemporary innovation.
This new preeminence was run up the flagpole by two young or young-in-heart composers-in-residence at Ojai: Thomas Ades, 29, and Mark-Anthony Turnage, 40. Moreover, their cause was eloquently supported by their countryman, conductor Simon Rattle, 45, whose rise from young prodigy to world master has been sealed by his recent appointment to lead the august Berlin Philharmonic.
Under Rattle's exuberant leadership, huge new works by both composers howled and sizzled in Ojai's sublime evening air. Both works, incidentally, are available in Rattle-led performances on the EMI label.
Of the two, Ades' "Asyla" has in its three years existence piled up the greater reputation, ranging from horror to ecstasy: a hugely affirmative four-movement almost-symphony, running some 20 breath-stopping minutes, bristling with positive energy, not above a dig or two at music's past, fearless in its demands upon performers and listeners.
Turnage's "Blood on the Floor" — its title taken from a Francis Bacon canvas — ranges, if anything, even farther. Running just over 70 minutes, the work enlists a jazz combo (drummer Peter Erskine, guitarist Mike Miller and British tenor saxophonist Martin Robertson on a raised platform above the full Los Angeles Philharmonic on an already crowded stage), mingling abrasive modernist orchestral outbursts with the composer's acknowledged adoration for the jazz of Miles Davis.
As ear balm there was sublime surcease in two short French works from earlier days in concert performances led by Rattle: Maurice Ravel's fairy-tale opera "The Child and the Sorceries," to a text by Colette, and Francis Poulenc's "The Breasts of Tiresias," to Guillaume Apollinaire's surrealist, pun-drenched text on the joys of procreation.
Even without stage setting — aside from what Ojai's sylvan scenery provides — both works radiated enchantment. Israeli mezzo-soprano Rinat Shaham sang Ravel's child whose naughtiness is cured in a magic garden; Heidi Grant Murphy was a sheer delight as the feminist who gives up bust and motherhood in the cause of women's lib.
The four young men of New York's Flux Quartet brought on a fascinating program of experimental chamber music (including a curiosity by none other than Benjamin Franklin); pianist Gloria Cheng, a Los Angeles treasure, tied the Festival together with a solo recital of music by French and British composers; Japanese-born USC-trained composer Naomi Sekiya's "Deluge," winner of Ojai's new Music for Tomorrow award, gave pianist Vicki Ray and the Philharmonic a bracing 10-minute workout.
For the young of any age, a family program offered Saint-Saens' familiar "Carnival of the Animals," led by Rachael Worby, with spritely 13-year-old pianists Jessica Ou and Valerie Lau, and with actor Peter Bellwood delivering clever narrative verses created by Stephanie Fleischmann, daughter of festival director Ernest.
By any measurement, then, a full and wondrous weekend. Next year promises an all-American sweep, including music by Harry Partch, most original of all home-grown mavericks, with the Philharmonic's own Esa-Pekka Salonen in charge.


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My Depression Was the Worst It Has Ever Been During My Pregnancy
What is a time of joy for many women was my darkest hour.
I know you guys think that all I do is eat deep fried Oreos and drink pickletinis. And while those activities occupy a substantial amount of my time, know that I have other interests. I ride my bike (to the bar) when it's not too hot out (so like three times a year). I like to draw comics in which my coworkers and I are reimagined as pieces of scientific glassware (I'm a burette). I really like sleeping.
That's me in the back.
I have never been a morning person. If I have no reason to wake up, I will sleep soundly until 11:00. As a baby, I slept through the night, waking only when my mom set me in the sink to run water over my feet. I guess this was the only way she could wake me up. I must have been an alarming child to host at a slumber party, staying in my sleeping bag with my arm over my eyes and rejecting any and all offers of breakfast.
"Do you feel okay?" worried mothers would ask. I'm fiiiiiiine lady, is this a "slumber party" or a "disturb-my-slumber party"?
I never want to get out of bed. I just never feel like my work there is done. I always feel at least slightly nauseated in the morning, which usually results in me gagging on my toothbrush, but this is my life and I'm used to it. I can't eat for at least an hour after waking; breakfast is usually iced coffee. Today, breakfast was bacon and a cupcake, but it was also at noon so I guess we'll just call it "disgusting."
Even though I love sleeping, it's obvious that I'm doing it wrong. Normal people don't feel like puking every morning, and I'm pretty sure I'm the only one I know who actually cries when presented with a wake up time that is before sunrise.
So when I was browsing through the most recent Martha Stewart Living (looking for The Answers) and saw this Sleep Cycle app, I was hopeful that I had found a Martha-approved solution for my sleep problems. With this app, not only would I wake up feeling refreshed and ready to conquer the day, I would now wake up with enough time to blow dry my hair and eat an egg and just be a better grown up in general.
So I downloaded it and now I'm a perfect grown woman who reads the paper before going into work instead of surreptitiously reading gossip blogs when I should be filling out spreadsheets or something.
Let's do this one step at a time. The first thing you do is set a thirty minute window during which you would like to wake up. The app uses the iPhone's accelerometer to monitor how much you're moving, which translates into how deeply you're sleeping (which is science, I guess?). Herein lies the first problem: If you do not sleep alone (you dog, you), your bed-mate's movement is also recorded. Sean worked late every night this week, so I'm sure his coming to bed affected the data, but I don't know how much it matters.
When you are ready to go to bed, you pick a sound (such as Gymnopédie or the much edgier Urban Call) or a song (I picked Pale Blue Eyes by the Velvet Underground because I like to wake up depressed) to rouse you and put your iPhone face down under your sheet. The problem with the whole sheet placement thing is this:
That is not a fitted sheet. Do people sleep on top of a flat sheet? Where are these heathens? Doesn't it slide around? Won't you end up accidentally hanging yourself?
I did not put mine under my sheet. Putting my iPhone in a fitted sheet would make it entirely too hard to get to in morning and I'm pretty sure I would end up smashing my phone through the sheet out of frustration, because fitted sheets can be difficult. Have you ever tried to fold one of those things?
Anyway. I put mine inside my pillow case, under my pillow, and it seemed to work fine.
The first morning I got up before Lou Reed even began singing (the opening instrumental part was actually quite pleasant to wake up to). The app asked me to rate "how I woke up" by picking one of these three faces.
I picked the "meh" one, because while I was not happy, I didn't feel full of rage so I guess that's positive. It then gave me a neat little graph that showed me when I was sleeping "most deeply" and when I "was thrashing around like a monster."
The second night/morning did not go as well. I think it was because I was hyper-aware of the app, but I woke up every time I moved, because I knew that the app was monitoring my movement, or something. I gave that night a red frowny face, so I guess I really showed them.
What's confusing about this is that, according to the app, I actually slept better the second night than the first night, only by 2%, but still.
The rest of the week continued like this, and I eventually got used to the idea of the app being there, but I also started sleeping through the alarms and subsequent snoozes. I don't think I woke up any happier than I did with a regular alarm clock.
Another feature of the app is "sleep notes," which allows you to monitor certain behaviors (such as drinking caffeine or working out) and see how they affect your quality of sleep. You can even make your own. I created "drank alcohol" and "wrote post."
Something I have noticed is that, as I age, alcohol disturbs my sleep more and more. If I get properly drunk, I wake up every half hour, never getting the rest I desperately need. This was the case last night. I wish I had remembered to turn the app on so I had the graph to prove it, but Drunk Claire can't be bothered with such things. All I know is that I drank and I did not sleep well and it is because I drank.
But, according to the app, alcohol helps with my quality of sleep.
It also claims that "writing posts" harms my sleep while "eating late" helps. I give all this the side eye. It could be because I didn't give the app enough time to gather data, but the instructions said a week is enough.
So, while the graphs and charts are interesting (and I did enjoy waking up to The Velvet Underground), I don't think that this app actually helped me sleep more soundly or wake up more refreshed. I guess I'll just continue living life this way.
Unless one of you has a suggestion?
Send your tips on how to sleep and be a better grown up to @clairelizzie


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Summary form only given, as follows. The author presents a technological development model for product and company development based on a distinction between explicit and implicit technologies. Implicit technologies are evolving technologies while explicit technologies are established technologies. Based on empirical data from Swedish companies, a number of strategic dimensions are discussed such as network interaction and combining knowledge from various sources. These concepts are then used to present an integrated model of strategy formation and product and company development. It is argued that this view of technological development facilitates the understanding and analysis of innovation and entrepreneurship in highly changing and changeable technological and market environments. In these situations traditional management models based on predictability and planning are not sufficient if one is to understand how radical technological breakthroughs take place and be able to create favorable conditions for their occurrence
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H. E. Nystrom, "A Technological Development Model for Strategy Formation," Proceedings of Technology Management : the New International Language, 1991, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Jan 1991.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/PICMET.1991.183800
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Technology Management : the New International Language, 1991
Engineering Management and Systems Engineering
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Swedish Companies; Company Development; Management; Product Development; Strategy Formation; Technological Development Model
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Andhra youth gets life for killing girl's parents (Lead)January 31st, 2011 - 6:42 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Jan 31 (IANS) A youth was Monday sentenced to life imprisonment by a court in Andhra Pradesh for murdering a couple and injuring their daughter because she had spurned his advances more than a year back.The court in Rajahmundry in East Godavari district sentenced M. Rajesh after holding him guilty of murdering the couple Sep 17, 2009.
Rajesh stabbed to death N. Srinu, an autorickshaw driver, and his wife N. Satyavathi as they tried to save their 17-year-old daughter Anusha from his attack.
Reacting to the verdict, Anusha said the killer should have been given death penalty so that it deters others from harassing girls.
"It is a small punishment for him, but I am satisfied because it is a court judgment. At least some justice has been done," Anusha told reporters.
"A death sentence would have sent a strong message to other maniacs like him to frighten them away from such crimes," the girl said.
Public prosecutor P. Purshottam also made a similar argument before the court while seeking death penalty for the accused. The magistrate, however, disagreed with the argument.
Rajesh (20), an employee of a courier company, had barged into Anusha's house in Rajahmundry at night Sep 17, 2009, whipped out a knife and slashed her throat. Hearing her screams, Anusha's parents rushed to protect her, but they were repeatedly stabbed by Rajesh.
The neighbours caught the youth, beat him up and handed him over to the police.
Anusha, a Class 12 student, was seriously injured and in her statement before a magistrate she demanded that the accused be hanged in public.
Rajesh, who claimed that he was in love with Anusha, was arrested in May 2009 for harassing her. He was released on bail, but continued to stalk her.
The stabbings shocked the state and evoked strong public outrage. Women and students organisations held demonstrations across Andhra Pradesh, demanding stringent punishment to the youth.


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In this week's Famitsu: Square Enix's Vita launch title, Ys Vita, and God Eater 2
A few preliminary details have leaked out about Sony's surprise Tokyo Game Show lineup from this week's Famitsu. Assuming this is legit (and it usually is), here's what we'll be hearing about later in day at Sony's big press conference:
- Jikoku no Gundan (Armies of Hell): Square Enix, PlayStation Vita
- Lord of Apocalypse: Square Enix, PlayStation Vita and PSP
- Ys: Falcom, PlayStation Vita
- God Eater 2: Namco Bandai, PlayStation Portabe
Of these, Armies of Hell is planned for launch. It will support four player simultaneous play and apparently looks at first glance like a mix of Musou (Dynasty Warriors) and Monster Hunter.
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The launch of 4G mobile broadband services will initially benefit businesses, rather than the wider consumer market, it has been claimed.
Michel Robert, Managing Director at Claranet, claimed that patchy coverage and short battery life means 4G may not prove the immediate boon that many individuals are hoping for.
"The UK has been lagging behind other major economies in rolling out 4G, so it is no surprise that there is a lot of excitement being generated about the initial rollout by EE, as well as the coming auction of the rest of the spectrum," he stated.
"However, 4G on consumer mobile devices is a bit of a red herring - at least until battery life improves."
Mr Robert claimed that 4G "absolutely kills mobile batteries" - a combination of the increased processing power required for data-intensive communications, and the need to switch between 4G and 3G networks in areas of patchy coverage.
And until this issue is resolved, 4G will be most relevant to businesses - which can utilise fixed 4G devices - as opposed to consumers.
They will be able to use a 4G-enabled router to access cheap, fast and effective back-up connectivity in the event of any disruption to their main network.
"Rather than invest in redundant physical networks, businesses will instead be able to connect via a super-fast mobile connection," the expert claimed.
Mr Robert said the implications for businesses "could be immediate", by enabling them to switch seamlessly to a service delivered over the mobile spectrum at a fraction of the cost of a redundant cable connection.
This ability will appeal in particular to small companies, he claimed.
"And because this would predominantly involve mains powered devices, the issue of battery life doesn't arise," Mr Robert noted.


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Treva L. Freelund - obit
Centralia(Washington) native Treva L. Freelund died Thursday, Jan. 11, at Port Angeles. She was 76.
Freelund was born Feb. 8, 1924, to Allen and Laura (Veysey) Roush. In 1942, she married Otto Freelund in Centralia. Her husband died in 1988.
A resident of the Port Angeles and Sequim areas for the last 50 years, she enjoyed gardening, ceramics, dogs and spending time with her grandchildren.
She was a member of Fairview Bible Church and Fairview Grange.
Survivors include her son, Dale, and her daughter, Darlene, both of Port Angeles; her brother, Howard Roush of Libby, Mont.; and two grandchildren.
Visitation may be made from 9 to 5 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Drennan and Ford Funeral Home, Port Angeles, which is in charge of arrangements.
A funeral for Treva L. Freelund will begin at 1 p.m. Thursday at Fairview Bible Church, Port Angeles, with the Rev. Jack Clapp officiating. A graveside service for her will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery, Centralia, with Chaplain Richard Barada officiating.
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