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Beyond IYA2009 Updates
29 October 2010
SPICA telescopes empower astronomy education
Recently, ORBYS Inc donated a Spica Telescope Kit to each recipient of the Galileo Teachers Training Session seed grants. This is in addition to the 3 000 telescopes that had already been given to developing countries in the You are Galileo! project.These kits represent an important additional support to the educational activities in developing countries: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/1078/
John Dobson Inaugurates Living Legend Series
John Dobson, popularizer of the widely-used Dobsonian telescope design that now bears his name, will be interviewed in the first episode of a new series of webcasts, Astronomers Without Borders' Living Legend Series on Saturday, November 13. More information: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/1079/
Astronomers Without Borders Newsletter October 2010: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/1081/
Highlights of Astronomy 15 from the 2009 International Astronomical Union General Assembly are now online,Including reports from the session: SpS2-The International Year of Astronomy 2009: http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayIssue?decade=2000&jid=IAU&volumeId=5&issueId=H15&iid=7915056
IYA2009 Call for Additional Reports
A few weeks ago we released the 1400-page final report for the International Year of Astronomy 2009. This report is a compilation of the achievements of the 216 IYA2009 stakeholders — 148 countries, 40 international organisations and 28 global projects. It shows the excitement, engagement and community involvement engendered by IYA2009. The report is intended to stand as a record of the legacy of this astonishing international celebration of astronomy. Although comprehensive, the report cannot acknowledge every single event, project or activity during IYA2009. To mitigate this, the IYA2009 secretariat calls on individuals, organisations, universities, amateur associations, etc. to submit any additional IYA2009 relevant reports, brochures and books to be archived on the main IYA2009 website for posterity: http://www.astronomy2009.org/reports/ Such reports can be submitted until end of November 2010 in any language and in rich text, word or PDF format to firstname.lastname@example.com with the country name in the subject line.
Latest Communicating Astronomy with the Public journal Highlights Cultural Astronomy
This special issue of Communicating Astronomy with the Public journal (CAPjournal) looks at IYA2009 events that focused on cultural astronomy and discusses how including a historical or cultural aspect can help communicators to engage with a wider audience. Read more: http://www.capjournal.org/issues/09/index.php
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Say goodbye to your innocent childhood vision of multi-colored Space Invader bugs dancing happily across the sky. Character artist Tom Carruthers would like to replace it with a fang-filled piece of fleshy nightmare fuel.
I have to admit, Carruthers "realistic" Space Invader looks a lot more like an acid-spewing enemy you'd want to kill with fire. But in my heart, I'll imagine them as giant versions of the 2D sprites, just like they were on Futurama.

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When considering a career in Information Technology, you will soon realize that there are many career options and good jobs available. You will also discover that IT careers offer the flexibility to work in a variety of different industries. Just look around and you can see how much we rely on this technology everyday. Then imagine being part of this exciting, growing, and fast-changing industry.
Today's IT plays a critical role in the work of all major industries as well as being a distinct industry on its own. The Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) reports that 92% of all IT workers are in non-IT companies, 80% of which are small companies. Even if the career you choose does not focus solely on IT, the job will likely involve the use of computers and technology to accomplish tasks and process information.
Students interested in becoming IT computer repair technicians or computer support specialists generally can get started with specialized training, an appropriate industry-skill certification, and/or an Associate degree in a computer-related field, plus hands-on experience with computers. Those aspiring to become computer programmers, network engineers, or database administrators usually should plan on at least 4-years of specialized college training.
Technical and professional certifications are also increasing in popularity and importance. IT workers are expected to continually update their knowledge and acquire new skills to remain qualified. In preparing for these credentials, community and technical colleges now play a central role in training new workers, in upgrading the skills of incumbent workers, and in preparing individuals transferring from other occupations.
Individuals interested in an IT career should possess curiosity, have the ability to think logically, and have strong problem-solving skills. A working knowledge of mathematics and good communication skills are also important since troubleshooting, teamwork, and helping others are vital aspects of most of IT jobs. In addition, Web designers and developers also need imaginative and artistic skills. Whether dealing with customers, managers, or other computer specialists, IT professionals need the abilities to solve technical challenges as well as to communicate effectively on paper, in-person, and electronically.
Right now - there are many high-skilled, interesting, and good-paying job opportunities in IT. In fact, America continues to suffer from a shortage of qualified IT workers with flexible and portable skills who can readily adapt and respond to ever-changing IT workplace demands and processes.
From entry-level technicians to computer scientists to chief information officers, there are limitless career possibilities in today's Information Technology. Why not explore how one of these opportunities might benefit you?
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STERLING — Reaching children at a young age and addressing any issues they may be dealing with is critical for a student's future success.
During the RE-1 Valley Board of Education meeting on Monday, Georgia Sanders, RE-1 Colorado Preschool Program coordinator, and Luella Thiessen, Child Find coordinator, discussed how they help prepare students.
"It's a real benefit for our district to be able to have this program, to give children an early chance at starting out," Sanders said about the CPP.
Right now RE-1 is serving 153 children through CPP and Child Find, as well as private families that enroll in preschool.
This year RE-1 has 121 CPP slots for Hagen Early Education Center and Caliche Elementary. Sanders announced Monday that preschoolers will be able to stay at Caliche all day on CPP funding. There were concerns after Caliche's kindergarten went to full-day, leaving only preschoolers in daycare, which wasn't enough to be profitable.
CPP was established to provide a high quality early childhood education program and family support services to at-risk preschool age children.
When the program first started it was just for 4 year olds, now it's for 3 year olds. The child has to have a minimum of three risk factors to qualify, such as needing language development or social skills, or having a parent or guardian who has not successfully completed high school or who is incarcerated.
There are proven benefits for children participating in the CPP. According to the 2011 CPP legislative report, data from the Colorado Basic Literacy Act assessment for 2008-2009 shows that in the 2006-2007 cohort, 5.7 percent more kindergartners who participated in the CPP were at or above grade level compared to at-risk children who didn't participate.
Thiessen explained that under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, every school district has to provide a Child Find team to identify and locate children from birth to age 3 with disabilities.
"Identifying and working with children in the early years is important for their future success in school," she said.
RE-1's team works with social services, Centennial Mental Health, Eastern Colorado Services, Northeast Colorado Health Department and Iliff Head Start.
They have several screenings throughout the year to identify children with special needs. Vision, dental, hearing, social, emotional, behavioral, speech language, cognitive functioning and physical motor skills are screened and then they get referrals from those screenings.
Referrals may come from parents, doctors, daycare providers or preschool teachers.
If there are concerns at the first screening they get parents' permission and a multi-disciplinary team evaluates the children to determine their skill levels and see if they're eligible for services.
Before they turn 2, children receiving early intervention services are evaluated by the Child Find team to see if they qualify for preschool services. Preschool intervention can include speech language or motor services, as well as vision, hearing or other specialists depending on the child's needs.
Currently, there are 52 children ages 3 to 5 receiving IDEA services.
In other business, the board adopted a redistricting resolution. New boundaries for the seven Board of Education director districts will be used starting in the 2013 election.
Superintendent Betty Summers pointed out that all current board members still remain in the correct district with the new boundaries.
She also explained the population numbers for each district haven't changed since the board developed the new districts last year as populations are based on the 2010 census data. Summers recommended looking at redistricting again after the next census comes out in 2020.
Additionally, the board approved a low bid of $1,850 from Front Range Roofing Systems, LLC., for roof repair at Sterling High School, with money to come from the capital reserve fund.
Summers explained there are two small areas on SHS's original roof that need repair and haven't been addressed during other work.
Also approved was a rough draft of the district's mission, beliefs and vision. The board directed that they be shared with the District Accountability Advisory Committee, Building Advisory Committees, Administration Council and staff by Monday, Nov. 5.
A proclamation for American Education Week, Nov. 11-17, was adopted by the board as well.
There was also discussion about the superintendent's goals for the year tied to the board's goals, which include attracting and retaining students. The board directed Summers as part of her goals to report programs that are attracting students and areas that aren't meeting student needs.
They will take action to approve the superintendent's goals at their next meeting, Monday, Oct. 15.
At the end of the meeting the board went into an executive session to discuss superintendent job duties as a personnel item. No action was taken when they returned to open session.
Under the consent agenda, the board approved an overnight trip for 10 SHS FFA students to attend a Made for Excellence Conference in Denver, Oct. 13 and 15, and the 2012-2013 DAAC membership.
Also approved was the 2012-2013 extra duty list, as well as the retirement of Isaac Garera, custodian at SHS, effective Nov. 1, and a contract for Kelly Edwards, first grade teacher at Ayres Elementary.
During her report, Summers shared that Edwards was added to the staff at Ayres after one of their teachers requested a transfer to fill a third grade position at Campbell Elementary due to the high number of students. Both teachers are working together to make that a smooth transition.
Summers also reported that the Truancy Reduction Grant Committee is working on a flyer to give to parents at parent/teacher conferences about the importance of attending school.
Additionally, she reminded the board about McTeacher's Night, 4 to 8 p.m. today at McDonald's. Proceeds will benefit Ayres' Positive Behavior Intervention Support program.
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Comcast Corp.has struck a deal to sell its minority stake in A&E; Television Networks, whose holdings include cable channels A&E;, History and Lifetime, for $3 billion.
While the sale was expected, the price tag was higher than Comcast thought its holdings were worth. Two months ago, when Comcast first disclosed that it had exercised an option to unload its 15.8% piece of A&E; Television Networks to majority ownersWalt Disney Co.andHearst Corp., it said its stake was worth $2 billion.
-- Ben Fritz, Los Angeles Times


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Here at the HG HQ, we LOVE Panera Bread -- so many great options!!! Like most places, there are plenty of nutritional duds lurking on the menu, but we're focusing on the good stuff since there's SO much of it! Here's everything you need to know before visiting Panera Bread. Enjoy!
This incredible secret menu is packed with low-carb/high-protein power foods. You won't find these offerings on in-store menu boards (that's the "hidden" part!), but you can get 'em at any Panera location... Power Breakfast Egg White Bowl with Roasted Turkey 1 bowl: 170 calories, 4.5g fat, 500mg sodium, 5g carbs, 1g fiber, 2g sugars, 28g protein -- PointsPlus® value 4* Here we have spinach, roasted peppers, and basil pesto with egg whites and turkey. Light, but loaded with protein. Power Breakfast Egg Bowl with Steak 1 bowl: 270 calories, 17g fat, 440mg sodium, 7g carbs, 3g fiber, 2g sugars, 25g protein -- PointsPlus® value 7* Want a more substantial b-fast? Try this combo of steak 'n eggs with tomatoes and avocado. YUM! Power Steak Lettuce Wraps 1 bowl: 210 calories, 9g fat, 240mg sodium, 8g carbs, 2g fiber, 3g sugars, 25g protein -- PointsPlus® value 5* Mmmm, more steak... This time with cut veggies, lettuce leaves, and basil pesto.
Power Chicken Hummus Bowl 1 bowl: 330 calories, 13g fat, 590mg sodium, 23g carbs, 8g fiber, 3g sugars, 33g protein -- PointsPlus® value 8* This dish features cilantro-jalapeño hummus... We're getting SERIOUSLY hungry writing about these power picks! Power Mediterranean Chicken Salad 1 bowl: 360 calories, 20g fat, 590mg sodium, 12g carbs, 3g fiber, 2g sugars, 35g protein -- PointsPlus® value 9* Hooray for a nice big flavor-packed salad! If you want, order it without the olive oil: Then it'll have 250 calories and 8g fat (PointsPlus® value 6*). But remember, olive oil does contain healthy fat. Power Mediterranean Roasted Turkey Salad 1 bowl: 320 calories, 21g fat, 830mg sodium, 12g carbs, 4g fiber, 2g sugars, 22g protein -- PointsPlus® value 8* Another stellar salad option! Without oil, it has 210 calories and 9g fat (PointsPlus® value 5*).
Steel Cut Oatmeal 1 order: 340 - 350 calories, 9 - 13g fat, 160 - 170mg sodium, 51 - 62g carbs, 8 - 9g fiber, 16 - 22g sugars, 6 - 7g protein -- PointsPlus® value 9* Choose either the blueberries & granola or the strawberries & pecans version. Both come with a cinnamon crunch topping. Looking for more of a mini morning meal? Skip the granola or pecans, and each fruity oatmeal bowl will have just 240 calories and 3g fat (PointsPlus® value 6*). Love that! Strawberry Granola Parfait 1 order: 310 calories, 11g fat, 100mg sodium, 43g carbs, 3g fiber, 30g sugars, 9g protein -- PointsPlus® value 8* Made with low-fat vanilla yogurt, fresh berries, and maple butter pecan granola (featuring whole-grain oats), this protein-packed pick should fuel you up for the day! Bonus: It's served all day long (while the parfaits last, that is!). And don't forget about those Hidden Menu breakfast bowls!
Best Bagel Choices: A Plain one (290 calories, 1.5g fat, 2g fiber, PointsPlus® value 8*) or a Whole Grain one (340 calories, 2.5g fat, 6g fiber, PointsPlus® value 9*). HG tip: Scoop out some of the insides to save starchy calories and still get that bagel fix!
Worst Bagel Choice: The Cinnamon Crunch, with 420 calories and 6g fat (PointsPlus® value 11*). Not worth it!
Cream Cheese FYI: There are tons of reduced-fat cream cheese options: Hazelnut, Honey Walnut, Plain, Wild Blueberry, Chive & Onion, and Roasted Vegetable Medley. Each has 55 - 75 calories and 4.5 - 6g fat per ounce (PointsPlus® value 1 - 2*). Watch out for the original Plain, though -- an ounce has 95 calories and 9g fat (PointsPlus® value 3*)! BTW, an ounce of cream cheese is about 2 tablespoons. Request "just a schmear" to cut calories and fat!
Small-Sized Sweets: Your best bets are the Petite Chocolate Chipper (110 calories, 6g fat, PointsPlus® value 3*), Strawberries & Cream Mini Scone (140 calories, 7g fat, PointsPlus® value 4*), and Wild Blueberry Mini Scone (160 calories, 7g fat, PointsPlus® value 4*). Just don't confuse the aforementioned Chipper with the Chocolate Chip Muffie... The latter has 320 calories and 14g fat (PointsPlus® value 9*)!
We LOVE this menu feature. Pair a cup of soup with half of any sandwich or salad. Here are some of our top picks! Mix 'n match...
Low-Fat All-Natural Chicken Noodle (80 calories, 1g fat, PointsPlus® value 2*)
Low-Fat Vegetarian Garden Vegetable with Pesto (100 calories, 3.5g fat, PointsPlus® value 2*)
Low-Fat Vegetarian Black Bean (170 calories, 2g fat, PointsPlus® value 5*)
Half Classic (90 calories, 5g fat, PointsPlus® value 2*)
Half Strawberry Poppyseed & Chicken (170 calories, 6g fat, PointsPlus® value 4*)
Half BBQ Chopped Chicken (250 calories, 11g fat, PointsPlus® value 7*)
That summery strawberry salad's a seasonal item, so get it while you can!
Half Smoked Turkey Breast on Country Bread (210 calories, 1.5g fat, PointsPlus® value 5*)
Half Mediterranean Veggie on Tomato Basil Bread (290 calories, 6g fat, PointsPlus® value 7*)
Half Roasted Turkey & Avocado BLT on Sourdough Bread (260 calories, 11g fat, PointsPlus® value 7*)
Check out the Nutrition Calculator on the Panera Bread website. You can customize your order and get the exact stats. Panera also posts the nutritional info for menu items in ALL of its stores. That ROCKS!
Pass this email to all your breakfast buddies and lunch pals -- click "Send to a Friend" right now.
Today, June 28th, is National Tapioca Day. Kozy Shack's Simply Well Tapioca Pudding is what we'll be spooning. (As in eating with a spoon... not cuddling with!)
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Is there an easy way to select (via buffer-name regex or similar) a subset of terminals in elisp, and then squirt the same command into each one?
Sure Gaz, that sounds fairly straightforward. The shell wrappers already stores the terminal buffers in
sw-buffers. We just need to think of how we want to select the buffers. And it probably doesn't come as any surprise that I'm going to use ido.
Ido provides regex matching by pressing
C-t or defining
ido-enable-regexp. It also has flex matching with
ido-enable-flex-matching and you can continuously refine selections using
C-SPC. It really is amazingly cool.
Surprisingly, I couldn't find a straightforward way of accessing the interim matches. Nor is there a hook that executes at selection time. Instead, we will override
RETURN. Dynamic scoping means we can define an effectively global variable,
sw-buffer-matches to store the interim matches for later use. Then, we iterate over these matches and send the command using term-simple-send.
We only want
RETURN to be overridden for this particular usage of ido, so we set the keymap on the
(defun sw-ido-save-matches () (interactive) (setq sw-buffer-matches ido-matches) (exit-minibuffer)) (defun sw-ido-my-keys () (define-key ido-completion-map (kbd "RET") 'sw-ido-save-matches)) (defun sw-multi-cmd (&optional cmd) (interactive "sCommand: ") (let ((ido-setup-hook 'sw-ido-my-keys) (sw-buffer-matches "")) (ido-completing-read "choose buffers: " sw-buffers) (dolist (buffer sw-buffer-matches) (term-simple-send (sw-shell-get-process buffer) cmd))))


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Beauty tips for a flawless complexion
Theory of Colour: The make-up technique Colour Correcting is based on colour theory. Complementary colours – i.e. specific shades that cancel each other out to create a neutral tone - are used to conceal skin irregularities.
Redness can be neutralized with green concealer, while bluish shadows under the eyes can be corrected with yellow concealer.
Of course, foundation is a must after applying the concealer - follow the next steps for perfect Colour Correcting results.
Step 1
Balance out redness and skin imperfections
Red veins, reddened spots or other red areas of skin can be concealed perfectly with the green Re-Touch Anti-Red Concealer:
Simply apply the liquid concealer on the reddened areas using the soft brush applicator. The creamy texture of this practical beauty helper doesn't just conceal skin imperfections, it also provides moisture for up to 18 hours - like all of the Re-Touch Concealers.
Step 2
Conceal dark circles under the eyes
Next, apply the yellow Re-Touch Anti-Dark Circle Concealer on the area underneath the eyes: the concealer with yellow colour pigments is ideal for hiding bluish or violet shadows.
Step 3
Apply concealer for a fresh complexion
For a fresh look, apply the Re-Touch Brightening Concealer on the forehead and temples. The violet colour of the concealer brightens dull skin and neutralizes yellow undertones to ensure a healthier looking complexion.
Step 4
Blend the concealer
Thoroughly blend the applied concealer with the SILICONIC Make Up Blender.
The professional silicone sponge can be used to apply liquid and creamy textures: the material doesn't absorb liquids and is easy to clean, so it is especially hygienic.
The drop form design ensures that the Blender optimally adapts to the shape of the face so that textures can even be applied on hard-to-reach areas.
Step 5
Make shadows under the eyes disappear
To conceal dark shadows under the eyes for a fresh and wide-awake look, apply the pink shade of the Allround Colour Correction Palette underneath the eyes and dab into the skin using your fingers.
The palette with five colour-correcting textures ensures a flawless complexion for all skin types - if you have darker skin, you can also use the peach shade to brighten dark shadows under the eyes. "
Step 6
Apply foundation
Now that the colour-correcting basis has been applied, it's time for foundation - this gives the skin a smooth appearance and conceals the colour corrections.
To do this, apply drops of the HD Liquid Coverage Foundation on the back of the hand, pick up the texture with the SILICONIC Make Up Blender and blend into the skin.
The ultra-soft, liquid texture of the foundation mattifies the skin with a high and at the same time natural-looking coverage - and lasts up to 24 hours.
Step 7
As the final step, gently powder the entire face with the Colour Neutralizer Mattifying Powder to create a gorgeous finish – the pressed powder with four colour-correcting shades gives the complexion a natural, smooth look.
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is considering action against a producer of "The Hurt Locker" who sent out multiple e-mails urging academy members to vote for his movie in the Oscar best-picture category and "not a $500 million film," an obvious reference to close-competitor "Avatar."
The e-mails by Nicolas Chartier, one of four nominated producers for "The Hurt Locker" and who put up the financing to make the front-running film, violated the academy's rule against sending mailings that "attempt to promote any film or achievement by casting a negative light on a competing film or achievement," according to academy spokeswoman Leslie Unger.
The initial e-mail was sent Feb. 19 and obtained by The AssociatedPress. Subsequent e-mails, posted by the Los Angeles Times, showed Chartier giving more specific instructions, asking Oscar voters to rank "The Hurt Locker" at No. 1 and "Avatar" at No. 10 on this year's preferential ballot for the newly expanded best-picture category.
"Hurt Locker" distributor Summit Pictures said in a statement it was "completely unaware of any e-mails that were sent until we were alerted by the academy earlier this week."
Chartier, after being confronted by Summit executives, worked with the studio and the academy to craft an apology for his actions, said Summit spokesman Paul Pflug.
"My naivete, ignorance of the rules and plain stupidity as a first-time nominee is not an excuse for this behavior and I strongly regret it," Chartier wrote in an e-mail obtained by The Associated Press. "Being nominated for an academy Award is the ultimate honor and I should have taken the time to read the rules."
"Avatar's" distributor, 20th Century Fox, declined comment on the e-mails, as did director James Cameron or anyone connected with the 3-D sci-fi sensation — Hollywood's biggest modern blockbuster.
The motion picture academy itself will hold off on announcing how exactly it plans to discipline Chartier until Oscar voting closes at 5 p.m. PST on Tuesday. The academy's Unger refused to speculate on what action might be taken.


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On August 13, 2012, unidentified passengers illegally sitting on and hanging from rail cars of a moving train in Lagos, Nigeria's commercial capital, assaulted two photojournalists for taking pictures of them from a pedestrian bridge, according to news reports.
Idowu Ogunleye, photo editor of TheNews/P.M. NEWS, lost the memory card of his camera, his employers said. Tunde Ogundeji, a freelance photojournalist and former editor of Nigerian Compass, told CPJ he sustained head wounds after about six assailants pinned him down, then kicked and hit him when they didn't find his camera, which he had managed to hand off to someone else.
Police officers on traffic duty at the time of the assault refused to help the journalists, according to news reports. Ogundeji told CPJ he reported the case at the railway police station, but police and railway officers told him the pictures would have embarrassed the railway service and police for condoning the illegal passengers.
The Nigeria Union of Journalists condemned the attack.


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1970 Plymouth Cuda - Highway Star
Fortified By The Best, Mark Schumann's '70 Drop-Top E-Body Is Always Ready To Roll
"I bought the car in October 1996," remembers Fall River, Wisconsin, resident Mark Schumann of his '70 'Cuda. "It was sitting in the showroom of a dealership in Baraboo. The car looked great, but I knew right away that the 383 wasn't enough, so we went to something that would draw attention...a Hemi!"
While some restoration-conscious folks out there may question Mark's reasoning for ditching a conservatively strong 383 in favor of a raucous Hemi V8, you've got to admit that nothing could put quite the same zing in a 'Cuda ragtop.
I-beam connecting rods topped with 10.25:1 JE pistons. This was followed by the addition of a solid-lifter Crower cam spec'ed at 284/294 duration and .520/.511 lift, and Mopar aluminum heads were chosen for topside duties. These were ported and equipped by Manley Severe Duty valves (2.25 intake and 1.94 exhaust) and Crower springs. Placed between the heads was a Mopar M1 intake topped with a Holley 850 cfm carb. Stout stuff.
For torque transfer duties, Mark chose a New Process 833 Hemi Box four-speed tranny. This is led by a Centerforce clutch disc and pressure plate bolted to a billet aluminum flywheel. By the time this issue goes to press, however, Mark plans to have installed a five-speed overdrive tranny from Keisler Automotive, "So we can cruise all day at 80 mph."
To get the level of perfection they wanted from the pseudo-Hemi drop top, the convertible was sent to Bob Boness and Bruce Brandt of Brandt Autobody for the disassembly and rework, with a basically stock restored appearance in mind.
"We began with the obvious items, such as the K-frame, radiator support, Hemi four-speed, original power brake booster and master cylinder, then moved on to smaller items such as torsion bars, leaf springs, and fuel lines."
Attention was also given to the limited-slip Dana 60 rearend with 3.73 gears, new disc/drum brakes, and gas shocks tacked to the four corners. For the wheel and tire combo, Mark hung with the factory Rallye wheels and opted for Goodyear E-70s up front and G-60s in back.
"One of the biggest obstacles was the Shaker hood. The 383 manifold height is different from the Hemi. After buying a new base unit from Year One and making some modifications to it, the hood fit perfectly. Another big problem was the exhaust manifolds. They were back-ordered forever, but we finally got a set."
In the interim, the Brandt boys wrapped up the bodywork and applied a fresh coat of the original-color Plum Crazy Purple. Inside, Mark went for a black leather interior, also supplied by Year One. The white interior that was in the convertible had begun to turn yellow, Mark explained, so it presented a perfect opportunity to "upgrade" to basic black.
Gradually, the project came together, but not without a few hitches.
"The car didn't come with the lower rocker extensions," says Mark, "so we ordered a set. We just didn't like the quality of the reproduction pieces, so N.O.S. pieces had to be located. I finally found them from a friend of a friend who had a 'Cuda in 1970. The car was in an accident, so when he got the new rocker extensions from the dealership that repaired the car, he decided he liked the car better without them. He stored them in his garage for 28 years-original wrapping and all-right from Plymouth!"
Mark admits that the car had a few glitches once completed, but he was having a blast with it when we shot these photos at the Mopar Nationals last year. Already the perfect highway star, the roar of the Hemi and the cry of the crowd make this 'Cuda one for the road.


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The lawsuit alleged that Ahmed bought a chicken sandwich in September 2011 at a Dearborn McDonald's but found it wasn't halal — meaning it didn't meet Islamic requirements for preparing food. Islam forbids consumption of pork, and God's name must be invoked before an animal providing meat for consumption is slaughtered.
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Since when is McDonald's obliged to follow shariah? If an islamic customer wants halal, they can go to a known source of halal. If there is a large enough demand for islamic fast-food, some one can actually go about founding a muslim fast-food chain which can be patronized by those interested in access to halal foods.
Muslims can practice their religion all they want ... but they have NO RIGHT to tell McDonald's, Wendy's, or any other chain how to process or present their product.
I agree, McDonald's has no obligation to provide special food for Muslims. However, they apparently agreed to accommodate the large Muslim population that resides in Detroit. I'm guessing they did this as a respectful gesture (second) and for the $$$$$ money (first).
McDonald's and other fast food chains have altered their menus to reflect differing international tastes in some of their restaurants around the world. Are they doing this for the simple act of kindness and accommodation? No! There's a buck to be made, and any road to achieve that goal is acceptable. When you are the largest restaurant chain in the world, how much more profit and how many more customers do you need? Is it worth all the extra effort to change your product just to appease a very small group or are you just being greedy?
Well, McDonald's decided to go for the extra profit and got caught not living up to the terms of their agreement. Now they are having to pay the penalty. I'd like to be able to ask the executives if it was worth it.
Upon reading the article, I saw the circumstances of the Dearborn McDonald's where this incident occurred and I see Ahmed's side of it. Question, though: did the McDonald's itself ADVERTISE that its chicken products were halal? Was it on the menu or was this an unstated understanding between that particular franchise and its customers?
And while we're at it, should we also mention that halal butchering procedures are, for what I understand, utterly barbaric and cruel to the animals, by comparison with modern-day butchering practices? Seems I just did.
The two stores in question did advertise that their chicken products were halal. (An unstated understanding wouldn't/shouldn't have led to a lawsuit and settlement!)
The locations advertise that they exclusively sell halal Chicken McNuggets and McChicken sandwiches and they have to get those products from an approved halal provider, Dakallah said. He said there was no evidence of problems on the production side, but he alleges that the Dearborn location on Ford Road sold non-halal products when it ran out of halal.
Where to start? So many people to dislike, and not enougth time to dislike them individually. Maby, McDonald's board of directors and an even number of the offended party can settle the issue in a Hunger Games format. I would consider oppening an account with Pay per View.
Bad joke. Clearly McDonalds is in the wrong here. I think the award should be on par with a severe food alergy settlement with false advertisement. I'm sure there is a precident (most likely involving McDonalds).
A food allergy? At least that's something real. Certainly, McDonald's was culpable for the hot coffee incident of some years ago, but that was a real event with all-too-real consequences. Here we're talking about magic words said over a carcass, with no other serious or meaningful difference between that and an ordinary butcher job. This is a court case which begs money over Nothing Substantial in terms of harm.
The real tragedy is that there is virtually no doubt that Ahmed will get the reward.
I understand that the request is silly. But what McDonalds was advertising was an observable action. They didn't deliver. It doesn't matter if what one is promising seems silly, once a promise is made, I expect some integrity. At the very least, the manager could have informed the customers that the desired product wasn't available. But, he did have a substitute available. Under those conditions, I see no foul.
McDonald's shouldn't have advertised that they prepared the food according to "Islamic Law" - that's where they went wrong. I am wondering - why cater to that religion?
That's the bottom line.
If you advertise a product as something, and it's not, there should be consequences. The devil is in the details.
At the bottom prompts another issue - If fries are advertizedas vegetarian, but are not, the same rules should apply. But in the US, should people have a right to expect for the vegetables to be vegetarian, regardless of Ads? Where to draw a line in a complex society and complex agri-industrial complex? Probably best for another thread.
You are right about it being tough to figure things out in a complex agri-industrial industry to insure that things contain what they are advertised as containing. Food fraud is up by 60% this year.
fake ingredients in popular foods
If it is just a blessing that is missed on the prepared food, there are no harmful effects. If it contains ingredients you are trying to avoid or trying to include in your diet there may be real consequences. I wonder what would upset the religious diet more- lack of a blessing or a triple dose of sodium in an advertised no sodium product.
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Task Force against hormone therapy for disease prevention
A panel of doctors who advise the government on medical policy say women should not take hormones to reduce their risk for chronic disease.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force final recommendation against hormonal therapy doesn't apply to women who use it to treat menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes. But outside of this use, women who opt for long-term hormonal therapy may face more risks than benefits, the task force said.
- U.S. panel advises against hormone therapy for healthy older women
- Long-term hormone use ups breast cancer risk, even estrogen
- Estrogen pills reduce breast cancer risk in study of menopausal women
"In the past, it was thought that taking hormones after menopause ended might reduce a woman's risk of developing certain chronic diseases, such as heart disease or dementia," Task Force member Dr. Kirstin Bibbins-Domingo, an associate professor of medicine and epidemiology at UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco, said in an emailed statement. "However, its use in this way does not help prevent these conditions and may even increase a woman's chance of developing them."
The recommendations were published Oct. 23 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Hormone therapy or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is used to supplement the body with estrogen or estrogen and progesterone during and after menopause, according to WebMD. Lowered levels of estrogen may cause menopausal symptoms and raise risk for osteoporosis.
U.S. women who reach menopause are expected to live another 30 years, according to the task force. During that time they face a 30 percent risk of developing heart disease, 22 percent risk for dementia, 15 percent risk for hip fracture and an 11 percent risk for developing breast cancer.
Previously doctors routinely recommended hormone therapy to stave off diseases, based on research suggesting protective benefits. In 2002 however, the Women's Health Initiative -- a large U.S. study dating back to the 1990s -- found estrogen-progestin therapy raised the risk for heart attacks and breast cancer, causing the researchers to stop that part of the study. In 2004, the researchers halted the estrogen arm of the study after finding stroke and blood clot risks in women.
After reviewing 51 studies on hormone therapy that have been published since 2002, the task force found the risks associated with hormone therapies outweigh any reported benefits of chronic disease prevention.
While the task force found evidence estrogen and progestin may reduce a woman's risk for bone fractures, it found an elevated risk for stroke, blood clots, pulmonary embolism, gallbladder disease and urinary incontinence.
Other mixed findings showed taking estrogen alone decreased breast cancer risk for women, however estrogen plus progestin made women more likely to develop dementia and breast cancer.
The totality of the evidence led the task force to give its "Grade D" recommendation, which means it advised against the treatment for chronic disease prevention.
"Everyone is interested in preventing chronic diseases," said Dr. Bibbins-Domingo. "The task force recommends a number of important preventive measures women can take to avoid chronic diseases, including quitting smoking and identifying and treating high blood pressure and high cholesterol."
Bibbins-Domingo however notes to WebMD, "Nothing about our guidelines is meant to replace a woman's conversation with her doctor."
One doctor not involved in the report, Dr. Michael Nimaroff, vice chair of obstetrics and gynecology at North Shore University Hospital of the LIJ Health System in Great Neck, told HealthDay that the recommendations won't change how he practices.
"We currently aren't using it for chronic disease," he said.
The Food and Drug Administration only indicates hormone therapy for postmenopausal women with menopausal symptoms and for the prevention of osteoporosis.
"It is very important that patients understand what this report does not say: It does not recommend against the use of hormone therapy for the relief of menopausal symptoms," the American Society for Reproductive Medicine said in a statement emailed to CBSNews.com.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has more on its hormonal therapy recommendations.


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- A sweepstakes is a game of chance requiring no purchase or any other payment in order to participate in the game.
- The fact that you do not have to pay anything to be eligible for the prize is what makes a sweepstakes legal. If you send in an entry on a plain sheet of paper, it must be given the same chance of winning as an entry that includes a "proof of purchase".
- Many people mistakenly believe that purchasing the product and checking the "Yes" box on the entry envelope will increase their odds of winning the prize. However, to be legal, each entry must be given the same chance of winning the prize, whether or not the entrant makes a purchase or checks the "yes" box.
Contests: B & P Code 17539.1-3
- A contest involves skills or a combination of chance or skill in order to win the prize, and may be conditioned wholly or partly on a payment of some value. For example, guessing the number of jelly beans in a jar is generally not considered to be a contest, although some people go as far as to figure out mathematical formulas for the area of each jelly bean.
- A person who operates a contest may not represent, either directly or indirectly, that another person has won any prize or item of value without disclosing its exact nature and approximate value. Similarly, a person may not make representations to someone else that he or she has won any prize or item of value in a contest, unless there has been a real contest in which at least a majority of the participants have failed to win.
- Every person who conducts a contest must disclose on each entry blank the deadline for submission of that entry.
- Use of the word "lucky" to describe an entry form or symbol, or any other implication that advantage is conferred on the participant in preference to other participants, is prohibited.
- The use of simulated checks, currency or items of value, is prohibited unless they bear the words "SPECIMEN-NONNEGOTIABLE" clearly and conspicuously.
All contest and promotional puzzles and games must clearly and conspicuously disclose each of the following:
- All the rules, regulations, terms, and conditions of the contest
- The maximum number of puzzles or games that may be necessary to complete the contest and determine winners
- The maximum amount of money, including postage and handling fees, which a participant may be asked to pay to win each of the prizes offered.
- The date(s) the contest will end, and the date(s) when all prizes will be awarded
- Whether future contests or tie-breakers, if any, will be significantly more difficult than the initial contest, and the method of determining prize winners if a tie remains after completion of the last tie-breaker
- The exact nature and approximate value of the prizes must be disclosed clearly and conspicuously when they are offered
- If a tie-breaker for extra cash or any other type of prize may be entered by paying money, it must be clearly disclosed to the participant that the payment is optional, and that he or she does not have to make the payment to play for these prizes. Participants must be given, clearly and conspicuously, the opportunity to indicate that they wish to enter this phase of the contest for free.
Why Companies Sponsor Contests and Sweepstakes:
- The purpose of contests and sweepstakes is to increase sales or consumer awareness about a particular product or service the company is selling, and not to give you something for nothing. The prizes are merely incentives for consumers to buy the sponsoring company's products or services.
- Magazine publishing companies have greatly increased magazine sales by using sweepstakes and contests. Charitable organizations, fast food restaurants, and timeshare resorts now also use sweepstakes and contests as promotion methods.
Lotteries: Penal Code 319
- A lottery is a plan or scheme for disposing of a prize (money or something of value) predominantly by chance to people who have paid something of value for the opportunity of getting the prize.
- Except for the state-run lottery and certain charitable bingo games and raffles, lotteries are illegal in California.
A lottery is composed of three elements:
- a prize (for example, money, an automobile, a vacation, or the right to play a free game),
- payment of consideration to be eligible to win a prize (for example, $2.25 in exchange for a game card, or the purchase of a product sold by the sponsoring company), and
- distribution of the prize by chance. If one of these three elements is missing, then the scheme is not a lottery.
Your Chances of Winning:
- Usually the odds of winning a sweepstakes, contest, or lottery are quite low: for example, more than 400 million to 1 against winning a grand prize of $500,000. To determine your odds of winning, read the fine print on the ticket or the promotional materials.
- The law prohibits the company from misrepresenting the odds of receiving any item offered.
Before You Enter...
- Carefully read the entry blank and all the promotional material. Sometimes, the entry blank is designed so that when you fill out the entry, you are also ordering products. Remember: you don't have to order anything in order to enter a sweepstakes and have a chance to win a prize.
- Consider the tax implications if you win a prize. Prizes, including cash, are considered taxable income. Companies are required to report to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) any prize with a fair market value of more than $600.
- Read the entry rules carefully. You may be disqualified if you don't follow them exactly.
- Be cautious of the wording of sweepstakes letter, which often give you the impression that you've already won something, and that you only have to send in a "donation" to collect.
- Remember: You don't have to buy or pay anything to enter a sweepstakes.
- Sweepstakes often identify "pre-selected winner(s)". Solicitation materials containing sweepstakes entry material cannot represent that the recipient is a winner or has already won a prize unless the recipient has in fact won a prize.
Where to Go For Help:
- The local district attorney's office.
- Write a letter of complaint to:
Department of Justice
Office of the Attorney General
Public Inquiry Unit
PO Box 944255
Sacramento, CA 94244-2550
(800) 952-5225 (CA Callers)
(916) 322-3360 (Out of State)
(916) 323-5341 Fax
(800) 952-5548 (TDD in CA)
(916) 327-5564 (TDD Out of State)
If you have a problem with a contest or sweepstakes and the entry form and promotional materials were sent to you in the mail, contact the U.S. Postal Service (look in the white pages of your phone book under U.S. Government). The U.S. Postal Inspector may also take action against foreign lotteries soliciting people within the United States.
If you feel the advertisement for the contest or sweepstakes was misleading, or the method of promotion was deceptive, contact the California Attorney General's Office, or the:
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Boniva Syringe
GENERIC NAME(S): Ibandronate
OTHER NAME(S): Boniva Syringe
Ibandronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis). Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases after menopause, as you age, or if you take corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for long periods.
This medication works by slowing bone loss to help maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Ibandronate belongs to a class of medications called bisphosphonates.
How to use Boniva Syringe
Read the Medication Guide and, if available, the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using ibandronate and each time you get another dose. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This medication is given by injection into a vein over a period of 15-30 seconds by a health care professional as directed by your doctor. It is usually given once every 3 months.
Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. It is important to keep receiving this medication even if you feel well. Most people with osteoporosis do not have symptoms. Remember to receive it every 3 months. It may help to mark your calendar with a reminder. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of long-term use of this medication.
Continue to take other medications for your condition as directed by your doctor.
Side Effects
Headache, flu-like symptoms (such as fever, chills, tiredness, joint/muscle ache), or injection site reactions (such as redness, swelling) may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: increased or severe bone/joint/muscle pain, new or unusual hip/thigh/groin pain, jaw pain, vision changes, signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine).
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
Before using ibandronate, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other bisphosphonates (such as alendronate, etidronate, pamidronate, risedronate); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: low blood calcium levels (hypocalcemia), severe kidney disease.
Some people using ibandronate may have serious jawbone problems. Your doctor should check your mouth before you start this medication. Tell your dentist that you are using this medication before you have any dental work done. To help prevent jawbone problems, have regular dental exams and learn how to keep your teeth and gums healthy. If you have jaw pain, tell your doctor and dentist right away.
Before having surgery (especially dental procedures), tell your doctor and dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Your doctor or dentist may tell you to stop taking ibandronate before your surgery. Ask for specific instructions about stopping or starting this medication.
Caution is advised if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the future. This medication may stay in your body for many years. Its effects on an unborn baby are not known. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before starting treatment with ibandronate.
It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.
This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (bone-imaging agents), possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
Do not share this medication with others.
Lifestyle changes that help promote healthy bones include increasing weight-bearing exercise, stopping smoking, limiting alcohol, and eating well-balanced meals that contain adequate calcium and vitamin D. You may also need to take calcium and vitamin D supplements and make lifestyle changes. Consult your doctor for specific advice.
Laboratory and/or medical tests (such as bone density tests, X-rays, height, blood mineral levels, kidney function) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, reschedule with your health care professional as soon as possible. Continue every 3 months from the date you actually receive the missed dose. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Not applicable. This medication is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.Information last revised July 2016. Copyright(c) 2016 First Databank, Inc.
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Thursday, September 4, 2008
Renaissance Radio #6
6 comments:
- tao said...
great show guys!
- September 5, 2008 at 4:17 AM
Very interesting show that one.
Any plans on making them downloadable?
- September 9, 2008 at 11:54 AM
- Eric said...
That's a good idea. I'm able to download them, but I don't know how to make them available for you to download. I guess I could upload to Mediafire or another file sharing site then provide a link. Is that the best way to do it? Thanks
- September 9, 2008 at 9:54 PM
- tao said...
you can download from the same place you play them from :) go to the page, look for download, it's right there next to every show ;-)
- September 10, 2008 at 12:54 AM
Cheers for discussing the pressing issue of Rik Clay's death. Appreciate it.
- September 14, 2008 at 6:33 PM
In regards to Rik Clay's work on symbolism...he mentions the symbol "XXX" but he ignores one place that the symbol is extremely prominent. XXX is on the flag for Amsterdam (I'm guessing as a tourist thing the city has its own flag). I've heard a lot about the princess of Holland or Amsterdam or something being heavily involved in the Illuminati...has anyone done any work on this? Maybe I should.
- August 2, 2009 at 12:05 AM


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Redmond, Marlins look forward to settling in at home
NEW YORK -- You'll have to forgive Mike Redmond if he's a little eager to get home. Redmond, the Marlins' manager, still hasn't moved into his apartment in Miami and has never seen a game at Marlins Park, but he'll have a chance to get comfortable at his team's home opener on Monday.
The Marlins will kick off their home slate against division rival Atlanta on Monday afternoon, and Redmond said his players are looking forward to heading home after an arduous spring.
"I think it's going to be big," he said. "Obviously, you start the season on the road, and Washington was a tough go. Those three games, we didn't get a lot going. We didn't have a lot of opportunities. But we got that first win out of the way [in New York]. Nobody likes to start the season on the road, and it seemed like we were in Washington forever. We got there Saturday, had a workout, we played a game, another day off. It seemed like we couldn't get out of there. So it's been a long trip so far."
Redmond, who signed with the Marlins as an undrafted free agent in 1992 and won a World Series with the team in 2003, said that he's looking forward to being introduced to the home crowd. Redmond, a first-year manager, couldn't help but reflect on the long road he's taken to get to this point.
"When I took this job, I had so much pride in this organization," he said. "Being a player and making my Major League debut and winning a World Series here, I love this organization. It's going to be neat. Obviously, I understand that it's been a rough go over the last year, but at the same time, we're turning the page and we're moving in a new direction. I'm excited to be in charge and to lead this team."
Veteran Kevin Slowey will get the ball on Monday, and he'll be matched against Paul Maholm for the Braves. Slowey, like Redmond, hasn't moved into his apartment yet. But there's one major difference: Slowey hasn't even found an apartment yet, making his return home a little unorthodox.
"I have a couple prospective places to look at, and I wanted to make sure I got a chance to see them in person. And to let my wife see them," he said. "I don't think it should be a problem. It seems like there are a lot of good family-oriented places around there. But you know what? It's really not that weird.
"It's just sort of the baseball lifestyle. Until you get to a place -- unless you've been there in years past -- you want to get a feel for it before you figure out where you're going to be."
Redmond agreed, saying that it's just a normal baseball phenomenon. He may not have moved into his apartment yet, but the transient lifestyle is something Redmond grew accustomed to long ago.
"I'm living out of a suitcase, literally. I have all of my belongings with me on the road, so that's no fun," said Redmond of finally returning home. "In a normal environment, it would probably be difficult, but since it's baseball, I think we're all used to it. We're all used to travel, and we're all used to adjusting and lots of crazy stuff, so it's really not that big a deal. But it would be nice to be settled in."


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Div II Men's Basketball Player of the Week - No. 1
By Chad Waller, Director of Communications and Sports Information
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Canon Fields of Kansas Wesleyan (photo courtesy of Tanner Colvin Photography) has been tabbed the NAIA National Division II Men's Basketball Player of the Week, the national office announced Tuesday. Fields was selected based on his performances from Dec. 31 - Jan. 6 and was chosen out of a pool of conference/independent/unaffiliated group winners.
Fields, a 6-foot junior guard from Topeka, Kan., put up averages of 29 points, 12 rebounds, 8.5 assists and 3.5 steals per game, while shooting 56.8 percent from the field in two games last week. On Jan. 3 at Bethel (Kan.), Fields led the Coyotes from a 22-point first half deficit to a 90-74 victory. In that contest, he poured in 36 points and recorded 14 rebounds, seven assists and four steals.
Two days later, Fields went for his ninth-consecutive game with 20-plus points in a 99-91 overtime loss at Sterling (Kan.). He recorded the school's first triple-double since Jan. 28, 2002 with 22 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. That effort was also the first triple-double in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference since Nov. 29, 2007 and only the sixth in both divisions this season.
Currently in Division II ranks, Fields is sixth in scoring (23.1 ppg) and 13th in both steals per game (2.6) and assists per game (5.3).
For a complete listing of all the national statistical leaders, click here.
The next Player of the Week announcement will be on Jan. 15. For the complete Player of the Week calendar, click here.
Nominees: Brad Karp, Saint Xavier (Ill.); John Lamb, Dakota State (S.D.); Kyle Tedder, Southern Oregon; Vesteinn Sveinsson, Ashford (Iowa); Antonio Cannon, Indiana Tech; Chad Underwood, Mount Mercy (Iowa); Thadd Varmall, York (Neb.); Rashad James, Northwood (Fla.); Jason Dawson, Mount Vernon Nazarene (Ohio); Joshua Hart, Virginia Intermont; Ben Miller, Northwestern (Iowa); Gabe McNeal, Point Park (Pa.).
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LWSD is known for:
- An award-winning new teacher support program
- Diverse, growing communities
- High-performing schools
- Strong community support
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How to Apply
Please note that Lake Washington School District has moved to a new application system (Frontline Recruit & Hire) effective December 1, 2017. If you submitted an application prior to this date, you must complete a new application in order to apply to jobs currently posted. Your application will be retained in active status for one school year.
Click the link below to start an application for employment. If you have an active Frontline account elsewhere, you may be able to import some of your application information. Please apply for jobs in which you either have the required prerequisite certifications, or, if you are currently completing a certificated program, you expect certification in the near future.
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Helen C. Potts, 85, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2013, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. She was born November 25, 1927, in Morrilton, the daughter of Jessie Grant Boudra and Mabel Laving Zimmerman Boudra. She was a lifelong member of the Pottsville United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George Potts; and granddaughter, Stacy LeAnne Potts.
She is survived by 3 sons, John Potts and wife Donna of Atkins, David Potts and wife Patricia of Pottsville, and G.L. Potts and wife Jennifer of Ft. Worth, Texas; sister, Bille Faye Boudra Williams of Morrilton; special niece, Donna Williams of Morrilton; grandchildren, Joshua Kirkbride Potts and wife Angela, Jessie Phillip Potts and wife Brooka, and Joseph William Potts; and 2 great-grandchildren, Addison LeAnne Potts and Stacy Grace Potts.
Funeral services are 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 29, at Pottsville United Methodist Church, with Millie Bryant and Bro. Don Williams officiating. Burial is in Oakland Cemetery in Russellville by Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Visitation is from 6:00-8:00 PM Tuesday.
Pallbearers are Josh Potts, Jess Potts, Joey Potts, Richard Orrick, Roman Lebahn and Josh Austin. Honorary pallbearers are Margaret Austin, David Austin, Lorie Lebahn, Lynda Peters and Martha Jones.
Memorials in her honor may be made to the Pottsville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 96, Pottsville, AR 72858.
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(NASDAQ:AMZN)-Amazon.com today announced the launch of Thomas & Mercer, the fifth imprint from Amazon Publishing, focused on mysteries and thrillers. Thomas & Mercer launches with four books that will be released in Fall 2011: "Resuscitation" by D.M. Annechino, "Stirred" by J.A. Konrath and Blake Crouch, "The Immortalists" by Kyle Mills and "Already Gone" by John Rector. All four books will be available to English readers in Kindle, print and audio formats at www.amazon.com, as well as at national and independent booksellers.
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ScoreLoop, a social gaming platform recently launched for the iPhone/iPod Touch, announced yesterday that they have secured $2.8M in a second round in funding. ScoreLoop, along with other social platforms recently launched for the iPhone, underscore the popularity of social networking among device users.
Chillingo also recently announced their social platform Crystal. Which is also available to app developers for free integration into their games.
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Scoreloop Closes Second Financing Round with
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Hamburg/Munich Germany and San Francisco, CA: (EMBARGOED: August 18, 2009 1:00AM PDT/10:00AM CEST) Scoreloop, Earlybird Venture Capital and Target Partners today announce the closing of a €2m (approx. $2.8m) financing round by new investor Earlybird and existing investor Target Partners. The funding aims to further fuel Scoreloop's significant growth as an infrastructure provider for mobile social gaming for both indie and large game developers and publishers
Scoreloop is the technology leader in mobile social gaming bringing online high scores, player challenges, a virtual currency and viral distribution to game developers. Scoreloop does not create its own games, but instead focuses on partnering with game developers and publishers providing them mobile social gaming technologies that build community and drive game discovery. Since launching its technology in May 2009, Scoreloop already has over 500 registered game developers that have published more than 40 Scoreloop enabled games in the Apple App Store today.
Scoreloop currently supports games on the iPhone platform. The funding will be used to further develop the technology, go cross-platform and continue the focus on international business development with larger publishers and portals. Scoreloop was founded in 2008 by Marc Gumpinger, Dominik Westner and Christian van der Leeden. In addition to its Munich Germany headquarters, Scoreloop has teams in the US and Asia.
"We are continuously receiving excellent feedback from game developers and publishers, as Scoreloop offers a unique set of tools for social features and monetization strategies. We are thrilled to be working with two of Europe's premier and best-networked VCs with Earlybird as an additional partner beside our existing investor Target Partners. We jointly aim to further increase our growth and to ensure an ideal market position for the company," said Marc Gumpinger, CEO of Scoreloop.
Roland Manger, Managing Partner at Earlybird, is also convinced of the significant growth potential: "Scoreloop's technology and the community platform solve many problems both developers and users are facing in the mobile app-world. Scoreloop will help developers make their games more attractive while improving monetization and users will be able to find games relevant to them much quicker."
"We are delighted about the speedy validation of the business model among the developer community and the fact we were able to attract a new investor in this financing round, despite having just closed a seed financing round earlier this year. The Scoreloop team has managed a very impressive start and we are very optimistic that their technology will become the preeminent choice in the market," commented Olaf Jacobi, Partner at Target Partners.
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Scoreloop is the technology leader in mobile social gaming bringing online high scores, player challenges and viral distribution to game developers and publishers. Scoreloop focuses on partnering with indie and large game developers and publishers providing them mobile social gaming technologies that build the mobile social gaming community and drive game discovery. Scoreloop is venture funded by Target Partners and Earlybird. To find out more about Scoreloop Community go to www.scoreloop.com http://www.scoreloop.com <http://www.scoreloop.com> or download the free Scoreloop Community App for the iPhone in the App Store. Game developers can learn more about Scoreloop and download the free SDK at www.corporate.scoreloop.com http://www.corporate.scoreloop.com <http://www.corporate.scoreloop.com> . Follow us on Twitter and Facebook: Scoreloop.
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Southeastern to Host Conference on Lake Pontchartrain Basin Research (October 27-29)
A three-day conference on research in the Lake Pontchartrain Basin will be held at Southeastern Louisiana University October 27-29. "Basics of the Basin 2011: Commemorating 10 Years of Research" will be co-hosted by the university with the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation, Southeastern's Pontchartrain Basin Research Program (PBRP), the UNO Pontchartrain Restoration Program (PRP) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Keynote speaker at the conference will be U.S. Sen. David Vitter (R-La.). Vitter will speak at the initial conference luncheon on Thursday in Southeastern's Twelve Oaks Ballroom. Friday's keynote will be presented by Mark Schleifstein, environmental reporter for the New Orleans Times-Picayune. In addition to the 42 oral presentations and 18 poster presentations taking place in technical sessions over the first two days on campus, other special guest lectures will be made by Virgina Burkette of the U.S. Geological Survey on climate change; Sam Hyde, director of the Center for Southeast Louisiana Studies at Southeastern on the history of the Pontchartrain Basin; and David Burley, assistant professor of environmental sociology at Southeastern. The program is open to the public, and pre-registration is preferred. The full agenda and registration information can be found at www2.selu.edu/orgs/pbrp/Basics_Registration.html. Call 985-549-5008 for more information.
Darwin Day Roadshow - Deadline approaching (October 31st)
Bring Evolution To Your School/Community For Darwin Day 2012!
Interested in bringing cutting-edge evolutionary science to your school and community? Apply by MONDAY, OCT. 31st to be a stop on NESCent's 2012 Darwin Day Roadshow. NESCent (The National Evolutionary Synthesis Center - www.nescent.org) is an NSF-funded evolution research center. To celebrate Charles Darwin's contributions to science and society, we send our scientists on the road every year during "Darwin Day" (the annual, world-wide celebration of Darwin's birthday on Feb. 12th) to talk to students, teachers and the general public about their research and career opportunities in science. Our focus is on small, rural communities (i.e., places that wouldn't likely have a Darwin Day celebration if they weren't a stop on our Roadshow). There is no cost to you, the teachers, and we'll even leave you with a collection of evolution teaching resources. For more information, and to apply to have your school considered, please visit roadshow.nescent.org or contact Jory Weintraub (email@example.com).
OneNOAA Science Seminars
Upcoming OneNOAA Science Seminars is a joint voluntary effort by many NOAA offices to help share science across NOAA and our constituents. For questions, to join as a OneNOAA seminar partner, or to present a seminar, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com or a OneNOAA science seminar partner. OneNOAA science seminars take place at different NOAA locations across the US. All seminars are open to anyone unless otherwise indicated. Click on the seminar titles (links) to access details (location, time, remote access, etc) or visit http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/seminars/ for updated seminar information.
October 2011 OneNOAA Science Seminars
Oct 27: Alternative Foraging Strategies and Social Dominance among Brown Bears at McNeil Falls, Alaska: Why do Some Bears Catch More Fish than Others?
Oct 28: Adaptive Management of the Great Barrier Reef: A Globally Significant Demonstration of the Benefits of Networks of Marine Reserves
November 2011 OneNOAA Science Seminars
Nov 01: Regional Distribution of Upper-Ocean Thermosteric Sea-Level and Sea-Level Changes: 1960 to 2009
Nov 02: Using the Web and Social Media as Communication Tools: An Integrated Approach
Nov 02: Mapping and Visualizing Sea level Rise and Coastal Flooding Impacts
Nov 03: Lessons for Fisheries Management from Laboratory Experiments
Nov 03: Atmospheric Photochemistry and Ozone Production: Results from SHARP 2009 in Houston, Texas
Nov 03: Annual Tzvi Gal-Chen Lecture: Clouds and Climate Processes
Nov 10: Understanding Changes in Extreme Precipitation Projections in a High-Resolution Modeling Framework
Nov 10: New Directions in Fisheries Acoustics: Perspectives from New Zealand
Nov 10: New Business Models for Small-Scale Fishermen and Processors
Nov 16: Ionospheric Data Assimilation
Nov 17: Trends in Status of Global Marine Fisheries
Nov 17: A Human Health Perspective on Climate Change: Promoting Community-Based Adaptation Planning For Climate Change In Alaska
Nov 18: Thinking about Inference in Ecology: Replication, Metareplication, Induction and Deduction
Nov 29: The Goshen County, Wyoming, supercell (5 June 2009) intercepted by VORTEX2: Interesting Evolution Leading up to Tornadogenesis
Nov 30: In Situ Sensing in Supercells with the Tempest Unmanned Aircraft System
Nov 30: Micro and Nanotechnology-Enabled Environmental Sensing with Lagrangian Drifters
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Dec 01: Abundance, Survival, and Life History of Salmonid Populations in Western Washington
Dec 01: Evaluation of Hub-Height Wind Speed Forecast from the ESRL/GSD High Resolution Rapid Refresh (HRRR) Model and NCEP Hires West CONUS 4 km WRF Model
Dec 06: BIOMap Alaska: Citizen Science for Alaska's Oceans
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Dec 15: An Ecologist's Perspective on the Progress of Ecosystem-Based Management by the Fishery Management Councils
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Volunteers Needed- Elmer's Island Habitat Restoration (October 28 & 29, 10 am–3 pm)
Elmer's Island is a 230-acre tract of barrier beachfront located on the southwestern tip of Jefferson Parish, managed by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries as a refuge for migrating and nesting birds, wildlife, and planned habitat restoration. Habitat Restoration: sand fences to facilitate dune building and the planting of native vegetation to enhance shoreline protection, provide habitat for migratory and native birds, and for our native fish and wildlife. Dress for the weather and be prepared to be in direct sun and to get wet and muddy. Elmer's Island is remote. There are no bathrooms. Pack a lunch or order food to pick up. Bring sunscreen, a water bottle and a smile. If you prefer to wear gloves please bring a pair. An introduction to coastal land loss and the role of grasses in restoration as well as all necessary equipment and training are provided.
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Volunteers Needed- Cypress Marsh Restoration Project (November 2 & 3)
The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana and the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation are looking for interested canoe paddlers to volunteer for a cypress swamp restoration project near the Caernarvon Diversion in Plaquemines Parish, LA. This project will promote a healthy cypress forest on land that has been accumulating from sediment outflow from the Caernarvon Diversion. They are looking for volunteers to unload and transport trees, by boat, a short distance up a canal to unload at the planting site on Wednesday November 2nd and Thursday November 3rd on Caernarvon Diversion Outfall Canal (near Poydras, LA). All planting equipment (gloves, shovels, etc.), lunch, and refreshments will be provided. Volunteers can bring their own canoes, but extra canoes are available. Volunteers must be over 18 years old. All volunteers must register with the Coalition to attend the event! To register, please contact email@example.com.
New Prizes, Funding and Technical Support for Disney's Planet Challenge
Registration is now open for grades 3-8 classrooms to participate in Disney's Planet Challenge™ (DPC)—a FREE, highly-acclaimed, project-based, environmental competition for elementary and middle school students all across the United States. New features have been added to enhance the program this year:
• Classrooms are now eligible to receive full funding up to $500.00 in materials for your project through DPC's collaboration with Donor's Choose.
• Classrooms have the opportunity to be paired with really cool scientists and engineers from Underwriters Laboratories (UL) who will offer guidance and mentorship and provide access to science and business resources for your projects.
• Elementary AND middle school grand prize winners will come together to celebrate at Walt Disney World and be recognized for their work in April 2012.
• EVERY participant receives recognition and a prize at the end of the year.
Disney's Planet Challenge inspires students to be good stewards of the environment and empowers them to make a difference in their school, at home and in their local communities while teaching them about science, conservation and positive ways to impact the planet. Teachers are given the resources to create a standards-based curriculum that engages students in researching, managing and solving a real world environmental issue with their teachers. To learn about the Donor's Choose funding program and to register, visit http://disney.go.com/planetchallenge/. If you have any questions, email firstname.lastname@example.com or call (877) 235-1399.
Fiscal Year 2012 Conservation and Restoration Partnership Fund Award Announcement (October 19)
This year the Conservation and Restoration Partnership Fund has dedicated $1 million to provide matching funds for projects aimed at coastal conservation and restoration. The State will use this funding to further leverage its funds to achieve its coastal restoration goals. The program was announced at the August 17th CPRA meeting and proposals were accepted from 8/17/2011 through 9/16/2011. Proposals were evaluated based on: Consistency with the State Master Plan, Estimated acreage conserved/restored, Synergism with other projects, Constructability, Matching funds
We are excited to announce that we were able to help fund three excellent projects:
Project -- Sponsor -- Award -- Match
LaBranche Wetlands Hydrologic Restoration -- Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana -- $350,000 -- $330,000
Reforesting 50 acres with Superior Baldcypress -- Restore The Earth Foundation -- $100,000 -- $540,000
St. Louis Canal Freshwater Introduction Project -- Ducks Unlimited -- $550,000 -- $800,000
CWPPRA Restoration Community Accepts Prestigious Award
The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) awarded the 2011 Coastal Project Award to the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act (CWPPRA) Task Force. The award recognized the CWPPRA Task Force and staff for their commitment to the protection of fragile wetland habitats. For additional information about ASBPA contact Harry Simmons at firstname.lastname@example.com or 910-200-7867 or visit the web at http://www.asbpa.org/conferences/conf_fall_11.htm
Find out about wetland outreach activities including symposiums, conferences, meetings, educational opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and related support material at the Louisiana Unified Coastal Community Calendar at http://lacoast.gov/calendar/
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Juliet Raffray, Environmental Education Assistant Coordinator, 225-765-0124, email@example.com
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