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Brizard completes third class as head coach
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech soccer coach Daniel Brizard welcomed six signees into the Golden Eagle program on Signing Day, including three goalkeepers, a forward, a midfielder and a winger.
With senior defender Lindsey Reed the Golden Eagles' only loss to graduation going into the 2012 season, the six newcomers will join 19 returnees for Brizard's third season at the helm of the program.
"This is one of the top recruiting classes we've had here and it provides us depth in a lot of needed areas," Brizard said. "These ladies will be able to step right in and compete and force our returning athletes to take their games to a higher level."
After spending the 2011 season with just one goalkeeper on the roster, adding depth in net was a chief goal of the recruiting season for Brizard. With a strong crop of defenders returning, the Golden Eagles were also able to beef up their midfield and offensive positions.
Jordan Brown, GK, League City, Texas (Clear Springs HS)
Brown was a four-year member of the varsity soccer team at Clear Springs High School, where she served as the starting goalkeeper under head coach Craig Foster.
She was a three-time first-team all-district and all-county selection and was named first-team all-region as a junior. She was named the best goalkeeper in the 24-5A district as a junior and was also a Greater Houston first team selection as a junior and second team as a sophomore.
She was named second-team all-state despite playing just one game and 18 minutes in the playoffs before suffering an injury.
Brown led the Chargers to the regional quarterfinal championship as a junior and Clear Springs advanced to the regional semifinals. The team finished second in the district in Brown's freshman and junior years.
Also possessing an illustrious club soccer career, Brown played for the '94 Region III Olympic Development team, participating on the U.S. Regional squad in 2009, where she helped the club place second in the International Costa Rica Tournament. She was selected for national camp in 2009 and selected for the Region III pool in 2008. She was also a member of the U.S. Regional squad in '08, participating in the Thanksgiving Interregional event in Coral Springs, Fla.
Brown also played club soccer for ECNL, Space City Futbol Club, Challenge Soccer Club and South Texas.
"We're looking for Jordan to help solidify our goalkeeper spot," Brizard said. "She is a fantastic, hard-working kid. The biggest thing with Jordan is that she is reliable. She can make the big save when she needs to, but more than that, it's just comforting to know that she's in goal because she's going to get the job done and do all the little things right."
Brown is a member of the National Honor Society and ranks 28th academically in a senior class of 577 students. She was named to the all-district academic soccer team as a junior.
Jordan Ashley Brown is the daughter of Charles and Blythe Brown and plans to major in animal science/pre-veterinarian at Tech with the career goal of becoming a small animal veterinarian.
To view a highlight video of Jordan, visit http://youtu.be/ODgL_5J-VjA.
Allison Barlow, GK, Tullahoma, Tenn. (Tullahoma HS)
Barlow was a four-year member of the soccer team at Tullahoma High School, where she started at goalkeeper as a junior and senior and also played basketball, lettering for the varsity team as a freshman.
She was twice named the District 8AAA Keeper of the Year and was named to the THSCCA All-State team as a senior. She served as co-captain of the Lady Wildcats as a senior. Barlow helped lead Tullahoma to District 8AAA championships in both 2010 and 2011.
She saved 80 percent of opponents' shots on goal through her high school career and notched 15 shutouts as a varsity starter, collecting 250 saves in two years, an average of 6.3 saves per game. As a senior, she collected eight shutouts and averaged 6.6 saves per game.
Barlow played club soccer for Camp Forest Football Club in Tullahoma.
"Allison will give us depth at goalkeeper," Brizard said. "She is a local kid who is a hard worker, and she gives me something to work with. I think she will excel when she gets here as far as stepping up her training. She will battle for a starting role and push the other goalkeepers in training."
Barlow graduated in the top 10 percent of her class and was a member of the National Honor Society.
Allison Michelle Barlow is the daughter of Mike and Karen Barlow and plans to major in nutrition at Tech.
To view a highlight video of Allison, visit http://youtu.be/5RAqHmNm7Ps.
Taylor Blazei, F, Hartford, Wis. (Slinger HS)
Blazei was a standout in both soccer and cross country at Slinger High School and also lettered in basketball for two years.
She was a second-team selection in the Wisconsin Little Ten Conference for three consecutive years and was named Most Valuable Player in a semifinal match of the 2011 USA Cup, America's largest international youth soccer tournament.
In her time at Slinger, she helped the Owls to three conference championships and two regional championships. Her club team, MK-Elite, was the 2011 USA Cup U19 champions while she also helped lead MK-BCU to the 2009 USA Cup U19 championship and F.C. Milwaukee to a U15 state championship.
"Taylor will be able to help us up top and add to our depth at the forward position," Brizard said. "She is a very skillful, technically-oriented player. She played basketball in high school, and in part because of that, she has great vision and can see the field. She'll add another dimension to our forward line."
Blazei was also a conference and regional champion as well as a three-time state qualifier in cross country. She was a three-time first-team all-conference selection and was named second-team all-state. She also won the all-state academic award for cross country and was a member of the National Honor Society.
Taylor Ann Blazei is the daughter of Dale and Julie Ann Blazei and is undecided on a major at Tech with the career goal of becoming a dietitian.
Nicole Hayes, GK, Riceville, Tenn. (McMinn County HS)
Hayes is a standout goalkeeper for head coach Duane Rikard at McMinn County High School, where she also plays on the rugby team.
The captain of the Cherokees, she is a two-time all-region honoree and has been named her team's Most Valuable Player. As a senior, she notched nine shutouts and saved 130 shots. She has saved 429 shots throughout her high school career.
"She's a hard-working local kid, and we're looking for her to come in and bring competition to the goalkeeper position, which is what we've been missing for the past few years," Brizard said. "I want all of our goalkeepers to compete for their roles and challenge one another, and take each other's play to the next level. I believe Nicole can take her game to the next level by getting some consistent training."
Nicole Grace Hayes is the daughter of Kevin and Nancy Hayes and plans to major in nursing at Tech.
To view a highlight video of Nicole, click here.
Mackenzie Miller, W, Wildwood, Mo. (Lafayette HS)
Miller played mid wing and forward for coaches Tim Walters and Frank Tusinski at Lafayette High School, where she also ran track for coach Rick Voss.
She was selected for the St. Louis Scott Gallagher Elite team, where she played U17 and U18 soccer in the Elite Clubs National League. She played left and right wing as well as forward for the club team.
In high school soccer, she helped Lafayette to both conference and district championships in 2011.
"Mackenzie will go out on the flank for us," Brizard said. "She's got good speed and she can take people one-on-one and get past them. I think she'll fit in well with Amanda Koch, Kris Cambron, Sarah Gawthrop and Emily Homan at the wing positions. She's a hard-working kid who can also play some center midfield and really has a nose for the goal. She can provide some quality crosses and hopefully create goals for us."
Mackenzie Bray Miller is the daughter of James and Sally Miller and plans to major in elementary education at Tech.
Taylor Sutton, MF, Ballwin, Mo. (Marquette HS)
Sutton is a four-year letterwinner under head coach Chris Kenny at Marquette High School, where she plays center midfield. She also played point guard on the freshman and junior varsity basketball squads.
Sutton has scored nine goals in her three high school seasons thus far and distributed 16 assists. She led her team in game-winning goals in 2010 and led the squad in assists in 2011.
She was named All-Suburban West Conference all three years of her high school career and will serve as team captain in the upcoming spring season. She has been a starter on the varsity squad since the first game of her freshman season.
Sutton has played for the Tony Glavin Soccer Club, where she played center back and forward, as well as for the Missouri Olympic Development Team. She currently plays for the St. Louis Scott Gallagher Soccer Club, where she is a center midfielder and forward. She was selected to the Missouri ODP team that competed in the 2010 ODP National Championship Tournament and finished second.
In high school, she helped lead Marquette to a conference championship in 2009 and also helped the Lady Lancers to the district semifinals in 2009, 2010 and 2011.
"Taylor is a blue-collar, hard-working kid who can play a couple of places on the field for us," Brizard said. "We will likely put her in a center midfield role. She's good with the ball and she beats people through her work ethic. She knows the game and loves the game and she'll be a good complement to our current midfielders."
Taylor Madison Sutton is the daughter of Charles and Carolyn Sutton and plans to major in exercise science/pre-physical therapy at Tech.


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Bad break for Rodrick StewartPosted by nvr1983 on April 4th, 2008
It looks like Andre Allen won't be the only senior reserve to miss the Final 4. At the end of the Jayhawks practice session today, several players were attempting dunks. Unfortunately, for KU senior Rodrick Stewart one of his dunk attempts went awry and he fractured his patella.
Although the article doesn't specify if it was just a routine dunk at the end of practice, I really hope he wasn't trying to show off for the fans attending the practice. Having witnessed the tank job that was the Boston Celtics 2006-2007 season, I can't help but think back to Tony Allen's knee injury, which occured well after the whistle had blown.
At that point in the season, the Celtics weren't going anywhere, but Allen was developing into a solid NBA player. He appears to be recovering from the injury and has contributed at times this year for the Celtics, but his numbers are well off his production before the injury (note: may have something to do with less playing time because the Celtics are slightly better this year). We hope Stewart a speedy and full recovery as the Final 4 would likely have been his last meaningful basketball games (2.8 PPG in 11.6 MPG this year as a senior).

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If you have young children or grandchildren, look at them and imagine signs around their necks: "I owe my government $52,000 — and each day I will owe more."
While the number varies according to the parameters of data used in the calculation, it is a reasonable approximation of each U.S. citizen's share of the current national debt, now north of $16 trillion.
And unless the kick-the-can-down-the-road Congress and administration bite the bullet and make some meaningful, realistic effort to enact measures to begin reining in the debt, today's youngsters will face an even heavier burden as they enter the workforce.
The problem will be exacerbated by a continuing decline in the overall working population as more jobs become automated, the self-service society expands, and employers push for even greater productivity from fewer workers.
As ominous and onerous as the mounting debt may be, the greater worry for today's young adults and the kids who reach working age in 2025 and beyond will be the availability of gainful employment in a business world trying to eliminate insofar as possible the costs associated with live bodies.
The glass-half-full view could be, "Well, that kind of environment will open opportunities for self-employment, for cottage industries that can grow and provide jobs," while the glass-half-empty adherents envision a large segment of permanently unemployed, the continued erosion of the middle class that made America strong, and a growing social unrest as the numbers of poor escalate.
Toss into that witches' brew the increasingly large elderly population, the cost of whose healthcare and subsistence will be borne by a continually declining workforce, and you have a not rosy picture.
Today, analysts say, 36 percent of the federal budget goes to Social Security and Medicare, and that will increase as more of the 77.5 million "baby boomer" generation becomes eligible for benefits.
There has been much ado of late about "the fiscal cliff," with a lot of back-patting and self-congratulation by the Washington honorables at having reached a solution.
Which, of course, they did not. It was yet another smoke and mirrors exercise, which did zilch to rein in spending or reduce debt, but oh so coincidentally included nearly $70 billion in pork for a lot of special interests (millions for Puerto Rico rum makers, Hollywood movie makers, NASCAR racetrack owners, and on and on).
And they had the unmitigated gall to title it "The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012" — even more a misnomer when it actually increased the tax bite on every working citizen by reinstating the 2 percent Social Security tax reduction that had been in effect the past two years (which never should have been done because it only further added to the looming shortfall in the Social Security system).
So, when you see this or that Congressperson or administration official bloviating about their accomplishment in avoiding the fiscal cliff, just remember that IOU around your kids'/grandkids' necks.


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This past summer, Matthew Rolston flew to London for just one day, to photograph Daniel Craig for a Rolling Stone cover story. Filming of the new James Bond movie, Skyfall, had wrapped the day before, and Craig was still very much in character as 007.
"I had a photo-date with Daniel Craig, and even though we only got to spend a couple of hours together, it was in every way memorable," says Matthew.
"I was not shooting Daniel as Daniel but shooting Daniel as Bond," he adds. "Those piercing blue eyes—like ice water. And when Daniel begins to perform as Bond, those famous eyes become the lynchpin of the image."
Craig wore the now-famous Tom Ford tuxedo, custom-designed for the always-elegant Bond, giving Matthew the opportunity to bring his mastery of fashion photography to the portraits.
"The Tom Ford tuxedo is in itself an icon of the Bond character," Matthew notes, "which deserves its own special place in cinema history."
As for the cover, the photo features that classic Matthew Rolston chiaroscuro drama. Says Matthew, "Dutch master portraiture has always been a big influence on my work—I guess that's why they call it 'Rembrandt lighting.'"


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July 5, 2013
When an excessive outflow of traffic calls for a traffic cop, is it not common sense to rotate traffic? Did we not learn in kindergarten and as youngsters to "take turns?" Recently, when the......
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Fall 2014
5292 Tax Procedure - TOWNSEND/HUSSEINI- 12409
John "Jack" Townsend (ADJUNCT)
Richard Husseini (ADJUNCT)
Credits: 2
Course Areas: Taxation
Time: 5:30p-7:30p THLocation: 119 TUII
Course Outline: This class covers the procedural aspects of dealing with the Internal Revenue Service, the
agency that administers the federal tax system. The focus is from the private practitioner's
perspective in assisting clients navigate the daunting administrative requirements. The class offers
the following principal subjects:
• Administrative Organization of the IRS.
• The Regulatory Process -- IRS Pronouncements such as Regulations, Revenue Rulings,
Technical Advice Memoranda and Private Letter Rulings
• IRS Audits, including use of IRS Administrative Summonses and Statutes of Limitations
Penalties (Civil and Fraud) and Interest
• IRS Administrative Appeals
• Civil Tax Litigation with the IRS -- Tax Court, District Court, Court of Federal Claims,
Courts of Appeals and United States Supreme Court.
• Collections, including IRS liens and levies
• Federal Tax Crimes, Methods of Proof and Investigative Techniques
• Ethics of Practice in the Tax Procedure Context
Course Syllabus: Syllabus
Course Notes: This is an LL.M class, and JD students may register, if space is available.
Prerequisites: Yes Fed Income Tax
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Final Exam Schedule: 12/11/14 6pm-8pm 111 TU2
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(AP) Max Scherzer wins again, Tigers beat Blue Jays 6-2
By IAN HARRISON
Associated Press
Max Scherzer worked into the seventh inning to become the first pitcher in 27 years to get off to a 13-0 start, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night.
Alex Avila hit a three-run homer and Victor Martinez belted a solo shot as Detroit beat Toronto for the eighth time in 10 meetings.
Scherzer (13-0) allowed two runs and seven hits, struck out eight and walked one in 6 1-3 innings. He is the first pitcher to begin the season with 13 wins and no losses since Roger Clemens won his first 14 decisions for the Boston Red Sox in 1986.
Scherzer also improved to 4-0 with a 1.78 ERA in six career starts against the Blue Jays. He has 139 strikeouts this season, second only to Texas' Yu Darvish among AL starters.
Bruce Rondon got two outs in the seventh, Drew Smyly pitched the eighth and Joaquin Benoit finished for the Tigers.
The Blue Jays dropped to 3-7 since matching a team record with an 11-game winning streak.
Both benches and bullpens emptied after Tigers outfielder Torii Hunter took exception to being hit by a high pitch from Todd Redmond in the sixth.
Hunter took a few steps toward the mound and gestured at Redmond after being hit on the left shoulder. Plate umpire Mike Estabrook quickly steered Hunter away and he was wrapped up by teammate Prince Fielder.
No punches were thrown, and the relievers from both teams were pointed back to their bullpens before reaching the infield.
All four umpires huddled and, before play resumed, Estabrook warned both benches.
The incident came two innings after Detroit second baseman Omar Infante hurt his left leg when Colby Rasmus made a hard slide to break up a potential double play. Rasmus' right leg ran into Infante's shin, sending the infielder to the ground in pain.
Infante, who was replaced by Ramon Santiago, needed help walking off the field but X-rays were negative. He will be re-evaluated on Thursday.
Detroit slugger Miguel Cabrera, who left Tuesday's game in the ninth with a sore lower back, started and batted third. Cabrera, who came in with a major league-leading .368 batting average, went 1 for 4 with a walk.
The Tigers took advantage of two miscues to score four runs in the second. Fielder was credited with a single when pitcher Josh Johnson couldn't handle his comebacker and Martinez reached on an error by second baseman Emilio Bonifacio before Jhonny Peralta hit an RBI single.
With two outs, Avila drove a 3-2 pitch over the wall in left for his sixth homer.
Hunter reached on an error by Johnson to begin the third and scored on a base hit by Martinez, who made it 6-0 when he connected for his seventh homer leading off the fifth.
Johnson (1-3) allowed six runs, one earned, and seven hits in five innings.
Toronto's Mark DeRosa hit a two-out triple in the second but was stranded when center fielder Austin Jackson made a leaping catch at the wall to retire J.P. Arencibia.
The Blue Jays broke through against Scherzer in the sixth when Rasmus and Maicer Izturis hit RBI singles.
Adam Lind returned to Toronto's lineup after missing two games with a sore back, while catcher Arencibia started after sitting out Tuesday's game with a sore right shoulder.
NOTES: Scherzer threw 113 pitches, 79 strikes. … Toronto slugger Edwin Encarnacion (left hamstring) missed his third straight game. … Blue Jays RHP Sergio Santos (right triceps) began a rehab assignment in the Gulf Coast League, giving up one hit and striking out two in one scoreless inning. … Tigers OF Matt Tuiasosopo (strained left rib cage muscle) began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Toledo. Starting at DH, he went 1 for 1 with two walks and was hit by a pitch. … Rock star Alice Cooper threw out the first pitch.


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She Adores is a pop duo from London comprising of Singer/Songwriter Natz and multi-instrumentalist Toshi.
Natz has finally given in to her musical ambitions. Despite her first love being music, coming from an ordinary family in Tottenham, North London it was important for her to finish university as she was the first member of her family to do so.
Having grown up in the church, secular music was something new to Natz and to actually make the change from Gospel, where in church she lead the choir, to secular music was a big leap. A love of music runs in her family but it was her close relationship with her Dad that led her to play the drums and bass guitar. Natz has a natural ear for music and this has guided her as a self-taught musician.
Toshi hails 6,000 miles away from Natz. He was born in Japan and sent to London by his parents, who are local organic bakers, to be educated at Summerhill Democratic School. Feeling homesick for Japan, he came across the guitar and taught himself to play. Toshi then decided to get involved in the local Norwich music scene and has performed in an array of funk and hip-hop bands.
The two met by chance in a London rehearsal studio and formed a "strong working relationship with each other". Despite being from opposite ends of the globe they manage to dovetail their individual styles into a captivating mix of uplifting anthems crafted to show off Toshi's lush guitar skills and Natz's spectacular voice. The two cite musical influences ranging from Al Green, Bonnie Raitt, Talking Heads, Prince and Pearl Jam.
Natz and Toshi are an untapped font of natural artistic talent, whose music is to be enjoyed by download but you cannot download the experience of their captivating, exciting live performances.
She Adores offers a real musical difference based not only on their musical style but also their approach to music. Natz is a prolific songwriter and believes that schooling and life in Tottenham has provided her with the necessary tools and life experiences. Natz writes a song with music that she thinks fits the lyrics irrespective of its genre. She says "sometimes I'm simply a renaissance girl". She Adores feel they are not shutting themselves off from any musical influences and can explore not just the gambit of emotions but the plethora of music.
She Adores is looking forward to influencing others in a positive way. Toshi is quick to point out that She Adores is about the love of and for women. He says that as an artist it is important to raise questions in the minds of the audience. Love is a complex thing and women need the freedom to love. Examples of She Adores take on love can be found in Mad Love, How Is It and Got To Have Your love.
Together they have played many London shows and have shared their sound with crowds across Europe, Japan and the USA. The duo perform acoustic sets together and also perform with their band. She Adores are working on their debut album


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What happened to Gaming,TV,Movies!?!?!?!
I miss the 90's and Shows like. Post your Favorite 90's TV Show.
The 90's were amazing. Old school platforming classics like no other. Here was mine of my favorite cartoons from those years...Pirates of Dark Water!
http://www.youtube.com/watc... of my favorite and feel like very under rated show
lol i feel old
i don't think kids today understand what TV shows meant in 80s and 90s along with better movies and music
Awe man I miss the 90's I feel like I was born at the perfect time in 85 I grew up with so many classic shows, music, and games. I love Sony but nothing can top my NES/SNES days.. That was some serious classic gaming the PS1 came close ;)
I miss shows like eerie Indiana, salute your shorts, the samurai pizza cats, eek the cat, old school rugrats, and Doug there's a ton more. For gaming ZELDA link to the past, super Mario world, yoshi's island, clay fighter, primal rage, killer instinct, mortal kombat, donkey kong, super Mario RPG, MGS, final fantasy, and the list goes on. I could talk on and on about the 90's xD


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Is CNN about to buy Mashable?
Reuters is reporting that CNN is expected to buy social media and technology site Mashable for more than $200 million (£128 million).
Felix Salmon, a Reuters blogger reporting from the annual South by Southwest technology conference held in Austin, Texas, says in a video posted last night (Sunday) that the broadcaster is expected to make an announcement tomorrow (Tuesday, 13 March).
In the video Salmon states:
Mashable is this huge website, it's got the same kind of consumer focus that CNN does, it's not aimed for the tech insiders, it's aimed at the masses.
Mashable was set up in Scotland by Pete Cashmore who was then 19. It now has bases in New York and San Francisco and has more than 20 million monthly readers, according to the Reuters video.
However, paidContent suggests that a deal is far from being announced and suggests the story based on Salmon's single, unnamed source is merely rumour.
Staci D. Kramer writes:
A source familiar with the situation describes the report of a deal as a rumour and tells paidContent no announcement is scheduled.
Well-known acquisitions of online-only news sites include AOL buying TechCrunch, and its Huffington Post purchase last year on which is spent £195 million.
CNN responded to a request by Journalism.co.uk for comments saying:
We do not engage in speculation about our business and we aren't commenting on these reports.
Salmon's video is below:Tags: mashable, Pete Cashmore, reuters
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What is laser vision correction? Laser vision correction is a relatively quick outpatient surgical procedure that uses the excimer laser to precisely reshape the cornea to minimize or eliminate dependency on corrective eyewear. Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) are the two major types of laser vision correction. LASIK is preferred in most cases because of its rapid visual recovery and minimal discomfort. PRK and laser assisted epithelial keratomileusis (LASEK) are typically used in special cases.
LASIK offers the promise of no more fumbling for glasses at night to see, struggling to place contacts in the morning, or dealing with cumbersome eyewear for activities like swimming, skiing, biking, running or golfing.
Am I a candidate? If you decide to be evaluated for refractive surgery, you will undergo a complete eye exam, including:
- Measurement of best uncorrected and corrected vision
- Analysis of tear film and production
- Undilated and cycloplegic refraction
- Corneal topography and pachymetry
- Intraocular pressure determination
- Dilated retinal exam
- Video and questionnaire on the LASIK procedure
(The significant information gathered from each part of your examination will be explained to you.)
You must not wear contact lenses prior to the evaluation: soft lens three to five days and rigid gas permeable lens three to five weeks. This way, the cornea can return to its normal shape, allowing an accurate analysis of the corneal topography and maximizing the potential for an optimal visual outcome.
If you have diabetes, an auto-immune disease (such as rheumatoid arthritis), thyroid disease, dry eyes, have had previous infectious corneal diseases (i.e. eye herpes) or trauma, or are pregnant or nursing, a detailed discussion with the surgeon will help to determine if refractive surgery is an option.
How is LASIK performed? You should arrive approximately 30 minutes prior to the procedure. You will be placed on a comfortable bed and given numbing eye drops. The area around your eye will be cleansed by an anti-infective wash. The eyelid lashes will be taped back with sterile tape and a lid speculum will be used to retract the lids for maximal exposure of the eye.
A special instrument called a microkeratome then creates a corneal flap, which is folded back to allow precise laser reshaping of the cornea. The flap is then reseated and securely seals within two minutes. Proper flap alignment is verified and the patient is sent home to rest for a few hours. Most regain functional vision later that same day and can return to normal activities the following day. The entire procedure averages ten to fifteen minutes total time for both eyes.
The technology behind the surgery: John D. Conklin Jr., MD, Medical Director, UK HealthCare Refractive Surgery Service, uses the Bausch & Lomb excimer laser system. The laser was designed exclusively for the LASIK procedure. The UK Refractive Surgery Service is one of the first locations nationwide with access to this latest technology.
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Although similar in spelling, Lasek and Lasik are not similar procedures.
PRK or Lasek are effective alternatives to Lasik for specific cases in which corneal tissue needs to be spared (i.e. thin corneas.) Patients should be aware of the post-operative discomfort and delayed visual recovery with Lasek.
During a Lasek procedure, a much thinner layer of the cornea is folded back to allow the laser to focus on cornea reshaping. The flap is then replaced.
Implantable contact lenses
What is an implantable contact lens? The implantable contact lens (ICL) is placed behind the iris and in front of the natural lens of the eye. The ICL provides permanent correction of moderate to severe nearsightedness (myopia). The ICL also contains an ultraviolet light filter.
Am I a candidate for ICL? The best candidates for the ICL are between the ages of 21 and 45, with moderate to severe nearsightedness. Other aspects of candidacy are best discussed with a doctor in a consultation.
What are the advantages of ICL?
- Expanded range of treatment. Higher levels of nearsightedness may be easily treated and managed.
- Patients who are not candidates for Lasik may be eligible for an ICL.
- FDA studies show a high level of safety and visual satisfaction with the lens.
- The ICL compares favorably with Lasik and offers a more rapid return to functional vision.
- The ICL is reversible and does not remove tissue thus permanently altering the eye's shape as Lasik does.
What does the ICL procedure involve? The ICL is performed on an outpatient basis, meaning the patient has surgery and leaves the same day. Numbing drops are administered, assuring the patient's comfort throughout the procedure.
What if your vision changes? The ICL is designed to give a lifetime of vision correction, but if there are major changes in one's vision, the ICL can easily be removed or replaced or another procedure can be performed.


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99.55 percent of Audi shares are owned by Volkswagen AG; 0.45 percent are in free float.
There is a control and profit transfer agreement between AUDI AG and Volkswagen AG, which controls 99.55 percent of the share capital of AUDI AG, the terms of which govern the level of the compensatory payment to the outside shareholders. Under this arrangement, the latter receive the amount that is paid as a dividend on one Volkswagen ordinary share for the same financial year.
The compensatory payment for the 2017 financial year of EUR 3,90/share was resolved at the Volkswagen AG Annual General Meeting.
AUDI AG's ordinary shares are no-par-value shares.
The Audi badge – the four rings – is the emblem of one of Germany's oldest car manufacturers. It symbolizes the merger in 1932 of what until then had been four independent vehicle manufacturers: Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer. They are the origin of the present day AUDI AG. The company's actual roots go back further still. All the way back in 1899, August Horch, who named the company Audi ten years later, built his first car. AUDI AG celebrated "100 Years of Audi" in 2009.


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When I piece it's usually out of the desire for that simplicity of just 1 + 1 = 2. I don't have to think about it, I don't have to agonize over it. Just send the fabric through the machine, feel it slide through my fingers, and every time I stop, magic! the pieces have gotten bigger!
Foundation piecing the sections of hair for Express Your Love was exactly like this: magical. In the beginning I was a bit worried this grand idea wouldn't work out, but in the end, it worked perfectly and I'm loving this luscious texture created by so many pieces of fabric all pieced together happily:
So today we're going to get started with the red section of hair which I used for the top most and bottom most hair sections. You can start where ever you want and use whatever colors you want for this project. Go through your scrap bin and see what you have. For this style you will want long strips between 1 - 2 inches wide.
I don't really know how much yardage this would translate into...maybe 1/8 yard of 4 fabrics? That should be way more than enough. Really this is best suited for scraps because you can use up so much in one lock of hair.
To get started, first prepare your foundation. As I said in that post, the French fuse is optional. I thought it would be necessary because my foundation fabric was relatively thin, but once I got going, I could see it wasn't 100% necessary.
Next get all your strips laid out so they're easy to sew on one by one. You'll want a nice variety of shades of your chosen color so tear some strips from yardage if you need to.
Now let's watch the video and see how to foundation piece strips in diagonal lines and angle the straight strips around a curve.
I use this most simplistic method to foundation piece two locks of hair. I liked this method a lot because it didn't require a lot of prep, the finished piece wasn't nearly as bulky as some of the others I tried, and it pieced together very quickly.
One thing to note is to always leave the seam allowance around the foundation! You want more fabric hanging off the foundation edges rather than too little. You will need 1 inch around the foundation shape on all sides to turn it easily!
What do you think? Is piecing your go-to task when you're feeling blue? What is your favorite thing to make when you want to feel better?
There is no doubt in my mind that quilting is a healing craft and can provide comfort just in the simple act of stitching two pieces of fabric together. Make something out of nothing and stitch yourself back together once again.
Let's go quilt,
Leah Day
Other Foundation Piecing Posts:
Prepare Your Foundation
Red Diagonal Section
How to Create a Scrappy Mix of Colors
Orange Triangle Section
Yellow Log Cabin Section
Green Mosaic Section
Blue Double Scrappy Section
Purple Braid Section


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Shoji blinds are based on Japanese Shoji screens and slide on a conventional panel blind track so the panels stack one-in-front of the other- they can stack to either or both sides of the window, inside or outside the recess. They are frequently used as room dividers or wardrobe doors.
The term window blinds can also be used to describe window coverings generically—in this context window blinds include almost every type of window covering, i.e. shutters, roller blinds, cellular shades (also called honeycomb shades), wood blinds, roman blinds and of course, standard vertical and horizontal blinds. In the United Kingdom, awnings are sometimes called blinds or shades.
Vertical blinds use a generally wider slat and one can pull a cord to stack the slats together, to one side, or to separate them in the centre and stack them on each end. The slats can be rotated via a rotating shaft in the upper head rail housing, which runs through independent geared carriers that convert the twisting of a tilt rail to a rotation of each individual slat in synchrony. The original vertical blinds were invented in Kansas City, Missouri by Edward Bopp and Fredrick Bopp, who held the original patent. The company name at the time was Sun Vertical. In the 1960s, the patent and company were sold.
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10 High Adrenaline Jobs Looking For Recruits
There are a lot of wild jobs out there for the adventurous set. Sure, you could aspire to the lofty position of astronaut or Air Force Raptor pilot, but there aren't many slots open in those exclusive fields. Down here on earth, or at least closer to the ground, you can find some pretty crazy jobs that offer up a steady stream of action, as well as heaps of potential adrenaline rushes. Some of these jobs will surely get your blood flowing, while others on this list might seem a little odd at first, until you dig a bit deeper. Then you'll see that they hold the promise of plenty of action for the body and the mind. Of course, men and women looking for loads of adrenaline in their everyday life need to know that most of these jobs come with a fair amount danger attached to them, but that's what makes them so exciting.
The French Foreign Legion
This job option is great if you have a criminal record, or are in need of a new identity. All your have to do is pass a few tests and learn a bit of French. Then you'll be provided with a brand new name and life. All the French Foreign Legion requires in return is a few years of your life, and the willingness to go anywhere in the world your superiors tell you to go and shoot or stab anyone they ask you to kill. It might not be a glamorous life, but when conflicts flare up in some of the worst spots on the planet, there's a strong chance you'll see some action. Can you say cannon fodder?
High-Rise Window Cleaners
Here's an adrenaline-inducing jobs that you can do without the risk of getting shot. High-rise window cleaners are the rock stars of the window cleaning profession. They have to be part Spiderman, part rappelling artist and part Mr. Clean. Just imagine tackling thousands of glass surfaces on the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, in Dubai. Yep, that's the same building Tom Cruise scaled up and down in Mission Impossible 4. Those shimmering windows don't clean themselves, do they? You too could become one of the select few who help keep the skyscrapers of the world spotless, as long as you're not afraid of heights.
Wildlife Wrangler
When wild animals come into contact with human civilization, someone needs to head outside and take care of them. That someone could be you. While this might not seem like a very exciting job when we're talking about rats, squirrels and skunks, things can get pretty exhilarating when you have to deal with cougars, bears, alligators and venomous snakes. Dealing with wild animals comes with some risk, but when your prey has the ability to fight back, it can also be an incredible adrenaline rush. RIP, Steve.
Wind Farm Tech
With the move toward greener sources of energy production, the demand for technicians who can maintain and repair windmills is on the rise. This is a great job for loners, or folks who like to work in small teams. Why is it exciting? Well, wind turbines are tall (in order to catch the air currents), which means you can't be squeamish when it comes to height. They're also obviously built in windy locations, which means there's a good chance of getting knocked about while you scale the towers and get to work. The pay is pretty good as well, and it's definitely a growth industry looking for new employees. If you're still in need of an extra challenge, remember that windmills are often planted out in large bodies of water. You'll get to go for a bumpy boat ride every day before you begin your job.
Bomb Squad
If you have steady hands, and don't mind the fact that some crazy fool has possibly devised a complicated trap to blow you and your buddies sky high, then working with a police or military bomb squad just might be for you. It's not for everyone; the job requires a cool disposition, and a vast technical knowledge of explosives and detonation devises, as well as the wits to detect irregularities. For those rare people who fit the profile, there might be a lot of down time, but when you're called on to work, the thrill of the explosive mechanical puzzle you have to solve (and diffuse) can be addicting. You saw the film The Hurt Locker, right?
This job is a no-brainer for people looking for a rewarding profession that also has a high adrenaline factor. While you might not be fighting gigantic, five-alarm infernos every day, when you do have to contain an out-of-control blaze, you can be sure that there will be plenty of action and life risking on hand to feed your needs. This is a serious job that requires discipline, strength and training, but it doesn't hurt that women often swoon when they're in the presence of real firefighters. These folks put their lives at risk for the rest of us, and deserve all of the perks that come along with the job.
Demolition Expert
While this might not sound like a wild job, if done improperly there is a mountain of risk to contend with, and people can die. When done right, you get to blow crap up for a living, like buildings and bridges, and watch manmade structures tumble down to the ground. This is a great job for folks who are detail oriented, know how to plan, and love controlled destruction. In America, the Loizeaux family has been imploding buildings for generations, and is widely considered to be the best in the business. If you're lucky, maybe they're still hiring.
Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer
Hey, if Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher could do it in the 2006 movie The Guardian, why can't you? Yes, you have to be in the best shape of your life, and have a healthy relationship with water and helicopters (and jumping out of helicopters) to become a rescue swimmer, but when it's time to perform, you're guaranteed a substantial infusion of action. Not only will you get lowered from hovering aircraft, you'll have the opportunity to save a life, even if the person in distress is clawing all over you because of his or her panic. Hopefully once the victim has calmed down, he or she will be able to thank you for your valiant efforts.
Every day is a potential battle and all around adventure for an EMT specialist. Sometimes these first responders only have a moment or two to prepare for what they'll encounter at an emergency scene, and even then, there are often many surprises. Gunshot wounds, respiratory distress, heart attacks and severe injury are just some of the problems a paramedic has to deal with day in and day out. It's a job with lots of variety that keeps people on their toes, and calls on all of their training when it comes to helping a fellow human being make it another day.
Rodeo Rider
C'mon, you knew we couldn't leave this one off of the list. Any brave soul who chooses to ride on top of an angry bull or a bucking bronco has to be looking for adrenaline in his or her daily routine. While this might not be the best profession for people looking to get rich fast, they can take heart in the fact that a crazy ride is actually part of the job description. The best riders who go pro and hit the rodeo circuit get the thrill of a furious animal rocking beneath them, and a cheering crowd rooting for their successful ride, or spectacular fall.


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Ladies' Hooded Pullover with Thumb Cuffs
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- Triblend fabric: 50% polyester / 37 1/2% combed and ringspun cotton / 12 1/2% rayon.
- Perfect for layering.
- Features those awesome thumbhole things.
We carried AbbyShot's Kingdom Hearts Hoodie for three years, and there were a couple things we loved about it. 1) It had that voluminous Organization XIII hood. 2) It introduced us to the concept of the thumb hole cut into the sleeve. That feature is called various things various places: thumbholes (with or without the space), thumb openings, thumb loops, and runner's thumb (which sounds like a type of cramp to us). We like thumb cuffs, despite (or possibly because of) the fact that they sound a bit Houdiniesque. If you haven't experienced them yet, let us tell you: you will love them. You may find yourself DIYing them into your favorite shirts, but when you get a shirt that comes with them, they're reinforced. So the construction's better, plus it keeps you from taking the scissors to your favorite shirt.
As a result of y'all's requests, we've added black to the original charcoal grey, both of which have a sort of post-apocalyptic cyberpunk feel. Both are lightweight, perfect for layering, plus you don't have to worry about your wrists getting cold in that urban wasteland environment.
This is a triblend fabric: 50% polyester / 37 1/2% combed and ringspun cotton / 12 1/2% rayon. It's pullover style, designed to fit snugly, and has bit of stretch to it to help you achieve that look. 4.0 oz. fabric is perfect for layering. The fabric has wicking and anti-microbial properties. Exposed tonal stitching and hood. Sleeves are super long; the cuffs alone are over 5 inches.Note: Please reference the table below to choose your size.
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This luxurious 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath sleeping 6 with over 1400 sq. ft., European style kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances, wet bar, Jacuzzi Tub in master bathroom, full-size washer/dryer, floor-to-ceiling windows leading to a curve linear balcony with a magnificent view of the water.
Whether vacationing with family, escaping with the one you love or spending a week golfing with the guys, Alabama's Gulf Coast offers the perfect balance of non-stop activity and lay-around-doing-nothing time. In between your relaxing naps on the beach, you can enjoy all the popular Orange Beach and Gulf Shores attractions. Take a lightning-fast ride down a water slide. Travel back in time with a visit to Fort Morgan, site of the Civil War Battle of Mobile Bay. Explore the back bays on an Orange Beach cruise to view wild bottle nose dolphin and other aquatic creatures. Visit your animal friends at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. And don't worry about wearing yourself out. You can always recover tomorrow with a siesta on a beach blanket.


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Ryegrass, the most common pasture grass in Northeast Texas, may claim another, more dubious, distinction as the No. 1 weed problem for wheat growers.
In spite of the valuable contributions ryegrass makes as a forage crop, "it is a bad weed in wheat," says David Kee, a Texas Extension agronomist at Texas A&M-Commerce. Kee and fellow agronomist Don Reid discussed the emerging weed problem during the recent Ag Technology Conference on the Commerce campus.
The characteristics that make ryegrass a good forage crop also make it a threat to wheat, Kee said. "It tillers well, even in poor soil. Improved ryegrasses appear to be harder to control in wheat crops, and as they become naturalized they become weed problems."
Adding to the dilemma, ryegrass is a prolific seed producer and adapts quickly to a number of stimuli.
As a cool-season plant, ryegrass thrives during the same time as the North Texas winter wheat crop.
"It is temperature sensitive," Reid said. "Below 43 degrees Fahrenheit, it doesn't grow and above 65 degrees it begins to taper off. It is sensitive to air temperature and, since the crown is above the soil surface, responds more to air than to soil temperature. Ryegrass infestations may reduce grain yield by 30 percent."
The ubiquitous nature of ryegrass accounts for one aspect of a multi-faceted problem. "We see it everywhere," Reid said. "Though it's not a native grass, it has escaped from specific locations and naturalized."
The characteristic that concerns Kee, Reid and farmers is the plant's ability to develop tolerance to the herbicides most commonly used in wheat.
"We're seeing evidence of herbicide resistance in naturalized ryegrass," Reid said.
Until 1955, few ryegrass varieties were available and none were particularly good forage producers. In 1958, Texas A&M released Gulf Ryegrass. In the early 1990s, A&M released Ribeye and followed with Pine, Jumbo and Big Daddy.
"We now have 35 or more ryegrass varieties available, with 20 of those being separate entities," Kee said. "We find a lot of variations among those varieties.
Those differences include varying levels of herbicide resistance.
"Amber was a good option for ryegrass control in wheat, but we're beginning to see problems," Kee said. "Now, ryegrass is not on the label. Some ryegrass also shows resistance to Glean, Hoelon and even Roundup."
Kee and Reid encountered so much variation among ryegrass varieties they conducted trials to determine which displayed the most resistance to certain herbicides. They tested five ryegrass varieties — Gulf, Local (a naturalized Gulf), Marshall, Tam-90 and Ribeye — with four herbicides — Amber, Hoelon, Axiom, Everest — and a check plot.
"We had ryegrass everywhere in the untreated check," Reid said.
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Axiom followed by Everest provided good control.
Amber efficacy depended on the ryegrass variety and time of application. Control was poor in January but excellent in February.
Ribeye could build additional tolerance to herbicides, especially to Hoelon. "If Ribeye becomes naturalized and becomes more tolerant, Hoelon may not be an effective tool," Kee said.
Best wheat yields came from Hoelon treatments, except for Ribeye plots.
Kee and Reid offer the following ryegrass management options for North Texas wheat farmers.
Plant clean seed. Don't plant your own weeds.
Watch equipment. Make certain combines and other machines are clean.
Know what your neighbors plant and adjust plans accordingly. If nearby farmers plant Ribeye ryegrass, wheat producers may need to alter weed control strategies, for example.
Practice integrated pest management. Rotate crops and herbicides. Roundup Ready crops should be good rotation alternatives.


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Lady Eagles take big step placing 4th
ANGOLA — It's not a title but Churubusco girls' track and field got some good news Friday night.
With 2011 becoming a bounce back year for the Lady Eagles, a fourth-place finish at the North East Corner Conference meet added to a growing power from 'Busco.
After holding preliminaries Tuesday, the Lady Eagles went back to Angola High School finishing just behind the host Lady Hornets.
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NEW YORK — It's the story, not necessarily the stone or other bells and whistles, that gives jewelry shared between generations its high value.
And there is so often a good, interesting and meaningful story, since many people get or give jewelry to commemorate an event or send a message: It could be a birthday or anniversary, a statement of love or gratitude. But, says Annabel Tollman, a top industry stylist, a pendant, earrings or bracelet "are rarely exchanged because it's Tuesday."
Yet, she adds, they're items that can be worn each and every day afterward. Try that with a sweater.
"We hear so often from clients their vivid memories when they speak of jewelry," says Jon King, executive vice president at Tiffany & Co. "Women immediately paint the picture of the moment they received a bracelet or ring. They'll say, 'I was at the restaurant. It was raining outside. My husband had the pasta, and I had the meat.' They remember every detail."
And, then: "You'll hear young women who say, 'I remember every time my mother went out to an important occasion, she always wore THOSE earrings or THAT bracelet.' When the next person in line can be so fortunate to have it passed along, it comes with all the memories," King says.
There's also a trend toward shoppers buying their own celebratory jewelry, especially rings, when they achieve an accomplishment, such as a promotion or graduation. It could make a child proud to wear such a symbolic item many years later, King says. (He says he thinks rings are popular because they can be seen by the wearer.)
Jewelry can be quite timeless in appearance. Unlike a fashion-driven item such as a dress or a handbag, the likelihood of vintage jewelry fitting into a modern wardrobe is strong, so the story of the piece doesn't ever have to end, says Sally Morrison, head of jewelry public relations of the World Gold Council.
There is always a potential new chapter, she says. "Jewelry is usually a part of life's most jubilant, happy moments. There's an aura of positive emotion."
Morrison keeps her grandmother's simple gold wedding ring, and she has a charm that she made from her son's toe print when he was a baby. "Hopefully, his toe charm will someday go to his wife or child. It's comforting to know that," she says.
Engraving or personalizing a piece adds to its intrinsic value, whether it's a luxury-brand Swiss watch or the thin little band that served as your grandmother's placeholder when she and grandpa were saving for an engagement ring.
If you're unsure of the provenance of an engraved message or whom the initials belong to, just let your imagination run wild, Morrison says. "It gives a mystery and romance to the story."
Tiffany's King says there is a lifetime progression in one's jewelry wardrobe. It often starts with a silver necklace and, if he were a betting man, he'd predict a heart motif. "The heart is an important symbol, an international symbol, and it's appreciated and understood regardless of where one sits in the world."
Tollman, an ambassador for Gemvara, a website that sells customized jewelry, says a tennis bracelet or diamond stud earrings are a good place to start for those looking to build an heirloom-worthy collection because they can be within the budget of a self-purchase, yet they'll age gracefully. They're also more appropriate for a younger wearer than, say, a choker necklace dripping in diamonds.
There is a time for diamonds, though, whether you are buying for yourself, someone else or planning to pass them down. "Diamonds really are a girl's best friend," Tollman says, "and you can't go wrong with them."
She has been known to pair her "nana's" 19th-century diamond earrings with jeans and a biker jacket, or a ballgown. "Jewelry is meant to be used, meant to be worn. Leaving them in the jewelry box would be like leaving the plastic on dining room furniture."


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SF49ers.com reports the San Francisco 49ers have hired Duane Carlisle to be the team's assistant strength and conditioning coach. Carlisle recently served as the Speed Development Consultant for the Philadelphia Eagles (2000-04).
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Older News » Schools Spectacular highlightsLast updated 10:55 AM on 15 September 2011
A dazzling line-up of singing, dancing and musical talent was on display at the 2009 Schools Spectacular.
This year's event, called Reaching Out, showcased the skills of performers from hundreds of public schools across NSW.
Three thousand students, aged from five to 19, participated in the Spectacular, which featured a 1,000-voice choir, an 80-piece symphony orchestra, 1,800 dancers and 50 soloists.
The dedication of the choreographers, costumiers and production crew was enormous. So was the encouragement and mentoring of the teachers, and the support of the parents.
But the focus was on the talent, energy and dedication of the young performers.
Enjoy some of the highlights of the 2009 Schools Spectacular in this narrated slideshow.


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The 2009 Annual Report on Poverty in Utah documents statistics and factors as to why the number of families in poverty fluctuates.
"This is the first time in decades that we're seeing families who have lived in the middle class for their entire lives teeter on the poverty line," said CAP Utah Executive Director Heather Tritten.
"This is a frightening experience, especially for those families who have always been self-sufficient, as they try to figure out how to keep their house, feed their kids, and compete for the few jobs that are available."
One key finding from CAP Utah's report is how poverty has infiltrated Utah's middle and working class families. In 2007, more than 250,000 people, or 10 percent of all Utah residents, lived below the poverty level; additionally, 91,000 or 11 percent of all Utah children lived below the poverty level.
A January, 2009 assessment of Utah's nine Community Action Agencies, which help impoverished families get back to full, quality employment, showed 61 percent of people seeking services were doing so for the first time ever.
Utah's unemployment rate jumped 58 percent in 2008.
The Utah Department of Workforce Services has seen a 195 percent increase in initial filings for unemployment insurance benefits since 2008. Additionally, emergency food services and food stamps have seen a 30 percent rise. San Juan County has seen a 19 percent increase in food stamp caseloads.
CAP Utah and State of Utah experts believe several factors have caused the rise of poverty in Utah. First, Utah's average wage is 80 percent of the national wage and the 37th lowest in the nation. Utah also has the nation's second lowest per-capita income at $30,291 as compared with the national average of $36,751.
"Families are facing additional difficulties due to increasing healthcare premiums and out-of-pocket costs, and this is contributing to families looking at poverty for the first time," Tritten said. "Over the last decade, the portion of premiums paid by Utah families increased 73 percent and their portions of premiums increased 98 percent. This contributes to the fact that 67 percent of our state's uninsured are actually working families."
As a result of Congress passing the stimulus package, CAP Utah's nine local agencies were able to receive grants in an effort to improve emergency housing services allowing people to remain stable in their homes while they look for employment or recover from a crisis.
The state will also continue to work with CAP and county organizations to increase programs serving homeless populations. Work programs, training opportunities and access to education will be improved and expanded. Utah's Community Action Agencies will be increasing services, putting a new focus on job creation and training.
"Although our goal of reducing poverty is daunting, we can make great strides by working together," Tritten said. "The Poverty Report helps communities become aware about the challenges facing so many Utah families.
But the most important step is becoming engaged in making a difference."
The full 2009 Annual Report on Poverty in Utah is available online at www.caputah.org.


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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A stalwart pair of CBS series proved more enticing to viewers than an unsuspenseful Steelers-Bengals football game.
"NCIS" and "The Big Bang Theory" topped the Nielsen ratings last week, pushing the typically strong "NBC Sunday Night Football" into third place.
NBC, which had triumphed the previous week with top-rated NFL football and a live broadcast of "The Sound of Music," played runner-up to CBS this time around. A big early lead by Pittsburgh in its 30-20 victory over Cincinnati in their Sunday matchup didn't help.
What ABC touted as the "winter finale" of "Scandal" — code for bid goodbye to the drama until the new year — was a winner. It jumped by more than a third in total viewers and adults 18 to 49 compared to last year, and was in last week's top 10 in that young adult demographic.
CBS averaged 9.3 million viewers in prime time, followed by NBC with 7.5 million. Fox had 6.1 million, ABC had 5.6 million, Univision had 2.6 million and CW had 1.3 million. Telemundo had 1.4 million and ION Television had 1.35 million.
NBC's "Nightly News" topped the evening newscasts with an average of 9.3 million viewers. ABC's "World News" was second with 8.3 million and the "CBS Evening News" had 7.4 million viewers.
For the week of Dec. 9-15, the top 10 shows, their networks and viewerships: "NCIS," CBS, 19.3 million; "The Big Bang Theory," CBS, 17.7 million; "NBC Sunday Night Football: Cincinnati at Pittsburgh," NBC, 16.4 million; "NFL Regular Season: Chicago at Dallas," ESPN, 16.2 million; "The OT," Fox, 15.8 million; "NCIS: Los Angeles," CBS, 15.2 million; "Sunday Night NFL Pre-Kick," NBC, 13.3 million; "The Voice" (Monday), NBC, 13.2 million; "The Voice" (Tuesday), NBC, 11.5 million; "Criminal Minds," CBS, 11.2 million.
ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Co. CBS is owned by CBS Corp. CW is a joint venture of Warner Bros. Entertainment and CBS Corp. Fox is owned by 21st Century Fox. NBC and Telemundo are owned by Comcast Corp. ION Television is owned by ION Media Networks.


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Kalini Taupe Salad Plate
Kalini brings dinnerware to a whole new level of sophistication and modernity. The elliptical shape comes to slight points on either side and the interior of each piece has a modest "deep dish" appearance. The sleek and stylish design is complemented by a clean, glossy surface in an earthy shade of Taupe, creating a warm and inviting look and feel for your tabletop. Crafted of porcelain. Microwave and dishwasher safe. You can never have too many salad plates. These plates can be used for more than just salad, they're perfect for desserts, sandwich with chips, snacks and lite meals, too. Salad plate measures 9-1/2 x 8-1/4 x 1 inch high.


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Introduction – Objective: Herpes zoster of the ninth cranial nerve (glossopharyngeal) is usually described in the course of Ramsay hunt syndrome, or in case of multiple cranial nerve palsies. This paper aims at reporting a case of herpes zoster of merely and exclusively the ninth cranial nerve.
Case report: We report of a 69-year old immunocompetent male, who visited the outpatient ward of the ENT Department of the General Hospital of Ikaria almost two years ago. He was complaining of a sore throat to such a degree that he had not swallowed any solid food during the previous week. During standard examination of the oropharynx a lot of small ulcers and vesicles were observed unilaterally on the left side. Indirect laryngoscopy proved the presence of similar findings on the left side of the lingual tonsil and on the upper part of epiglottis. The diagnosis of herpes zoster of the left glossopharyngeal nerve was established. He was administered valacyclovir (1gr 3 times a day) per os for one week. On the second day of the treatment he started feeling better and he was able to swallow solid food. No complications, no recurrence has been observed during a 2-year follow-up.


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Midwest Harvest at the Farmers' MarketDane County, Wisconsin
We spent a chilly morning at the Dane County Farmers' Market in Madison, Wis., this past Saturday and despite a few early snow flurries, harvest season was still in full swing.
As we mentioned yesterday, the Dane County Farmers' Market is the largest producer-only market in the country. Its stalls are stocked with produce, meat, cheese and baked goods from local farmers and producers, including offerings from local Amish and Hmong communities.
• 1 Apples, pretty enough to eat.
• 2 Piles and piles of pumpkins.
• 3 Bouquets of dried wildflowers.
• 4 Bundles of dried chilies and garlic.
• 5 Emu eggs!
• 6 The farmers' market surrounds the Wisconsin state capital on all sides.
• 7 Mixed roasting potatoes – 10 varieties.
• 8 Gourds of every shape.
• 9 Freshly harvested beets.
• 10 Buckets of sunflowers.
• 11 Sorghum seeds for the birds.
• 12 Cabbage flowers.
• 13 Popcorn on the cob. Microwave in a paper bag and eat, or feed to the birds.
• 14 Garlic in many varieties.
• 15 Tiny, tangy sea berries.
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Top 7 finalists compete for America's vote on classic rock-themed performance show Wednesday, April 3, on FOX
Carrie Underwood and season nine finalist Casey James to perform on next results show Thursday, April 4
Devin Velez was eliminated Thursday on "American Idol" after he received the fewest votes among the finalists. From Chicago, the 18-year-old Velez sang "The Tracks of My Tears" by The Miracleson Wednesday night's "Detroit: Music of Motor City"-themed performance show.
In addition, on Thursday's results show and 450th episode, "American Idol" judge and four-time Grammy Award winner Keith Urban performed his hit single, "Long Hot Summer"; OneRepublic, featuring season five runner-up Katharine McPhee, performed their hit single "If I Lose Myself"; and season 11 finalist Colton Dixon performed his new single, "Love Has Come For Me."
Next week, on Wednesday, April 3 (8 p.m.), the top seven - Lazaro Arbos, Janelle Arthur, Candice Glover, Kree Harrison, Amber Holcomb, Angie Miller and Burnell Taylor - return to perform for America's votes on the "Classic Rock, No Ballads"-themed performance show.
On the next live results show, airing Thursday, April 4 (8 p.m.), tune in to find out which of your favorite finalists will be sent home. Plus, six-time Grammy Award-winning artist and season four winner Carrie Underwood will perform her new single, "See You Again," and season nine finalist Casey James will sing his song, "The Good Life."
Fans can "like" "American Idol" on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AmericanIdol. Follow the series on Twitter @AmericanIdol and join the discussion at #idol. Also, follow host Ryan Seacrest at @RyanSeacrest, and follow the judges: @MariahCarey, @yo_randyjackson, @nickiminaj and @keithurban.
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Ruby Dell Beason Gray, 89, of Malvern passed away at her home on December 20, 2013.
Ruby was born to Alonzo and Ora Smith Beason in Hot Spring County on February 9, 1924.
Visitation will be Sunday, December 22 from 5:00-6:30pm at Regency Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be Monday, December 23 at 2:00pm at First Baptist Church, 531 S. Main in Malvern with great-nephew Bro. Lynn Baxter officiating. Burial will follow at Rockport Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, Family Life Center Fund, 531 South Main, Malvern, AR 72014.


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24 Apr 2012 12:56:59 PM
Crazy Story of the Day: Stephan Bonnar Detained in Bahrain, Bitten by Camel Spider
(Nope. Nothing suspicious here.)
Fact: Next to the DMV and Detroit, airports are the most terrible places on the face of our dying planet. Fact: Stephan Bonnar is a dog-fighting, gun-toting, BAMF who is not afraid to to stare Death in the eyes and wipe that bitchy smirk off his face. Being the "gives not a fuck" type of guy that "The American Pyscho" is, the MMA apparel company he co-founded, NGAUGE, have found themselves in quite a bit of hot water lately, mainly due to the "gives not a fuck" attitude of their "Trash Talkin Kids" t-shirt line. Perhaps you've heard of it.
After getting into a little legal tossup with Josh Koscheck last summer, you would probably think that Bonnar's t-shirt based troubles were over. You would be wrong, and I would implore you to stop being so Goddamn ignorant.
You see, alongside Rich Franklin and Keith Jardine, Bonnar was kind enough to travel all the way to Bahrain to visit some of the U.S. Troops recently. He was likely charming, and he likely brightened their day. But proving that no good deed goes unpunished, on Bonnar's way out of the country, he was detained by airport security, interrogated for over a day, and bitten by a poisonous camel spider before finally being allowed to leave. Why, you ask? Because apparently airport security didn't appreciate the subtlety of the Melvin Guillard "Young Assassin" shirt that Bonnar was wearing.
He recounted the ridiculous story on Tuesday's episode of Inside MMA:
We're getting ready to leave Bahrain, and I get detained at the airport. Jardine and Franklin get on the flight, and they take me in the room. They're asking me all these questions, and they're furious. One guy's comin' in the room and pointin' at me, all furious, like that. And, what I think is that, I had on the 'Young Assassin' shirt, with Melvin Guillard, and there's a guy with a turban with his brains spillin' out. I don't think they liked that too much.
Check out more from Bonnar's interview, along with a nasty photo of the spider bite and two video updates taken by Bonnar himself while the ordeal was occurring, after the jump.Read More DIGG THIS


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Many stories can be told from the Ransom Center's extensive cultural collections—stories of inspiration, adaptation, innovation, confrontation, collaboration, and even frustration. By acquiring and preserving collections created by diverse individuals working in literature, art, and other humanities disciplines, the Ransom Center helps to tell these stories, unlocking and illuminating the profoundly human reach of archives.
This exhibition of more than 250 items includes, among many others, manuscripts of David Foster Wallace, Julia Alvarez, and Gabriel García Márquez, Henri Matisse's Jazz, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's spirit photographs, and the hat that accompanied the green curtain dress worn by Vivien Leigh in Gone With The Wind.
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BOSTON (AP) — Jaromir Jagr scored off his skate in his Bruins debut and Tuukka Rask stopped 40 shots to lead Boston to a 1-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.
Acquired from Dallas at the trade deadline on Wednesday, Jagr joined the Bruins for the pregame skate Thursday morning and quickly endeared himself to the Boston fans. Brad Marchand's centering pass went off Jagr's left skate and past Martin Brodeur to give the Bruins a 1-0 lead with 80 seconds gone in the second period.
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RiceTec will offer producers several payment alternatives for their 2004 hybrid seed purchases, including a "Grain for Seed" deferred payment program, allowing participants to delay payment of their hybrid seed purchases until after the crop is harvested and sold in the fall.
"Many growers are already familiar with the great yield potential RiceTec hybrid rice offers, and with this new deferred payment program, XL7, XL8 and Clearfield XL8 should be even more attractive to producers next spring," says Jim Thompson, seed sales and marketing manager for RiceTec.
Grain for Seed allows qualified participants to have their hybrid seed payment deferred without interest until the fall, when the crop produced by the hybrid seed is harvested and sold. To qualify, the grain buyer must be identified on the front end and made fully aware that the grain is part of the deferred payment program. Both the seed purchaser and the grain buyer must sign an agreement granting RiceTec a security interest in the harvested grain.
The grain must be delivered to the designated grain merchandiser by Nov. 30, 2004, to maintain interest-free status. If delivery and/or payment are made after this date, interest of 1 percent will be charged for each month a balance remains. If the purchaser intends to apply for a government loan for the harvested grain, payment is due in full prior to implementing the government loan.
RiceTec's new XP710 and the new medium-grain XP712, which will be available in limited quantities in 2004, are eligible for the Grain for Seed program, in addition to XL7, XL8 and Clearfield XL8.
The standard payment terms and conditions for RiceTec seed apply to purchases not entered in the Grain for Seed program. June 30, 2004, is the interest-free payment deadline for purchases not entered in the program.
Another payment option RiceTec will offer in 2004 allows purchasers to pay for their hybrid seed before the end of January to receive a price discount of $10 per acre, based on the RiceTec-recommended seeding rate of 600,000 seeds per acre.
"Growers are telling us this option creates an extremely attractive APR on the seed," says Thompson. "These creative new payment options offered by RiceTec should give more producers the opportunity to plant high-yielding hybrid rice seed and boost the profit potential of their fields."
RiceTec's 2004 hybrid rice seed lineup is led by Clearfield XL8, which has demonstrated in both company and independent tests a significant yield advantage over all the leading rice varieties (Clearfield and traditional varieties alike), according to RiceTec officials.
Clearfield XL8 can be planted in fields with high or low infestations of red rice and still offer a positive economic return. This product has an excellent overall disease package, and, in most cases, should not require a fungicide application. Clearfield XL8 is adapted to all Midsouth- and Coastal-growing regions, and has excellent potential as a ratoon crop in the Coastal area.
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Orange County sheriff's deputies are searching for suspects in the aggravated robbery of a convenience store in the Little Cypress area, reports the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Three suspects reportedly invaded a Jefferson County residence, attacking and robbing an elderly woman there on Friday, May 16.
Orange Police say they have identified a possible suspect in an armed robbery of an Orange residence that took place on April 13 at about 1:46 a.m. in the 3000 block of Byley Boulevard in Orange, a man who was arrested just minutes after police dispatch received the call reporting the robbery.
Officers responded to a robbery in progress at La Salsita located at 612 Washington Ave. in Beaumont on Monday, March 31, at approximately 6:37 a.m. Police apprehended a suspect, who a news release indicates could have been involved in multiple recent incidents, and, in the process, had to shoot a dog that attacked officers in pursuit of the armed robber.
Beaumont Police have arrested a man they say was responsible for a pair of purse snatchings just before the holidays.
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Did someone say "remote control" toy?
Did someone say "remote control flying" toy?
Did someone say "remote control flying superhero" toy?
That right there folks is this mama's dream gift. I have 3 little boys (8, 6, & 4) who are enamored with this RCFS toy. Flying Iron Man RC Extreme Hero has been considered a "must-have" toy this holiday season, and I totally get why. I ended up having to do a rotation system with this toy as the boys were totally fighting over who got to do the controller and who got to "shoot him off." Huge, huge hit at our testosterone filled house.
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In the spirit of the season, I will be featuring holiday-themed apps this month. The first one I selected puts kids right into Santa's workshop to help finish up all the toys before his big night.
Works on: iPhone and iPad
Cost: FREE
For: Kids who want to be Santa's little helpers
The days are counting down until Christmas and Santa is furiously trying to finish up all the toys he needs to send. He needs all the help he can get! The Wombi Christmas Toys app gives your little elves the chance to help out and complete tasks like decorating a tree to fixing a gingerbread man, even coiffing the unruly hair of a little soldier toy.
Kids pull a lever to see which toy next needs fixing on the conveyor belt. There are five mini games in all and after kids complete their tasks, they are going to wish there were more. If that's the case, you can also download the original Wombi Toys app ($2.99) and give them 20 more toys to tinker with (which Wombi alerts you to with the banner ad at the bottom of the screen.)
The graphics are cute and the app is easy for young kids to maneuver. And as it should be with all kids' apps, there are no in-app purchases, which makes this app a nice little Christmas treat for you and your kids.
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text: ok heres the deal. ive been hearing whispers for a while now that the RIAA and them folks are making a virus so that if you DL an mp3 from kazza or another P2P service the virus will erase all files with the extension ".mp3" (without the quotes of course ) i was wondering whats the difference between what they are doing and say if i went out a made a virus that erased someones registry (or sumpin bad like that lol) is it legal for them to do that, would there be any way to protect against it (and be able to dl mp3's still), and what kind of reaction would they get from the hacker/cracker community. i remember reading when madonnas new album came out some d00d downloaded the hit song and it was madonna tellin him to buy the forkin cd and quit rippin her off. the d00d defaced her web site and posted every madonna song ready for dl on her internet for like 3 days. ( i thought geeks listened to heavy metal and stuff like metallica) well in order to make this go with the antivirus part, do ya think McAfee and Norton would update their software to protect against that stuff?


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If you don't recognize this face, maybe you'll recognize this song.
Years ago in Chicago, Tom Higgenson met Delilah DiCrescenzo at a party and promptly fell in love with her, despite the fact that she had a boyfriend. He told her he'd write a song to win her over and then he did—well, he wrote the song, at least.
He and his band, The Plain White Ts (RANDOM TANGENT: band names like this annoy me for some reason, it's just so…schticky? Like, I bet one or all of the members of this band own a keyboard necktie that they wear ironically), spent years performing and building a fan base and "Hey There Delilah" became a crowd favorite. Eventually, the song was nominated for a Grammy.
And Delilah?
She kept dating the boyfriend she had when she first met Tom (they're still dating now) and let the song gain popularity, living her life anonymously and training to compete in the Olympics. Oh yeah, she's an elite athlete and her event is probably one of the most grueling and ridiculous events in track and field. This is what she does for 3000 meters:
You know who else steeplechases?
HORSES. Big, brawny horses.
Delilah didn't make the Olympic team in 2008 but she's still training and will probably try to qualify again next year. Training for her means traveling around the world and doing STEEPLECHASES.
Sorry, this event just has me in awe of human beings. People can just do that? Regularly?!
Delilah competed in the Ivy League for Columbia University in New York and had done pretty well but was not enough of a standout to land sponsorships post-college. So, she ran off and on for a couple of months, then moved back home to Chicago where she figured she was pretty much done with running. Then she got a phone call from the Kenyan runner Isaya Okiwaya. He wanted to coach her and like anyone worth admiring she said yes to the new opportunity.
Having a coach allowed her to have financial support for lodging and traveling for races (not to mention biweekly massages—we should all be so lucky to have someone pay for that) but she wasn't actually getting paid to run. During this time she was not only training, traveling and running, but working full-time at a marketing and advertising firm. This girl understands the side hustle.
After one year and one third place finish in the steeplechase at the 2006 Outdoor Nationals, Delilah decided to commit to her running full-time, crossed her fingers and moved out of the city. That year she trained full-time and worked as an assistant track and cross-country coach at Bryn Mawr. It paid off when she won the 6K title at the USA Track and Field National Club Cross Country Championship.
In 2009, she became a member of the US Track & Field team, where she was able to travel to Amman, Jordan and compete for the United States at the World Cross Country Championships. In 2010, she was inducted into Columbia University's Athletics Hall of Fame, where she is now studying to get her master's in Sports Management. She also works as a part-time assistant for the cross-country and track & field team there. Remember what I said about the side hustle? She does not quit!
Delilah is one of only two American athletes sponsored by PUMA, which is such a sweet fact when you consider how close she came to giving it all up after college. As for the song? She says she doesn't get asked about it much now, a fact that she's fine with. It was fun and flattering, she says, but she'd like her running to dominate the conversation now, please and thank you.
I think it will. Easily.
If you're intrigued by Delilah, PUMA is hosting a video series tracking her training in a short web series. I don't think any video is longer than three-and-a-half minutes and new episodes are uploaded every Monday.


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21 Things You Shouldn't Laugh At After You're 30
Just because I'm 30 doesn't mean I don't giggle when someone says "just stick it in," or happens to select a particularly large salami at the deli counter. And when people trip and fall down a few stairs, I know I shouldn't laugh at them, but I can't help it. I'm only human.
Look: just because I'm 30 doesn't mean I'm any more more mature than I was when I was thirteen. In fact, now I'm much drunker than I was at thirteen, so it would make sense that I inappropriately giggle more often.
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Fruit and vegetables that are cooked into any kind of dish count towards your 5 A Day. This means that some of your favourite meals can help you get your five portions.
To get started, why not try our healthy fajita recipe?
This meal is ideal for entertaining friends and doesn't need much preparation. Serve with a salad, and a tomato salsa if you want some added flavour.
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As the semester draws to a close, five candidates for the Master of Arts in Philosophical Studies degree will be presenting their Qualifying Papers over the next two weeks. All presentations are open to the public. Unless otherwise specified, they will take place in the Theology Conference Room (Bradley, 4th floor). Topics and presentation times are as follows:
"Restoration of Nature and the Natural End: Natural Law and the Debate on the Supernatural," by Br. Peter Gruber. Thursday, 4/24 @ 12:15, Smith Board Room.
"Testimony and Supernatural Faith," by Br. Justin Bolger. Monday, 4/28 @ 10:00.
"Art, Empathy, and the Moral Consciousness: A Cognitive-Immoralist Position on the Moral Benefits of Immoral Art," by Howard Jankowski. Monday, 4/28 @ 12:00.
"Just War Tradition: Preventive War is not in Accord with the Theory," by Eric Zuniga. Wednesday 4/30 @ 12:00.
"The Christian Trinity Chez Plotinus," by Cameron Hahne. W 5/7 @ 3:00.
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