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" Wirebound & feint ruled. Perforated for easy removal of sheets. 200 Pages per pad. "
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I brought my A4 Pukka Pad from Wilkinsons. It was on offer for 2 for £3.00.
For a jotter pad the front cover is very attractive with a metallically green colour covering the majority of the page and other greens accompanying it. The cover also provides information on the pad.
This pad contains 200 pages of 80 GSM high quality paper. The pad is bound by a spiral stem, the spiral is a plastis coated wire which holds the book together securely while allowing the pages to open freely.
Each page has perforations a couple of mm from the stem for easy removal of the pages. As this paper is thick (80 GSM) you can write on both sides of the paper without it showing through. On the left hand margin there are 4 ring binder holes which is handy for filing it in ring binder folders.
I find this pad ideal for the final copy work ie/ work which will be presented or kept on file, as I would find it a little pricey for a pad you just took notes in.
I would definitely recommend this pad as it is a very high quality writing pad although a little pricey. All things considered I would give this 3 stars.
I have a lot of note pads lying around mostly from Ideas and listd I have written down about whatever it is I am doing at the time. I also have creative pads for art/music etc and other ideas, and am always writing. I have note pads from colleges, Open uni, courses and work so there are box loads of old notes, most of it complete rubbish, but useful at the time.
I have a Pukka pad in front of me now, which I bought a couple of days ago in Tesco for £2, it is am A4 160 page spiral with a multi colour candy stripe front on it.
I was unsure whether to get this or Tesco's own A4 pad which was bright blue with a hard plastic cover, which is handy for writing in bed or sitting up.
But this one has printed on the inside cover - 250 commonly misspelt words ( hope I spelled that correctly ). Which I think may encourage me to make an effort to learn how to spell. It is also a really good idea, something I haven't seen in writing pads before, puzzle books, but not blank paper.
I have had the A5 pukka pads and also an A6 one several years ago which I used to list investments and house details. They were both 80 gsm, the A5 had 200 pages and the A6 had 160 pages. The A5 one had a nice thick cover on it, so was well protected, the A6 has lost some pages as the spiral did not meet all the way around, probably as it was so small, so as it was used pages started to fall out ( on mine ).
I have looked at some of my other pads and the one that has loads of pages missing and was totally useless is not a Pukka pad after all, I was a bit worried about buying another one as I always though that the pages had come out. But it seems that the rubbish pad was a non brand one, which I used as a diary for a while on holiday I think, then it just fell apart, so I have about 20 pages filled in then a blank pad.
These pads are invaluable to me, as I can afford them and have ready access to a wide range of information that I have written down over the years; Without having to wonder where on my computer the file has been saved to, or whether Windows 7 has locked me out of my own file !
I am obsessed with writing lists as I find that it makes it much easier to remember everything that I need to do and then when it is facing me it makes it easier for me to get it done. I also just enjoying doodling and jotting down my thoughts so I buy quite a lot of writing pads.
My favourite ones are Pukka Pads though I absolutely hate the name of them. They are just really good and useful pads for all sorts of things from students for their course work to just housewives looking for a pad to write down their shopping lists.
They come in different sizes and I currently have both an A5 and an A4 sized pad that I am using at the same time. The thing that makes these pads so great is that the paper is such good quality. It is thick so the ink doesn't smudge or leak through the pages. The pages are lined so that I can write neatly and the lines are well defined so I can use them without realising half a page down that my writing has gone wonky.
As well as being really good quality paper I like that the pads come with coloured dividers in them which can actually be moved around so that I can have distinctly compartmentalised areas of the notepad. For instance I can have a section devoted just to my doodling and thoughts while in another section I can have recipes or lists. The dividers would be so handy for course work etc.
You also get quite a lot of paper in the pads. The A4 pad sitting next to me has 250 sheets of paper in it. If you make a mistake with a sheet of paper you don't need to get the tipex out as the paper is easy to tear away from the pad.
The only slight problem that I could envision with these pads is that they can be quite bulky and a little bit heavy if you are having to carry them around in a school bag. This is the only slight problem with them though as everything else about the pads is great and they are really nice quality.
They are a little bit more expensive than some other pads but this is because they are such good quality and they will cost about £5 for an A4 one but you can also buy refills for them which are a lot cheaper.
Right, so I'm a stationery geek - I like nothing better than finding a good pen (which are hard to find!) and writing on the first page of a pristine new pad. And its even better if its a Pukka pad. I am just coming to the end of my university course, and have used Pukka all the way through for my neat notes , and have also found their project books really useful with their removable filing tabs. Other types of pads are available, such as jotters and A5 notebooks, however I've only used the A4 spiral bound pads.
I like to use the spiral bound pads, as it means you don't have to bend the pages and waste writing space when using the other side! The perforations down the side are good quality, meaning that it doesn't often tear when you go to detach it.
The quality of the paper is brilliant. The pages are 80gsm which is nice and thick which means that you can write on both sides of the paper without it showing through on the reverse, as quite often happens with cheaper pads. What I find is unique to Pukka and one other brand (Oxford) is the shinyness of the paper too, which means that they are really smooth to write on. Although this seems irrelevant, I actually find that it makes it less hard work to write as with cheaper, rougher paper you need to press harder with the pen. The pages also have two holes punched for filing, a margin and wide ruled lines which are quite faint, as I find that darker lines can be distracting from your writing if they're too dark.
Pukka pads are more expensive than your standard refill pads, but in my opinion they are worth it. Maybe not for just scribbling stuff, but certainly for stuff you're going to be reading again like notes, or planning for assignments/ work they are great and well worth the extra money.
A couple of years ago during my second year of uni I knew I had loads of work to do and a lot of library hours to put in, as a result I was going to need a lot of paper that's when my boyfriend bought me a couple of these pads. Here are my thoughts.
The concept
This is meant to be premium writing paper and as a result their products are a little bit more expensive than other brands. Probably one of he most well known products they do is the project book that comes in both a4 and a5 but their standard paper pads is where they really shine. There is a number of ranges including,writing, jotta and recycled and they also make folders.
The paper
The best things about these is that I'm does goes through so both sides can be used. Although I wouldn't describe myself as an environmentalist I would say I don't waste and that has always annoyed me with other paper.
The paper is also a nice shade of white and the lines are perfectly spaced for my large writing the covers are also god quality and all of the paper has its own distinct cover for instance these ringbound jotta pads set green and silver but the project books are always blue or pink stripes.
I have a problem with pads that are ringbound and the paper all seems to fall apart and I can't fix it, but this didn't happen here this is just perfect quality.
These pads have perforated edges, but still have punch holes for putting into files, the pages are easy to take out with no mess left behind making it even more convenient.
These can be bought online at a number of stores and also at Tesco and all good stationers, a pack of three 200 pages jottas are now available on Amazon for £6.19, this is a great deal for anyone who is studying.
This is great paper well worth the hype and the extra few pennies I would reccommend this in a heartbeat.
5 dooyoo stars
I am always writing things down whether it be notes, lists, a small diary to remind me of things or letters and I am quite fussy when it comes to what I write in. My husband thinks I'm daft but some notebooks are more pleasing to use than others and these Pukka pads are fantastic.
One thing I really like about a note book is if it's spiral bound. Spiral bound notebooks are easier to write in as they lie flat and are easy to keep open. I really dislike having to hold a page open whilst I'm trying to write or if I'm reading and the page keeps trying to shut, this is especially annoying when trying to follow instructions. This will fold however you leave it so you can read/write easily.
As well as being spiral bound it has little perforations so that you can easily remove paper and it will look nice. You can always rip out a page of a spiral note book but it will leave behind little bits and the paper will look scruffy so these perforations help to make your ripped out pages look neat. You do have to rip them out very carefully and slowly to make sure they don't rip.
The paper is very good quality, it's nice and thick without it being too thick and it is mat so it's easy to write on. When using ink it doesn't bleed into the paper and it's nice and smooth so easy to write on.
They are slightly more expensive than some brands but I think that that price is worth paying as this notebook is so much more practical and that is important. I paid £5 for two notebooks and that is a price i am quite happy with.
As a student I need to use notebooks every day for writing lecture notes and revision. Usually I buy a narrow ruled refill pad from Ryman's, but a Pukka Pad was bought for me as part of a few bits and pieces of stationery so I thought I'd review one!
The pad which I was bought is very similar to the one in the picture, except that it has a nice bright pink colour. These pads are a little more expensive when compared to other notebooks as they're around the £3/4 mark, but they're certainly not as expensive as a Moleskine notebook! For this price you do get really nice quality paper which is very smooth - I find this a very important factor when deciding a notebook as I don't like the paper to feel scratchy. As the paper is thicker you can write on both sides of the page without it showing through. I've also written on both sides of the pages with one of those fineliner Sharpie pens and the other side of the page was still legible. The paper itself has normal ruling, which personally I don't like, but it's not too much of a problem for me. The paper is also holepunched for you in 4 places which makes it easy to file in any ringbinder! As well as already being holepunched, the paper is perforated along the edge so that you can tear the sheets out of the book without them ripping. This is such a good idea as it keeps your notes looking nice and so many times I've accidentally ripped a chunk out of a sheet whilst trying to remove it! My favourite aspect of this notebook is that the front cover of the pad is nice and thick, and protects your precious notes inside from getting dirtied and creased in your bag.
My only problem with this product is that the paper is helt together by the metal rings in the middle. As a left handed person I find it very awkward to write on the right hand side of the notebook without my hand getting in the way of the binder. I could just turn the book upside down, but then the margin will be in the wrong place and who wants that?! However, I can make my peace with this as the majority of the population is right-handed and this kind of discrimination is what us Lefties have come to terms with! :)
This is a really good value for money notebook if you're looking for a notebook you can use everyday!
Every August, in the run up to going back to school (and work in my case!) I look around for a reasonably priced good quality sprial bound notebook that I can write my daily teaching notes in. Yes, there are teacher specific notepads/diaries, which I could order through school, but I think these are over priced and I prefer a plainer pad that I can lay out in the way I need to, rather than having it already laid out a certain way. Last year, although I was off on maternity leave, I bought a pad in preparation for my return to work and it was one of these A4 pukka pad, which I picked up in Tesco. I cannot recall the price I paid at the time, but I notice Amazon currently selling a three pack for just under £8 and I'm pretty sure that would work out much cheaper than I bought my pad.
Pukka Pads were not a brand that I was familiar with when I purchased my pad, although they do appear to have quite a range of stationary which are designed to appeal to students and young professionals, and I can see the appeal. The quality of the paper is terrific, you have no need of worrying about ink going through a page, unlike some cheap pads you can pick up. So, this is ideal when I'm writing my notes especially if I'm working ahead of myself, I don't have to worry about ink going through the next couple of pages when I write.
What I also like about these pads is the fact they are spiral bound, meaning I can keep mine folded back and sitting on the edge of my desk so I can keep an eye on it during the day, whereas if it was a hardback book, it takes up too much room on my desk to be convenient.
The other appealing thing about these pads, which will probably appeal to students, is that each page has a perforated edge, so it can be torn out when required. This is a useful feature and I liked the fact that despite this edging the pages didn;t tend to tear easily, so if like me, you weren't wanting to pull out sheets, they still did stay intact in the book.
I was very glad that I purchased this book and because I only came back near the end of the school year, I am still using the remainder of this pad this year, although I cam nearly running out of room and when you have 200 pages, it should last you a while.
Studying at university means I am always in need of a decent writing pad to keep all of my ideas and lecture notes together. Over the years through school, college and now university I have tried pretty much every notepad out there. I have to admit I am very fussy and hate really cheap paper that you can't use ink pens on because it tears the paper or shows through. So time and time again, I have gone back to pukka pads in between trying out other brands of paper.
I bought the A4 version of this pukka pad about a month ago from Rymans. They RRP in Rymans for £4.29 but with my student discount I picked it up for just under £4. The A4 pad is wirebound with 5mm squared paper inside. The pad contains 200 pages, that are of 80gsm quality. The paper is also perforated making it really easy to tear off if necessary.
The paper has holes punched down the left hand side, perfect for slotting into a lever arch file once torn out of the pad. The front cover of the pad is made out of thick cardboard, whilst the back is made out of black plastic. This keeps the paper safe and prevents it getting damaged whilst being transported in your bag. With cheaper pads that have paper front covers, I find the corners get turned over and damaged whilst in my bag which then ruins the paper underneath. With Pukka Pads this doesn't happen.
Due to the 80gsm quality of the Pukka paper, when you use ink pens such as felt tips on the paper, it doesn't show through to the other side, meaning you can save paper and write/draw on both sides.
Overall, Pukka pads are the best notepads out there in my opinion, although they are more expensive than cheaper brands of paper, the paper within Pukka pads does not get ruined, saving you time in the long run as you do not have to re-write lecture notes etc.
I have recently been doing a course in childcare and needed to get a pad which I could make notes in but which would also be suitable for providing paper which could be slotted into a lever arch file, I chose the A4 version of the Pukka Pad.
I bought my pad from Asda when I was doing my weekly shop but they are widely available all over, the pads come in a range of sizes A4, A5 and half of A5 size and the prices range too from about £2.50 to £4 depending on the size.
There are 3 different front covers that I have seen, the original is a turquoise colour with 200 on the front to show how many sheets are inside and a little bit of red along with the name of the pad, there is also a pink and purple striped fronted book and then a green and blue striped fronted book both of which are more attractive than the original book although of course the inside of the pad is no different.
The spine of the pad is a black plastic spiral meaning that every sheet is held securely in the pad, there are 4 holes in every piece of paper although my file only used the centre 2 holes. When you do wish to remove the pages there is a very fine perforation running down every page which makes it very easy to remove the paper and gives a nice neat edge to your work.
The paper is great quality and doesn't rip easily, the paper is lined and has plenty of space between the lines, I have found some pads are no good as the lining is too narrow and I have quite big rounded writing but these pads are fine for me. The paper is thick enough that no ink transfers through the page so you are able to write on both sides of the paper without making it unreadable.
I completed all my childcare coursework in one of these pads and I would recommend them, they cost more than a lot of writing pads but the quality is worth paying for.
Pukka Pads are one of the best known types of file paper. I get through a lot of lined A4 paper because I always use it for my college work, and I buy Pukka pads quite often.
The one I have at the moment is quite typical. It is an A4 block containing 160 pages of paper. It has a fairly durable cover, mine is blue with stripes and looks okay, and it is ring bound.i find it good that they are ring bound as you can keep all your notes together easily if you wish, and pages don't fall out like they can do with those A4 pads where the pages are just held on with a kind of gum glue type stuff. If you do want to detach the pages (which I do after a while to put them in my folders for each subject) then it is easy to do so without ripping anything or messing up the sheets,as they are perforated at the side. They have 4 holes punched in the side so should fit pretty much any file or folder. I only need the two middle holes usually, but occasionally I do use files with 4 arches so it is good to have the option.
The paper quality is good as it feels fairly thick and does not have that horrible grainy look which some cheap paper can have. It is quite a good white and not brownish like some cheap pads can be! I appreciate the fact it is quite thick and good quality as I hate it when the pen shows through to the other side of the page, especially when highlighting as well as just writing with a pen. If bits show through I don't want to write on both sides so the cheap and nasty ones are a false economy anyway in my opinion. You can easily write on both sides of the page of a Pukka pad without any ink or highlighter bleeding through to the back of the page.
The lines on my pad are not too narrow and have good spacing. They are possibly also available in narrow rule for those people with small handwriting but I am not sure as I haven't really looked for it, as normal spacing suits me better.
I don't have any complaints about this paper and I will carry on buying it and would have no problem recommending it.
In my University days at the start of each term I loved nothing more than kitting myself out with a new selection of stationary. Sad, I know! On my shopping list each time was a couple of these pukka pads.
Pukka pads are a brand of notebook that are available in various sizes - A4, A5 and smaller. They are available in most stores that stock stationary, including supermarkets and also from online retailers. Each size of notebook has the same design and paper inside.
These notebooks contain 80gsm paper. The paper is of excellent quality and due to the thickness when you write on one side and then turn the page, the ink is not highly visible through the page. I find that these feel lovely to write on, the paper is smooth and even, the ink glides on and makes my writing seem that little bit neater! The pages are lined and I think the lines are just the right width apart to allow for average size writing.
I generally use biro/rollerball pens which work perfectly on pukka pads with no smudging, however once I did use a proper ink fountain pen and found that the ink smudged as the paper has a bit of a shine to it. Therefore I wouldn't recommend using proper ink on these pads.
These notebooks are spiral bound. Each page is also perforated so you can rip out the pages and have a lovely straight side. The perforation makes the pages really easy to remove with no ripping like you get with some other cheaper notebooks. The paper is also hole punched meaning it can be easily filed without the bother of holepunching it yourself.
Due to the fact that these notebooks are spiral bound you can leave the pages in and easily flick through them, I have used the smaller A5 books as a revision tool when studying for exams in the past. They could be used as a diary or a notebook to keep information in.
The pukka pads have a sturdy cardboard front and back. They are available in a few designs, green with coloured spots, or pink/blue stripes. The cardboard front and back protects the pages inside from becoming tatty or dog eared. I have transported a pukka pad in my handbag many times and have found that they stay in tact well.
An a4 pukka pad costs somewhere in the region of £3 and contains 200 pages. This is definitely more expensive than other notebooks and for this reason I keep them for "good" work and will keep a cheaper block of paper for scrap or rough work. In this case I definitely feel you get what you pay for and the good quality of these makes them worth every penny.
Thanks for reading/rating and I hope you found my review useful.
Every green pukka pad is perforated, no matter what size it is. The notepads are some of the very few that actually are, and that to me is a good and bad thing. Good because its easy to remove them, but bad because after ripping out 150 pages i'm left with stubs of paper ends still bound to the book, which have no become tangled, jammed, and difficult to get out.
I have found that the actual quality of the paper is very good, it's 80 GSM which means its not quite cardboard but equally not toilet tissue thin either. Regular laser printer paper is about this quality and it feels just like that. The paper isn't rough but equally it isn't the smoothest i've ever handled. I've had paper before now that was so shiny you could wipe your greasy fingers across and not feel much friction, that's the paper i generally buy and like to use but as notepads, these are very good and not too rough.
The covers of these notebooks are thick card and have a smooth, lamination like texture which feels great to handle, but this is true of most notebooks i own so handling it blindfolded, i wouldn't know it's pukka pad. The paper absorbs ink quite well without smudging, and when the ink dries it stays locked in without rubbing off too easily, and while its not water proof, when you drip drops of water on it, the ink does not run immediately, it sort of bubbles out slowly.
The lines printed onto these pads are very accurate and i have yet to find a page with badly printed lines or anything like that. There are no printer glitches, or bits where lines are missing due to the printer being low on ink. Some of the cheaper notebooks out there that are absolutely filled with glitches of lines all over the place.
The metal spine on these notebooks is not thick and i would compare it more to round paperclips, except that if you bend it out of shape slightly, it wont be permanent. It takes some pushing to get it to permanently bend into an unusable shape. The metal does last long and the black covering does not peel off easily nor does it fade.
Overall some high quality notepads here, i would recommend them but also have a look at some Cambridge Everyday notebooks if like me, you prefer shinier and smoother paper.
Pukka Pads
I always have a good set of stationary in the house; I find it useful to have notebooks for my work, and for my husbands. I have used a range of different branded stationary throughout the years particularly in my college years when you weren't provided with stationary. I have found that Pukka pads by far stand out the most! The quality of the paper is superb and when I had to hand in assignments which had to be hand written I wasn't ashamed when I handed in these good quality sheets filled with writing. Some note books the paper is too thin this of course depends on your budget and how much you are willing to spend. I don't like the cheaper pads that are available today as many of them the ink seeps through to the other side so if you want to write on both sides you end up spending half an hour working out what you have wrote as it begins to merge with the writing from the other side of the paper, this is not a problem I have ever faced with Pukka pads, I have found they are able to cope with all types of pens and the ink does not go through.
The paper from the pads is 80GSM, this is just under the GSM which would be used for formal correspondence which would be 90GSM and higher. This to me indicates good quality. The paper is also micro-perfed which allows you to easily remove sheets from the pads should you wish to. The paper comes out easily and leaves a nice neat line, whereas some paper pads when you remove paper I find that the line hasn't been cut properly so the paper tears and leaves a scruffy look.
The Pukka pads come in a range of sizes (A4 etc.), with different quantities of paper and also different colours. They are easily identifiable on the shelves and are something we always have in our house; I will not use other pads now due to the quality these ones provide. The only downside is the price but I suppose you get what you pay for with a product like this. Pukka pads can be purchased in many supermarkets nationwide and stationary supplies stores. I have found that now and then Tesco's have good offers on Pukka stationary particularly when it is around the school term starting again, this would definitely be worth looking out for. For an A4 pad you are looking at between £2.50 and £3.50 depending on the amount of paper in the pad and the design in which the pad is.
I've always been a hoarder of notebooks, and I love having lovely pads with fabric covers and top quality paper inside. The problem with these is that they're too nice to write in! When it comes to practical use, I favour the Pukka pads as I remember them from my university days as being good quality and practical for daily use. I recently began a dressmaking evening course, and discovered I still had one of these Pukka pads lurking round in my drawers, so I have been using it to make notes as I'm discovering new techniques, and also for doodling my drawings when I have an idea for a project to work on.
I've had this pad a while as I think it was leftover from me buying a set of these a while ago, but I have seen them in the supermarkets when I've been doing the food shopping and they now come in all sorts of funky colours such as pink stripes, unfortunately mine is the boring green variety which costs around £3 for a 200 page A4 pad.
The pad I am reviewing is A4 in size, but they also come in smaller A5 versions too. It has a green cover and is spiral bound as in the picture. The quality of the pad is one of the reasons I love this brand, the spirals stay in place and don't end up getting stuck into your clothing or snagging on the inside of your bag as you're transporting it. The paper is thick and lined, and is good enough quality to write on both sides without it showing through. The paper has a bit of a shine to it, and is smooth to write on, so your hand just glides across the page.
The individual sheets in this pad are perforated, meaning that if you want to remove the sheets you don't have to rip by the spiral binding. This helps to keep the spiral bit intact, but also avoids that horrible unsightly fraying you can get once you've ripped a piece of paper out of a pad. The perforation tears well, without ripping the page, and also provides a little extra margin so that you're not resting your hand on the spiral bit whilst writing.
My recent use of this pad has posed no problems, and I like keeping all my notes together in one place so I can refer to them when needed. Although I'm not making any notes on the course itself (it's a bit more practical and "hands on"), I like to make notes when reading some of the books I have bought, and I find this pad incredibly handy for that. It does have four holes pre-punched so you have the option to rip pages out and store them in a ring binder, but personally I prefer to use the notebook and keep all my notes stored in the pad without having to bother with ring binders. The perforated strips are strong enough for the pages to not start becoming detached unless you want them to.
The only negative I would say about this pad is that it works best when using rollerball pens, as proper ink can smudge very easily due to the shine on the paper. I usually use rollerballs anyway, unless I'm trying to annotate in different colours and sometimes I've tried using an ink pen which hasn't been quite so successful and has made a mess of my nice neat notes. This is the only negative though, and doesn't annoy me enough to drop a star.
Overall, though, I would always pay a bit extra for the Pukka range rather than opting for "value" or non-branded paper. It just makes daily tasks that little more pleasant.
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LIM College to Offer Master of Professional Studies Degree in Fashion Marketing
Posted on February 28th, 2013 in General | No Comments »
LIM College, which is focused exclusively on the study of business and fashion, has received approval from the New York State Board of Regents to offer a Master of Professional Studies (MPS) degree program in Fashion Marketing.
The MPS in Fashion Marketing is the latest addition to LIM College's graduate-level offerings, which also include an MBA with tracks in Fashion Management and Entrepreneurship and an MPS degree program in Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management.
The LIM College Master of Professional Studies in Fashion Marketing is a 30-credit program. Courses are designed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge about current marketing and business trends, giving them a competitive edge when pursuing positions in today's fashion marketing arenas. The first 24 credits are core courses which culminate in a three-credit capstone project where participants will utilize the skills they have developed throughout the program. Students will also be able to complete an additional three-credit internship. Full-time students will complete the program in three semesters throughout one calendar year.
According to Dr. Christopher J. Cyphers, Executive Vice President of LIM College, "The addition of this new MPS program is but one of several examples of the College's effort at diversifying its curriculum to appeal to a broader segment of prospective graduate students seeking entrée into the fashion industry."
The LIM College MPS in Fashion Marketing is designed for individuals who do not have previous professional experience in the fashion industry and are seeking a career change.
Fashion Marketing encompasses a wide range of areas and disciplines, including consumer insights, fashion services, public relations, promotions, luxury branding, cause marketing, and digital media in the wholesale, retail and e-commerce spaces. With the ongoing development of advanced technologies, the opportunities and platforms for selling and marketing brands, products, and services are constantly growing and evolving. Graduates of LIM College's MPS in Fashion Marketing program will be well-positioned to pursue a wide variety of exciting career opportunities.
For additional information about LIM College's MPS degree program in Fashion Marketing, contact Paul Mucciarone, Graduate Admission Coordinator, at email@example.com or 212.752.1530 Ext. 446, or visit http://graduate.limcollege.edu/428.aspx

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Alec Baldwin Goes on (Another) Twitter Rant + Deletes His Account
Alec Baldwin pulled a total Chris Brown on Twitter late last night (June 27), ranting at Daily Mail writer George Stark before deleting his account after Stark wrote an article alleging that Baldwin's pregnant wife Hilaria was tweeting during James Gandolfini's funeral.
The original article claims that during the service, Hilaria was tweeting about Rachel Ray and anniversary presents — not taking into account that Twitter posts can be scheduled, timestamps are shown in your personal time zone, and maybe Hilaria's people have access to her account as well.
Stark's name has since been removed as the writer of the article, perhaps because winter is coming for him. (That one was for you, 'Game of Thrones' fans.)
In an expletive-filled rant that spanned over half an hour, Baldwin attacked Stark, threatening to tweet at his funeral, shove his foot up his ass, and other choice words which were saved in screenshot form — all in the name of defending his wife's honor.
Alec also said he fired his publicist, and then he proceeded to delete his Twitter account in a fit of Baldwin-esque rage. (And you thought his Shia LaBeouf-related slapfights were bad.)
Meanwhile, his wife also had a few choice words about the article, but she seemed more hurt and less likely to turn into a giant green rage monster.
FYI I don't believe in bringing phones into a funeral and I never did and I never would
— Hilaria Baldwin (@hilariabaldwin) June 27, 2013
I don't know what hurts more: people randomly and maliciously writing lies about you, or the people who actually believe them
— Hilaria Baldwin (@hilariabaldwin) June 28, 2013
Here is some info… When someone tweets something at a certain time, and you retweet it later, it posts the TIME the first person tweeted
— Hilaria Baldwin (@hilariabaldwin) June 28, 2013
My husband fights for me fiercely. It hurts to be misunderstood and it hurts to see your loved one in pain-even more so when she is pregnant
— Hilaria Baldwin (@hilariabaldwin) June 28, 2013
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Seems to be a rough week for Daily Mail writers. Just a couple days ago, Rihanna took another one to task, calling her "a sad sloppy menopausal mess" after the journalist said the singer is a terrible role model for young girls.
Regardless, Baldwin's publicist Matthew Hiltzik (who, despite Alec's claims, says he still reps the '30 Rock' star) issued this statement on Friday morning:
"It is disgraceful that this reporter manufactured a story and never called for comment or explanation — especially when it needlessly diverted attention away from a day to honor the memory of a beloved figure like Mr. Gandolfini."


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Southwestern to Become the New Home for Georgetown's Senior University
Southwestern University will become the new home for Georgetown's Senior University program following the signing of an agreement between the two institutions Feb. 10.
Senior University, which is currently headquartered in Sun City, will move its administrative offices to the first floor of Southwestern's new Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, which will be opening in March.
The two organizations will remain independent, but will collaborate on programs of mutual interest. For example, Senior University may help publicize appropriate educational and cultural opportunities available at Southwestern to its members, and Southwestern may publicize Senior University offerings to its community mailing list.
Ron Swain, who serves as senior advisor to Southwestern University President Jake B. Schrum, said if enough Senior University members show interest, Southwestern may make its Pirate Card, a local use debit card, available to them. Swain was instrumental in forging the new partnership.
Southwestern will also help Senior University update its information technology capabilities once it moves into the Prothro Center.
"It is an honor to be invited to the campus of Southwestern University which indicates their recognition of the quality of our lifelong-learning efforts," said Senior University Board President Mary Kay Pierson.
The Senior University program was started in 1997 to provide affordable lifelong learning experiences to people 50 and over in the greater Georgetown community and to bond the Sun City retirement community with the rest of Georgetown.
Over the past 12 years, Senior University has become one of the most popular venues in the Georgetown area. Nearly 600 residents currently take advantage of program offerings, which include classes, trips, lectures and special events. Classes are offered during six-week sessions in the fall and spring, and a week-long summer session. Several Senior University classes are already offered at Southwestern, and some current and retired faculty members have taught in the program.
Pierson said she hopes moving the program's headquarters to Southwestern will encourage seniors from other areas of Georgetown to participate. "Our one failing has been the inability to attract a larger number of members from the surrounding Georgetown areas," she said. "Hopefully, this change of location will open our doors to more people who were under the impression that the organization was for Sun City residents only."
Fostering better relations with residents of Georgetown, including those who live in Sun City, is among the goals included in Southwestern's Strategic Plan for 2010. Promoting lifelong learning and a passion for intellectual and personal growth is also one of Southwestern's five core values.
"This partnership creates the opportunity for Southwestern to extend its commitment to lifelong learning to a special segment of the Georgetown community," said President Jake B. Schrum.
Kenny Holley, a 1971 Southwestern graduate who serves as chair for lifelong learning on Southwestern's Alumni Council, added that Southwestern has more than 1,000 alumni in the Georgetown area who will embrace the opportunities Senior University provides.
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Lots to discuss at The Nagle
College Hockey America regular season and playoff championships; a NCAA Midwest Regional Championship following wins over Notre Dame and Cornell; a story book run to the 2009 Frozen Four in Washington, D.C.; admittance into the WCHA and a brand new arena on the shores of Lake Bemidji in time for the 2010 season
There certainly will be plenty to talk about as Bemidji State men's hockey alumni, fans and community supporters gather for the Galen Nagle Memorial Golf Tournament at Bemidji Town and Country Club today.
It's an historic time for BSU hockey -- after years of facing serious questions about the program's future. Years of advocating for a new arena and admittance into the premier league in college hockey are now a reality. The long battles can now be put behind with the focus on a very exciting future.
The Nagle, as it has become known, began in 1997 as the main fund raiser for the BSU men's hockey program. Nagle, who was a goaltender for the Beavers from 1980-84, went on to serve as a coach and teacher in Minnesota for several years before losing his life to cancer Oct. 18, 1994 at the age of 34.
Nagle was a member of the historic 1984 national championship team at BSU. He earned an 8-1 victory between the pipes to cap off the perfect 31-0 season.
"Galen exemplified Beaver hockey," said former BSU men's hockey coach and athletic director R.H. Bob Peters. "Hard work, dedication and loyalty were inherent to his character, and through his efforts, he became a vital part of our team."
Nagle, a native of Baudette, graduated from BSU in 1984 and was a 1980 graduate of Bemidji High School.
Usually, events such as these are named after a player or coach as means to memorialize the person, to keep their memory alive. While that's certainly the case with The Nagle there is an even larger purpose.
"Galen Nagle will always be synonymous with Beaver hockey," said Bemidji State head men's hockey coach Tom Serratore. "He's a very special person and it's an honor for Beaver hockey to be associated with him. Galen's picture is the first photo you see when walking into the locker room."
Today, 36 teams of 180 BSU alumni, players, coaches, fans and supporters will gather at BTCC to take part in the yearly event. It seems strange thinking about hockey this time of year, but the 2009-10 season kicks off in only about 10 weeks - in early October.
"The Nagle is the event that gets everyone thinking about hockey and the season ahead," Serratore reported. "At latest count, we'll have 51 alumni back. There are getting to be more and more younger alumni coming back every year which is great and bodes well for the future of events like these. It's just a great way for everyone interested in Beavers hockey to get-together, have a good time and reconnect.
One of the highlights of the event will be the live auction which is slated to start about 7 p.m. Each year the auction features some very special items and this year will be no exception - one week's stay at Kawishiwi Resort near Ely (operated by Frank Udovich), a guitar autographed by Bob Dylan, an autographed Andrwe Murray jersey, a great deal of autographed 20098 Frozen Four memorabilia and ticket packages for the North Dakota, Minnesota and Nebraska Omaha series' among them.
The public is invited to join in on the fun. Tickets for dinner, which is slated to start at 6 p.m., will be available at the door.
Also certain to be a topic of discussion will be Sheryl Crow's performance at Moondance Jam in Walker Thursday night.
Serratore brought the performer, who sang the national anthem at the MLB All Star Game Tuesday, a customized Beavers hockey jersey with her name on the back.
Serratore reported Crow wore the jersey during the encore of her set, much to the appreciation of the capacity crowd in attendance.
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Archer-type units have the ability to strike at flying units.
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Warlords can also have the archery special. Notable examples include Captain Archer and Artemis. Though it's probably more correct to say that Archers may also have the Leadership special.
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The maximum range of Archers is unknown. It's probable that they can reach any unobstructed target within their hex. It might be possible for them to hit units in other hexes, although if that's the case there may be other restrictions like only firing on their own turn, perhaps as a trade-off for movement.
Conditional Bonuses
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Pacific Southwest, Region 9: Superfund
Serving Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands, and Tribal Nations
Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL)
State: California(CA)
County: Ventura
City: Simi Valley
Congressional District: 0
Other Names: Rocketdyne, Energy Technology and Engineering Center (ETEC)
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As of January 2013, California's Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is the lead for all site work public engagement activities for the SSFL site. For additional information about DTSC's community involvement program at the site, please contact Marina Perez, Public Participation Specialist, at (818) 717-6569 or e-mail her at email@example.com.
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Description and History
NPL Listing History
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Background. The Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) is a 2,850 acre site located in Ventura County, California, approximately 2 miles south of the City of Simi Valley and 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. The site is divided into four areas which are under different ownership. Boeing owns Areas I, III and IV. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) owns and administers Area II and owns 42 acres of Area I. Since 1948, the principal activities in Areas I, II, and III of the SSFL have been large rocket engine research, assembly, and testing by Rocketdyne and NASA. From 1956 to 1988, the Energy Technology and Engineering Center (ETEC), which is located in Area IV was used by Rocketdyne and the Department of Energy (DOE) for nuclear energy research and development. All these past site operations have resulted in soil and groundwater contamination. Primary chemical contaminants include a variety of radionuclides, trichloroethylene (TCE), perchloroethylene (PCE), metals, and petroleum hydrocarbons.
Site Cleanup Status. Cleanup actions of chemical contamination are being conducted by DOE, Boeing and NASA under the direction and oversight of the State of California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). DTSC is using the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) as its regulatory authority. The extent of chemical contamination has not been fully characterized, but it is estimated that more than 500,000 gallons of TCE is beneath the Site. Radionuclides associated with ETEC nuclear operations include tritium, plutonium-238, plutonium-239, iodine-131, strontium-90, cesium-137, cobalt-60, thorium-228, and uranium-235. Decommission and demolition of ETEC buildings has been conducted by DOE pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act. In accordance with a court order in 2007, DOE stopped its cleanup work in Area IV and is now working on an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
EPA's Role. The 2008 Federal Appropriations Law (HR2764) directed DOE to use a portion of DOE funding for the SSFL site to enter into an interagency agreement with the EPA to conduct a joint comprehensive radioactive site characterization of Area IV of the SSFL in accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). This resulted in EPA taking on and completing the following two studies at SSFL:
1. Radiological Background Study. In July 2008, an Inter-Agency Agreement was signed whereby DOE gave EPA $1.5 million to commence a radiological background study for the SSFL site. The purpose of the background study is to determine "ambient or background" levels radiation found in soils not affected by the SSFL site operations. The October 2011 EPA Background Study Report is available for review in the "Investigation and Cleanup" section below and at the SSFL public information repositories listed below.
2. Radiological Study at SSFL Area IV. In June 2009, EPA and DOE amended the Inter-Agency Agreement to provide EPA an additional $40 million to fully fund a radiological study of Area IV and the adjacent northern buffer zone. The majority of the funds ($38.3 million) originate from funding allocated to DOE under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. A map indicating the boundaries of EPA radiological study is provided in a PDF file attached at the top of this website page. EPA's Area IV radiological study consisted of the following projects:
- Historical Site Assessment. This project consisted of EPA's independent review of documents concerning past radiological operations and past spills and releases of radiological materials at SSFL. The goal of this project was to identify the full universe of potential radiological contaminants and locations where radiological contaminants remaining in Area IV and the northern buffer zone came to be located.
Gamma Radiation Scan. This project consisted of scanning the accessible areas of the Area IV and the northern buffer zone to identify locations of elevated gamma radiation. A gamma scanning vehicle was specially designed by EPA and constructed for this project. Any gamma radiation "hot spots" identified by the gamma scan vehicle and other scanning equipment were then sampled by EPA for full range of potential radiological contaminants.
Testing of Soil, Groundwater and Surface Water. Based on information collected during the Historical Site Assessment and Gamma Scanning, this project consisted of testing the soil, groundwater and surface water (i.e. seep water) for a broad range of potential radiological contaminants.
EPA's final data report for the Area IV radiological study was issued in December 2012.
Radiological Technical Advisor during Cleanup of Area IV and the Northern Buffer Zone. Pursuant to administrative order on consent (AOC) between DTSC and DOE, EPA is to provide technical assistance on the radiological issues during cleanup in Area IV and the Northern Buffer Zone. Under the AOC, EPA was asked to conduct post cleanup confirmatory radiation assessment in areas where cleanup was performed to verify completion of cleanup. In addition, EPA was asked to verify that backfill/replacement soils do not exceed local background for radioactive components.
National Priorities List and the SSFL site. SSFL is not on EPA's National Priority List (NPL) and therefore it is not considered a federal "Superfund site". In November 2007, EPA issued a CERCLA Preliminary Assessment/Site Investigation (PA/SI) report. This report along with other information indicated that SSFL may be eligible for placement on the NPL. In December 2007, EPA sent a letter to the State of California requesting its position in this matter and in January 2009 the State decided to not support to listing SSFL on the NPL. Therefore, the California DTSC will continue in its role as lead regulatory agency at the SSFL site. As lead regulator, DTSC's role includes oversight and approval of risk assessment, clean-up levels, and clean-up actions at the SSFL site.
Contaminants and Risks
Contaminated Media
- Groundwater
- Surface Water
- Soil and Sludges
- Environmentally Sensitive Area
Please see http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/SiteCleanup/Santa_Susana_Field_Lab/ for information on chemical contamination at the site.
Please see http://www.etec.energy.gov/char_cleanup/cleanup_index.html for information on radiological contamination at the site.
Who is Involved
As described in the "Description and History" section of this website, this site is being addressed by State action.
The state of California agencies involved at this site include the DTSC and the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). DTSC is the overall regulatory lead for the SSFL site. RWQCB is overseeing cleanups of soil contamination in and near site drainages that are regulated under the Clean Water Act.
Boeing, NASA and DOE are conducting investigation and cleanup work under DTSC direction and oversight.
Investigation and Cleanup Activities
EPA's radiological studies at the SSFL site were completed.
Please see http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/SiteCleanup/Santa_Susana_Field_Lab/ for information on Investigation and Cleanup Activities done under State of California direction and oversight.
Please see http://www.etec.energy.gov/char_cleanup/cleanup_index.html for information on Investigation and Cleanup Activities of radiological contamination conducted by the Department of Energy.
Potentially Responsible Parties
Potentially responsible parties (PRPs) refers to companies that are potentially responsible for generating, transporting, or disposing of the hazardous waste found at the site.
To date, EPA has no role on identifying the PRPs for this site.
Documents and Reports
Community Involvement
Public Meetings: During 2012, U. S. EPA transitioned its Community Involvement program to California's Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), which is the lead for all site work public engagement activities for the SSFL site. For additional information about DTSC's community involvement program at the site, please contact Marina Perez, Public Participation Specialist, at (818) 717-6569 or e-mail her at firstname.lastname@example.com. EPA has placed project documents and reports in the Information Repositories and on EPA's web site or the DTSC web site: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/sitecleanup/Santa_Susana_Field_Lab.
Public Information Repositories
The public information repositories for the site are at the following locations:
DTSC Chatsworth Office Records room
9211 Oakdale Avenue
Chatsworth, California 91311
(818) 717-6521
Simi Valley Library
2969 Tapo Canyon Road
Simi Valley, California 93063
(805) 526-1735
The most complete collection of documents is the official EPA site file, maintained at the following location:
Superfund Records Center
Mail Stop SFD-7C
95 Hawthorne Street, Room 403
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 820-4700
Enter main lobby of 75 Hawthorne street, go to 4th floor of South Wing Annex.
EPA Site Manager
Mail Code SFD
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
EPA Community Involvement Coordinator
Mail Code SFD
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
EPA Public Information Center
State Contact
SSFL Performance Mgr
Marina Perez DTSC
Public Participant Spec
8800 Cal Center Drive
Sacramento, 95826-3200
Chatsworth Field Office
9211 Oakdale Avenue
Chatsworth, 91311-6505
PRP Contact
NASA: Merrilee Fellows
Boeing: Phil Rutherford
Department of Energy
Energy Technology Engineering Center
PO Box 10300
Canoga Park, CA 91309
Merrilee Fellows
NASA Manager for Community Involvement� for Environmental Remediation
4800 Oak Grove Drive
Pasadena, CA�91109
Phillip Rutherford
Manager, Health, Safety & Radiation Services
The Boeing Company
5800 Woolsey Canyon Rd
Canoga Park, CA 91304
Community Contact
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Plan and Strategy. The primary purpose of the CAC is to provide input into the overall
planning, development and monitoring of programs under the Consolidated Plan (CDBG, HOME
and ESGP).
The citizens participation process encourages
participation by low-and moderate-income persons, particularly those living in blighted
areas and in areas where CDBG funds are proposed; and by residents of predominately
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non-profit organization; representation from an organization serving the homeless; two
representatives appointed by permanent members of the CAC and representation from active
neighborhood organizations.
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month at the Plank Road Civic Center, 4523 Plank Road at 7 p.m. Notices of monthly CAC
meetings are mailed to all CAC representatives, alternates, and Metropolitan-Council
Members. Meeting notices are posted in the Announcements Section of The Community
Development home page.
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c/o Office of Community Development
P.O. Box 1471
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Woke up way late not according to plan and oddly enough still found plenty of free parking near the pier at 1100. Water was respectable, winds were light SW and then shifting sustained E. Baits were spots, moonpies, mullet, and menhaden in large schools mostly headed N. Overall action was steady for myself and some of the people I was fishing with. Bluefish and ladyfish were ever-present, runs of trout and pompano were off-and-on, some Spanish were now-and-then (I only managed one), saw a black drum and a flouder get decked as well. Also saw tarpon and barracuda cruising a few times. As far as I know the action on the T consisted of shark and Spanish but was definitely slow. Things seemed to have slowed down when the tide bottmed-out so I left at 1600 for some partying on the beach.
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Dan Roundfield, a former player of the Atlanta Hawks and three-time NBA All-Star, drowned off the Caribbean island of Aruba while helping his wife as she struggled in rough water. He was 59.
Roundfield, who played 11 professional seasons with Atlanta, the Indiana Pacers, the Detroit Pistons and the Washington Bullets, had been swimming with his wife, Bernie, off the southeastern tip of Aruba on Aug. 6 when they became caught in rough water beyond a protected reef area, said John Larmonie, a police spokesman on the southern Caribbean island.
The former All Star was apparently swept away in a strong current as he tried to help his struggling wife, Larmonie said. Police, firefighters, the Coast Guard and volunteers searched for him, finding his body about 90 minutes later, trapped by rocks underwater.
"It's a real tragedy," Larmonie said. "He drowned saving his wife."
A six-year veteran with the Hawks from 1978-79 and from 1983-84, Danny was named to three NBA All-Star teams (1980-82) and second-team All-NBA (1979-80) during his time in Atlanta. He spent 11 seasons in the NBA, playing for the Pacers from 1976-78; the Pistons from 1984-85; and Bullets from 1985-87. In addition to his time with the Hawks, and was selected to five NBA All-Defensive teams.
Selected the 28th pick overall by Cleveland in the 1975 Draft, the Detroit native attended Chadsey High and played collegiately at Central Michigan University. Danny was the 1975 Mid-American Conference's Player of the Year and was chosen twice to the MAC All-Conference team.
Bernie Roundfield was treated for shock after the incident and Larmonie said the government had provided a social worker to assist her and other family members as they remained on the island Tuesday.
His wife said he will be remembered as a family man.
"People knew he was a great husband, a great dad, a great grandfather," Bernie Roundfield said. "They knew he would help his friends or any other person who needed help."
Former Hawks teammate Dominique Wilkins called Roundfield the "most honest and upfront person I knew," in a statement released by the team. "He taught me how to be a professional and took me under his wing," he said. "My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, I will truly miss him."
In addition to his wife, Roundfield is survived by his sons Christopher and Corey and two grandchildren.


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How do you think Emmett reacts when Rosalie tells him about her phone call to Edward, after discovering that Bella is still alive?
I think that Emmett may have been mad and sad at first because he would know what Edward would do after being told that Bella killed herself, but I don't think he would stay mad for too long. Then I think that he would start thinking of ways that he could help.


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Cummings School and Spay Worcester
Posted by Ashley Wood in Active Citizenship, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Video on June 18, 2012
Spay Worcester and the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University recently teamed up to spay and neuter local stray cats. They created a "super clinic" with the goal of sterilizing 100 cats in one day.
Spay Worcester was formed in 2010 when local residents grew concerned at the number of stray cats in the area. Today the organization works to "reduce the population of free-roaming cats in the city of Worcester through spay neuter and public education." During the super clinic, fourth-year veterinary students from the Cummings School performed the surgeries under the supervision of faculty veterinarians.
Not only did they reach their goal, they beat it: 102 cats were spayed or neutered at the super clinic. Check out this video for an inside look at the program:


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The Spartanburg Regional Foundation awarded more than $660,000 to more than 30 non-profit organizations and hospital programs throughout Spartanburg County and the Upstate. The grants were announced Tuesday morning during the foundation's annual grant ceremony.
The Spartanburg Regional Foundation awarded more than $660,000 to more than 30 non-profit organizations and hospital programs throughout Spartanburg County and the Upstate. The grants were announced Tuesday morning during the foundation's annual grant ceremony.
"Today is a magical day where dreams come true," Stacey Dulin, grants administrator with the Spartanburg Regional Foundation said during the ceremony.
The monies will help organizations achieve various health-related goals for the upcoming years.
"We are proud to support the health and wellness for the Upstate by awarding grants to so many deserving organizations," said Kristi Caradori, the foundation's executive director, in a statement. "We appreciate the generosity of our community that enables us to make this positive impact."
ReGenesis Healthcare Center - $85,000
Providing funds for a new initiative for school-based health program targeting low income children in Spartanburg County called "Wellness on Wheels." The program will offer comprehensive primary care services to children in five schools on the north side of Spartanburg.
BirthMatters - $7,785
Funding for a pilot research-based project to reduce postpartum depression and anxiety in low-income young women in Spartanburg County
Christmas in Action - $7,800
Building materials for 12 ramps for elderly, disabled and disadvantaged low to moderate income eligible homeowners in Spartanburg County to help with their safety and independence.
Thermal Belt Outreach - $6,500
Assisting with the growth of the food pantry to serve nutritionally disadvantaged residents in Polk County.
Girl Scouts of SC- Mountains to Midlands, Inc. - $9,500
Assisting with the launch of a new initiative for girls in Spartanburg County who are not currently Girl Scouts. The new troops will encourage each girl's well-being with the "Leading to Healthy Habits" program.
Middle Tyger Community Center - $19,200
Supporting behavioral and mental health counseling services by providing specialized play therapy to low-income children and/ or families that reside in the Upstate of South Carolina.
The Haven - $20,000
Providing bedding supplies for homeless families within the shelter
St. Luke's Free Medical Clinic - $12,500
Assisting patients with basic, life-sustaining medications
Divinity Care Facility - $6,513
Funding the shelter and medications for discharged, but homeless male patients with the goal of reducing readmissions and unnecessary emergency room visits
Meeting Street Academy - $1,500
Funding the purchase of health room equipment and health-related teaching materials
Mobile Meals Services of Spartanburg - $2,000
Funding the purchase of 100 hot packs to be placed in coolers to keep meals hot while traveling by van to the outlying communities for delivery
Greer Relief & Resource Agency -$2,500
Funding the prescription assistance program for individuals and families with emergency medical issues or an ongoing medical condition.
The First Tee of Spartanburg - $3,290
Funding the First Tee national School Program at Jesse Bobo Elementary School. The program provides wellness and character education to elementary school students.
Monarch Elementary School in Union County - $3,400
This grant will allow for the purchase of pedometers to help increase wellness and prevent obesity in children
REACH Upstate, Inc. - $3,800
Expanding REACH Upstate's Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program for at-risk teens in the medical and faith communities in Spartanburg County.
Helping Hands Ministries of the Woodruff Area, Inc. - $4,000
Providing health screenings, nutritional counseling, medical treatment, prescriptions and special diet foods through their new pilot "Healthy Choices" program once clients are identified as at-risk for diabetes and stroke.
The Shepherd's Center of Spartanburg - $2,000
Providing program materials which target improved brain function in seniors
Southside Unity in the Community - $5,000
Assisting in purchasing Toddlers Choice Model 2 Primary In-ground playground equipment as part of the St. Paul Community Park Project.
Ellen Hines Smith Girls' Home/ Children Shelter of the Upstate - $5,000
Providing funds to help integrate the online resources and donor databases following the merger into one organization named "Hope Center for Children"
SRHS Environmental Services - $6,396
Funding the purchase of a Veri-Clean system - evidence-based surface disinfection and cleaning validation software that will allow tracking of staff members and coaching on disinfection techniques for occupied and discharged patient rooms.
SRHS Gibbs Cancer Center - $7,000
Funding the development of a Lung Cancer Early Detection Awareness and Screening Program. The program will address awareness and will offer Low-Dose Computed Tomography Scan tests at a discounted rate.
SRHS Safe Kids - $10,495
Funding the purchase or a Safe Kids Safety Town on Wheels to teach children and teens ages 17 and under the importance of safety precautions while riding a bicycle, walking along a street, railroad crossing and school bus safety.
SRHS Sports Medicine - $4,450 for 3 years
Assistance with purchasing software called the Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT). ImPACT is a 20-minute computerized test which is administered individually prior to the sports season to provide each athlete with a baseline measure (pre-concussive level) derived from current symptoms and neurocognitive tests. In the event of a concussion, he or she will complete a post-injury test within 24-72 hours for comparison against their baseline measure to aid the health care professional in the plan of care for the athlete.
Purchasing a SimNew Baby and accessories to aid in the education of NICU, EMS, Well-Baby Nursery, Labor and Delivery, Pediatrics and Pediatric ICU nurses. The use of the simulation baby will help provide real life experiences in which staff can practice skills for resuscitation and other types of scenarios involving rare anomalies.
SRHS Palliative Care - $30,000
Assistance in the development of a Palliative Care education resource center for physicians, families and the community. The funds will help develop and procure palliative care educational materials and underwrite a conference to improve regional palliative care medical education.
SRHS AccessHealth Spartanburg - $80,000
Providing funds for SRHS AccessHealth to connect low-income, uninsured Spartanburg County adults to primary and specialty medical care.
SRHS Nursing Family Partnership - $66,682 for 3 years
Funding for the Nursing Family Partnership program to support two additional registered nurses to serve the demographic.
SRHS Medical Education - $1,000
Funding to help organize 2,200 valuable educational slides and convert to digital formal. Files will be shared among SRHS health care professionals.
SRHS Oncology Support Services - $5,000
This request will provide funding to cover psychological services to low-income oncology patients.


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Coalition meets with super stakeholders
Shadow treasurer Joe Hockey has met with senior representatives of the superannuation industry to reassure them about coalition policy and urge them to fight the government on tax changes.
Mr Hockey and shadow superannuation spokesman Senator Mathias Cormann held the meeting at Parliament House on Wednesday amid growing debate over how Labor and coalition policies will affect the $1.5 trillion retirement savings industry.
Labor has accused the coalition of threatening to reimpose tax on superannuation for low income earners, which the government has axed, and not being committed to raising the contribution rate from nine to 12 per cent.
The coalition says Labor is set to go after high-income superannuants to raise much-needed revenue for the federal budget.
Mr Hockey told the industry representatives the government was aiming to "attack superannuation for its much needed revenue" because of the budget holes caused by the mining and carbon taxes and major spending promises like the National Disability Insurance Scheme and schools funding.
"The government has laid the markers and they have said - at their own hand - that they are going to increase the tax on Australian retirement savings," he said, according to a copy of his remarks seen by AAP.
"Frankly, the battle is not just in the parliament, it has got to be outside the parliament.
"Every family needs to know the government is coming after their savings."
Mr Hockey reassured them the coalition was committed to the superannuation contribution rate rising from nine to 12 per cent.
The meeting was attended by representatives of the Financial Services Council, Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia, self-managed members of ASMA, the SMSF Owners' Alliance, Financial Planning Association, Industry Super Network and Rice & Warner Actuaries.
Senator Cormann said the meeting also discussed improved corporate governance for superannuation, cutting red tape and enabling product innovation.
There were also discussions on excess contributions and ensuring Australians saving for retirement weren't unfairly penalised for genuine unintended errors.
Senator Cormann said he advised that the issue of concessional contribution caps and super co-contributions for lower income earners would be revisited under a coalition government, once the budget was in a strong enough position.
Also on the table was the coalition's plan for an inquiry into Australia's financial systems, with a focus on superannuation.
Senator Cormann said further consultation was planned between now and the September 14 election to refine the coalition's policy.
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With the Dynamo set to begin the 2013 season in just 1 day – against D.C. United at BBVA Compass Stadium on Saturday – we are counting down to kickoff with a Dynamo-centric countdown to Opening Day. See the bottom of this post for the complete countdown list.
Each day, we'll post a description of what makes the number significant. If you have any thoughts on the subjects, post them in the comment section below.
Today, we conclude the countdown with #1:
By now, we have covered most of the big moments in the opening season at BBVA Compass Stadium. From the long-awaited opening last May to epic playoff wins over Sporting Kansas City and D.C. United in November, it was a magical first year at the downtown jewel. How do you match a debut season like that? The Dynamo will give it their best shot.
Here on the eve of the opening of the 2013 season, we feel a mixture of nostalgia for the incredible debut season at the new stadium with a sense of anticipation for what 2013 could bring. All 11 starters from the 2012 MLS Cup final return for the Dynamo in 2013 and the club will enjoy the benefit of beginning the season with Boniek Garcia and Ricardo Clark in camp, two key figures of the 2012 team who joined midseason. In addition, newcomers Omar Cummings and Andrew Driver will augment a Dynamo attack that produced a club-record 48 goals in 2012.
Here are some of the big dates for the new season:
March 2 vs. D.C. United: The Dynamo will raise four conference championship banners before facing United in a rematch of the 2012 Eastern Conference Championship.
March 5 vs. Santos Laguna (Champions League quarterfinals): For anyone inside BBVA Compass Stadium for the Dynamo-Valencia game last May or the Dynamo-Olimpia Champions League duel in October, they can attest that there is a different feel when an international opponent arrives in Houston. With a unique opponent to watch and vocal support of the visiting clubs from its fans, international games offer something different. On Tuesday the Dynamo and Santos Laguna will meet for the first time in a home-and-home quarterfinal series.
March 30 vs. San Jose Earthquakes: The Dynamo face the club from their original home in a meeting of the 2012 Supporters' Shield winners and MLS Cup finalists. There are also longtime friendships between the coaching staffs, including Dominic Kinnear and Frank Yallop, who shared the same bench in San Jose from 2001-03.
April 28 vs. Colorado Rapids: If the Dynamo win or tie their first four regular season home games of 2013, a win against the Rapids would set a new MLS record for the longest home unbeaten streak in league history, at 30 regular season games, surpassing Real Salt Lake's record (29 games).
May 12 vs. Sporting Kansas City: On the anniversary of the stadium opening, the Dynamo will meet their Eastern Conference rivals in a rematch of the 2012 Eastern Conference semifinals, when the Dynamo knocked out top-seed Sporting Kansas City for the second straight season.
August 17 vs. Seattle Sounders: The club that very easily could have been the Dynamo's opponent in the 2012 MLS Cup final, the Sounders visit BBVA Compass Stadium for the first time. In last year's Western Conference Championship, the Galaxy carried a 3-0 lead into the second leg in Seattle. The Sounders scored two early goals and were pressing for a series equalizer before a Galaxy penalty goal sealed the series win for LA. The Dynamo and Sounders met in the 2009 playoffs and Brian Ching scored a goal in the 96th minute of the second leg at Roberston Stadium for a 1-0 win after the clubs played 185 minutes over two legs without a goal.
October 9 vs. Sporting Kansas City: The Dynamo finish the 2013 schedule in the exact manner as 2012- with three home games before a finale on the road. This meeting with SKC is the middle game of the final three-game homestand and could be vital for both club's playoff position.
October 20 vs. New York Red Bulls: A year to the date of Houston's 3-1 win over Philadelphia that capped an unbeaten home season, the Dynamo will finish the 2013 home schedule against the Red Bulls with a season finale at D.C. United looming a week later.
*It was a lot of fun writing these posts every day as we celebrated Dynamo history over the past twenty days. I hope some of you learned a little bit about the club's history and its accomplishments over the first seven seasons. Here's to more memories in year eight!
Complete Countdown to Opening Day List
#2 - Dynamo carry two historic home streaks into 2013 season
#3 - Three road celebrations on way to 2012 MLS Cup final
#4 - Dominic Kinnear is fourth on MLS all-time wins list
#5 - Dynamo have played in five conference championships in seven years
#6 - Only six coaches in American pro sports have longer tenure than Dominic Kinnear
#7 - Seven years of Orange memories
#8 - Dynamo among eight remaining teams in CONCACAF Champions League
#9 - Dynamo treat fans to nine-point week
#10 - Boniek Garcia improved Dynamo's goal difference by 10 after arrival
#11 - Dynamo set another club record with 11 home wins in 2012
#12 - Tally Hall sets club record with 12 shutouts in 2012
#13 - 13 different goal scorers in 2012
#14 - Dynamo win 14 regular season games in 2012
#15 - Brad Davis' career goals and assists vs. D.C. United
#16 - Will Bruin sets franchise record with 16 goals in all competitions
#17 - Dynamo scored 17 goals in final 15 minutes of games in 2012
#18 - Dynamo have lost just 18 MLS home games in seven years
#19 - Dynamo finish 2012 with franchise best +19 home goal differential
#20 - Brad Davis' combined goals and assists in 2011 and 2012


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Longtime UFC lightweight contender Clay Guida (29-13 MMA, 9-7 UFC) is headed to a new weight class.
The fighter has opted for a drop to the 145-pound featherweight division, his representatives from VFD Sports Marketing today announced.
A debut date and opponent have not been confirmed for his UFC debut in the division, but a rep told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) it'll likely come after the new year.
Guida's drop comes after a rough stretch for the 30-year-old fan favorite. After winning four straight fights, which included victories over notables Takanori Gomi and Anthony Pettis, he lost a title-eliminator bout with Benson Henderson at UFC on FOX 1 back in November. Then in June, he suffered a narrow split-decision loss to former title challenger Gray Maynard in a UFC on FX 4 headliner.
Guida brings a high-energy, crowd-pleasing style to a division currently ruled by injured featherweight champion Jose Aldo. In fact, another former lightweight, Frankie Edgar, also recently dropped to featherweight and was scheduled to fight Aldo at UFC 153 before the champ's injury put the title fight on hold.
Guida, an early Strikeforce champion, signed with the UFC in 2006. He's racked up five "Fight of the Night" bonuses and two "Submission of the Night" awards during his current run.
In addition to Gomi and Pettis, he owns victories over the likes of Rafael dos Anjos, Nate Diaz, Mac Danzig and Josh Thomson.


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Federal prosecutors charged two Mexican nationals in the death of a 14-year Coast Guard veteran, who was killed Sunday after his vessel was slammed by a suspicious fishing boat, sending him overboard.
A criminal complaint filed Monday charged Jose Meija-Leyva and Manuel Beltran-Higuera with killing Chief Petty Officer Terrell, Horne III while he was engaged in official duties, according to the U.S. Attorney's office in Los Angeles.
Horne was one of four members sent in a small inflatable Coast Guard boat to investigate a suspicious vessel—a 30-foot long open-bowed fishing boat or "panga"—passing through Smuggler's Cove near Santa Cruz Island, Calif. at about 1:20 a.m. Dec. 2.
The panga sped toward the small Coast Guard vessel after it activated the its police lights, the U.S. Attorney's office said. Despite firing warning shots, the panga continued to speed toward the small vessel, eventually striking it and sending two officers, including Horne, overboard.
Horne was struck by a propeller and was later pronounced dead after sustaining a traumatic head injury.
The Coast Guard still managed to stop the fleeing panga 20 miles north of the initial incident, detain the two suspects and seize drugs found onboard, according to the U.S. Attorney's office. Details about the kind or quantity of drugs on board were not available.
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said in a statement Monday that the "tragedy reminds us of the dangers our men and women in uniform face every day, and the great risks they willingly take, as they protect our nation." She added that "our thoughts and prayers are with the family of BMC Horne and all of our Coast Guard personnel at this difficult time."
Three Coast Guard members who served with Horne described him Monday as a mentor who remained calm during stressful situations. Casey Curry, of Coast Guard Station Long Beach, met Horne in 2001 when they were stationed in South Carolina.
"My first impression of him was that this is one squared-away Third Class," said Curry. "His true sense of leadership echoed throughout the station. He was that type of guy who would give you the shirt off his back. Everyone just remembers how loyal, level-headed, and what a friend he was."
Horne (pictured, above, with son) joined the Coast Guard at age 18, Curry said.
Another Guardsman talked about the time the Halibut encountered a group of kayakers who were blown off-shore by an unexpected storm. The kayakers were cold and exhausted, but Horne guided the crew as they pulled the kayakers from the water, then retrieved blankets and hot chocolate for them.
Meija-Leyva and Beltran-Higuera were expected to make initial court appearances in Los Angeles Monday, according to the U.S. Attorney's office.


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There is a theoretical limit to the number of times you can replace the firmware on your NXT before it wears out. Every time you replace the firmware, a piece of data called a lock bit is used up. This bit is rated to work 100 times (minimum) before it expires.
Does anybody know how this mechanism works? Is it a hardware limitation? I know that NXT built-in flash memory has limit to 10000 write operations. But I don't know reasons why NXT firmware cannot be replaced more than 100 times. What is the "lock bit" mentioned above?