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Creating an online university won't be easy, but the University of Florida already has a good head start.
Creating an online university won't be easy, but the University of Florida already has a good head start.
The university has been providing online classes since the 1980s, starting with its popular MBA program. It currently offers 600-700 online courses across the curriculum, including several undergraduate degree completion programs for students who start out at community college, and several master's degree programs.
The university has been charged with creating a complete online undergraduate degree program from start to finish. And it must have those first programs ready to launch by Jan. 1.
A sweeping education reform bill signed by Gov. Rick Scott charges UF, as the state's pre-eminent university, with creating an online learning institution that meets the same academic standards as UF's course offerings for residential students, at a fraction of the cost.
"When we got this designation, we were fortunate that we had already begun to work in online education. We weren't starting from scratch," said Andy McCullough, assistant provost for teaching and technology. "This will push us into knowing how to deliver a meaningful high-quality education online."
The university will receive $10 million in startup money the first year and $5 million in recurring money each year to sustain the program. McCullough said the money is enough to cover infrastructure, course production, student service support — "all of the things you might imagine you'd want to have in place if starting a new college or new university."
The legislation says the university must provide a "robust offering of fully online baccalaureate degrees at an affordable cost," McCullough said. "Those are the first parameters that pop up on the screen, that the degree program should have the same rigorous admissions criteria, same rigor as on-campus."
The university tentatively has chosen the five programs it already offers in its combined degree or 2+2 program, he said: business, criminal justice and law, sports management, health education, and environmental management. The rationale there is that it will be easier to develop the freshman and sophomore years of programs that already provide a path to degree completion to meet the Jan. 1 rollout date.
"Given the short timeline, it was suggested we start with the most feasible," he said.
And UF will offer the online baccalaureate programs at a discount. Students will pay 75 percent of the normal matriculation and tuition fees for each class. However, because fees other than tuition will cost on-campus students more, what online students would pay per credit hour is closer to 50 percent of what on-campus students would pay. Based on the 2012-13 rates, an online student would pay $120 per credit hour compared with $204 per credit hour paid by on-campus or residential students, McCullough said.
"We are not going to get rich doing this. The monies being made available will be adequate to cover the additional cost," said McCollough, adding that UF more importantly will gain a greater depth and expertise in "what appears to be an important part of the future of education."
A lot of front-end planning must occur between now and Sept. 1, when UF must offer the state advisory board an implementation plan.
Once the board approves the plan, it will notify the Board of Governors to release the money. The university will have to use existing money to develop the online programs, which UF says can cost as much as $50,000 in production dollars.
The task of designing those programs will fall to three departments that produce online learning classes — Distance and Continuing Education, the College of Education, and the Center for Instructional Training and Technology. Between those three departments, UF currently offers 600-700 online courses, said Jennifer K. Smith, manager of instructional design services for the CITT.
Smith is a former theater professor who developed a costume pattern-making course for online before becoming the CITT's manager in 2003. She supervises a group of six instructional designers and technicians who help professors devise online course curriculum, design it on computer programs and shoot the lectures on video.
She and her counterparts at the Distance and Continuing Education and College of Education have met to figure out how to coordinate the effort to create an online university.
"We have to make certain each course meets a particular standard and uses best practices, and coaching the faculty on things research has shown to be successful in delivering online education," Smith said. "It's already in place. We've been doing this quite awhile."
Smith learned at a meeting Friday that the university might not have enough time to develop all five programs to the highest quality by January so it might choose one or two of the more popular programs, most likely the business program.
"This is a big challenge, not so much for my team's time, but the time for the faculty," Smith said. "It can be very time-consuming for them."
The CITT has an online course for professors to teach them about online students' needs — how to connect with them, how to communicate and teach more effectively and engage a student in a way in which he or she will learn the most from an online class. For example, an art appreciation class could have students curating an exhibit. A course on theater could have them costuming their characters.
"The focus is on learning by doing," Smith said. "Doing the thing is the exam."
Designing courses that get students to collaborate on group projects, getting them to communicate, think creatively and critically — those are the four C's that make online courses successful, she said.
"These are the things employers look for when hiring people," Smith said.
Robert Wagman, an associate professor of classical studies at UF, has been working with the CITT since October on creating an online version of the Ancient Egypt course. Most of that time was spent transforming the course for online, and he began recording his lectures only this spring. He was in the studio Friday to record a segment on mummification.
"It's new," he said. "I'm talking to a machine instead of to an audience. I try to adjust. I'm not sure how, but after awhile you become accustomed to it."
As a professor, he was trained to talk to a group of people. Now, he has to imagine the audience is there behind the cameras.
Kristina Von Castel Roberts, who has been teaching online nutrition courses since 2006, said she had to adjust her teaching style when she adapted her course for online.
"It was a transition at first," she said, "My initial online course was a mirror of a course I taught live. It was exactly the same course, content and slides. I took the entire course and had to convert it online."
Kara Dawson, an associate professor of educational technology who has worked in online education since 2004 and developed several graduate degree programs for online, said UF has the resources to create a top-notch undergraduate program online.
"What I don't want to see, and lots of faculty see it, is we don't want to see it as a second-class degree," Dawson said. "It should be the equivalent. The quality should be the same, whether you take the course online or in class."
McCullough said he has no intention of seeing the online institute be anything but first class and equal to the experience of learning on the UF campus. "I'm a UF graduate, and I am not going to let the exercise of this denigrate my degree," he said.
UF has a responsibility to graduates and future students to maintain the value of a UF education, McCullough added. "If we can't do that, we shouldn't offer this degree, but I am confident we can do that."
It's the administration's responsibility to manage the content, maintain academic integrity and show that to all of the agencies that monitor and accredit the university and evaluate its end product.
"We can't let this in any way threaten our journey to the top 10," McCullough said. "We want it to enhance that."


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Quinoa—that nutritious, protein-packed super grain—is terrific as a side dish or even a main course. Here are 10 quinoa recipes we turn to in a pinch, from a hearty black bean quinoa chili to to quinoa-stuffed sweet dumpling squash - both perfect for the upcoming cooler months!
• 1 Quinoa with Chickpeas, Asparagus, and Fresh Peas
• 2 Golden Quinoa Salad with Lemon, Dill & Avocado
• 3 Black Bean, Sweet Potato, and Quinoa Chili
• 4 Grilled Halloumi & Quinoa Salad
• 5 Black Bean And Heirloom Tomato Quinoa With Lemon Dressing
• 6 3-Egg Omelet with Quinoa, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Goat Cheese
• 7 Quinoa Tabbouleh
• 8 Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Dumpling Squash
• 9 Quinoa Salad with Radishes and Greens
• 10 Sweet and Crunchy Quinoa Salad
Related: How To Cook Fluffy, Tasty Quinoa
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Ethan,the type of tea you have had at sushi bars is more likely than not going to be Konacha or agari, both words refer to the same thing, it is often considered the "dust" of the sencha and gyokuro world, however their are more premium versions out there. The mellow monk site you ordered from offers one such example, "blissful buds green tea". (I have never had any of Mellow monks tea I can not vouch for the quality but this does look to be a higher end Konacha). The main reason for the mouthfeel you describe is that a lot of tiny tea particles are suspended in the cup.ethan wrote:Top Leaf from Mellow Monk. It is > bitter! Their suggested 167F for 3 minutes = bitter; suggestion for following infusion for 30 seconds = bitter; quick steeping in Yixing teapot = bitter.
This is much > bitter than the spinach/vegetal taste of some oolongs, which I don't prefer but still can enjoy because they also have some sweetness etc.
I've enjoyed some smooth, brothy, flavorful green tea in Sushi bars; some also have a wonderful mouthfeel. That's why I continue to venture into green tea from time to time, but I fear that I won't find one I like, especially one that is affordable. Any suggestions?
As for brewing the guricha you have, I don't believe there is a right or wrong way to brew tea, but if you were to brew me that tea the way you are going about it I would say "YOUR DOING IT WRONG!"
I have gathered you are not a fan of bitter, you may not like astringency all that much either. Most guricha I have tried seems to have less astringency than rolled sencha for some reason, this could be to your benefit, so please do not give up on this tea as of yet.
I offer you these suggestions:
leaf ratio: I recommend you try.67 grams per ounce of water or,
(water) X (.67) = (amount of dry tea leaf to use in grams)
this is on the lighter side and a good place to start if you are getting to know a tea.
example: a tea pot that you will brew 4oz of tea in would be this ratio
4 x .67 = 2.68 so you would want to use 2.68 grams of tea
as you get more comfortable you should consider going up to a 1:1 ratio.
Water temperature: lower water temp is going to bring you "sweeter tea" try 70c instead of 75c thats 158f instead of 167f, not a huge difference but I believe you should start here.
Time: Timing is critical. Brew for 60 seconds for the first steep.
Three minutes? that seems waaaay to long to me.
second steep: 10 seconds
third steep: 60 seconds again
lastly be very sure you are draining everything out of your teapot, leaving water behind will cause bitterness to ensue.
If all else fails I will give you my address so I can properly dispose of that tea for you.


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Petri Aspvik: What type of physical problems have you encountered do to tattooing?
Seth Ciferri: A lot of it is from sitting all hunched over for so long… I developed this weird muscle mass in my mid back. It was there because I had such poor posture while working, due to a lack of core strength. It's taken years of weight training, massage therapy, and chiropractic work to get it straightened out. Core strength is KEY in maintaining good posture while working. It will help ensure a long and comfortable career…
Have you tried plank-bridge static holds for core strength?
Yes. I do a ton of "planks." I shoot for 2-3 minutes at a time. A lot harder than it looks.
Does wonders for your posture! Did someone make you your workout program or are you self-taught?
A combination of both. I used to see a trainer but it got too expensive. Now in the gym, I just do what I feel like doing, which keeps me a bit more interested.
Okay, continue about the problems…
I've also experienced the all-too-common hand, wrist and elbow problems. My hand and wrist got better when Grime turned me on to the red rat grip covers. The squishy ones.
Another issue I had was from reaching over to my station to get more ink, over and over and over, for years and years. It wore out the rotator cuff in my right shoulder, which I'm told by my doctor is why I'm prone to dislocating it. It's called a repetitive motion injury.
A few years ago I had a serious injury to my right hand as a result of an accident. I ended up getting surgery and was out of work for eight weeks. Almost all of the cartilage in the largest knuckle on my right hand has been removed and the tendon bed surrounding it had been torn, then sliced away to access the joint, then reattached, which has resulted in a considerable loss in range of motion and manual dexterity. I almost lost my hand due to sepsis, and I'm lucky to be alive. It really could have been a lot worse. When I asked the doctor when I'd be able to tattoo again, his face got really serious and he just said "if."
That's all he said?
I panicked. The gravity of the situation had just become apparent. As a result of the injury I had to build myself a pair of aluminum machines, and coupled with the red rat grips they literally saved my career. I suppose I'm just trying to say you should take care of your hands, as you will probably need them.
Do you do any martial arts so when you do get into "accidents," you don't fuck up your hands?
Well, I took some boxing classes until I wrecked my shoulder and my hand, but since then, I've done very little in that aspect. Jason Kundell does judo, and it seems to keep him happy and healthy, so I've thought about checking that out, but I don't know when I'll find the time for it.
Have you had to see a doctor, chiropractor, massage therapist, acupuncturist or anything similar, because of problems or because you want to avoid them?
Hell yeah. I have been getting massage and chiropractic work for years. for a while I went once a week for each, but I've since only been able to make time for it every two months or so. I really need to get back on my health game.
Acupuncture really helped with my insomnia, which seems to be really common among tattooers for some reason. Probably all the Chinese food, and porn.
Have you modified your work station because you have encountered physical problems or wish to avoid them?
Yeah, I got a .38 snub-nose revolver and put it in a drawer near my right hand.
I mean…
Yes. I learned that by moving my pigment caps really close to where I'm actually tattooing I'm able to avoid the repetitive motion of reaching over to grab more ink. My shoulder doesn't get as tired. If you keep your elbows close and sit up straight, you'll be a lot more comfortable. Also, laying your customer down for as many jobs as possible really helps. Even arms. Way better than leaning over a shitty little armrest. Good lighting is also key. Some Ott lights, or full spectrum bulbs will make a world of difference. We're already fucking up our eyes by working on stuff so closely. Good lighting will only help.
Do you follow a work out regime to keep in shape and healthy?
I try to, but I've been super busy lately. When I'm active in the gym I do three days of weight training, alternating upper and lower body. For cardio I chase my kids around and try to run all my local errands by bike. This winter I plan to start doing Cyclo-cross racing. It's an hour of hell every week. Training for that should keep me in decent shape.
Have you had to change your eating habits in any way because of tattooing?
Yep. Apparently, sitting around for hours all day, every day, is not a good mix with fast food.
We are some sedentary motherfuckers. We sit and tattoo for four or five hours, take a quick break to wolf down some room-temp pizza, and then get right back to work on the next tattoo before remembering that we had to take a piss three hours ago.
In my first two years of tattooing I ballooned up to 200 pounds. At five foot seven, that's pretty fucking fat. It got really bad when I started to make decent money for the first time in my life. I was hitting fancy steakhouses like three or four times a week. Filet mignon, mashed potatoes, mac 'n' cheese. Fuck yeah. Bring that shit on… Next thing I know, I can't walk up a flight of steps without sounding like a yeti.
So, I went vegetarian and started working out… I managed to drop 35 pounds, and mostly keep it off with moderate work. I fluctuate if I eat like an idiot, or stop working out for a month, but I can usually keep it in check these days.
Bottom line is, you've got take care of yourself. You'll be a total mess before your 50th birthday, if you don't stop eating crap, and sitting on your ass all day. These days Ii consider myself to be an omnivore, but I definitely don't ingest junk.
What about spiritual/psychological health? How do you maintain that?
I study Buddhist philosophy and I occasionally see a Buddhist minister for guidance when I feel like shit's going bad in my life.
These days I'm just trying to adhere to basic Buddhist principles on compassion for one's self and those around you, and learning to meditate effectively.
I read a lot. Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach, Being Peace by Thich Nhat Hanh, and pretty much anything by Pema Chodron are great places to start, if you're interested in that sort of thing.
Another book that really helped me get my shit together was Hooked!: Buddhist Writings on Greed, Desire, and the Urge to Consume by Stephanie Kaza. It's a pretty clear illustration of why we keep buying ourselves shit, in an effort to fill a void, and seek happiness. I used to be pretty bad with spending money on dumb crap. Cars, clothes, sneakers, CDs, etc. Then I realized I was just trying to make myself happy with all that stuff, but it never worked.
My happiness was right at home, with my children, but I was working so much to support my spending addiction, that I was never there for them. Every time I'd come home, my kids would ask me what I'd bought them. I realized I was doing it to them too. Instead of spending time with them, I was buying them toys to make them feel loved. Once I was able to break that cycle, for myself, and for them, things got a lot better with our relationship. These days I make a lot less money but I'm a great deal richer in other areas.
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PRESS RELEASE: State University System Announces 2010 New Florida Initiative's $10 Million In University Awards
Spreadsheet of Awards, Statement of Purpose, Timeline
Legislative appropriation considered 'unprecedented investment strategy to utilize the public higher education system for a wholesale transformation of the state's economic portfolio'
Universities will target professional industry clusters, focusing on three R's:
regenerate, retain, recruit for Florida's economic future
TALLAHASSEE – The State University System's Board of Governors today announced project winners from all 11 public institutions in two award categories that mark the second and final phase of the 2010 funds, selecting high "returns on investment" with a bold new investment strategy designed in partnership with the Legislature that better leverages and captures the collective intellect in the universities. The 11 public institutions were required to pursue unprecedented levels of collaboration toward "cluster industries" and also will be on the hook to retain and recruit teaching scholars in the other category. The entire effort is known as the State University System's New Florida Initiative.
The two categories announced today – Clustering Grants and Scholars Boost Grants – represent the second and final phase of the 2010 New Florida Initiative awards distribution, which totaled $12 million. Earlier this fall, the R&D commercialization grants ($2 million of the $12 million) were announced by the statutory board that governs that list selection.
The two final lists announced today comprise 31 projects with 45 monetary awards totaling $10 million. All 11 universities applied and were selected for different projects that amplify and accelerate existing programs or create new academic benchmarks. Many of the 31 projects include at least two state universities collaborating, and many projects have three universities working together, "which represents an unprecedented and ground-breaking effort by the entire State University System to leverage some of our best minds and nationally renowned facilities," said Ava L. Parker, a Jacksonville attorney who is Chair of the Florida Board of Governors, the 17-member governing body of the State University System created in 2002 by voters through a constitutional amendment. "The Board of Governors truly commends this concerted effort across the State University System."
There were 93 critical needs projects submitted requesting a total of $32.4 million in these final two categories.
Parker noted that the New Florida Initiative, launched nearly a year ago at an event in January in Tampa, already has experienced significant success due to a diligent review process balanced with a sense of urgency. That will continue forward through the oversight and tracking process.
"This day marks the realization of a vision we announced in partnership with the Legislature in January of this year – that we would ensure our State University System both pursues and achieves our obligation to help transform Florida's economy into one that is sustainable and knowledge-based, featuring high-skill, high-wage jobs," Parker said. "These projects that now hold the title of being named New Florida Initiative awards will, I predict, not only be historical markers but exponential 'life forces' to the long-term sustainability of the state's economic portfolio. Our universities will regenerate, retain and recruit the 'best of the best' for Florida's economic future."
State University System Chancellor Frank T. Brogan noted the "promise made to the Legislature at beginning of this process: that we would leverage New Florida Initiative funding to its highest and best use, capturing a diversified yet meaningful set of issues and policy areas to move forward, and produce timely deliverables. This day caps more than four months of exhaustive and thorough review and dialogue with our institutions in the System.
"Judging by the New Florida Initiative's synergy and the awards today, we will have zero problem upholding our end of the bargain with the Legislature, because the breadth and depth of subject matter covered across the project awards, together with the institutions' commitment to use these funds to recruit and retain faculty, are without peer in the nation in terms of a state university system's close partnership with a legislative body," Brogan continued. "We are the 'javelin tip' in the construction and unabated work required in order to execute a wholesale transformation of the state's economic portfolio with the Florida Legislature."
Parker also thanked all of the members of the Board of Governors for their support of the New Florida Initiative – especially Patricia Frost of Miami Beach, the 2010 New Florida Initiative lead project review liaison, and Frank Martin of Tallahassee, chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee, where the 2010 overall effort was housed. Frost dedicated 28 years as a career teacher and principal in the Miami-Dade County Public School System and is a former member of the Board of Trustees for Florida International University. Martin is an executive with PBS&J, with 30 years of experience in the operating, maintaining and planning of rail and bus transportations systems.
"The work of my fellow Board members and a small, talented, industrious staff has been remarkable in the New Florida Initiative, and, I hope, the first of many years of partnership with the Legislature to seize high returns on these smart investments," said Frost.
Parker also noted that the work of the Board of Governors and the 11 state universities is just beginning with the New Florida Initiative.
"Particularly with today's challenges in Florida, we cannot afford, literally, to squander the power and obligation of our state universities. They are enormously important not only to the regions and communities they serve, but to the state's future as a whole," Parker said. "I look forward to continuing the informed dialogue with the legislative leadership and Governor-elect Rick Scott about the future economic benchmarks created and sustained by the New Florida Initiative."
The 2010 New Florida Initiative Clustering Grants fall into the following areas of health, medicine and engineering:
- Aerospace
- Aging Issues in North Florida
- Biomedical Engineering
- Climate Change
- Coastal Watersheds
- Community Health
- Cyber-infrastructure
- Family Medicine
- Geophysical Threats
- Medical Prostheses
- Neuroscience
- Professional Science Master's Degree
- Smart Sensors, and
- Vector Borne Diseases.
The 2010 New Florida Initiative Scholars Boost Grants cover the following area of health, medicine and engineering:
- Chemistry
- Geology and Geophysics
- Health Science and Marine Science
- Health Services
- Marine Fisheries and Ecosystems
- Mechanical, Ocean and Biomedical Engineering
- Nanomedicine
- Nanoscience
- Renewable Energy, and
- Veterinary Medicine.
The 2010 New Florida Initiative staff director, Associate Vice Chancellor R.E. Lemon, Ph.D., noted that staff work teams and supervising Board of Governors members utilized a National Institutes of Health model for review and scoring of the grants and awards.
The full list of awards with short descriptions is attached, and posted for the public on Nov. 15 at: www.flbog.edu/new_florida
• The State University System of Florida has the second-largest headcount enrollment in the nation at 302,957 (the California State University System has more than 431,000). The state with the largest headcount enrollment in public four-year institutions in the fall of 2009 was California (with the California State University System and the University of California combined), at 654,465. Texas was second (540,972 in four university systems), and New York was third (390,415 with two university systems). Florida was fourth – with our 302,957 in the State University System.
—Source: U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, the national central database.
• Overall, the ranking for all graduation rates has Florida in top percentiles, at 10th out of 51 – at 59.9 percent (includes Washington, D.C.'s system). The graduation percentage for black students is 50.9 percent, which translates to Florida's rank as 5th among 51. The Hispanic student graduation percentage is 57.1 percent, for a ranking of 6th among 51.
The State University System of Florida is one of 24 voluntary participants in the Access to Success Initiative, a project of the National Association of System Heads and The Education Trust. These 24 public higher education systems have pledged to cut the college-going and graduation gaps for low-income and minority students in half by 2015. Each Access to Success participating system sets its own path toward improvement targets yet agrees to a common set of metrics to evaluate and report progress.
—Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education Graduate Rate Survey, 2008. National Graduation (six-year) and retention rates; and The Education Trust, "Big Gaps, Small Gaps: Some Colleges and Universities Outpace Others in Graduating African-American Students" and "Big Gaps, Small Gaps: Some Colleges and Universities Outpace Others in Graduating Hispanic Students."
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Florida A&M University, Tallahassee
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COTTONDALE | Students at Eastwood Middle School and the University of Alabama united Monday to mark "Stand Strong Day" as part of an effort to stop bullying.
COTTONDALE | Students at Eastwood Middle School and the University of Alabama united Monday to mark "Stand Strong Day" as part of an effort to stop bullying.
"We're trying to tell students that they're not alone and that they can sit down with someone being bullied and tell them that they're there for them," said Benjamin Ladrillono, a 21-year-old junior at UA majoring in public relations.
Ladrillono is a member of UA's Bateman Team, a group of PR majors who launched the monthlong anti-bullying campaign within the Tuscaloosa City School System's middle schools at the beginning of February.
The Tuscaloosa campaign is part of a nationwide anti-bullying PR competition.
One of the team's achievements was persuading Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox to officially declare Monday as "Stand Strong Day."
The team has also focused on persuading middle school students to increase how often they report bullying. One of the team's goals is to help students understand that they can stop bullying by sticking together.
"We've been doing events once a week in the middle schools to build positive leadership amongst the students, be role models for them," Ladrillono said
He said the Bateman Team chose to launch the campaign in the city school system because it has the HALT (Harassment Awareness Learning Together) program. HALT is comprised of monthly events, surveys and a curriculum on bullying prevention.
Deanna Hall, a 14-year-old eighth-grader at Eastwood, said she's learned a lot about bullying in the last month.
"I like it, and think it's a better way to help students stay strong, make friends and face their fears," said "This month we've learned to stop bullying by first trying to talk to people and ask how they feel around people."
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PORTLAND, Ore., October 24, 2012 — The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced today the availability of grants through the eighth round of funding through the Oregon Governor's Fund for the Environment, with a new focus on supporting conservation in Oregon's wild salmon stronghold watersheds.
In spring 2005, the United States charged an international shipping company with violating numerous federal pollution laws. As part of the settlement, the courts ordered $2 million in community service payments to be made to NFWF to maintain a sustained granting program to benefit the rivers and streams passing through Oregon and near coastal waters. NFWF used the funds to establish the Oregon Governor's Fund for the Environment (the Fund) to receive and administer court-ordered community service payments, as well as donations and contributions from other sources, in order to maintain a sustained granting program to benefit Oregon's rivers and streams.
Since its inception, the Oregon Governor's Fund for the Environment has awarded over $2.5 million to 65 projects that have leveraged an additional $7 million in matching contributions. "Those who pollute our environment must not be permitted to profit from their crimes," stated U.S. Attorney Amanda Marshall.
"The Governor's Fund for the Environment allows these proceeds, in addition to court ordered fines, to be allocated to the protection and restoration of Oregon's rivers and streams. This program is one more example of how Oregon wins when we cultivate strong federal, state and private partnerships to achieve common goals."
"Building on the actions we've taken in recent years, this round of funding will focus on restoration work in Oregon's salmon strongholds," said Jeff Trandahl, Executive Director and CEO of NFWF. "By improving habitat in the state's rivers and streams, we can have a positive impact on this important species."
For the 2013 grant round, the Fund will be focused to align with Governor Kitzhaber's priority to ensure long term conservation of the state's wild salmon strongholds, which represent some of Oregon's most productive and intact aquatic ecosystems and sustain the state's largest and most diverse runs of salmon and other native aquatic species. Oregon's seven recognized strongholds include: the Tillamook/Nehalem, Illinois, North Umpqua, Sandy/Clackamas, Lower Deschutes, North Fork John Day, and Lower Grand Ronde (Joseph Creek, Minam River, and Wenaha River) watersheds. The strong salmon populations found in these systems anchor ongoing regional recovery efforts and support a variety of recreational, commercial, and Tribal fisheries.
"Oregon is known for our environmental leadership and stewardship," said Governor Kitzhaber. "This fund helps us to advance those values with grants that support good, family-wage jobs across Oregon, including in stronghold watersheds, where investments in habitat protection and restoration can amplify results for fish recovery and other wildlife."
"The Governor's Fund has become a major tool in our collective effort to restore essential habitats and secure healthy ecosystems in Oregon," said Robyn Thorson, Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Pacific Region. "Governor Kitzhaber's guidance to target salmon strongholds is the right choice at the right time. These iconic fish are essential to the economy and culture of the Pacific Northwest and their recovery symbolizes the amazing vitality of this region."
Grant proposals requesting up to $75,000 in grant funds are being invited to support two types of projects in and across the state's seven salmon strongholds: 1) on-the-ground habitat improvements in strongholds; and 2) programmatic activities that seek to prevent the continued loss and degradation of habitats. All projects must address the key limiting factors or threats that have been identified in existing watershed plans or assessments as bottlenecks to salmonid abundance. Approximately $300,000 in grant funds is anticipated to be awarded through this grant round.
Pre-proposals should be submitted by November 28, 2012 through NFWF's online application system, Easygrants. Pre-proposals will be evaluated and ranked, and the strongest projects will be invited to submit full proposals due on January 31, 2013. Full proposal applicants will be notified of grant awards by April 2013, with funds available for projects shortly thereafter. Approved projects should be completed within two years. Eligible applicants include non-profit conservation organizations, watershed councils, soil and water conservation districts, tribes, schools, local, state and federal government agencies, and other special districts.
Applicants should log onto NFWF's Oregon Governor's Fund for the Environment program webpage at www.nfwf.org/orgovfund to review proposal criteria and requirements and to submit a pre-proposal.


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Farmingdale, N.Y. - Farmingdale State baseball will play against two of the best in Division III this season. Cortland State and Kean University have been ranked on the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Preseason Division III Poll which was released on Friday, February 2nd. Cortland was ranked 6th after a 39-9 record last year and Kean (31-17) was marked at 20th. Both games will take place at Farmingdale in the new stadium. To view the entire poll, visit http://www.muhlenberg.edu/sports/abcapoll.html.
The Rams and second year Head Coach Keith Osik start practice this Monday, February 5th. There are 14 returners from the 19-19 2006 squad, including All-Conference selections Tom Heeman and Keith King. Both Heeman and King were named Second Team All-Skyline last year. Heeman finished the year with a .339 batting average and was ranked the 10th toughest to strike out in Division III, striking out just three times in 121 at bats, while King led the team with 21 walks and a .484 on-base percentage. Also returning is pitcher Jesse Scott and outfielder Rich Santoro. Scott held a 2.28 ERA in 2006 and recorded the second no-hitter of his career on April 2nd in a 5-0 win against Merchant Marine. Santoro, who was the first to hit a homerun out of the new field in May of 2005, was the offensive leader last season with a .368 average and 43 hits.
Farmingdale State will look to make a first-ever Skyline Conference Playoff appearance with the help of the new talent that has flooded the Farmingdale roster. The season opener is February 28th against #20 Kean University, before the team heads to Orlando for Spring Training at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex from March 7th - 12th. The Rams are scheduled to play Gwynedd-Mercy, Muhlenberg, Daniel Webster and Fairleigh Dickinson on the six day trip. For the complete game schedule, go to http://www.farmingdalesports.com/sports/bsb/2007/schedule.


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HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) Sherrod Wright scored 22 points with 11 rebounds and Jonathan Arledge had a career-high 19 points as George Mason led wire-to-wire in a 74-63 win over James Madison on Saturday, ending a two-game skid and sweeping the season series.
The Patriots (13-9, 6-4 Colonial Athletic Association) avoided their first three-game losing streak since the 2009-10 season. They defeated the Dukes for the ninth straight time, including 68-57 on Jan. 15, and snapped James Madison's four-game winning streak.
George Mason scored the first 11 points for its largest advantage and led 32-27 at halftime.
The Dukes (13-11, 7-4) got within one point twice, the last time at 62-61 with 4:19 remaining. Arledge answered with two free throws and Corey Edwards made one. After Devon Moore's foul shot closed the gap to 65-62 with 2:27 left, George Mason finished the game on a 9-1 run.
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Franco Harris is going from Super Bowl champ to "Champion of Champions."
The Pittsburgh Opera says the Steelers' Hall of Famer will be featured in its season-opening production of "Aida."
The Tribune-Review of Pittsburgh (http://bit.ly/15O6W3C) reports the retired running back will be "Champion of Champions," a silent, ceremonial role found in the second act.
Performances begin Oct 12.
Harris won four Super Bowls with the Steelers. More recently, the former Penn State star has been an outspoken supporter of the late coach, Joe Paterno, who lost his job in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.
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Christopher Thompson's Closing the Deal: 57% theory proves the way people buy has changedBy CHRISTOPHER THOMPSON
Special to the Sunday News
January 26. 2013 7:23PM
Unless you live under a rock or refuse to accept and adopt technology, you have probably recognized that the way you make purchasing decisions has changed and evolved quite drastically. The same is true for every consumer and every business. Times have changed, and this is something every sales professional must recognize and accept.
According to research conducted by the Corporate Executive Board, 57 percent of the purchase decision is complete before a customer even calls a supplier. If that's not a compelling find, I don't know what is.
When I first read about the 57 percent theory, I thought about myself as a consumer. I rehashed in my mind all of the recent purchases I had made and how exactly I went about making the buying decision. And without calculating the exact numbers, I found that the 57 percent theory is probably pretty spot on.
Take the simple example of buying a new car. Gone are the days when an uneducated consumer walks around the car lot looking at the stickers in the windows of various cars listing all of the features and functions. They are very unlikely to ask the salesperson for advice and guidance. As a matter of fact, that's the complete opposite of what a typical car buyer will do today.
What usually happens is the consumer shows up to the car dealership knowing exactly what they want, and they know exactly what they will pay. They have researched and compared every possible option, checked inventory through the company's website and most likely have checked the prices of other dealerships in the area. When someone buys a car today, it's a drastically different experience than it was even five years ago. And the car is example is just one. Here is another.
Have you ever heard of Freepricealerts.com? It's a tool that you download into your Web browser that scours the Internet for the lowest price on whatever you want to buy. It allows you to search for a product you are interested in buying and find the websites or companies that are selling it for the lowest price. One you know what you want, it's easy. Freepricealerts.com does the rest and finds you exactly what you want, at the lowest possible price. It's a budget-conscious consumer's dream, but it removes the selling out of the transaction. That buying decision is made based on one thing and one thing only. Price.
Along with all of the slick software and applications, the reality every sales professional must face is that buyers are more educated and have likely done research long before you have an opportunity to speak to them. It's an evolution in selling that has been progressing rapidly over the last several years.
The need for advice and consultation has become less and less for both consumers and businesses, and this is an important trend to recognize. While your customers may be more educated, it's important not to let that reality impact the way you interact with potential customers.
People can do all of the research they want, but the fact is, they still need you as a sales professional to help guide them through the process. In today's selling environment, it's important to spend the time talking to your customers about what they know about whatever it is you sell. Drill into what their understanding is, and don't be afraid to challenge potential misunderstanding they may have. You will always be a valuable part of their education and decision-making process if you take that approach.
Regardless of how much research someone does, there is always something you can teach them that they may not be aware of, and that is what selling is all about.
Christopher Thompson (firstname.lastname@example.com) writes Closing the Deal weekly for the Sunday News.


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A horrible disease that makes girls ( sometimes gays) among the ages 13-17 become inlove with unicorns. some signs of unicorn disease may be buying unicorn toys, stuffed unicorns, neighing, and wearing lots of glitter. Unicorn disease might also be referred to as Unicorn syndrome.
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Hey Hey Everyone,
So you want to learn Python.... Well so do I. I'm writing this tutorial as a learning aid for both you and me. I'm going to pass on describing Python to you and instead let Webopedia do it for me.
For those of you who do not have a Python interpreter, they are available on the net for downloadSource: Webopedia Term: Python
An interpreted, object-oriented programming language developed by Guido van Rossum. The name comes from one of van Rossum's favorite television shows, Monty Python's Flying Circus. Python is very portable since Python interpreters are available for most operating system platforms. Although Python is copyrighted, the source code is open source, and unlike GNU software, it can be commercially re-sold.
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ActivePython from ActiveState
Now for the tutorial.
I'll try and make this as OS inspecific as possible. All these walk-throughs assume you have installed Python already.
Let's start with the most basic of programs. The obvious Hello World! Program.
Step-by-Step Process
1. Open your favourite editor (Vi, Pico, Notepad, Wordpad, Textpad, DOS Edit).
2. Type3. Save the script as helloworld.pyCode:print "Hello World!"
4. Open a command prompt and type python helloworld.py
5. Voila! Hello World! is displayed on the screen.
This simply demonstrates the print command in Python. Now let's look at variables and user input.
Step-by-Step Process
1. Open your favourite editor (Vi, Pico, Notepad, Wordpad, Textpad, DOS Edit).
2. Type3. Save the script as age.pyCode:age = input("What is your age: ") print "So you are",age,"?"
4. Open a command prompt and type python age.py
5. You will see an prompt which says What is your age:. Enter your age and press return. You will now see So you are 21 ?.
You will notice you do not have to declare variables in Python, simply reference them. In this example you also see how the input command is used. To input a value simply define a variable name for the value and then set it equal to the input command. The structure of the input command is. You also see how to output more than one string of data, using the , to concatenate the strings. However use of the comma also automatically inserts a space. You MUST remember that input only works with numbersCode:input("Question to prompt with")
Now we will attempt a simple text calculator with 4 commands (add, subtract, multiply and divide).
Step-by-Step Process
1. Open your favourite editor (Vi, Pico, Notepad, Wordpad, Textpad, DOS Edit).
2. Type3. Save the script as calc.pyCode:calc = raw_input("Which function would you like to execute - [a]dd, [s]ubtract, [d]ivide, [m]ultiply: ") firstnum = input("Enter the first number: ") secondnum = input("Enter the second number: ") if calc == "a" : print firstnum,"+",secondnum,"=",firstnum+secondnum elif calc == "s" : print firstnum,"-",secondnum,"=",firstnum-secondnum elif calc == "d" : print firstnum,"/",secondnum,"=",firstnum/secondnum elif calc == "m" : print firstnum,"*",secondnum,"=",firstnum*secondnum else : print "Error: Unknown Function Entered"
4. Open a command prompt and type python calc.py
5. You will see a prompt which says Which function would you like to execute - [a]dd, [s]ubtract, [d]ivide, [m]ultiply: . For the sake of demonstration enter a and press enter. You will then see Enter the first number: . Enter 5 and press enter. Now Enter the second number: " appears. Enter 7 and hit enter. The screen will now display 5 + 7 = 12. Feel free to experiment with other functions and numbers now.
You have now been introduced to the command raw_input. It fuctions the same way as input but is used for alphanumeric entries. You are also introduced to basic mathematical functions in python (+,-,/,*) and if statements. The syntax for an if statement isOne last example. We will attempt to incorporate a basic introduction to sockets into this example. *Crosses his fingers*Code:if (statement) : <code> elif (statement) : <code> else : <code>
Step-by-Step Process
1. Open your favourite editor (Vi, Pico, Notepad, Wordpad, Textpad, DOS Edit).
2. Type3. Save the script as server.pyCode:from socket import * s= socket(AF_INET, SOCK_STREAM) yourip = raw_input("Enter your IP Address: ") yourport = input("Enter a Port Number to Listen on: ") s.bind((yourip, yourport)) s.listen(1) (incomingport, incomingaddress) = s.accept() print "Connection Attempt from", incomingaddress s.close
4. Open a command prompt and type python server.py
5. You will see a prompt which reads Enter your IP Address: . Do as it says and press enter. You will then see a prompt which says Enter a Port Number to Listen on: . Answer the question and press enter. Telnet to the port you entered and wait a few seconds. Close the session and return to your python window. You will see the text Connection Attempt from <your ip, port used>.
In this example we played with sockets a little bit. The first task was to include the socket module. We did this using the statement. We then defined the type of socket (AF_INET, SOCK_STEAM) and created a variable for the socket to be attached to (s). We could then issue our commands based on the varible s. We bound the socket to the ip and port you had previously entered with the bind command and then started listening on that port. Upon a connection attempt we accepted the connection, printed the intruders IP to the screen and closed the socket.Code:from socket import *
Anyways... Hope you find this helpful. I'll definately add another one if people want it, probably before the end of the weekend, as I have no plans. Anyways That's all for now, maybe more to come.
PS - I have proofread this, but I'm sure i've missed stuff. If you notice anything please PM so I can fix it... Thanks.


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The San Francisco 49ers are Super Bowl-bound. The Atlanta Falcons, meanwhile, have an entire offseason to ponder Sunday's 28-24 loss at home in the NFC Championship Game.
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After mounting a 17-0 lead -- featuring near-perfect play from Atlanta's offense -- the Falcons' scoring dried up as the 49ers slowly chipped away at the deficit.
Atlanta's past playoff losses under coach Mike Smith were painful and confusing for Falcons fans because the team seemed to lose its sense of self when December flipped to January. That wasn't a problem early against the 49ers.
Receivers Julio Jones and Roddy White were outrageous out of the gate. Jones went into halftime with 135 yards and two scores, but he accounted for just 13 more yards over the final two quarters. White recorded 91 receiving yards before intermission, but he was quiet for the rest of the game.
The Jekyll-and-Hyde act touched Matt Ryan, too: After lighting it up for 271 yards and three touchdowns in the first half, he threw for just 46 yards in the second half and gave the ball away on consecutive drives.
As a team, the Falcons pumped out a dizzying 17 first downs in just 33 plays during a lopsided first half. They finished with just five the rest of the way, and -- well -- you get the idea.
These are numbers and scenarios the Falcons will replay in their minds for the next eight months. They have plenty of talent on both sides of the ball, but they've struggled to put together complete games in January. They came close against the 49ers on Sunday. Close enough to hurt.
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Despite what my pictures may suggest, I am actually taking a class while here in Panama. The class is the International Trade and Marketing Practicum. Yes, I get three credits for laying on the beach, swimming in the Caribbean Sea and eating fish pulled fresh out of the ocean. However, we also spend entire days visiting fashion showrooms, logistics centers and talking to Free Trade Zone experts. The final project was started before we even left New York. We each got to choose our topic and then had to do some secondary research before arriving in Panama. Because I am not an ITM major, I focused more on the textiles of the traditional Panamanian culture: the mola. Luckily for me, FIT's library has some of the best references for textiles in the world.
Molas originated in the Guna Yala region of Panama which is the archipelago of San Blas on the northeastern coast of the country. Before the invasion of the Spanish colonists, the Guna natives (also called the Kuna or Cuna) did not wear clothes and instead painted incredibly intricate and colorful figures on their bodies. Because of the similarities of reports from Lionel Wafer in 1609 it is believed that the molas were simply adaptations of the way the natives used to adorn themselves before the Spanish colonists were shocked by the nudity and required them to cover up.
Molas are made and sold by a huge number of natives who travel to Panama City to sell the wares. Girls usually learn how to sew molas at the age of six or seven. Amazingly, the tradition of the mola has survived centuries and almost all Guna women still dress in the historic way. This means that a panel is sewn as a rectangle and then sewn onto fabric that makes the chest and sleeves of a shirt.
Molas are made by layering several pieces of fabric of different colors. Then, the artist will decide upon her design and carefully cut away each layer revealing the color of the layers beneath it. Then each edge is painstakingly folded under and held in place with tiny stitches.
Every mola is handmade and no two molas ever look the same. Molas can be purely geometric or figural. The imagery used in molas is not very significant to the culture. Guna women simply reflect the world they see around them in their art. Because of this fish, birds and humans are popular motifs in molas.
Molas are an integral and distinct part of the Guna native culture and luckily, shows no sign of dying out.


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I suppose market timing works after all. I've spent a good deal of the past couple of weeks working with clients in the realm of psychology and sentiment. Great traders feel fear like everyone else. They just tend to know what it means and what to do with it. Same with euphoria. Tom Hanks had it right. There's no crying in baseball, and there's no such thing as happiness in the stock market -- that is, if you are still in your positions. It's perfectly fine to be happy after you hit the SELL button.
So I analyzed my own feelings and started getting frustrated with the timing cycles because they appeared to stop working. My own feelings of frustration translated to a market that finally hit an extreme on the back end of the 233-week window off the November 2008 bottom. We finally got a change in direction. The change finally manifested as the bond market started getting hit. Interest rates seem to have started a slow ascent, which is not good for housing.
At one point last week, housing and banking stocks were going in the opposite direction. That had me scratching my head. But let me put this in perspective. Here in Phoenix a house that went for $225,000 six to nine months ago is now going for $295,000. The problem is income and job growth has not escalated to keep pace. If income can't keep up with rents, aren't we inviting the same problem we had six to seven years ago? Haven't we seen this script before? Like Hollywood, the sequel never ranks up to the original, but some of these movies do end up with the same bad ending. Now if we consider that same $295,000 house being financed with the higher interest rate, that certainly is outpacing income and job growth. Is it any wonder folks who trade housing stocks are starting to get spooked?
Until Friday, charts like the SPX were forming what amounted to bullish triangles but the late day breakdown ruled that out. Folks, we have ourselves a change of direction. According to my calculations, this is a correction in a bull market. This high is not nearly as powerful (in terms of calculations and symmetries) as the one we had last fall or even the one we had in March.
Probably the best calculations are in the FTSE so that means we are losing European leadership. That wouldn't be such a big deal but we are also starting to lose leadership in other areas like transports and housing stocks. For a market to keep rolling it needs the leadership groups that created the party. To use a sports analogy, when a team hits the playoffs they continue using the formula for success to go deeper in the playoffs. If they suffer injury to a key player that's going to hurt and quite possibly be a knockout factor. This market is now losing key players in Europe, transports and housing. Simply put, we are losing what brought us to the party.
The other problem in terms of sentiment is easing issue. The Fed is threatening to end its bond-buying program. Let's face it, equity players are addicted. The economy might be addicted because they need something to offset the austerity going on in Washington. My more than hypothetical question is if not for Ben Bernanke and his loyal band of treasury dealers, who exactly is going to continue buying these bonds? It's not like they are setting the house on fire these days.
With the long term bond chart we've already started to violate the major high at the end of 2008. That's not what I'm concerned about. Look at the brown rising trendline. That's a sequence that could get us down to about 125-130. If that happened, we'd see a spike in interest rates that certainly wouldn't be appealing to people trading housing stocks. But it's what comes after that has me concerned. Look at the left side. We've had a series of rallies that have had steep retracements, all of them. It's a choppy chart. In our work, none of them makes really good support should we have the bull market end.
I'm concerned that after trendline support breaks, we can have acceleration from about 125 to 80 in an abnormally short period of time. In other words, some of you would call it a waterfall. Let's just a spade a spade, I'm concerned for a crash in the bond market. Not today or tomorrow but perhaps in the next couple of years. After all, this is a monthly chart we are looking at. If we did end up with a move from 140 to 125 we'd likely experience a major rally that would consume six months to a year. I just see the potential on this chart for something to happen.
Because the bond market can be inverse to stocks and also rally on poor economic news, a crash in the bond market would likely happen before a major downturn in stocks. By the time a crash in the bond market would finally bottom, sentiment would be such for a crummy economy which would mean stocks would go lower but likely create a lasting bottom in bonds. Like I said, this is not for today but when I look to the current bond market starting to break down and I look to housing stocks that are getting skittish, I see seeds being sown.
For now, we have major time windows in the stock market once again hitting in the fall. Could such a crash happen this year? It doesn't seem likely but it would all depend on how long it takes this long-term chart to break down from trend line support. But what you see here is going to be the risk going forward. It's been a 32-year bull market. It has to end sometime.
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McAlister's Deli announced its "Drop It to Win" sweepstakes where one lucky fan will win a beach getaway just for playing and learning about the Lite Choose Two menu at McAlister's. The Lite Choose Two menu makes eating lighter easier by pairing menu items into lower-calorie combinations.
"We know our guests love choice and that many have resolved to eat lighter. At McAlister's, we have more than 200 Lite Choose Two menu options under 600 calories," says McAlister's Deli vice president of marketing, Donna Josephson. "To celebrate our Lite Choose Two menu, McAlister's wants to treat one lucky fan to some much-needed relaxation at any beach in the continental U.S."
Through February 27, 2014, guests can visit McAlister's Facebook page or website and enter for a chance to win the grand prize as well as daily prizes. The sweepstakes is a fun, interactive game where guests can drop a ball into one of the favorite Lite Choose Two items for a chance to win a $25 McAlister's gift card and for an entry to win the grand prize.
"Because of the success of past interactive sweepstakes, we have continued to include that component as a way to further engage with our guests," Josephson says.
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor says she "will not hesitate to investigate" the slayings last week of seven United Nations peacekeepers in Darfur if Sudan fails to do so.
Fatou Bensouda on Friday condemned the July 13 killings of seven Tanzanian peacekeepers and wounding of 17 more military and police personnel from the joint African Union-UN force in Sudan's troubled western region.
U.N. spokesman Martin Nesirky said earlier this week that the peacekeepers were ambushed while on a routine patrol and were outnumbered four-to-one. Nobody has claimed responsibility for the attack.
The ICC has indicted several suspects, including Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, for their alleged roles in deadly violence in Darfur.


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Redwood Area Theatre (RAT) is going to be performing its first non-musical entitled "Arsenic and Old Lace" in 2012.
Redwood Area Theatre (RAT) is going to be performing its first non-musical entitled "Arsenic and Old Lace" in 2012. The dates of the performances are July 19-20 both at 7:30 p.m. and a July 21 matinee is at 2 p.m. All performances are at the Estebo Performing Arts Center at the Redwood Valley School in Redwood Falls. What follows is the list of cast members who are part of this year's performance in order of appearance: • Abby Brewster: Michelle Wacek • Reverend Dr. Har-per: Gene Schultz • Teddy Brewster: Bryan Nelson • Officer Brophy: Beth Pekar • Officer Klein: Ruth Pekar • Martha Brewster: Michelle Tomlinson • Elaine Harper: Laura Houghton • Mortimer Brewster: Derek Tomlinson • Mr. Gibbs: Jordan Woelfel • Jonathon Brewster: Samuel Guetter • Dr. Einstein: Arthur Jordan • Officer O'Hara: Mark Guetter • Lieutenant Roon-ey: Vicki Moore • Mr. Witherspoon: Jim Boots The Production staff is as follows: • Artistic director: Bailey Boots • Production manager: Kristi Wingert • Set design: Dick Engelby • Set construction: Steve Collins and company • Costume manager: Karen Boots • Lighting design: Alan Olson • Sound Technician: To be announced • Box office manager: Sue Nelson • Publicity manager: Cindy Moldan RAT is in need of several items for the set. If you have two older style six panel doors and one additional door with a window contact Steve Collins or Bryan Nelson. For more info, visit www.redwoodareatheatre.org.


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Jeff Zucker has officially been on the job at CNN for all of 8 days, but sweeping changes are already underway at the ratings-challenged cable news network.
First up: The network announced on Tuesday the hiring of "20-20" anchor Chris Cuomo, who will play "a major role" on a new, as-yet-untitled morning show. The program is currently in development and is expected to launch sometime in the spring, according to a CNN spokesperson. Cuomo, the younger brother of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, is no stranger to the wee hours: He was news anchor on "Good Morning America" from 2006 to 2009.
In a press statement, Zucker praised Cuomo as "an accomplished anchor who is already an established name in morning television, as well as a widely respected investigative journalist" who "never forgets about the viewer."
The announcement did not address the fate of Soledad O'Brien, the host of the network's current morning show, "Starting Point," but a CNN spokesperson said that "Soledad is very important to the network and we are discussing various options with her."
The network declined to comment on a Deadline report that Erin Burnett, who currently hosts "OutFront" at 7 p.m., would join Cuomo in the mornings.
While Zucker's overall strategy for the network still remains somewhat unclear – at least beyond his stated intention to broaden the definition of the news beyond "politics and war" – the poaching of Cuomo indicates the importance of the a.m. shift to the man who oversaw "Today" in its heyday.
Cuomo's arrives as three of the network's most familiar political contributors James Carville, Mary Matalin and Erick Erickson, are also departing. Carville, a prominent democratic strategist, has been with the network in various capacities since 2002. He is married to the conservative Matalin, a CNN contributor since 2009.
Also on his way out is Erick Erickson, who also joined the network in 2009. The pundit confirmed the "very, very difficult decision" to leave CNN in a post on Red State, the right-leaning website where is an editor. Their departure, as well as the presence of fresh faces like Van Jones, Cornell Belcher and Margaret Hoover during last week's Presidential Inauguration, signals a desire to revitalize the network's political coverage in an effort to compete with MSNBC and Fox.
The shakeup isn't limited to on-camera talent, however. Mark Whitaker, the network's managing editor and second-in-command since 2011, announced his departure in an internal memo Tuesday morning.
"For him to succeed, I believe he deserves his own team and management structure and the freedom to communicate one clear vision to the staff. I have shared that conclusion with him and he has agreed to let me step down as Managing Editor and move on from CNN," Whitaker wrote, praising Zucker as a "bold innovator."
Rather than replacing Whitaker, Zucker will absorb his duties. "Jeff comes from an editorial background and will lead the editorial direction for CNN Worldwide," said a CNN spokesperson.
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LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru's jailed former President Alberto Fujimori faces trial for allegedly misappropriating nearly $50 million in public funds to bankroll a group of tabloids that lobbied for his re-election during his final years in office.
The trial got the go-ahead Tuesday from Chile's high court, which agreed to expand the terms of Fujimori's 2007 extradition. Fujimori was arrested in Chile trying to return to Peru from Japan to stage a political comeback
The 74-year-old Fujimori is already serving 25 years for authorizing death squad murders and corruption. If convicted in the new case, he would not face more jail time as sentences in Peru run concurrently.
The decision comes a month after Fujimori's children asked that he be pardoned for health reasons. There is no evidence he is near death, however.


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Weather contributes to Extravaganza success
COZAD—The 23rd Annual Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce Labor Day Antique & Craft Extravaganza met cool, dry and wind-free weather which encouraged larger crowds to attend than have in the past few years. Works stayed busy as a steady stream of people came through the gates throughout the event. Best of Show award for assembling the top craft booth were Kenneth and Kathy Shafer of Trumbull. Plans are already underway for the 24 Annual Show to take place Sept. 4-5, 2010.—taken from the Tri-City Trib.
Bow students log into the world of technology
BROKEN BOW—Starting Sept. 16 Broken Bow High School juniors and seniors are now able to access assignments, do research and complete homework like never before. Due to a special state funding, the school was able to provide new laptop computers to each member of both the junior and senior classes which will allow the students the ability to access scheduled assignments in each class as well as communication with the teachers and other students.—taken from the Custer County Chief.
Voters crush $30.6 million school bond
OGALLALA—A $30.6 million bond issue to build a new high school and expand and renovate other Ogallala Public School District facilities was overwhelmingly rejected recently with nearly 73 percent of those who voted casting nay ballots. Voter turnout was nearly 46 percent during the special election. "Regardless of the voter turnout, I think we need to work together to come to a solution that is more financially responsible and that is acceptable to the whole community," said Martin Flaming, member of Citizens for Responsible Spending.—taken from the Keith County News.
2005 trencher theft may finally be solved
CURTIS—A theft reported on Dec. 13, 2005, may finally be solved. A Case trencher and tailer was reported stolen on that date from where it was parked on Highway 83 in Frontier County when the owner experienced pickup trouble. Frontier County Sheriff's Office recently received word that the equipment had been recovered in Thomas County, KS, along with a large amount of other stolen machinery.—taken from the Frontier County Enterprise.
Wind study conducted of entire District No. 89
ARNOLD—Wind energy and the endless possibilities it has for the local area is one step closer to becoming a possible reality for the Arnold area after a special meeting held recently where the Arnold Village Board of Trustees' unanimously voted in favor of the AEDC's wind study proposal. The AEDC was given the go ahead by board members to use LB 840 funds to pay for the study capped at $33,600 and will include a study of the entire School District No. 89 in Custer, Lincoln and Logan counties.—taken from the Arnold Sentinel.
Students 'walk' to Lincoln and beyond
CALLAWAY—Callaway elementary students, some of their parents and grandparents have walked to Lincoln recently. The walkers have been making their way around the school track, recording the mileage and keeping track of distance in the Makin' Tracks fitness program. The latest mileage took them to Lincoln and Memorial Stadium in time for the football game on Sept. 5. The fitness program encourages children to get fit through walking, and now that they have made it to Lincoln, they are now headed for Chicago.—taken from the Callaway Courier.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A federal drug plea has been postponed for a Philadelphia abortion provider already serving life in the deaths of three babies.
Defense lawyer Jack McMahon says he needs more time to consult with Dr. Kermit Gosnell about the plea. Gosnell is due back in court on June 26.
Prosecutors say the 72-year-old Gosnell ran a "pill mill" by day and a rogue "abortion mill" by night.
He is serving life without parole after he was convicted this year of killing three babies born alive at his abortion practice.
Federal authorities say he sold prescriptions for OxyContin and other painkillers to people who lined up at his Philadelphia clinic.
McMahon has said Gosnell plans to plead guilty to the drug charges, given the outcome of the murder case.


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The Voyage of the Beagle
Charles Robert Darwin
This popular account of a five-year journey of geological, botanical, biological and paleontological observation formed the foundation of Darwins theories that would culminate more than 20 years later with the publication of the
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Porto PrayaRibeira GrandeAtmospheric Dust with InfusoriaHabits of a Sea-slug and Cuttle-fishSt. Pauls Rocks, non-volcanicSingular IncrustationsInsects the first Colonists of IslandsFernando Noronha BahiaBurnished RocksHabits of a DiodonPelagic Confervæ and InfusoriaCauses of discoloured Sea
Chapter II
Rio de JaneiroExcursion north of Cape FrioGreat EvaporationSlaveryBotofogo BayTerrestrial PlanariæClouds on the CorcovadoHeavy RainMusical FrogsPhosphorescent InsectsElater, springing powers ofBlue HazeNoise made by a ButterflyEntomologyAntsWasp killing a SpiderParasitical SpiderArtifices of an EpeiraGregarious SpiderSpider with an unsymmetrical Web
Chapter III
Monte VideoMaldonadoExcursion to R. PolancoLazo and BolasPartridgesAbsence of TreesDeerCapybara, or River HogTucutucoMolothrus, cuckoo-like habitsTyrant-flycatcherMocking-birdCarrion HawksTubes formed by LightningHouse struck
Chapter IV
Rio NegroEstancias attacked by the IndiansSalt LakesFlamingoesR. Negro to R. ColoradoSacred TreePatagonian HareIndian FamiliesGeneral RosasProceed to Bahia BlancaSand DunesNegro LieutenantBahia BlancaSaline IncrustationsPunta AltaZorillo
Chapter V
Bahia BlancaGeologyNumerous gigantic extinct QuadrupedsRecent ExtinctionLongevity of SpeciesLarge Animals do not require a luxuriant vegetationSouthern AfricaSiberian FossilsTwo Species of OstrichHabits of Oven-birdArmadilloesVenomous Snake, Toad, LizardHybernation of AnimalsHabits of Sea-PenIndian Wars and MassacresArrow-head, antiquarian Relic
Chapter VI
Set out for Buenos AyresRio SauceSierra VentanaThird PostaDriving HorsesBolasPartridges and FoxesFeatures of the CountryLong-legged PloverTeru-teroHail-stormNatural Enclosures in the Sierra TapalguenFlesh of PumaMeat DietGuardia del MonteEffects of Cattle on the VegetationCardoonBuenos AyresCorral where Cattle are slaughtered
Chapter VII
Excursion to St. FéThistle BedsHabits of the BizcachaLittle OwlSaline StreamsLevel PlainsMastodonSt. Fé.Change in LandscapeGeologyTooth of extinct HorseRelation of the Fossil and Recent Quadrupeds of North and South AmericaEffects of a great DroughtParanaHabits of the JaguarScissor-beakKingfisher, Parrot, and Scissor-tailRevolutionBuenos AyresState of Government
Chapter VIII
Excursion to Colonia del SacramientoValue of an EstanciaCattle, how countedSingular Breed of OxenPerforated PebblesShepherd DogsHorses broken-in, Gauchos ridingCharacter of InhabitantsRio PlataFlocks of ButterfliesAëronaut SpidersPhosphorescence of the SeaPort DesireGuanacoPort St. JulianGeology of PatagoniaFossil Gigantic AnimalTypes of Organization constantChange in the Zoology of AmericaCauses of Extinction
Chapter IX
Santa CruzExpedition up the RiverIndiansImmense Streams of Basaltic LavaFragments not transported by the RiverExcavation of the ValleyCondor, habits ofCordilleraErratic Boulders of great sizeIndian RelicsReturn to the ShipFalkland IslandsWild Horses, Cattle, RabbitsWolf-like FoxFire made of BonesManner of hunting Wild CattleGeologyStreams of StonesScenes of ViolencePenguinGeeseEggs of DorisCompound Animals
Chapter X
Tierra del Fuego, first arrivalGood Success BayAn Account of the Fuegians on boardInterview with the SavagesScenery of the ForestsCape HornWigwam CoveMiserable Condition of the SavagesFaminesCannibalsMatricideReligious FeelingsGreat GaleBeagle ChannelPonsonby SoundBuild Wigwams and settle the FuegiansBifurcation of the Beagle ChannelGlaciersReturn to the ShipSecond Visit in the Ship to the SettlementEquality of Condition amongst the Natives
Chapter XI
Strait of MagellanPort FamineAscent of Mount TarnForestsEdible FungusZoologyGreat Sea-weedLeave Tierra del FuegoClimateFruit-trees and Productions of the Southern CoastsHeight of Snow-line on the CordilleraDescent of Glaciers to the SeaIcebergs formedTransportal of BouldersClimate and Productions of the Antarctic IslandsPreservation of Frozen CarcassesRecapitulation
Chapter XII
ValparaisoExcursion to the Foot of the AndesStructure of the LandAscend the Bell of QuillotaShattered Masses of GreenstoneImmense ValleysMinesState of MinersSantiagoHot-baths of CauquenesGold-minesGrinding-MillsPerforated StonesHabits of the PumaEl Turco and TapacoloHumming-birds
Chapter XIII
ChiloeGeneral AspectBoat ExcursionNative IndiansCastroTame FoxAscend San PedroChonos ArchipelagoPeninsula of Tres MontesGranitic RangeBoat-wrecked SailorsLows HarbourWild PotatoFormation of PeatMyopotamus, Otter and MiceCheucau and Barking-birdOpetiorhynchusSingular Character of OrnithologyPetrels
Chapter XIV
San Carlos, ChiloeOsorno in Eruption, contemporaneously with Aconcagua and CoseguinaRide to CucaoImpenetrable ForestsValdiviaIndiansEarthquakeConcepcionGreat EarthquakeRocks fissuredAppearance of the former TownsThe Sea Black and BoilingDirection of the VibrationsStones twisted roundGreat WavePermanent Elevation of the LandArea of Volcanic PhenomenaThe connection between the Elevatory and Eruptive ForcesCause of EarthquakesSlow Elevation of Mountain-chains
Chapter XV
ValparaisoPortillo PassSagacity of MulesMountain-torrentsMines, how discoveredProofs of the gradual Elevation of the CordilleraEffect of Snow on RocksGeological Structure of the two main RangesTheir distinct Origin and UpheavalGreat subsidenceRed SnowWindsPinnacles of SnowDry and clear AtmosphereElectricityPampasZoology of the opposite Side of the AndesLocustsGreat BugsMendozaUspallata PassSilicified Trees buried as they grewIncas BridgeBadness of the Passes exaggeratedCumbreCasuchasValparaiso
Chapter XVI
Coast-road to CoquimboGreat Loads carried by the MinersCoquimboEarthquakeStep-formed TerracesAbsence of recent DepositsContemporaneousness of the Tertiary FormationsExcursion up the ValleyRoad to GuascoDesertsValley of CopiapóRain and EarthquakesHydrophobiaThe DespobladoIndian RuinsProbable change of ClimateRiver-bed arched by an EarthquakeCold Gales of WindNoises from a HillIquiqueSalt AlluviumNitrate of SodaLimaUnhealthy CountryRuins of Callao, overthrown by an EarthquakeRecent subsidenceElevated Shells on San Lorenzo, their decompositionPlain with embedded Shells and fragments of PotteryAntiquity of the Indian Race
Chapter XVII
Galapagos ArchipelagoThe whole Group Volcanicnumbers of CratersLeafless BushesColony at Charles IslandJames IslandSalt-lake in CraterNatural History of the GroupOrnithology, curious FinchesReptilesGreat Tortoises, habits of Marine Lizard, feeds on Sea-weedTerrestrial Lizard, burrowing habits, herbivorousImportance of Reptiles in the ArchipelagoFish, Shells, InsectsBotanyAmerican Type of OrganizationDifferences in the Species or Races on different IslandsTameness of the BirdsFear of Man, an acquired Instinct
Chapter XVIII
Pass through the Low ArchipelagoTahitiAspectVegetation on the MountainsView of EimeoExcursion into the InteriorProfound RavinesSuccession of WaterfallsNumber of wild useful PlantsTemperance of the InhabitantsTheir moral stateParliament convenedNew ZealandBay of IslandsHippahsExcursion to WaimateMissionary EstablishmentEnglish Weeds now run wildWaiomioFuneral of a New Zealand WomanSail for Australia
Chapter XIX
SydneyExcursion to BathurstAspect of the WoodsParty of NativesGradual extinction of the AboriginesInfection generated by associated Men in healthBlue MountainsView of the grand gulf-like ValleysTheir origin and formationBathurst, general civility of the Lower OrdersState of SocietyVan Diemens LandHobart TownAborigines all banishedMount WellingtonKing Georges SoundCheerless Aspect of the CountryBald Head, calcareous casts of branches of TreesParty of NativesLeave Australia
Chapter XX
Keeling IslandSingular appearanceScanty FloraTransport of SeedsBirds and InsectsEbbing and flowing SpringsFields of dead CoralStone transported in the roots of TreesGreat CrabStinging CoralsCoral-eating FishCoral FormationsLagoon Islands, or AtollsDepth at which reef-building Corals can liveVast Areas interspersed with low Coral IslandsSubsidence of their foundationsBarrier ReefsFringing ReefsConversion of Fringing Reefs into Barrier Reefs, and into AtollsEvidence of changes in LevelBreaches in Barrier ReefsMaldiva Atolls; their peculiar structureDead and submerged ReefsAreas of subsidence and elevationDistribution of VolcanoesSubsidence slow, and vast in amount
Chapter XXI
Mauritius, beautiful appearance ofGreat crateriform ring of MountainsHindoosSt. HelenaHistory of the changes in the VegetationCause of the extinction of Land-shellsAscensionVariation in the imported RatsVolcanic BombsBeds of InfusoriaBahiaBrazilSplendour of Tropical SceneryPernambucoSingular ReefSlaveryReturn to EnglandRetrospect on our Voyage
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I've always been a believer in Karma, and tonight augmented that belief.
When I found out I was going I went through my media guide because it has a list of hotels in each city. I called the first few and they were sold out, I eventually settled on Hotel Inter-Continental. I had until Wednesday to cancel my reservation, and I don't know why, but I did a Google search of it Wednesday morning.
When I called them, the reservation guy said it was a five minute walk from the Bell Centre. Turns out he was a lying bastard. It was 45 minutes away in old Montreal according to Google maps. I cancelled and got a room at Hotel de la Montagne, because it was just off of Crescent Street and only a three minute walk to the Bell Centre.
Last time I was in Montreal, was in 2002 for the Grey Cup. What a party that was. I remembered this bar called Thursday's on Crescent Street because it was the most fun I've ever had at any bar. After unpacking and blogging I go down to get a bite to eat, and I almost sheet in my pants when I realize that my hotel is connected via one stairwell to Thursday's. Unreal. Karma of the Nation I say.
It gets better. I'm not the only guy who likes Thursday's. It was a smorgasbord of hockey people and I found out some interesting things.
- Biggest false rumour is that Jack Johnson is asking for $5.5 million a year. That is complete bogus. Look for him to get a deal around $3.5 mill.
- Dean Lombardi will consider moving the number five pick. He has had lots of offers, and now that he's got some depth in the organization he will strongly consider moving down, or even getting a player for that pick, although the former is more likely.
- No one seems to know what Garth Snow and the Islanders are thinking. It was split 50/50 on who they will take, but not one person said it would be Duchene, so it's either JT or VH.
- It seems very likely that Heatley will be dealt tomorrow. Destination is unknown, but Minny, Edm, NYR ( I don't see how), Vancouver and an unknown fifth team are interested. But this deal doesn't have to happen tomorrow, it could easily happen on day two, since none of the aforementioned teams have a pick before Ottawa.
- A guy not connected to NASH or EDM laughed when I brought up Nilsson for Tootoo rumour. Exact quote: "Why the hell would Nashville make that trade? Tootoo is top five in the league at what he does." Hard to argue that.
- The Flyers are searching around and as usual they could make a move that no one expects. Don't rule out the Flyers being involved in a trade. Surprising to me, but Hartnell's name has come up. I'd be shocked if that happens, but you never know.
- The Oilers are working hard to get in the top eight. If it happens it will happen once the Draft has started. Don't expect any moves between teams in the top ten until right before the draft, or more likely, when it's in progress.
- The Ducks are trying to get Giguere to waive his no-trade clause so they can move him. Will anyone take him at $6 million a year??
- The Kings would be more inclined to go after Hossa than trade for Heatley or Lecavalier. They have lots of cap space and it wouldn't cost them any roster players to land Hossa. They'd go after Hossa before Gaborik, but mark it down they will make a splash in free agency. Lombardi wants to make the playoffs next year.
- The Ducks want an answer from Niedermayer by tomorrow on his plans for next year. If he stays, like Dreger reported, the Ducks will push to move the Human Rake. They'd rather keep Beauchemin and sign Wisniewski for longer terms.
- Here is a strange one. Tomas Kaberle has a no movement clause, BUT because the Leafs missed the playoffs last year, the Leafs can now trade him starting tomorrow until August 15th without his consent; basically for the next six weeks his no trade clause is not in effect, so look for him to be moved. I'm not sure why Blowhard Burke would want to move him, since he only makes $4.25 million for next two years, but it looks like he is gone.
- Not NHL related, but the NHLPA has given the green light for players to play in the 2014 Olympics, but right now some NHL owners don't see the value. They clearly don't get how it grows the game by having their players in the Olympics. If the NHL doesn't agree to it, there are two options in place:
- The World Juniors that year would be moved to February and they would play for the Gold.
- Follow soccer's lead and have an under-22 tournament. It might be hard to convince some teams to let a few guys go, but they will have to look at the big picture. I think the NHL won't screw this up and will keep NHL players involved, because it gives them more exposure.
I'm looking forward to getting to the Draft tomorrow, there should be lots to talk about.


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