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Congratulations to Health Sciences graduate student Stella Verdos!! Her Directed Research Project, "Adherence to the cardioprotective Mediterranean diet among men and women in a rural Greek population," has been chosen as an oral presentation for the MEDIET 2007, 3rd International Conference Traditional "Mediterranean Diet: Past, Present and Future" in Athens, Greece. Stella's research is the culmination of intensive surveying of residents in a small rural village in Southern Greece. Along with research co-chairs, Dr. Cynthia Cadieux, Dr. Tammy Wagner and Dr. Kristi Lewis, Stella was able to compare her test subjects' observance of a Mediterranean diet to their overall health. Stella says, "I am especially excited to present my research at the conference because it will give me the opportunity to contribute to the current literature on the Mediterranean diet while putting the JMU Dietetics program in the spotlight." The conference is scheduled for April 25-26, 2007. Stella's research was funded through grants from the American Dietetic Association, the Virginia Dietetic Association, and the Office of International Programs.


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Samsung unveils its 2017 flagship soundbar, the MS750 Sound+
Joining its existing 2017 lineup of soundbars, Samsung has just announced the MS750 Sound+ Soundbar, which it's calling its flagship soundbar for 2017.
The 5-channel soundbar contains 11 speakers consisting of three wide-range tweeters, six woofers and two 'vertical' wide-range tweeters.
Samsung claims this speaker configuration is capable of vertically expanding the sound stage, although there's no mention of Dolby Atmos, the 3D surround sound technology that creates the impression of sound that's above, as well as behind, you.
An expandable soundbar with pedigree
By default the MS750 is a 5-channel soundbar, but you have the option of expanding your setup to a 5.1 setup by pairing it with a W700 subwoofer.
We've already given five stars to one Samsung soundbar this year, the HW-MS650 – which is the 3-channel version of this soundbar. In our review we said that it achieves a quality of sound that "you've no right to hear from a one-body audio product."
We'll have to wait for our full review to see if the MS750 is able to combine this same level of performance with a 5-channel setup.
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In the last several years, NFA has encountered several instances where brokers, who have been barred from NFA membership as a result of an NFA disciplinary case, have continued to work at a Member firm. Because NFA is unable to monitor, minute by minute, the activities of these individuals, it is virtually impossible to determine if these individuals are complying with their membership bar or, on the other hand, improperly acting in a capacity requiring registration and NFA membership.
One recent case involved a guaranteed introducing broker ("IB") located in Florida. The firm was founded by an individual who has been charged twice with sales practice fraud, most recently in October 2001 when NFA's Business Conduct Committee ("BCC") issued a sales practice Complaint against him alleging that he made deceptive, misleading and high-pressured sales solicitations while an associated person ("AP") of another firm. He settled that matter by agreeing to withdraw from NFA associate membership and principal status and not to reapply for three years.
Shortly before the individual's NFA membership bar was to take effect, he supposedly divested himself of all interest in the IB by assigning all of his interest in the firm to his wife, who had no previous experience in the futures industry. In late February 2003, NFA paid a surprise visit to the IB's offices to determine if the individual was abiding by the terms of the Decision. When NFA auditors arrived at the firm, they found that he was apparently still in charge, as though nothing had changed. He was at the same desk and in the same office that he had maintained before the NFA membership bar took effect. His nameplate remained on his desk, as did his computer monitor, trade publications, and personal effects. When asked what he was doing at the firm, he said that he was a "motivator" at the morning sales meetings but, otherwise, was completely out of the firm's operations. There were indications that he may have been more heavily involved, however. The BCC filed a Complaint against the IB that, among other things, cited the firm for permitting the individual to act in disregard of the Hearing Panel's prior Decision. NFA settled the case with the IB whereby the firm and its guarantor agreed to pay a fine of $150,000.
Besides this individual, NFA has suspected other individuals who have been barred from NFA membership as the result of NFA disciplinary actions of working at Member firms in various roles. Obviously, it is problematic if these individuals are acting in a capacity that requires them to be registered APs and NFA Associates. However, it is equally problematic that these suspended or expelled individuals are performing activities on behalf of, and in connection with, an NFA Member's futures business, regardless of whether such activities require registration or NFA membership.
NFA Compliance Rule 2-6 currently provides, in pertinent part, that "[n]o Member or Associate shall conduct commodity futures business with a suspended Member or Associate during the period of suspension unless authorized by the Business Conduct Committee or the Appeals Committee." At its meeting in November 2004, NFA's Board amended this rule to extend it to cover individuals who have been expelled from membership. If a Member or Associate is prohibited from conducting commodity futures with a suspended Member, a similar prohibition should extend to those expelled from NFA membership. The amendments to Compliance Rule 2-6 also provide that no Member or Associate shall conduct commodity futures business with a person who is subject to a similar sanction-as an expulsion or suspension-that temporarily or permanently prohibits the person from NFA membership. Staff recommended that this language be adopted because oftentimes in settling NFA disciplinary cases respondents do not agree to the use of the word "expulsion" but rather agree to a sanction tantamount to an expulsion (e.g. withdraw from NFA membership and never reapply).
The Board also adopted a new Interpretive Notice to NFA Compliance Rule 2-6, which clarifies that the phrase "commodity futures business", as used in the Rule, means any and all activities performed by an expelled or suspended Member or Associate on behalf of, and in connection with, an NFA Member's futures business, regardless of whether such activities require registration or NFA membership. In early December 2004, NFA submitted the proposed amendments to NFA Compliance Rule 2-6 and the Interpretive Notice to the Commission for approval.
Shortly after NFA submitted this proposal to the Commission for approval, NFA recognized that the proposal's language that focuses on being "subject to a similar sanction" may have a broader application than intended. For example, as proposed, Member firms would be prohibited from employing individuals in a non-registered capacity that may be subject to a potential statutory disqualification or a non-NFA regulatory action resulting in a sanction tantamount to suspension or expulsion unless the person's activities were authorized by NFA's Business Conduct Committee, Hearing Committee or the Appeals Committee. NFA's proposal did not intend to reach individuals in these situations, however.
Since NFA intended to limit Compliance Rule 2-6's amendments to situations where NFA has taken a disciplinary action resulting in the suspension or expulsion or similar sanction tantamount thereto, NFA's Board in November approved a slight modification to the language to clarify a narrower application of the rule. This modification is consistent with Compliance Rule 2-6's original language, which contains references to a Member, Associate, expulsion and suspension. To accomplish this result, the first sentence of Compliance Rule 2-6 now provides that: "No Person who has been expelled or suspended or is subject to a similar sanction by NFA in a proceeding brought pursuant to Part 3 of NFA's Compliance Rules that temporarily or permanently prohibits the person from NFA membership or affiliation in any capacity with an NFA Member shall hold himself out as a Member in good standing of NFA, or as affiliated with a Member, as the case may be, during the period during which the sanction is in effect." A corresponding change was also made to the Interpretive Notice.
NFA respectfully requests that the Commission review and approve the proposed amendments to Compliance Rule 2-6 and the proposed Interpretive Notice regarding conducting commodity futures business with an expelled or suspended Member or Associate.


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I'm interested in raising chickens, and I'm also looking into getting other types of poultry. When's the best time of year to buy baby chicks?
You can buy chicks and other baby poultry throughout the year, but there are several things to consider. In spring (February through June), you can find the broadest selection of breeds from breeders and hatcheries. Also, baby chicks need a warm space that's dry and free of drafts, so late spring and early summer are optimal times to start chicks. You still need to provide additional heat for the chicks, but you'll use less energy if you wait until the weather is milder.
For egg production, the earlier you start your chicks, the sooner they will begin laying. (Hens start laying eggs when they're 18 to 26 weeks old, depending on breed and environment.) However, hybrid meat birds are ready for harvest in six to eight weeks, and high heat stresses them as they grow. Starting meat birds in late summer works well, because they mature during cool fall weather.
After hens start laying, the number of eggs they lay typically follows a cycle: It increases for a month or so before it peaks, then gradually declines. (This cycle is affected by environmental factors, too, of course.) If you want to keep production somewhat even throughout the year, you may want to start several batches of chicks at different times. When outdoor temperatures are cooler, you simply need to ensure that your brooder stays warm and free of drafts (chilly chicks can die quickly).
Although a few types of ducklings may be available all year, most breeds of ducks, geese and turkeys are only available during spring. The hatcheries don't receive enough orders at other times to justify the cost of manipulating lighting and other environmental factors necessary to force these birds to lay fertile eggs in the off-season.
Sometimes you can find great bargains if it's not peak season for baby poultry. I know that Sand Hill Preservation Center in Iowa offers autumn specials, and it's worth looking around for similar deals. Before you purchase any assortment from a hatchery, read all the details. Some assortments are great deals, but others might offer disappointing surprises, such as a collection of cockerels (males) from lightweight egg-laying breeds that won't produce much meat. Also, find breeds with our Directory of Hatcheries.
— Troy Griepentrog, senior associate editor
Above: For the widest selestion of chicken breeds, purchase chicks between February and June. Photo by Dusty Boots Photography.
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I am disabled and can't bend over without a lot of pain. I use old refrigerators with the freon units removed, drill a couple drain holes in bottom (bottom being back of fridge) removing the door and shelves. Chest freezers also work well. Paint outside if desired (you can get really creative if you want to). Fill with dirt / compost and walla! A raised bed garden. Discarded shower doors work well as solar or wind protection too! Empty milk jugs with the bottoms cut off make nice protection for early garden plants. The leftover shelves from the fridges get used as grill racks, fence patches or put six together for a cage to haul roosters, rabbits etc to the auction! Happy gardening to my disabled friends!


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Don't Miss A Moment Of Fun!
Keep checking back to see who our list of awesome entertainers will be for this year. To see what our schedule was like last New Year's Eve, see the schedule of events and map of destinations. Details for this year will be posted as soon as they are available. You will not want to miss a single moment of First Night Harrisonburg Fun.
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Entertainers We Are Glad Are Coming Back This Year
Strong Water is an energetic, up and coming Folk/Americana/Blue Grass band. They use acoustic/electric guitar, melodic fiddle lines, tasteful drums/percussion, and bass guitar. Location: Court Square Theater 7:00 & 9:00.
Nothin' Fancy Bluegrass Band Bluegrass Band is known for their smooth vocal blends, stirring performances, and irrepressible humor. Location: Showker Hall, 8:00 & 10:00.
The Walking Roots Band is an Acoustic-Americana, folk, bluegrass-y, roots music group. Mixing a variety of musical tastes and influences, they employ guitars, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, violin, acoustic and rich vocal harmonies in their original songs and arrangements. Location: First Presbyterian Sanctuary, 7:00 & 9:00.
Brian Buchanan is a Country/Americana singer/songwriter who performs a mix of traditional country and original music and has won international acclaim for traditional country sound and songwriting. Location: First Presbyterian Sanctuary, 8:00 & 10:00.
The Magic of Brian Bence: Brian includes music, comedy, and of course amazing magic to provide a fun filled interactive show that is sure to be memorable. Location: Asbury Sanctuary, 6:00 & 8:00. (Weather permitting, Brian will perform on the street around Court Square.)
Explore More Discovery Museum plans children's activities 6:00 til 9:00 pm. The traditional bubble wrap dance party takes place at 9:00. Parents need FNH18 buttons to enter unless they have a family membership to the Museum. Location address; 150 South Main St., 6:00 till 9:00.
Bob Adamek will again bring a unique band: The Gryzzle, made up of mostly music majors from James Madison University, combines rich jazz harmonies, hip hop lyrics and artfully crafted song writing. The band has performed extensively since forming in the spring and has already amassed a surprisingly deep song catalogue. Location: Muhlenberg Activity Center, 7:00 & 9:00.
'Stone Rollin' is a rhythm, blues, and soul party guaranteed to keep your feet moving and your face smiling !! We are proudly fronted by vocal powerhouse Becca Gogue Porter! Location: Muhlenberg Activity Center, 8:00 & 10:00.
Face Painting Party by Sarah Zaidman. Each child gets a unique design complete with glitter and gems! Location: Harrisonburg Homes Team @ Kline May Realty, 83 South Main St, 6:00 till 8:30.
Shenandoah Valley Civil War Era Dancers & The Shenandoah Valley Minstrels Band welcome you to the pleasure of dancing in the style your ancestors once enjoyed; popular dances of the 1700's and 1800's. No dance experience necessary. Join in for good family fun. Location: St Stephen's basement, 7:00 till 10:00.
ACME Swing Mfg. Co. You do want to dance, don't you? You move, we groove, it's what you call symbiotic. Ballads, blues, love songs, we're all about close listening. Location, City Hall Atrium, 409 South Main St.9:00 & 10:00.
The Hatcher Boys is a family bluegrass band. Michael is "Dad" & plays guitar. Dane is 23 and plays guitar and mandolin. Spencer is 20 and plays the 5-string banjo. Connor is 17 and plays the upright bass. Location: Asbury Slaven Hall, Handicap accessible on the south side, 7:00, & 9:00.
Mike Deaton's Rhythm Playground.This is part musical performance, part show-and-tell, and part audience participation. Mike will showcase a few drums and percussion instruments from different parts of the world. Join in for some community music making with simple hand-held instruments. Location: Massanutten Library, 7:00 & 9:00.
The Barefoot Puppets back by popular demand, children's favorite. Barefoot Puppet theater has been building and performing original and award-winning works since 1997. They tour nationally creating new works for young audiences and their families. Location: Massanutten Library, 6:00 & 8:00.
No Strings Attached is a Harrisonburg based improv comedy troupe. There are twelve members with a wide variety of backgrounds and of varying impressions of reality, or lack thereof. They act, sing, and make you laugh. Location, City Hall Chambers, 409 South Main St.: 9:00 & 10:00.
John C. Wells Planetarium Want to inspire and excite your budding scientist or engineer? Don't miss this opportunity to visit JMU's state-of-the-art John C. Wells Planetarium. Shows at 5:00, 5:30 and 6:00 PM are geared for families with young children. Shows are 6:30, 7:00, and 7:30 are perfect for families with middle school-aged children.
- 5:00 One World One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
- 5:30 This is Our Sky
- 6:00 Earth, Moon and Sun
- 6:30 Magic Tree House: Space Mission
- 7:00 Polaris: The Space Submarine & The Mystery Of Polar Night
- 7:30 Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs?
NEW Performers Coming This Year
John Schmid, founder and director of Common Ground Ministries. John provides a unique blend of country/folk/gospel, and a touch of contemporary. John is easy to listen to and his message reaches everyone through humor, true life stories, a love for people, and a wide selection of songs Location: Showker Hall, 7:00 & 9:00.
Everyday People is an 8 piece band playing 60's and 70's soul, funk and R&B. So if you like to dance and enjoy music that puts a smile on your face, c'mon out and join the party! Location: Court Square Theater 8:00 & 10:00.
Good Company is a six-member A Cappella group from here in the Shenandoah Valley. The performance will be a mix of new pieces AND familiar favorites that the audience will be invited to join in singing. Location: Asbury Sanctuary, 7:00 & 9:00.
Blue Crew Dance Company is the Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation's youth Dance Company. The company is composed of dancers ages 13 through 18, designed for students enrolled in dance classes. Location, City Hall Atrium, 409 South Main St.7:00 & 8:00.
Mosaic Handbell Ensemble presents an eclectic and entertaining mix of music from many genres – pop, jazz, folk, classical, sacred and seasonal. Enjoy watching true collaboration as 10 ringers play 100 bells and chimes with "Many Hands: One Voice." Location, City Hall Chambers, 409 South Main St.: 7:00 & 8:00.
BALL DROP: The ball drop begins at 11:58 PM. At 11:15, DJ Chuck will lead the unique Dance Party from Main Stage on Court Square to the count down to the brave new year 2017. Can we do the impossible this year. Let's set a record of holding the largest ever dance party on Court square! Over 2,500 may break the record. Can we do it?
Also consider attending either or both of the following.
Dancing with Karen Social dance includes standard ballroom dances like Waltz, Fox Trot, and Cha-Cha; dances that have endured because they are fun and everyone. Social dance includes the hot and sultry West Coast Swing, the sexy Salsa, the energetic Lindy, and the exotic Argentine Tango. Location address, 77 E. Market St. FNH18 Buttons required for admittance.
Dance & Company resident performing company. The Shenandoah Contemporary Dance Theater, will be showcasing dance repertoire in a FREE performance at the studio, 115 S. Main St, 5:00 to 7:00 & 7:00 to 9:00. FNH18 Buttons required for admittance.
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Check out the schedule of events and map of destinations below and plan out your evening in advance so you don't miss a single moment of First Night Fun.


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The New Rasaleela Camden Tunic in stretchy 100% Cotton sinker fabric is your new go to wardrobe staple for all season's. So easy to style and layer in the cooler months with a long sleeve top underneath or wear as is . You'll love the print too with a striking Red background and rays of grey with small swirly patterns in Black. The horizontal pintucks across the Tunic in various places are such an unusual standout feature to this unique style as is the side kick pleat .Think tights and boots or flats in cooler months.
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The Most Affordable Organic Baby Clothes Online
Pregnancy – especially when you are having your first baby is an alarming time alright. You feel an enormous pressure to do the right thing and get the right thing and it becomes overwhelmingly expensive. You know that putting your baby in organic cotton clothing is on balance probably the better thing to go with, both for the baby and the environment (science indicates it is), but dressing & sleeping this tiny new human being in affordable organic baby clothes just seems an impossible dream.
Fear not! There are affordable organic baby clothes online to be found (and in person)
In general new organic baby clothing is more expensive intially. Some of this is because it costs organic cotton farmers more to produce organically (about 10% more), and organic fabric dyers more to use fewer chemicals and ensure the waste water is not toxic (another 10%). Some of the expense comes because there are now requirements of those who produce certified organic cotton fabric & clothing to treat workers more ethically (which costs more), some of the cost is because the market is smaller – fewer clothes being produced means more expensive production (economies of scale and all that), some of the cost is because organic baby clothes are a better quality product (the garment makers spend longer cutting and constructing) and some of the cost is just because …well organic baby clothes are viewed as a luxury product and there is a premium associated with that.
But there is hope..
How to Get Affordable organic baby clothes online
1) Preloved Organic Baby Clothes from Online Marketplaces, Friends, Clothing swaps etc
As a parent you will learn to both love and hate the preloved clothing thing. You love it because you can get inexpensive baby clothes, even free baby clothes! But you hate it because the quality of the stuff you get given can be poor and it just does not last (it is the curse of the cheap fashion production model that dominates). But asking your friends & family to only hand down the quality organic baby clothes is kind of rude, so the best bet is to look for pre-loved organic baby clothes online, at baby swaps and second hand outlets. To be honest looking for preloved online is going to give you the most options for the best organic baby clothes. The downside is the time as it can be a bit of a trawl through online market places (and well you have bigger fish to fry, children to feed, dress, change, change again and oh and really seriously again?).
This is exactly why we have developed our muka kids marketplace. A single place to buy and sell pre loved (& some new end of line, seconds products that would otherwise go to waste) organic baby clothes online (kids & adults clothes too). A marketplace focused on making quality, certified organic cotton clothing brands and ethical clothing brands more accessible for everyone.
We have also complied A LIST of the top organic baby clothing brands and ethical clothing brands we love, from the UK, USA, NZ, Australia and more. We see lots of these brands on our marketplace.
What If You Need NEW Affordable Organic Baby Clothes Right Now? (because someone has to buy new to get the pre-loved thing going right?)
Sometimes going pre loved baby clothing is just not the way you want to go, and sometimes you want to support the small businesses doing business the ethical and sustainable way. In which case you best approach is
2) Sign up to the newsletters & social media of organic cotton baby clothes brands you love
In signing up you usually get a discount up front. In addition, the brands will let you know early about any organic baby clothes sale, and if you follow them on facebook you often pick up one day sales and deals on their organic cotton baby clothes online.
3) Get your parents & loved ones to sign up to the newsletters & social media of organic cotton baby clothes brands you love (or better still sign them up with their permission!)
Lets face it lots of our new kids clothes come as gifts, so if your parents, grandparents and other chief gift givers get alerts and discounts straight to their inbox it means that you end up with the new organic cotton baby clothing you feel comfortable with (and they don't have to ask so all awkwardness is avoided!)
4) Become a 'ReGooder' on muka kids
In order to encourage people to invest in organic baby clothes for their baby, organic clothes for their older kids and even themselves (because we believe it is important for parents, for the makers and producers of organic cotton clothes and the planet), muka kids will partner with the top organic baby clothes brands in the UK, USA, Australia, NZ to bring you discounts on new clothing when you also trade your preloved organic baby clothing online on the muka kids market place. As a feel good bonus we have a unique scheme that means your buying and selling on the muka marketplace also gives direct help to women cotton farmers trying to pull themselves out of poverty. Here is how it all works.
Buying organic cotton baby clothing this way may actually be CHEAPER than conventional clothing
With all these discounts on new organic baby clothing, along side buying and selling preloved organic baby clothing online on muka kids you can dress your baby in modern organic baby clothes in a way that is affordable. When you take into account that small organic cotton clothing brands tend to produced much better quality clothing (ie. they last longer than cheaply made clothes and you get more kids through them), organic cotton baby clothes and kids clothes may actually end up being cheaper than conventional cotton baby clothes. My personal experience with Boys&Girls (a cool UK organic baby & kids clothing brand) and many of the other brands on our 20 Organic Clothing & Ethical Clothing Brands We Love List has been outstanding (and no one paid me to say that!)
So you can get affordable organic baby clothes online or off – it just takes a bit of thinking outside of the square (ours not yours!).
Jess Berentson-Shaw founded the social enterprise muka kids' to connect consumers, designers and garment workers across the world, and empower them to make the clothing industry a sustainable one. Muka kids has a marketplace to trade preloved organic, ethical & sustainable clothing. Through its partnerships with accredited brands it also helps make new sustainable clothing more affordable. Sales on the marketplace fund a micro finance scheme for women cotton farmers in India trying to pull themselves out of poverty.


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How To Get In Shape for Off-Hand Shooting
Figuring out how to get in shape for off-hand shooting doesn't take expensive equipment.
I'll just come out and say it before we get started here: I'm not a big fan of exercise. This is not to say that I have a problem with sweat -- I'd just prefer that it was the product of work instead of exercise.
When I build up a sweat chasing elk or splitting wood or even cussing at a truck engine, I get something tangible for the labor.
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When it comes to pure exercise, the kind you engage in at a health club, for instance, I generally feel like a gerbil on a wheel.
That having been said, there are some legitimate reasons to engage in certain types of exercise. One of these reasons is to improve your off-hand shooting abilities. The simple fact of the matter is that the human body, standing upright, makes for a pretty darn lousy shooting platform.
The only way to improve the situation is by working on the various parts of the body that cause this deficiency and even a died-in-the-wool anti-exercise guy like me has to bow to this reality.
Having been forced to admit this to myself I've taken the liberty of assembling a list of various exercises that will aid the shooter in improving their off-hand accuracy.
Running on an Incline
The equipment for this exercise is fairly easy to come by. All you need is a hill or a long set of stairs. Running uphill and downhill is a great way to build up the muscles in your legs that you use when you're out hunting. It's also a great cardio exercise so that you're not out of breath when you get to the top of a hill. It's important to remember that if you're shooting off-hand you're doing it because you're in a hurry. If you had more time you'd get down prone or find a rest. If you're out of breath when the big buck runs out and the front sight of your rifle is bouncing around you're not going to hit much. Running up and down builds up the specific muscles you need for mountain climbing and allows you to fit in a better work out quicker. It also requires a lot of concentration to make sure you don't misstep, which helps avoid the usual mind-numbing boredom I associate with jogging. If I had my druthers I'd never go running again, but even an admittedly shiftless person like me doesn't have the time to take a ten mile hike every day. In the real world we need to sneak in our exercise where we can get it.
Is there anything more ridiculous than pushups? Who, other than a stumble drunk or a glass-jawed boxer, needs to pick themselves up off the floor dozens of times a day? Yes, pushups are silly, but they're also a pretty good way to build up the muscles in your arms. When you shoot off-hand your arms have to do the work that sandbags and a bench usually do at the shooting range. With an eight pound rifle hanging out in front of you this is a pretty big job. If you want your sights to swing around less you're going to have to build up the muscles in your arms. The nice thing about pushups is that you're only working with your own body weight so it's harder to wrench something, as can often happen when the uninitiated play with free weights or dumbbells. I'm not suggesting that you keep after it until you look like a Navy Seal, but doing some pushups every other day or so will make a big difference in how steady you are shooting off-hand and you'll notice the difference quickly.
The Plank
To do this exercise you simply lay face down on the floor and then raise yourself up on your elbows and toes. That's it -- you just hang out on your toes and elbows like a plank. This might sound easy, but after about 30 seconds you start to feel a strange twitching in your back and abdominal muscles. After 45 seconds stuff starts to burn a little and by the time two minutes has passed there should be a nice glaze of sweat on your forehead and a great deal of shaking in your muscles. This weird little exercise doesn't take much time, but it does a great job of building up the muscles in your back, abs and thighs. These muscles form the foundation of everything you need to be solid when you're shooting off-hand. If you can hold a plank position you can hold a standing position much longer and be surprisingly steady while you're doing it. Aside from looking a little odd, the plank is a great near-zero impact exercise that gives shockingly quick results.
The Speed Bag
You don't see many speed bags outside of boxing gyms, but you can buy one and the hardware to hang it up in just about any sporting goods store. A speed bag will generally only run about $50, but it's a treasure trove of usefulness to the off-hand shooter. As its name implies, this bouncy little leather bag is meant to increase a boxer's speed, but it also teaches you to use your hands for different purposes at the same time. When you shoot off-hand you aim with the hand on the forearm and squeeze the trigger with the opposite hand. This trick, like chew gum and tap dancing, can be sharpened with a speed bag. Naturally, a speed bag also teaches you to hold your arms up for extended periods of time, which makes for a steadier off-hand stance. Add in the fluidity of motion you pick up and a speed bag is the off-hand shooter's best friend.
Plain Old Practice
Of course, if you want to get better at something you have to practice that specific activity. If you want to be a better off-hand shot it's imperative that you get off the bench and start practicing your off-hand shooting. It might be pretty ugly to start with, but stick with it. The off-hand stance is probably the hardest shooting position to master and will, in all likelihood, be the least accurate position in your arsenal, but it's also the most useful in the hunting fields. Out in the woods or prairie you'll have to deal with flighty animals, tall grass, brush, thick timber and a hundred other obstacles to either prone or kneeling shots. Over the years I probably would have missed out on two-thirds of the game I've taken if I wasn't confident in my off-hand shooting abilities. If you put in the time, energy and effort to improve your off-hand shooting you'll bring home more meat for the freezer and find a whole new set of opportunities opened up to you while you're out hunting.


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Security Systems – Why Your Business Should Have Them
Security is a priceless thing both for your home and for your business. A theft can hurt a family as well as a company, costing thousands of dollars and sometimes hurting the reputation of the establishment. In 2013, 26% of all burglaries were from commercial businesses, amounting to nearly $1.2 billion in property losses. That does not take into consideration the cost of any damages done during the act, or any other fees or costs. These losses could have been more easily prevented with the aid of the proper security systems.
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Wagoner Armory
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Wagoner, Oklahoma
Wagoner Armory is located in Wagoner County, Oklahoma certified as a historic location on Friday May 20, 1994. This location is a protected historic place because of historical significance relating to Defense, more specifically a Arms Storage. Wagoner Armory was nominated by as a historic location by State Government based on Event, Architecture/Engineering and its significance in Economics, Military, Architecture.
Wagoner Armory InformationOther Name: National Guard Armory
Ownership Type: State
Type of Resource: Building
Historically Significant Years Associated With This Location: 1937
Level of Governmental Significance: Local
Architect, builder, or engineer: Nolen, Bryan W.; WPA
Architectural Style: Works Progress Administratio
Restricted Archeological Site: Not Listed as a Restricted Site
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Number of historically contributing structures: 0
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ATLANTA, Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of global regulated futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, today announced the successful launch of BRIX, a Brazilian marketplace for electric power.
BRIX offers a transparent, electronically traded marketplace for key Brazilian power contracts, including a range of risk management tools for eligible power market participants. Bids, offers and trades are shown in real time on the BRIX screen for all participants.
BRIX launched on July 28 with 30 market participants including Agroenergia Comercializadora, Bunge, CESP, Clealco, Compass, Coteminas, EletroNorte, Eucatex, Ibrame Laminacao, MPX, Quanta, Rexam, Seal Energy and White Martins. In the first two days of operation, power contracts representing 40.3 MWh were traded.
Said Chuck Vice, ICE President: "We are pleased that we've hit the ground running with a successful launch of BRIX. This marks the first in a series of steps to increase transparency pricing in Brazil's power market. We believe BRIX will make an important contribution to the development of Brazil's market infrastructure and will benefit the Brazilian energy free market."
BRIX was established as a joint venture between ICE, Roberto Teixeira da Costa, economist, founder and first president of CVM, the Brazilian financial regulator; Eike Batista, CEO of EBX Holding which invests across industrial sectors including energy, infrastructure and mining; Josue Gomes da Silva, president of Coteminas, the largest textile group in the Americas; and Marcelo Parodi, founder and president of Compass Energia.
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I am a busy mother of 2 and an avid career woman with a real love of Real Estate! My passion is helping people find the home of their dreams, their starter homes, or their first investment properties! With so many great opportunities here in the Edmonton and surrounding area it makes for an exciting career! It has been said that Edmonton is an "economy within an economy" - for someone working in real estate this is the best place to be! I am born and raised in the Edmonton area, and love the economic growth this area has seen and is continuing to see! It creates great opportunities for myself and most importantly my clients!!
After working a good portion of my life in a hospital setting I realized I really wanted to help people in a different capacity. I have always had an interest in real estate, and finally decided it was where I was meant to be. I love showing homes and working with buyers, really getting to know their needs and desires for a home. Also working with sellers is extremely rewarding, helping them prepare their home for sale, and getting them the best price I can for thier home. I have a great connection with all my clients, building relationships that have lasted over the years.
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NDARC Technical Report No. 262 (2007)
Most Australians who have hepatitis C contracted the virus through the shared use of drug injecting equipment. Further, the prevalence and incidence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) are high among Australian injecting drug users (IDUs), around 50 to 60 percent and 15 percent respectively. The task, therefore, of controlling the spread of hepatitis C depends largely on controlling transmission among IDUs. Although there is a considerable body of research describing hepatitis C epidemiology and infection risk factors, very little research has examined IDUs' understanding of hepatitis C. The aim of the current study, therefore, was to examine IDUs' knowledge of hepatitis C, their understanding of virus transmission, the clinical markers and symptoms of the virus, and treatment in particular. How IDUs prioritise hepatitis C relative to other life areas was also examined.
A cross-sectional survey, using an interviewer administered, structured questionnaire, was conducted across inner-city, suburban and regional sites of New South Wales. Participants were recruited through advertisements at needle and syringe programs (NSPs), methadone clinics, and snowballing (word-of-mouth) techniques. Participation was not determined by hepatitis C status.
One hundred and forty nine IDUs were interviewed. The median age of the sample was 34 years and approximately two-thirds were male. The median age of first drug injection was 17 years, with the most commonly reported illicit drugs injected in the last month being amphetamine (62%) and heroin (61%). Over half of the sample (62%) was in treatment for drug use at the time of interview, with the majority in a methadone or buprenorphine program. Over half the sample rated their knowledge and understanding of hepatitis C as either 'good' (30%) or 'very good' (23%).
Testing for hepatitis C was common among the sample, with all but one participant tested for hepatitis C in their lifetime, and the majority (74%) tested one or more times in the past 12 months. 'Routine screening' was the main reason selected for their last test (39%), followed by 'mandatory testing' (13%) and then 'risky behaviour' (12%). Seventy six percent of the sample believed they had hepatitis C at the time of interview. Despite most participants reporting recent and often multiple testing, a number of IDUs were clearly confused about the results of the various tests. Only about 40 percent of those tested during or after 2000 reported receiving pre- and post-test counselling.
Significant gaps in IDUs' knowledge of hepatitis C were uncovered in the study, with respect to transmission risks, symptoms, clinical markers and treatment. For instance, substantial proportions of participants believed it was possible to contract hepatitis C by re-using their own needle (48%), or from dirt (17%). Forty-two percent of participants believed antibodies to hepatitis C gave protection against acquiring the virus (42%), and over one-third (35%) believed that some people are immune to hepatitis C. IDUs' understanding of their own hepatitis C infection was similarly confused, with one in five participants who reported having hepatitis C believing they could not infect others (19%), and that they were immune to hepatitis C (19%). One in three participants stated they did not have antibodies for hepatitis C, and an even greater number were unsure, despite reporting themselves to have hepatitis C.
Very few IDUs were found to prioritise hepatitis C highly relative to other life areas. For many IDUs, hepatitis C appears to be a relatively low priority compared with the numerous health, welfare and social concerns that exist among this often economically and socially marginalised group. However, health was frequently selected as one of the most important life areas determining quality of life, which may incorporate symptoms and sequelae resulting from hepatitis C impacting on day-to-day life.
Given the high prevalence and incidence of hepatitis C among Australian IDUs, and that many continue to share injecting equipment, the findings of this study are of great concern. The fundamental misconceptions held about hepatitis C, particularly regarding 'antibodies' and their perceived role in providing immunity, place IDUs at serious risk of transmitting and contracting hepatitis C. These findings warrant further development of, and research into, strategies to improve IDUs' understanding of hepatitis C.
Citation: O'Brien, S., Day, C. Black, E., Thetford, C. and Dolan, K. (2007) Sydney: National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre.
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Most solar filaments end their lives by ejecting into space, and when this happens at the solar limb, H-alpha users see an impressive event – often termed an "eruptive prominence". Terrestrial observatories seldom record such events, as they do not monitor prominences continuously, though with luck the satellite may get an image.
Most filaments erupt while on the bright disc (rather than the limb) where they are harder to see. In most filters they abruptly vanish (termed "disparition brusque") because the filament's ejection velocity causes a Doppler blue shift that exceeds the filter's pass bandwidth. For instance a 0.7Å filter will be "blind" to a filament ejecting at approach velocity >35 km/sec – a "low velocity" where the sun is concerned. By contrast, an ejection at the limb is not Doppler shifted, as the ejecta has almost no approach velocity.
2011 May 21st was clear and hazy with very good "seeing". Many solar features were visible on the disc; spots, filaments etc, and at the SE limb a large faint "hedgerow" prominence. Timings showed the feature stretched around the limb from 36ºS to 52ºS (~200Mm length) and was about 37Mm (37,000km) high. These latitudes were higher than those of current sunspots, and showed that the filament (prominence) was a so-called quiet region filament (QRF) formed by weaker (~10 gauss) solar surface fields – and was not associated with any current sunspots, where fields are ~ 2000 gauss.
After ten minutes logging other features the "hedgerow" was seen to be erupting. At its northern end, where earlier the height was 37Mm, bright material had risen to 50Mm (arrowed x in Fig), with a faint plume reaching to 90Mm (a-a in Fig). The plume was visibly in motion, and over the next three minutes rose to 110Mm – when trees ended viewing. These numbers give an ejection velocity for the faint plume of over 100km/sec.- fast for a QRF that typically eject at 20-30km/sec.
The filament may have ejected entirely (all 200Mm of it) had it been visible for the next half hour or so, but trees hid it. A web search showed the SDO satellite EUV 171 Å channel had logged the event – confirming my record, but not showing if the ejection was total or partial. The SDO image, when enhanced, faintly showed the taller plume, dark against bright corona (a-a in Fig). Signs of a spot group behind the limb were noted ~15º north of the prominence (the future AR11223 site, AR? in Fig). There appear to be no other records of the event.
This was not a major ejection – far from it; but it reminds us that filaments eject from the sun on an almost daily basis at current activity levels. Having done so, a QRF will quickly reform, and it's not unusual for part of a filament to erupt while the rest 'stays put'. Nevertheless, it was exciting to watch, and reminds us that the sun, in H-alpha, is always active.
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Welcome to day 7 of my Wear 1 Dress for a Week challenge. Here's Day 1, day 2, day 3, day 4, day 5, and day 6!
Thoughts on yesterday:
Doesn't seem very different from day 1 but it really was. I'll be wearing it a lot more, especially in the evenings, air conditioned rooms, and at the movies, where it's cooler and the flannel will be more appropriate. The pockets are a HUGE help. I was able to carry my phone in one and my wallet in the other.
Today's outfit:
- Shoes: Demonia, thrifted
- Shirt, black necklace: Heavy Red
- Ankh: Killstar
I tried really hard to find a good shirt to wear under this. Unfortunately, this long sleeve one was the best one that fit my preferred look. I had to dig it out of my cooler weather box but I think it was worth it. Like yesterday's outfit, this one is best for air conditioned rooms, cool evening walks, and the movies.
I need to figure out what to do about sucks. Some footie socks would be the best. Barefoot wasn't as horrible as I thought it would be though.
Thoughts about this Challenge:
I'll start by explaining my usual wardrobe setup: I have one outfit crammed on one hanger each. I did little to no switching, mixing, and matching. This was to make it easier to just grab something to wear. Of course, this meant having many individual pieces, but it was worth it for peace of mind.
So then I come along and really force myself to mix 'n match. It was fun because of the challenge of it but I don't know if it's something I want to keep up. I'm thinking about trying to prepare the next day's outfit every night before bed so maybe if I go about it that way I'll be just as happy as if I do my One Hanger, One Outfit plan.
Scoreboard of Used items:
- Shirts: 3
- Shorts: 1
- Coverups: 1
- Socks used: 1
- Shoes used: 4
- Hose used: 2
- Accessories used: 8
So I used 20 items total. I am not counting the tube top or the floral print shorts because those are pretty much "underwear" with this dress.
I could ditch some things but at that point, I lose interesting things that show my personality. If I wanted to go on a trip and pack light I could go down to 2 pairs of shoes (probably the flats and holo boots).
Things I learned:
- It's easier to do than I thought
- Accessories are more important than I realized
- I have a lot of clothes that aren't as comfortable as I thought
- I learned how to spot basic layer pieces
- How IMPORTANT basic layer pieces are
- Not quite as terrible having limited choices as I thought
- A little hair/makeup is more important than I care to think about
- This challenge is good for learning what you can get rid of and making you think more minimally
- Handwashing isn't painful
Things I dumped because of this challenge:
- 4 other black dresses, with varying degrees of basicness
- Sort of indirectly: But I have a pair of Demonia boots I may get rid of
Things I want because of this challenge:
- Another slip dress, but different color to provide more styling choices/expression, and reduce washing and wear
- Galaxy print socks or leggings to wear with the Galaxy outfit
- A better pair of boots to replace the Demonias if I do (they'll go with more outfits I think)
- I really want to do more with my hair/makeup but I'm soooo lazy and bad at it
Soooo I think that's it!
What did you think of this challenge? Would you/have you done it? Tell me about it!
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The Wildwings treasure their lost feathers, saving them to line the nests where they raise their young. It speaks of their deep respect for Enchantress that they gifted her these feathers for her bangles.
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"Endgame", as one of Samuel Beckett's most famous plays, describes the ritual small routines of lives of four people who are living in a bare, partially underground room. The title "Endgame" is taken from the last part of a chess game when there are very few pieces left, which implies those four people's life would end soon. By showing the complex relationships between four people, the play expresses family dysfunction and codependence. They do not like each other, but they are dependent on each other to live. In the play, it can be identified three father-son relationships, "Nagg and Hamm", "Hamm and Clov", and "The beggar and his son".
"Nagg and Hamm" is the most obvious father-son relationship in the play. Each of them has one long monologue while the other one is listening. From these two monologues, we know that Hamm always like to talk to his father Nagg, but Nagg does not like to listen to him.
When Hamm was young, Hamm woke Nagg up when frightened in the dark and had Nagg listen to him. At that time, Nagg was "as happy as a king", because their father-son relationship was really close. As time went by, Hamm became the king of the small shelter whereas his father Nagg lived in a garbage can. At this time, all Nagg could do is begging for food, because they almost lost their father-son relationship. However, even like that, they still rely on each other. Nagg needs food from Hamm and Hamm needs Nagg listen to his unnecessary speech.
"Hamm and Clov" are locked into some kind of interminable relationship displeasing to both of them: Hamm keeps Clov on as his servant because "There's no one else," and Clov stays on because "There's nowhere else". Their relationship is...


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Poker betting could be lots of enjoyment and you're able to win an excellent quantity of money if you're good at poker. For those who have not gambled before or played poker you need to start out slow which means you may not lose plenty of money all at one time. It's possible for you to locate poker betting in a casino, nevertheless, poker betting is becoming quite popular online too. It's possible for you to find many websites that let you to play poker and gamble your money on the result. Should you be planning to gamble on Judi Poker Online you ought to locate an excellent site to do it at.
In the event you choose to go poker betting online you are going to desire to know the organization of the site and the way that it operates. Make sure that any fees you pay are fair at the same time. Should you be uncertain of your poker abilities you might want to make an effort to play free poker first so it is possible to polish up your own skills. It's also wise to locate a site which has quality individuals and that affords you a good, interesting poker game.
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my favourite track to the beach.
I lift the string, step beneath it,
take the risk.
Hard to believe … a cliff
where the ramp used to be.
Hurled logs and whole trees
lie splayed like bodies.
Far out, voluminous grey waves
in rich turmoil boil to white,
attack a shore
that can't escape.
Victory. The water surges
higher than it's ever been,
to the abrupt end of the track,
excitedly bashing the debris.
I've walked this beach in calm winter
gathering unlimited shells;
in spring and summer
skipped and played like a child.
Now: deep, cold fury
roars and hisses as I retreat.
Tonight I won't challenge
this menacing sea.
Tonight I won't challenge
this menacing sea.
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Pit Start Self Service Garage Offers Full Auto Shop to London Area
One of the most common reasons people are unable to work on their own vehicles is a lack of space. While the problem can manifest itself in several ways (too much stuff in the garage, live in an apartment, and so on) the heart of the issue is still a lack of available space. Pit Start may provide a new solution to this problem, at least for the people living in or around London.
Pit Start is a new business that provides the everyday person with a well-equipped self-service garage to tinker in. Upon entering the facility, a Pit Start representative will assist you in choosing the proper kind of bay for the work you plan on doing. The majority of the bays simple work areas with a tool bench and a few other necessities, while 6 of them are equipped with a 4 ton lift the larger jobs.
Included in the fee for the bay is access to a myriad of common tools that you might need on your under-hood journey as well as a shop manual if you get lost along the way. The facility also keeps some mechanics handy in case you run into something you can't fix. Pit Start can also arrange to have replacement parts delivered right to your bay in about an hour.
The only limitations to the work you are allowed to accomplish are welding and spray painting, although the latter would seem like a promising business venture for the near future. The company is currently running a promotional sale, offering 50% off bay rental. Pit Start is open 24 hours a day and price for the simple bay is roughly $15, while adding a hoist will cost you about $30.
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"pitstart" was NOT THE 1ST IN EUROPE
A company called i-tuned.com was way before pitstop opened there doors
i can see a legal battle forming
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totally true.
www.i-tuned.com was there before pit start.
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Pitstart looks waaaay more professional than i-tuned, with much better facilities. I know which one I'd take my car too ;-) Pitstart FTW!
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i have been to pit start its big clean and in london all tools are free they have changing room they even have a shower and they are open 24/7 and they can get any part for any car 24/7 and they have a canteen thank you pit start lol
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i-tuned is a garage is not self service they have mechanic working there they do m.o.t thats not a self service garage thats a GARAGE get it
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pit start is the first self service garage in europe i-tuned is a garage you dont get it .
just because your mate use the ramp and pays you for it does not makes you a self service garage
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no 2 coming soon
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I-TUNED is a self service garage and was 1st
^^^^^^ there is the proof im affraid...... I-Tuned.com was before pitstart and is a self service garage. also I-tuned offer way more services and THEY DONT DO MOT's so where did you get that from?
they have a mechanic there incase you get stuck and need a hand where as pit start dont so you would be stuck while paying for ramp time... or a mobile mechanic which charges min £100 call out the £100 per hour.... OUCH..
you cant work on your fuel systems at pitstart either and no welding there either...
I-Tuned.com you can do anything and everything from an oil change to a full blown drag car.
Damn, I-TUNED IS CHEAP......


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MSU Billings Advisory
July 8, 2013
MSU Billings would like to take a moment to provide you an update regarding the ADVISORY from May 29, 2013.
Since our last ADVISORY there has been another reported sexual assault incident in the Billings community on July 2, 2013. The nature of this incident is similar to those that prompted the initial ADVISORY. At present, Billings Police are still working on those sexual assault cases as well as the most recent incident. Billings PD Chief, Rich St. John, held a formal press conference on Friday, July 5, 2013 for the community at large. The press conference can be viewed online via the Billings Gazette or at www.msubillings.edu/advisory.
In an effort to keep all students apprised of the situation MSU Billings is formally issuing an ADVISORY UPDATE for all students regarding the reported sexual assault incidents. Again, the Billings Police Department is working to resolve the reported incidents and have disclosed that the reported suspect is a white male standing roughly 5'5". The suspect has light colored hair, a thin build, and is approximately 25-35 years in age.
If you have pertinent information regarding this suspect contact University Police at 657-2147.
MSU Billings would like to remind students to be aware of their surroundings at all times. Below is a brief list of things you can do to stay safe.
- Don't leave windows and doors in your home or vehicle unlocked.
- Don't disclose personal information to individuals you are not familiar with. This includes social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter.
- Have a safety buddy, someone you can call for a ride or for help, and create a code word or phrase that means "Come help me out of this" or "I'm in trouble."
- Before going out tell a friend where you're going and when you'll be back. Let them know if your plans change.
- Never leave your drink alone or with someone you don't know. Date rape drugs are easy to use. And men are just as vulnerable as women.
- Don't take drinks or anything else from strangers, even food.
- Don't offer rides to people you don't know.
- Above all trust your instincts!
For students involved in sexual violence MSU Billings provides services including but not limited to:
- Student Health – including access to medical staff, counselors, and wellness
- Advocacy – professional outreach from Housing and Student Affairs staff
- University Police
- Title IX Coordinator
Thank you for your time and consideration as the Billings Police Department moves forward with this ongoing investigation. If you have further questions regarding this notice contact University Police or University Relations at 657-2147 or 657-2243 respectively. Please watch for further information at www.msubillings.edu/advisory.
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- Formal Advisory Notification 5/29/13
- MSUB Advisory to Students 5/29/13
- July 5, 2013 Press conference: St. John addresses rash of sexual assaults
- MSUB Advisory Update 7/18/13
- Women's Safety Event took place for July 18, 2013
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Aggie journalists, broadcasters recognized in statewide awards
Each year in June, the state's top awards for journalists and broadcasters are presented by the Society for Professional Journalists. And every June, Aggies are well represented.
This year's awards, announced June 15 by the Utah Headliners, the SPJ's Utah chapter, continue the course.
Reporters and editors at Utah Public Radio, competing with all of Utah's commercial and public radio stations, came away with more than a baker's dozen of awards. "Objectified," the original series investigating the fallout from media's objectivism of women's bodies, was singled out. The series, reported, edited and produced by UPR journalists, aired in the fall of 2016. Young journalists and editors at the Utah Statesman were also recognized.
And, awards went to two faculty members in the Department of Journalism and Communication – one working in print and the other in broadcast. Reflecting all of USU's JCOM staff, both professors remain active participants in the fields they teach their journalism students.
SPJ also saluted a combined effort by UPR and communication studies professor Jason Gilmore. Gilmore led student excursions to Alabama to participate in the 2015 Selma Civil Rights March, as well as to Brazil in 2016. Gilmore and his students joined UPR to present their experiences.
Here's a list of the award-winning Aggies:
Category: Radio
General news
- 2nd place, "The Great Salt Lake" series, episode "Better Off Without Us," Jennifer Pemberton, Utah Public Radio
General feature
- 1st place, "Objectified" series, episode "Fat Phobia – An Exhibit," Dani Hayes, Utah Public Radio
- 3rd place, "A Documentary About 'Furries' Competes in the Slamdance Film Festival," Melissa Allison, Utah Public Radio
- Honorable mention, "Cowboys and Scientists," Geoff Smith, Utah State University
Continuing coverage
- 2nd place, "Objectified" series, episode "More Than a Body," Kristin Munson, Kerry Bringhurst, Dani Hayes, Jennifer Christensen, Utah Public Radio
Original series
- 1st place, "54 Strong: A Civil Rights Pilgrimage," Dani Hayes, Jason Gilmore, Lauren Mata and Jarlin de Leon, Utah Public Radio
- 3rd place, "Roots of Brazil," Dani Hayes, Jason GIlmore, Brieann Charlesworth, Mckayle Law and Elizabeth Thomas, Utah Public Radio
- 1st place, "Objectified: More Than a Body," Kerry Bringhurst, Dani Hayes, Kristen Munson, Jennifer Christensen, Utah Public Radio
- 2nd place, "When the Equal Rights Amendment Came to Utah," Jennifer Pemberton, Utah Public Radio
- Honorable mention, "Objectified" series, episode "Escaping the FLDS Community," Dani Hayes, Utah Public Radio
Best use of sound
- 1st place, "The Science of Beer," Daniel Kinka, Utah Public Radio
- Honorable mention, "Elite Hall Is Bringing People Together to Enjoy Music and Dancing of the Past," Aimee Cobabe, Utah Public Radio
- 2nd place, "Nature's Teaching Tools: Monarch Butterflies Brighten Up a Utah Classroom," Rhesa Ledbetter, Utah Public Radio
Personality profile
- 3rd place, "One Man's Loneliest Road Battle With Cancer Is Now a Ride Accomplished For Others," Aimee Cobabe, Utah Public Radio
- Honorable mention, "Objectified" series, episode "A Mother/Daughter Battle With Anorexia," Dani Hayes, Utah Public Radio
Category: Television news
Brian Champagne, lecturer of broadcast journalism and multimedia reporting -- and confirmed car fanatic -- won the following awards:
- Sports reporting – non-deadline: 1st place, "Trash Car Racing," for KSTU
- General news: 2nd place, "Idling Science," for KSTU
- Editing: 2nd place, "Beetle Sales Help," for KSTU
- Continuing coverage: 1st place, "Automotive's Effect on You," for KSTU
- Business / consumer news: 1st place, "Are You Driving a Copycar?" Brian Champagne, KSTU
Newspapers Division 1 (newspapers with circulations of more than 50,000 subscribers)
Matthew LaPlante, an associate professor of journalism and communication, received awards in the large newspaper category as well as the magazine category:
- Newspaper medical/science news: 1st place, "Amputation is No Longer a Surgery of Last Resort," The Deseret News
- Magazine feature story: 1st place, "The Story of Water," Shelby Ruud, Morgan Robinson and Matthew D. LaPlante, Utah State Magazine
Newspapers Division 2 (newspapers statewide with circulations of less than 50,000 subscribers)
Feature story
- 2nd place," All Aboard the Mays Train," Logan Jones, Utah Statesman
Spot news
- 1st place, "USU Administration Restricts Activities at Sexual Education Event," Alison Berg, Utah Statesman
- 2nd place, "President Albrecht to Retire," Brenna Kelly, Utah Statesman
- 1st place, "Freedom of information," Statesman editorial board, Utah Statesman
General news
- 3rd place, "Factory Alcohol Policy Change," Katherine Taylor, The Utah Statesman
Military news
- 1st place, "Then vs. Now, Isabel Forinash," Utah Statesman
Sports column
- 1st place, "Debate is Not our National Pastime," Logan Jones, Utah Statesman


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Woke up at 8 am and went down to make some coffee, as I was waiting for it to brew NonpaleoMark came down and said "you do realize it is only 7 right?" You screwed me again DST!! Oh well, since I was up I did the crossword, the Sudoku and read the comics and tried to see what was funny in any of them but could not while I waited for my coffee to kick in. Hubby wanted to go out for breakfast but I made him wait while I went to the 9:30 Ashtanga class. 75 minutes of stretchy fun – FYI – DON'T EAT before you go to one of these classes – I have made that mistake before…not pretty! Got home and changed and went for breakfast. I stunk – and so I pointed this out and the only response I got was "And that's different how?" Now that is true love…going out in public with someone who just worked out, didn't shower and has no make up on…
BREAKFAST: Broadways was super busy and I was informed many times that it wouldn't have been nearly as busy if we would have went earlier so it seems that NonpaleoMark is a victim of my yoga. I do have to say that the clientele that comes in for breakfast at 11 is a lot different then the ones who go at 9. The 11 o'clock people look WAY more hungover and are on average 10 years younger. Anyway I ordered two eggs over easy with bacon well done – I asked them to hold the home fries (sob) and the toast and give me lettuce and tomato instead – to make up for the loss of home fries I ordered an extra side of bacon.
LUNCH: Because we ate so late earlier I skipped lunch (I know – not good) but I put some Brussell Sprout chips in the oven on broil for a quick snack. Took the dogs for a walk – only made it 4.94 kms but it was in the forest so there was a lot of up and down.
KIM'S SUPPER: It was my step-father's 70th birthday party so of course the best place for it was…you guessed it – an Italian restaurant..lucky me! While my cousin next to me had zucchini sticks and lasagna I had lemon filet of sole with veggies and instead of rice I asked for a house salad without dressing. My drink pairing was a continuously filled lemon water. While everyone had a huge piece of cake that looked absolutely delish, I drank a black coffee and filled up on smugness – not very filling…
FAMILY'S SUPPER: Non-Paleo Mark ordered Chicken Fettuccine with a side of Caesar salad, bread and butter and washed it all down with a couple of Stellas – I only mention this so you can share in my pain. Oh yes – he ate a huge piece of cake and kept smiling at me and asking me if I wanted a bite…he's so supportive….
SNACK: I cut up a green pepper and took half of it and dipped it in some almond butter. I am eating it now while I watch the Walking Dead! So g'night!
~Paleo Kim~


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And I'm not gazing lovingly, this time. I don't know if you're solely responsible, or this is a collaborative effort, but you guys screwed up last night. I've heard over and over that the BTN only has a contract that allows BT home games to be televised on their network...That was the excuse for the radio-only Ball State game. Last night, Purdue welcomed IPFW to Mackey...and the game, of course, was unavailable.
I get having aOSU on- they're highly ranked, makes sense. But IU? Come on. It's the worst IU team in 50 years and they were playing North-fricking-eastern and they get the 9:00 slot. Aren't nights like last night custom-made for the overflow channels? IU could comfortably have sat at whatever time slot they would have liked in said channel...but that wasn't the case. I'm not even going to focus on the fact that IU couldn't seem to run their offense effectively-enough to get near the basket on many possessions...or the fact that IU got railroaded by a team with losses Rhode Island, South Florida, Boston and Carleton (didn't know that was a school). All that's unimportant right now. What is important is that I got to listen to yet another game on the radio.
Yeh Rah!
Nights like tonight are precisely why I wanted the BTN. Thanks for nothing, jackholes. Big Ten Network, suck it. Sorry, I didn't want to have to do that to you, but you forced it upon yourself. It's a damned good thing for you that the conference schedule is less than a week away to bail your sorry arses out.
I can remember a time in the not-so-distant past that if a team was ranked, they'd be on TV, somewhere...ESPN Plus, or before that, Farm Bureau-sponsored local WTTV-4 telecast...now we're relegated to ESPN 360 that, due to contractural problems, can only be seen by a handful of schmoes.
Special thanks to The Clis and Co. who allowed me to stay somewhat informed during the contest...The Ostrich struggled in a classic letdown game following a world-beater performance v. Davidson...Smooge played well, but still can't find his touch from behind the arc...LewJack continues to do exactly what he needs to as he scores well-enough, distributes well, pushes the pace and rebounds extremely well for his stature...Keaton Grant got back to playing like KG of his Frosh year...Marcus Green once again gave a spark off of the bench...every player on the roster played (always a good thing).
Lastly, but most-noteworthy, JJ had another sizeable evening while shooting for a high percentage and blocking three shots. Here's the deal- JJ will dominate the bottom-feeders in the BT, but is a year away, in my opinion, from being an upper-eschelon center. All that said, this progress, especially when compared to last season, is very noteworthy and very positive.
Purdue wins by 15, I think...Granted, I don't have any visual proof, but I'm almost positive it happened.


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It's taken a day and more searching, because this stuff about him and desperately trying to get myself out of a bas..rd of a depression without medication and dealing with past shit is becoming incredibly boring…I can't take much more of it. It's bullshit. Arrrggghhh….in high octave!
I'm starting to get that part of my 'issues' are hormonal as well as a healthy dose of midlife transition. I call it transition because midlife crisis assumes you are a chaotic mess and I just won't own up to that…..not without kicking and screaming …..oxymoronic but…I simply must do it my way.
I'm also coming to realise that this soul searching I was forced into by the calamity of my short lived reunite with Tornado Joe after 30 odd years is in fact an existential transition, ok midlife whatsitthingy and if anyone was ever going to have one in spectacular technicolour it'd be me!
I'm realising I have to embrace it not fight it. I have to embrace all of it. Even the him thing. And not look at it with fear and hopelenssness and all the thought patterning of the past whereby my mind allowed me to go into victim mode, to ruminate and replay reasons why I should see it that way….if I allow that then all this pain and debilitation will have been for nothing. And I will never move forward.
This 'thing' has been systematically stripping me of everything I have ever known…or at least the way I view things. The only thing I know for certain right now is that I have changed irrevocably and it is a good thing.
I have no way of knowing if I will ever suffer depression again, it seems very possible I will if I don't find a way to avoid triggers and find a strength of mind that allows me to lessen the effect.
I have no guarantees that if the insidious disease that my son has does take him somewhere in the near future my ability to stay strong for my other son will be reliable, but I must try, they are both everything to me.
I have no idea what I want to do in the future as a career (I admit up til recently I saw my future with him, helping him with his daughter and sharing our experiences as we grow old together, straddling our two countries, making a wonderful life together, the one we should have had 30 years ago…boy was I wrong:(…that doesn't matter now…it can't), I have already lived several career incarnations, none ever really hitting the mark therefore now I am searching for that passion..that thing that will take me into my twilight days satisfied that I have done things well and for the right reasons (quite frankly part of me would be happy living subsistence on a farm in upperkimbuktawest), I don't need to rule the world but I want to do things I enjoy, not what I am forced to from necessity…I am starting to know what I do enjoy but trying to turn that into a career is a challenge…but it needs to be done because life is too short to be stuck in a soul-less box 12 hours a day saying yes sir no sir to some twat with a ego who actually knows absolutely nothing and is proud of it.
This is a time to take risks and there are no guarantees. Nothing in life comes with a guarantee.
All I know is that I can't just lay down and die. I can't allow myself to fall back into the old habits just because it is comfortable and familiar…too many do that and never realise their secret hopes and desires.
The only shame in all this would be if I do nothing, follow convention and whimper for the rest of my life.
Was supposed to be psych day today but she couldn't so I guess it is up to me to life my sorry arse out of this shitty cycle and go out into the fresh air. I've been isolating for too long, I realised yesterday I was starting to fear going out into the real world, that whilst I was holed up in my psycho prison I was safe and warm and no one could hurt me here. But I have been hurting myself by doing this.
It's not easy..Last night I saw the tale end of a program about people being treated for depression by a new form of Electroconvulsive therapy and I remember the same Psychiatrist I walked out on , when he tried to get me to change and up my dosage of antidepresssant plus add lithium after I told him I wanted to try coming off antidepresssants after 17 years, wanted me to consider that also.
Bugger that! I know I have suffered depression, I know that my brain is not wired like others, but I also know that I have very good reasons why I have suffered mentally over my lifetime and it is not all about how my brain is wired or chemical imbalance it is much more environmentally based. I feel it in my gut, instinctively. I have spent far too many years not following my instinct and recently I learned that I am quite intuitive and should.
There was an excellent blog I read yesterday called "Personal Tao" their tagline is 'Always dream even when awake', and their page on midlife crisis and transformation really resonated with me.
Not everyone has a midlife 'thingy' (!!), but I am grateful for mine, slightly bewildered still, but grateful….


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Manchester United are trying to make their fans loud as well as proud after complaints the ground is too quiet during matches.
Club bosses have drafted in an acoustic engineer to try to improve the atmosphere when the team play at Old Trafford – the biggest stadium in the country.
It is understood the hiring of the specialist was prompted by fans in the Stretford End, which is traditionally the nosiest area during games.
A Man United source said: "There were supporters in the Stretford End who thought they had made a lot of noise – only for friends in different parts of the ground to say they couldn't hear them."
The sound engineer is looking at ways of improving the acoustics at the 75,000-capacity stadium.
The expert has already attended the Premier League leaders' match against Liverpool in January and is due to be present at Monday night's local derby against rivals Manchester City.
They will also monitor noise levels at another game before the season concludes in May.
The club would not reveal how much the engineer is being paid.
Former captain Roy Keane once claimed the ground was quiet because there were too many fans in hospitality boxes.
He said: "They have a few drinks and probably the prawn sandwiches, and they don't realise what's going on out on the pitch."
Bosses told a fans' forum at the club's training ground that plans to move fans to Old Trafford's biggest stand had been scrapped over police safety concerns.