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WJC dreams
This is the last pre-World Junior Championship Hot List, folks, so strap on your seatbelts.
There will be a lot of big names hitting Saskatchewan in the next few days and some of the Europeans even have local experience thanks to their time in the Western League.
That means no prisoners and no let-up from anybody, so let's get to some of the players we're excited to watch in the tournament and see in the NHL one day.
1. Taylor Hall, C – Windsor Spitfires (OHL): OK, so the knee thing against Sweden was a little scary, but we've all been assured Hall is good to go. Fairly or not, this is where Hall can put some distance between himself and fellow top prospect Tyler Seguin. It's likely Hall's only world juniors, so look for him to make the most of it. Draft eligible in 2010.
2. Jacob Markstrom, G – Brynas IK (Swe.): Canadians may not have liked his antics last year, but Markstrom is back and he's tougher to beat than ever. The Swedish teen is second in the entire Elite League with a .924 save percentage and carries a very stingy 2.10 goals-against average. Oh, and three of his team's eight regulation wins this year came on Markstrom shutouts. Drafted 31st overall by Florida in 2008.
3. Patrice Cormier, C – Rimouski Oceanic (QMJHL): The jersey gets a little heavier when they stitch a 'C' on it, but that's what Cormier has been tasked with in Saskatchewan. Based on his physical two-way play last year, Cormier has a good base of experience to work with and he can leave primary goal scoring up to some of the other talent. Drafted 54th overall by New Jersey in 2008.
4. Jyri Niemi, D – Saskatoon Blades (WHL): If the Finns get to the medal round (which they likely will), Niemi will be playing on home ice. But his responsibility will begin in Regina during the round robin. Finland's prospects will peak next year, meaning the 2010 tourney will be decided by older juniors such as Niemi, who has improved on last year's down season. Drafted 72nd overall by the Islanders in 2008.
5. Mikael Granlund, C – IFK Helsinki (Fin.): Yep, Granlund is still lighting up Finland's top circuit, now standing at 19 points in 20 games. But the world juniors will be the true stage for a top prospect who must show he has the chops to survive in the North American game. Draft eligible in 2010.
6. Vladimir Tarasenko, RW – Sibir Novosibirsk (KHL): Expect Tarasenko to do big things in Saskatchewan, especially since he's already been solid in the Kontinental League. The young right winger is boasting a plus-10 rating on a defensively shaky team and his 17 points in 28 games have come in just 12 minutes of average ice time. Draft eligible in 2010.
7. Matt Donovan, D – University of Denver Pioneers (WCHA): After a tremendous United States League career, Donovan has stepped right into an important role with the Pios, tallying nine points in 17 games on a veteran-laden team. The U.S. will need similar contributions at the world juniors. Drafted 96th overall by the Islanders in 2008.
8. Nazem Kadri, C – London Knights (OHL): With three assists against Sweden in a WJC tune-up, Kadri is clearly rarin' to go. The kid's got super hands and that creative mind will surely help if Canada finds itself in a shootout. This could also be Kadri's only world juniors, so expect fireworks. Drafted seventh overall by Toronto in 2009.
9. Marek Viedensky, C – Prince George Cougars (WHL): The leading scorer on the Cougars with 24 points in 28 games, Viedensky brings size (6-foot-4, 185 pounds) and skill to a Slovakian team that also boasts top-liners Richard Panik and Tomas Tatar. Will there be enough depth for another spirited run, though? Drafted 189th overall by San Jose in 2009.
10. Igor Bobkov, G – Metallurg Magnitogorsk (Rus. Jr.): If the Russians want to get back to the gold medal game this year, they can't just rely on their offense, so goaltending will be crucial. Bobkov was blitzed at this year's Summit Series, but he'll also have better mates this time around. The ability to handle a barrage of pressure is key. Drafted 76th overall by Anaheim in 2009.
The Hot List, a weekly roundup of minor league, junior, college and high school players we're excited to one day see in the NHL, appears every Tuesday only on thehockeynews.com.
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Study Guide to Spring and Fall
One of Hopkins's most beautiul and beloved poems, "Spring and Fall" was written in September of 1880. "Goldengrove" is not a real place but rather a coinage to represent the beauty of autumn: picture a grove of golden-leaved maple trees, for example, like the one in the photo accompanying the poem (l. 2). Yet little Margaret is sad because the trees are "unleaving" and their beauties soon will be gone (l. 2). The wiser (and even sadder?) older person who speaks (to himself?) in this poem knows the true source of Margaret's pain—it is the human condition. "Spring and Fall" is done mostly in couplets, which gives it a nursery-rhyme sort of quality. But the themes of the poem are severe, melancholy, and timeless. The common interpretation of the poem is that by mourning falling leaves Margaret mourns her own mortality even before she can understand or say it ("Nor mouth had, no nor mind, expressed / What heart heard of, ghost guessed" (ll. 12-13). Hopkins as poet also muses on mortality, including his own. The beauty of the poem is its mixing of thematic heaviness and gorgeous linguistic invention.
Here are some things to think about regarding this poem:
- If the poem takes a "turn" at line 9, how would you characterize that turn? How does the triplet (the three rhymed lines ending in "sigh," "lie," and "why") affect the way that turn works (ll. 7-9)?
- Why are there so many questions in the poem?
- We say that the poem is about "the human condition," about "the blight man was born for (l. 17)." But what in your view and in your words is "the human condition" or "the blight man was born for"?
For this poem you might want to be familiar with the following terms from the Hopkins Terminology:
alliteration | assonance | coinages | inscape | parallelism | sprung rhythm

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Steve Jobs, Walt Disney: people who lost everything and returned with more force
For the world have been people who have had a life, at times, very hard but eventually ended up achieving its objectives and be remembered by all.
Their lives may be an example to others who are going through difficult times because these examples show that we all have a second chance.
The firstaidforhealth brings us a list of people who lost everything, which sank in a well, but had enough strength to be reborn. And they did it with a vengeance.
Steve Jobs . Many people know her story, but should be in the list. Jobs co-founded Apple with only 21 years and at age 23 already had several million in his pocket. Jobs hired an experienced CEO, John Sculley, who fired him three years later.
"I did not see it then, but cast them from Apple was the best thing that could have happened," Jobs said in 2005. After his dismissal, he started his second company, NeXT, which was eventually acquired by Apple and eventually lead, again, Jobs at the helm of the company.
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Ulyssess S. Grant . Grant was the 18th US president and saved the Union during the Civil War. However, his life was full of ups and downs. He graduated from West Point, left the Army after being accused of drinking during a shift. I struggled for several years to support his family.
When war broke out, Grat rejoined the Army, first as a volunteer and later as colonel. Finally, he became general. Later he was elected president but went bankrupt and had to write his memoirs in his bed muete to support his family. Does the editor? Mark Twain …
Mark Twain . One of the greatest American writers, Twain made ??very bad business and failed investments. It went bankrupt in 1894, 20 years after he published his best known work, The Adventures of To Sawyer .
He moved with his family to Europe, based conference and a series of successful writings, gathered enough money to pay their debts. Unfortunately, misfortune turned-prime years later with him, he sank into a deep depression after falleciesen his wife and two daughters.
Walt Disney . He too is on this list. The first company of Walt Disney, an animation studio and film in Kansas City, went bankrupt in 1922.
Disney ran out of that city and went to California, where he would place his next adventure: Disney Bros. The studio did somewhat better, especially after creating a drawing that may have heard: Mickey Mouse in 1928.
George Foreman . Foreman, one of the greatest boxers in history, was an Olympic winner and two-time world heavyweight championship medalist.
However, like every star in the world of sport, I had to retire. It did not fall into bankruptcy but squandered a lot of money. However, it recovered much after lending his name to a brand of grills, George Foreman Grill, with which he has won 200 million dollars.


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Autism Spectrum Disorder in Public Health
- Location:
- Online/Virtual
- Term:
- Summer Inst. term
- Department:
- Mental Health
- Credits:
- 2 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2021 - 2022
- Instruction Method:
- Auditors Allowed:
- No
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Course Instructors:
- Margaret Daniele Fallin
- Li-Ching Lee
- Contact:
- Dani Fallin
- Resources:
- Prerequisite:
- Description:
Since the number of children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has increased dramatically over the past two decades and is now a major public health issue, students learn about the state of the science of autism epidemiological and etiological research, and the emerging questions for Public Health. Students also learn about prescriptive epidemiology, genetics, environmental risk factors, and prognosis of ASD, as well as long-term outcomes.
- Learning Objectives:
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- State the history of autism diagnostic criteria
- Recognize developmental trajectories, prognosis, and outcomes of ASDs
- Discuss measurements and assessments of ASD, and evidence supporting competing theories about rising prevalence
- Assess existing evidence for demographics and environmental risk factors and be familiar with new research directions
- List promising avenues for genetic research while being mindful of remaining challenges
- Summarize status and challenges of global public health efforts for ASDs
- Identify other areas of public health research and practice that can inform ASD prevention, identification, treatment, and services
- Methods of Assessment:
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 40% Quizzes
- 30% Final Project
- 30% Participation
- Instructor Consent:
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Because of the Art
Many assumptions surround the act of posing in front of a camera lens. Modeling is often seen as "a world" instead of one of many professions to choose from. Even though it responds to the basic variables of any other paid occupation: the balance and congruency of nurture and nature. The attributes and talents with which individuals are born and the effort invested in honing those birth-given skills.
What may cause the confusion is the public nature of the occupation, the pursuit of the beauty standard "du jour". It is assumed that all models crave the limelight and notoriety. Sabrina Brunton is one of the exceptions. Half kiwi, half american, born in Nashville, TN, raised between New Zealand and Naples, FL; her physique is a blessing to yearn a modeling career.
Sabrina's heart beams behind the scenes and her unique look and strength is immortalized through the lens . The oldest of three sisters, she has always had a passion for the artistic nature of the process of modeling: the makeup, the hair, fashion, lighting, optics. Key elements that come together; the model is the conduit of a fascinating artistic expression.
WhyStyle had the privilege to work with her while shooting the Gulfshore Life Magazine February cover. Witnessing the magic of how effortlessly we could transform her into many different personas to achieve our narrative. At the end of the shoot the most memorable attribute was her energy, her smile when the camera shutter wasn't firing.
Humility and a smile are her tools in every professional shoot she has ever attended. Being herself is what gives her confidence. Sabrina's goal when she enters a set is to be nice to all, gift her smile and hope that everyone has a good day. To her, all players are equally important to make a successful shoot; when in harmony everyone works better.
Sabrina Brunton, models because of the art, glows from within just because she is who she is.


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They [Blizzard] are obviously planning to go free-to-play and are looking to cater to a younger audience and the Asian market more than their former fan-base.
Reaction to a post here about Pet Battles, October 2011
Pet Battles came into World of Warcraft with the Mists of Pandaria expansion back in 2012. When the feature was announced as part of the expansion at BlizzCon the year before, it seemed interesting. But that was also the age of discontent and cancelled subscriptions, and our group wandered off to try other things and did not return until Mists of Pandaria was already a year old.
And then, after the rush back to Azeroth, we had some catching up to do… like all of Cataclysm… and finishing off that last bit of Wrath of the Lich King that came out after we had done all the initial instances. The year long content drought didn't bother us too much. As a group we barely finished of the Pandaria instances in time for Warlords of Draenor.
During that time I did not exactly ignore pet battles. I captured some pets, leveled up a few, but it was never really a focus. I had a modest collection of pets going into Pandaria; there were some pets from quests and others from holiday events like Children's Week and the pets from getting the BlizzCon stream and the six store pets I got when World of Warcraft Magazine folded up shop after five issues.
That actually gave me a pretty good set of nice, rare quality pets to work with. I did not actually do that much with them, aside from catching pets for my collection, regardless of quality. I did a lot of that during my failed attempt at the Loremaster achievement last summer, which had me wandering around lower level zones. That also gave me a chance to level up a few of my pets. But pet battles were mostly a side task, and I had bigger fish to fry, and all the more so since Draenor showed up. Sometimes literally involving fish.
But Draenor also brought along garrisons, and garrisons have buildings, and one of those buildings was the battle pet focused menagerie. And so pet battles became a thing because… must upgrade all buildings! Which meant taking stock of my pets.
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EUR USD Weekly Chart Analysis
Support and Resistance levels
|Daily EURUSD Support Resistance in Forex
The EUR/USD High of 2012
acted as resistance before this chart price level got broken (see red circle = breakout timing) and the yearly high acted as support in the beginning of February.
However, this important chart level got broken to the downside again with the second test on the 7th of February (First test was the green candle on the 5th of February).
The Chart illustrates the changing role of major support and resistance depending on price action.
The green ellipses on these charts show consolidation patterns, which most often act as continuation pattern like bear/ bull flags or pennants.
In addition, the orange arrows on the chart below illustrate the importance of these consolidation price zones as potential Support and Resistance levels. Furthermore, the charts also show the importance of Pivot Points, which often act as Support/ Resistance too. Another important tool of the chart analysis is the 61 % and 100 % Fibonacci Extension, which shows potential hidden Support and Resistance levels (see last chart).
|4 hour Consolidation patterns, S/R, Pivot Point
|1 hour Weekly Chart Update EUR/USD Technical Analysis
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No Oregon Ducks drafted in the 1st round of the NFL Draft By Bri Amaranthus April 25, 2019 8:01 PM The first round of the NFL Draft is done and for the third-consecutive year, Oregon did not have any players drafted on day one, as expected.
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A new booth popped up at the local Farmers' Market a couple of weeks ago, and it has something that has never been seen there before – buckets and buckets full of gorgeous fresh cut flowers for every room in your home!
Buckeye Community Services is building a business where local developmentally disabled adults can work. They recently purchased the old Anna's Greenhouse on State Route 93, and it has been renamed Poplar Row. They are shooting for opening the greenhouse the week of Apple Festival. The greenhouse will offer a variety of vegetables, herbs, and fresh flowers.
Anyone who is interested in purchasing these items before the opening of Poplar Row is welcome to visit their booth at the Farmer's Market, or call Clint Ash at 740 286 5039.


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SONNY SCOTT:Home-schoolers threaten our cultural comfort
Here is the article in its entirety.
| SONNY SCOTT:Home-schoolers threaten our cultural comfort
You see them at the grocery, or in a discount store.
It's a big family by today's standards – "just like stair steps," as the old folks say. Freshly scrubbed boys with neatly trimmed hair and girls with braids, in clean but unfashionable clothes follow mom through the store as she fills her no-frills shopping list.
There's no begging for gimcracks, no fretting, and no threats from mom. The older watch the younger, freeing mom to go peacefully about her task.
You are looking at some of the estimated 2 million children being home schooled in the U.S., and the number is growing. Their reputation for academic achievement has caused colleges to begin aggressively recruiting them. Savings to the taxpayers in instructional costs are conservatively estimated at $4 billion, and some place the figure as high as $9 billion. When you consider that these families pay taxes to support public schools, but demand nothing from them, it seems quite a deal for the public.
Home schooling parents are usually better educated than the norm, and are more likely to attend worship services. Their motives are many and varied. Some fear contagion from the anti-clericalism, coarse speech, suggestive behavior and hedonistic values that characterize secular schools. Others are concerned for their children's safety. Some want their children to be challenged beyond the minimal competencies of the public schools. Concern for a theistic world view largely permeates the movement.
Indications are that home schooling is working well for the kids, and the parents are pleased with their choice, but the practice is coming under increasing suspicion, and even official attack, as in California.
Why do we hate (or at least distrust) these people so much?
Methinks American middle-class people are uncomfortable around the home schooled for the same reason the alcoholic is uneasy around the teetotaler.
Their very existence represents a rejection of our values, and an indictment of our lifestyles. Those families are willing to render unto Caesar the things that Caesar's be, but they draw the line at their children. Those of us who have put our trust in the secular state (and effectively surrendered our children to it) recognize this act of defiance as a rejection of our values, and we reject them in return.
Just as the jealous Chaldeans schemed to bring the wrath of the king upon the Hebrew eunuchs, we are happy to sic the state's bureaucrats on these "trouble makers." Their implicit rejection of America's most venerated idol, Materialism, (a.k.a. "Individualism") spurs us to heat the furnace and feed the lions.
Young families must make the decision: Will junior go to day care and day school, or will mom stay home and raise him? The rationalizations begin. "A family just can't make it on one income." (Our parents did.) "It just costs so much to raise a child nowadays." (Yeah, if you buy brand-name clothing, pre-prepared food, join every club and activity, and spend half the cost of a house on the daughter's wedding, it does.) And so, the decision is made. We give up the bulk of our waking hours with our children, as well as the formation of their minds, philosophies, and attitudes, to strangers. We compensate by getting a boat to take them to the river, a van to carry them to Little League, a 2,800-square-foot house, an ATV, a zero-turn Cub Cadet, and a fund to finance a brand-name college education. And most significantly, we claim "our right" to pursue a career for our own
Deep down, however, we know that our generation has eaten its seed corn. We lack the discipline and the vision to deny ourselves in the hope of something enduring and worthy for our posterity. We are tired from working extra jobs, and the looming depression threatens our 401k's. Credit cards are nearly maxed, and it costs a $100 to fuel the Suburban. Now the kid is raising hell again, demanding the latest Play Station as his price for doing his school work … and there goes that modest young woman in the home-made dress with her four bright-eyed, well-behaved home-schooled children in tow. Wouldn't you just love to wipe that serene look right off her smug face?
Is it any wonder we hate her so?
Sonny Scott a community columnist, lives on Sparta Road in Chickasaw County and his e-mail address is email@example.com.
This opinion piece was a ray of sunshine to me as it expresses how I feel oh so well. We are blessed by not having a lot of opposition to homeschooling, but because we know many who do face opposition, I wanted to pass this on to others.


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During the Professional Wine Writers Symposium this week, we were challenged to write a poem about Tuesday night's after-party, featuring some noted 2002 Napa Cabernets. The following limerick, written in about five minutes just prior to the deadline, was awarded second prize at the gala dinner last night. Since I was asked to produce a copy of it, I am attaching it here:
A wine writer, knowing my sentiment offered a decade-old Cab, quite pre-eminent. "Pour me a glass, my friend! And we'll drink to the end of the bottle, or 'til we hit sediment."
Thank you, thankyouverymuch.


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About us
Linda Henderson
My journey as an entrepreneur started in 2011. Previous to that, I worked for 25 odd years for others. My thank you gift for years of services was to be FIRED! This was a devastating day for me and left me reeling from everything that I knew to be true. My career was at an all time low.
As it turned out, my devastating day turned out to be the beginning of great days. One of the shareholders of Petrotag approached me regarding purchasing the company. My background was primarily in bookkeeping, with some sales and management. I was definitely interested, but had a huge learning curve ahead of me. This was a highly technical company that manufactured, installed and serviced tank monitoring in the oil and gas industry. But I really wanted to try it on my own so we purchased Petrotag Technologies Inc. in the fall of 2011. The purchase price had a 5 year plan to pay it off. By adjusting some low hanging fruit, we paid it off in 1.5 years!
Danielle Robson
At age 18, Danielle Robson was living in Alberta and going to university, with plans to become a lawyer. Her best friend's dad owned several Tim Hortons franchises in Edmonton and one of Danielle's jobs was working for him. He recognized something special about Danielle and threw out the idea that she should apply for her own store. With support from her family, they did, and three weeks later, in June 2003, they had their first Tim Hortons store in Saskatoon, on Fairlight Drive.
Fast forward 15 years, and "Hurricane Dani" shows no signs of slowing down, having just opened their tenth Tim Hortons store. They also own two Mr. Mikes restaurants. With over 300 employees and a young family at home with three kids under age 10, what drives Danielle Robson? Talking with Danielle, she'll admit she thrives in chaos and jokes that if she wasn't having a baby or opening a store, she would be bored. Her definition of boredom is different from most people's.


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Child Immunizations and Screenings
Watching your child get a shot isn't easy. It's even harder if you have fears or concerns about the safety or necessity of the vaccine. Millions of parents immunize their kids each year without concern. Yet some parents have heard rumors that vaccines can cause serious health problems. So, how can parents get the facts about vaccine safety?
Protect Your Child
Regular immunizations and screenings keep kids — and the community — healthy
Infectious diseases such as whooping cough, rubella, polio and measles once killed thousands of people in the United States each year. That changed in the 20th century with the widespread use of vaccines. Today, the incidence of these diseases in the United States has dramatically declined, and the rate of childhood diseases is near an all-time low.
Consequently, you might wonder why your child needs a vaccine for a disease that your doctor may never see. The reason is that only smallpox has been entirely eradicated from the planet.
While the U.S. has a low rate of vaccine-preventable diseases, that's not the case around the world. In 2011, 90 percent of the measles cases in the U.S. were associated with cases brought here from another country, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Children in the U.S. who are not vaccinated might get sick if they come into contact with infected travelers. A person suffering from one of these diseases in your child's school can spread it to those who aren't vaccinated.
What's more, there are still vaccine-preventable diseases in the United States, such as hepatitis A, pneumococcal disease, meningococcal disease, varicella, rotavirus, HPV and even the flu.
Vaccines are the best way to prevent children and the community from 16 serious diseases that can cause severe illness and even death. Combined with regular health screenings, they can put your child on the path toward a healthier future.
When should vaccination start?
Babies receive the first dose of hepatitis B vaccine at birth. The hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a dangerous disease of the liver. The hepatitis B virus is spread when blood, semen or other body fluids containing the virus enter the body of an uninfected person. A mother with HBV can give it to her baby.
Why vaccinate babies at birth? Young people with HBV may have lifelong, incurable liver problems and, eventually, develop liver cancer. Babies receive two additional doses at 1-to-2 months old and at 6-to-18 months old.
It's important to vaccinate children in their early years because they're so vulnerable to diseases. Although newborns have some antibodies received from their mothers, these antibodies are gone in just a few months.
Multiple doses are required for all but one vaccine. Your pediatrician's office will keep a record of all the needed vaccinations and the age at which your child should receive them. You can also use this chart created by the CDC.
Does my child need a vaccine for each disease?
To reduce office visits and bolster a child's immune system, some vaccines are combined. For instance, the MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps and rubella. The MMRV vaccine also protects against varicella (chicken pox).
DTaP protects against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough). PCV-13 targets 13 strains of pneumococcus, and the MCV-4 vaccine protects against four strains of meningococcus.
Studies have found these combinations to be just as safe and effective when given together as they are when administered separately.
If you're going abroad, talk to your pediatrician about the additional travel vaccines needed for a particular country.
What are some common reactions from a vaccine?
Vaccines today are safe, but your child may experience pain, redness and swelling at the injection site or a low-grade fever. Most reactions will subside in a day or two. Call your doctor if the reactions persist or if your child has a temperature of 101 degrees F or higher.
It's very rare, but severe reactions such as shortness of breath, wheezing, vomiting and throat swelling can happen within a few minutes to a few hours of receiving a vaccine. Seek emergency care if your child has any of these symptoms. They could be a sign of anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening reaction.
To date, studies have not shown a link between vaccines and autism spectrum disorder.
When should health screenings start?
Tests and procedures to protect your child's health begin shortly after birth when health care providers evaluate the baby's heart and lungs.
Before the baby leaves the hospital, a few drops of blood are sent to the lab to check for common and rare metabolic disorders. Babies are also checked for jaundice, and at ChristianaCare, they receive a screening for their hearing and congenital heart disease before they go home.
Research has found that the earlier a child is diagnosed with a condition such as congenital hyperthyroidism or hearing loss, the better their outcomes will be in the future.
When should my child undergo additional screenings?
Your pediatrician or family doctor will conduct developmental and health screenings during each visit. The doctor or nurse will ask about skills such as crawling, walking and smiling, which are known as "milestones." The CDC has the Milestone Tracker mobile app to help you keep tabs on each one.
For more information about immunizations and health screenings, visit:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Vaccines and Immunizations
What Every Parent Should Know About Immunizations
Your child's healthcare provider is your first source of reliable information. Healthcare providers are bound by law to give you written information on the benefits and risks of each immunization suggested for your child. Reading this material can help you make a well-informed decision.
Most of your child's vaccines are completed between birth and 6 years. Many vaccines are given more than once, at different ages, and in combinations. This means that you'll need to keep a careful record of your child's shots. Although your healthcare provider's office will also keep track, people change healthcare providers and records get lost. The person ultimately responsible for keeping track of your child's immunizations is you.
Keep this information in mind to help your child's immunizations go more smoothly:
- Common side effects of immunizations include swelling at the site of the injection, soreness, and fever. Discuss these side effects with your healthcare provider and ask what symptoms deserve an office call.
- Ask your healthcare provider's office if it participates in an immunization registry. This is a source you can go to if your immunization records get lost.
Ask your healthcare provider's office if it has an immunization reminder or recall system. This type of system will call to remind you when immunizations are due. It will also warn you if an immunization has been missed.
- Always bring your immunizations record with you to all of your child's office visits. Make sure the healthcare provider signs and dates every immunization.
- Vaccines are some of the safest and most effective medicines we have. They have made many dangerous childhood diseases rare today.
The U.S. has a national program of newborn screening tests to check for several different disorders that can be treated if they are found very early in life. If the ""screening"" test results are abnormal, it means further need to be done to tell whether the baby has a disorder. Their is a core set of 34 of newborn screening tests for the entire country. But, additional tests done vary among the states. Some disorders are more common in some states, making these individual tests more important in those states.
The baby's blood is checked for most of the disorders. A heel-prick is used to sample the baby's blood. The blood is then sent to a state lab for testing. The baby's heel may have some redness at the pricked site, and some babies may have bruising, but this usually disappears in a few days.


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Me(dia) Response: self-awareness and activism through art-making | Part 2: Building an Understanding
Join artist Kate Gilbert in a participatory workshop series infusing tools of meditation with media awareness to adorn and personalize 3D artifacts in a method representative of their response to violent imagery. This workshop, the second of a three-part series will begin with guided meditation focused on finding stillness or beauty in turmoil. Once centered, participants will personalize 3D objects/sculptures/artifacts created from accumulations of mass media images. This workshop will conclude with a discussion on how cultural tactics and creative strategies can be used to incorporate these artifacts into creative activism. Participants will leave their artifact for the next workshop participants to use and are encouraged to attend each workshop to deepen their practice of defining self and activism in a media-saturated world.
This workshop series will lead participants through the acceptance of violent imagery in media as a necessary catalyst for change, defining one's response to violence and will culminate in a civically-engaged creative action. Participants are encouraged to attend each workshop to deepen their practice of defining self and activism in a media-saturated world.
To view the third and final workshop in the series click here
About the Artist:
Kate Gilbert is an artist deeply committed to developing catalytic artistic practices for transformation — of our cities, our relationships, and ourselves. In her artwork, curatorial projects and public art organization Now + There she strives to facilitate joy, spontaneity and an intersectional approach to creating shared cultural experiences.
Lunch will be served.
This event is free and open to the general public. RSVP required. To RSVP click here.


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. According to the giant impact hypothesis, a massive projectile (A), about the size of Mars, struck the young, still-forming Earth (B) in a catastrophic, glancing blow nearly 4.6 billion years ago, resulting in a tremendous explosion and the jetting outward of both projectile and proto-Earth mass. Some fraction of this mass remained in Earth orbit (C), while the rest escaped Earth or impacted again on Earth's surface. A proto-Moon began to form from the orbiting material (D), accreting neighboring matter, and finally became the Moon (E). It may be mostly derived from the crust and mantle of the Earth and/or the impacting object, accounting for the Moon's relatively low mean mass density and lack of iron when compared with the Earth. The Moon accumulated so rapidly that the outer crust was molten, helping to account for the relative lack of water and other volatile elements. Then, as the crust cooled, the newborn Moon swept up the remaining objects nearby, blasting out impact basins and pockmarking the surface with numerous craters. (Courtesy of Alan P. Boss, Carnegie Institution of Washington.)
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Donald Sterling shows how real racism looks
Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling deserves the nation's thanks for only one thing: reminding Americans how real racism looks.
The word "racism" gets tossed around like confetti these days, usually by Democrats seeking to cripple Republicans with one of the ugliest possible accusations. The falsehood of such charges rarely slows their deployment.
Consider U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss. As he declared April 27 on a Nation of Islam webcast, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., "would have the audacity to tell the president of the United States…'I don't care what you come up with, we're going to be against it.' Now, if that's not a racist statement, I don't know what is."
Thompson also told CNN: "I've never heard him say it to any other president."
McConnell became top Senate Republican in 2006. Hence, the "other president" during McConnell's leadership was Republican G.W. Bush. Thus, for better or worse, McConnell helped enact Bush's agenda. So, no shock, McConnell supported a Republican president and generally opposes his Democrat successor (when he's not sending Obama farm bills and debt hikes to sign).
Still, Thompson and other Democrats call McConnell a racist, although his actions parallel (white) Ed Miliband spearheading the Labour Party's opposition to (white) David Cameron, the Conservative Prime Minister of Great Britain.
Thompson also said, "I never saw Bill Clinton treated like this, with such disrespect." Earth to Thompson: Predominantly white House Republicans impeached Clinton. Was this racism, too?
For a truly "racist statement," Thompson should study Donald Sterling's instructive words.
"It bothers me a lot that you're associating with black people," Sterling told his mistress, V. Stiviano. "Don't bring blacks to my games!"
U.S. Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind.,, who is black, crawled beneath the racial-rhetoric barrel by saying, "Some of them in Congress right now with this tea party movement would love to see you and me…hanging on a tree." So, pro-tea party Republicans are not just racist; they actually want to lynch blacks.
Rather than tighten nooses around necks of color, tea partiers have endorsed and campaigned for such black conservatives as former U.S. Rep. Alan West, R-Fla., and U.S. Senator Tim Scott, R-S.C.. Tea Party heroes include Hispanics such as GOP senators Ted Cruz of Texas and Marco Rubio of Florida, and even South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, whose parents are from India.
If Carson seeks racism, he should ignore the Tea Party and, instead, scrutinize Donald Sterling.
"Black tenants smell and attract vermin," snarled Sterling, a billionaire apartment owner. While buying one property, he moaned, "All the blacks in this building, they smell. They're not clean." He also reportedly asked prospective Clippers chief Rollie Massimino, "I wanna know why you think you can coach these niggers."
Meanwhile, Dartmouth College student Daniela Hernandez hated the idea of her schoolmates staging a third annual cardiac research fundraiser called "Phiesta," a celebration with Mexican food and drinks that specifically discouraged Mexican-style costumes. Nonetheless, claimed Hernandez, Phiesta involved "cultural appropriation and the inappropriate usage of cultural clothing, and the exploitation of groups of people and cultures for the sake of business opportunities."
Although only Hernandez complained, the Phi Delta Alpha and Alpha Phi Greek houses scotched the event.
Hernandez urgently needs to relax. So does Dartmouth's Guillermo Rojas. He saw fellow student Noah Smith sporting a tank top with a Corona Beer-style logo that read, "Phiesta." Rojas allegedly poured a Powerade on Smith and said, "I'm sorry. Did I spill on your racist tank?"
Rojas apologized and calls this an accident. Still, he told The Dartmouth: "I'm Mexican. I don't like it when people appropriate Mexican culture."
If Dartmouth's hypersensitive children want to confront anti-Hispanic racism, they should Google Donald Sterling. As he said, "I don't like Mexican men because they smoke, drink, and just hang around the house."
When leftists scream, "Racism!" verify that their condemnations at least approximate the Sterling Standard.
Murdock is a Manhattan-based Fox News Contributor and a media fellow with the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution and Peace at Stanford University.


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As of June 1, 2020 the Board of Supervisors office is open to the public. If you have any questions please call (805) 781-5450.
3rd District Supervisor (805) 781-4336
Welcome to the Third District of San Luis Obispo County
Hello, I am Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg, and have been proud to call District 3 home for over two decades now. In November of 2020, I was honored to be appointed to this seat by Governor Gavin Newsom. My dedication is to you, helping you live safe, healthy and prosperous lives.
As a community, I know we achieve success when we work collectively to make San Luis Obispo County a remarkable place to live. Many citizens contribute selflessly to others – which is the Motto of the County "Not for Ourselves Alone." I take this statement and my oath to serve you every day when I walk into my office.
My constituents are our number one priority and we are here for you. Whether it is navigating the County's website, fixing a pothole, obtaining COVID-19 information, or just sharing your thoughts, my office is ready to support your request. Please contact my Legislative Assistant, Sarah Sartain, at [email protected], or call our office at (805) 781-4336.
On my page, you can find useful resources for district residents, recent news, and information about the District 3 team. This page will continue to grow, as there are many ways you can join in the fun in supporting the County and participating in our great nation's democracy.
Thank you,
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Game cancellations are announced using a Free Rain Out Service
- Instant messages will be sent via text or email directly to your cell phone for changes /cancellations. Know if its cancelled before you travel to the field. Here is the link to sign up, there is no team code necessary just search for Monroe Woodbury Little league: http://www.rainedout.com/
Please note that as of January 1, 2018, the USA Baseball Bat Standard will be implemented for all Little League "Baseball Bats".
New bats are required to have the posted logo for the Instructional, Minor, Major, Intermediate (50/70) and Junior Baseball Divisions.
No bats previously approved for use in Little League Play will be permitted to be used in any Little League game, practice, clinic or LL sanctioned event.
For more information on the USABat standard and a complete list of bats approved through the USABat Standard, visit: usabat.com.
New standards do NOT apply to any divisions of Little League Softball. Also, there is no list of approved softball bats. In softball, the bat only needs to meet the specifications of Rule 1.10 for a softball bat.
For more information, please copy and paste this link to your browser: http://www.littleleague.org/learn/equipment/baseballbatinfo.htm
Frequently Asked Questions about the USABat standard:
Q: Which national member organizations are implementing this new standard ?
A: To date, the following organizations are participating (in alphabetical order):
American Amateur Baseball Congress (AABC), Babe Ruth Baseball/Cal Ripken Baseball, Dixie Youth Baseball, Little League Baseball and PONY Baseball.
Q: Why the change to a wood-like standard?
A: USA Baseball's national member organizations believe that a wood-like performance standard will best provide for the long-term integrity of the game. The new standard will not have a drop-weight limit, so young players can use bats made with light-weight materials.
Q: Why not just use wood bats?
Wood is a scarce resource. The new bats will be designed to perform much like wood, where its performance will be limited to the highest performing wood.
How is the USABat standard different from the BBCOR standard used by the NCAA and NFHS? Both the USA Baseball and NCAA bat performance tests are based on the coefficient of restitution from a bat-ball impact. The scale of results is different, however, since they use different test balls and test speeds. The testing difference is necessary to address the various levels of play in the respective age groups.
Q: Why is USA Baseball involved?
A: The national member organizations asked USA Baseball as the national governing body to take the lead in this process to establish a new standard. Many other national governing bodies set and enforce standards for the equipment in their respective sports. To that end, USA Baseball established a Bat Study Committee of leading scientists and conducted theoretical modeling, field testing and lab testing. The committee shared its findings with the national member organizations, who then endorsed the new USA Bat standard.
Q: Who were the scientists on the USA Baseball Bat Study Committee?
A: Alan Nathan, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Physics at the University of Illinois Dan Russell, Ph.D. Professor of Acoustics at Penn State University Glenn Fleisig, Ph.D. Research Director of American Sports Medicine Institute
Q:Is safety the reason for the change?
A: No. Youth baseball continues to be one of the safest of all sports for youth participants.
Q:How will I know which bat to buy?
A: All new bats that bear the USA Bat licensing mark will be permissible for play in the leagues and tournaments of the participating youth baseball organizations.


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🌟🌟🌟 Today's reading is very interesting; see the second picture. It shows us in a place of abundance, maybe we don't recognize it or maybe we just need to be reminded of it but we are taken care off and self nurturing may be key right now. Remember to show your gratitude. This Card is reminding us to eat our greens or maybe take that juice cleanse seriously now. An angel is on its way to bring you abundance which you have asked for, be open to receive no matter how it appears into your reality. It may not be exactly as expected but take it and be grateful for it. 🎁 moving forward you may need to work on some fears of taking that step towards a new journey. Stepping into the unknown often brings fear of falling into a bottomless pit but remember; you got wings, you may also soar high. You will never know if you don't take a bit of a risk. You've got nothing to loose really, try it and see where it leads you to, the six of wands reminding you that you are supported, and you have already accomplished so much so it's okay to be put on a pedestal and celebrate some of those achievements. Yes it may feel like you are exposing yourself but you are also protected, and praised and loved. Balance is key in moving forward, get your ducks in order, focus on some work that needs to be done so you can worry less and take focused action. This Card is about taking action and not staying idle anymore. 🦋moving beyond, you will be in a place from where you may have to stand your ground a bit and claim your authority or your position, not everyone will agree with you and how you are doing things but that's okay. You cannot please everyone, it's not a popularity contest, you have a mission. You know who you are, you are well equipped and you can do it. Maybe try to include some people in your endeavours, see other people's qualities and include that in your work. Everyone has something to contribute. 🦋🦋🦋 @ Hillsburgh, Ontario
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Canada prides itself in evidence-based research and decision-making, which means statistics graduates are in-demand in both the public and private sectors. Mathematics graduates are in-demand as well, and generally work in the banking, computing, management, and teaching fields.
Students interested in statistics can take graduate-level programs and receive degrees in areas like data mining, bioinformatics, and environmental statistics. Class sizes are usually small, which makes it possible for students and professors to work closely on complex issues.


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The man authorities believe is the Golden State Killer will face yet another murder charge, authorities said Monday.
Joseph DeAngelo, 72, will be charged with the 1975 murder of Claude Snelling, with a special allegation of the use of a firearm, according to Stuart Anderson, spokesman for the Tulare County, California, District Attorney's Office.
DeAngelo has already been charged in 12 killings, including the 1978 deaths of Katie and Brian Maggiore. Police say he committed a series of killings, rapes and other crimes attributed to the so-called Golden State Killer, also known as the East Area Rapist and the Original Night Stalker.
Snelling was shot and killed in September 1975 as he charged at a masked man who was trying to abduct his daughter from his home, according to the Visalia Times Delta.
Tulare County District Attorney Tim Ward said Snelling "died trying to save his daughter from an intruder in the early morning hours. He saved his daughter, became a hero to her that night and the community."
Ward said the community was terrorized during the 18-month crime spree linked to a man dubbed the Visalia Ransacker, which culminated in Snelling's killing. The prosecutor said investigators linked the East Area Rapist and the Visalia Ransacker.
"Science and DNA played less of a role than good old-fashioned, dedicated police work," said Ward.
Authorities said DeAngelo was working as a police officer in the city of Exeter from May 1973 to August 1976, the period in which the Ransacker cases were occurring in Visalia and at the time of the Snelling homicide. The Visalia slayings ended a few months before the East Area Rapist crimes began. By then, officials said, DeAngelo had moved to the Sacramento area as an Auburn police officer.
Authorities said the Maggiores were killed after possibly spotting the Golden State Killer as they walked their dog near a home in Rancho Cordova, outside Sacramento. The complaint alleges that DeAngelo shot the couple using an "unknown caliber firearm."
DeAngelo appeared in court in late April in a wheelchair, but didn't enter a plea to the charges of murdering the Maggiores.
Decades after the killings terrified communities throughout California, authorities tracked down DeAngelo using data from an ancestry website where people submit their DNA results in hopes of tracking down relatives and ancestors.
DNA from a crime scene was matched to genetic material from a relative who was registered on genealogy sites, and authorities later obtained a discarded sample of DeAngelo's DNA.
DeAngelo, a former police officer, Vietnam veteran and mechanic, was a reclusive neighbor in Citrus Heights, a town about 16 miles northeast of Sacramento, according to residents.


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Are relations between anglophones and francophones getting worse, or getting better? It depends who you ask.
A new Leger poll for the Journal de Montreal found that one in three anglophones believe relations with francophones are mired in conflict. Almost half of those under the age of 35 share that belief. But some were shocked to hear those numbers.
READ MORE: Young anglophones want out of Quebec: poll
"I wouldn't call things hostile from my perspective," said Patrick Panet-Raymond, a bilingual university student who grew up on the north shore .
PR professional and Montreal Gazette columnist Dan Delmar does not necessarily believe that aspect of the Leger poll.
"It was a very surprising stat," Delmar told Global News. "If anything you'd think young people would be more open to other communities, but that's not what the survey found."
Jennifer Drouin runs a group called Anglophones for Quebec Independence. She was also taken aback by the poll findings.
"We found the results really surprising. They don't really reflect the reality we live every day," she told Global News.
But there is little dispute over the poll's finding that 60% of anglophones have thought about leaving Quebec to move to another province.
"As soon as I graduate, I'm starting my masters in Toronto," said McGill engineering student Emmanuel Saratonis. "There's way more opportunities there."
Saratonis said he believes potential employers in Montreal are more interested in French skills than engineering skills.
"I've tried so many times to apply here. People who are finished their bachelor's in engineering, they're having a hard time finding jobs in Montreal," he told Global News.
Delmar says he's seen half of his friends leave Montreal for Toronto over the years.
"Some people have had entire graduating classes head to Toronto, a dozen people at a time. We're seeing full friend groups re-assembling in Toronto," he told Global News.
READ MORE: Philippe Couillard asks Quebec anglos for empathy over 'bonjour, hi'
Some students who have come to study in Montreal from abroad say because of language, they can't even consider staying after graduation.
"I'm planning to get a job, but not here," said McGill student Evgenia Pateras, a native of Greece.
"I'm actually going to be moving to Toronto," said Shu Aibo, a Chinese McGill student. "If you want to find a job here and you don't speak French, opportunities are very limited.
The survey also found anglophones hesitate to speak French because of their accents.
"I agree, I'm one of them. I'm also afraid of speaking French in public," said Delmar.
Some believe the solution lies in better French education.
"Have the same French test in the French CEGEPs and the English CEGEPS, so when you graduate from a place like Dawson, you can go apply for a job in French and be fully qualified," said Drouin.
Emmanuel Sarantonis, the engineering student heading to Toronto, hopes to return someday.
"I wouldn't say I'm giving up on Montreal. It has a place in my heart," he told Global News.
But like many others, staying in the province just doesn't make sense right now.


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We awoke to light rain and the view from the View in the photo.. After a walk on the beach we headed northwest for the Coombs Market on the highway to Tofino. This is a really neat place with restaurants, an amazing market, and lots of souvenir shops. Then we went to Fair Winds, a relatively new subdivision of Nanaimo. It is built on a high rocky hill overlooking the Strait of Georgia.
Queen's University friends, Bob and Heather, have lived here for 12 years. Their daughter, son-in-law and two small children were visiting from Toronto. It turns out they have bought a house and are renovating it just down the street I grew up on in Toronto. Their daughter will be starting kindergarten in the same public school I attended in the 50s. Tonight we had lamb for dinner. It was a nice change from salmon.


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Theatre 68 Festival Presents: "Burt…A Homeless Odyssey," running February 10 through March 31
Written by Sam Henry Kass
Directed by Ronnie Marmo
Making its world premiere at the lovely Theatre 68, "Burt…A Homeless Odyssey" is an homage to all those misunderstood and underappreciated souls who yearn for the freedom to create.
The play begins with Burt, an increasingly stifled and artistically suppressed poet, coming clean with his wife about his misbegotten lyrical leanings. She reacts badly and Burt chooses the streets rather than give up his calling.
Once officially homeless Burt, bounces from one disaster to another, causing havoc and spontaneous suicide and various other wild reactions to his heartfelt rhymes. In ever-increasing confusion and deepening guilt, Burt spirals downward through arrests, brutality and despair all the while scribbling profound verse in his tattered notebook.
It sounds sad and it is in parts, but mostly it's uproariously funny.
Nima Jafari, Hansford Prince, Ed Dyer
The characters Burt encounters are bizarre and comical but also staggeringly familiar and true. These are the people of our world, in all their vulgarity and ridiculousness. They squirm and gesticulate their way around our hero's tale, all the while mocking him relentlessly, while he, who at first seemed the most contemptible of all becomes ironically the most precious. Burt is the antithesis of this cold and savage world created by Sam Henry Kass ("Lusting After Pepino's Wife," "The Search for One-Eyed Jimmy"). His passion to understand and to share that understanding putting him in peril and in torment. But without this tortuous world there would be no poet and no poetry to save it. Is that enough meaning for Burt?
You'll have to go and see this spectacular play to find out!! "Burt…A Homeless Odyssey" is dirty and powerful, thrilling and repellent, touching and meaningful. It's a bit like a bad date that turns into a bank robbery…and then you end up falling in love.
It doesn't always work out well, this kind of heated, reckless humor, full of overt pain and paranoia. But when it does, it doe, and this play knocks it out of the park.
Everyone is brilliant. This play requires actors with stamina and guts, but also with an ability to play difficult, prickly people with humor and grace. All these wonderful actors are all to a fault pretty perfect for this play. The role of the poet Burt is played with particular wide-eyed wonder and heartbreak by the splendid Ed Dyer who never seems to miss a beat even as those around him try to break him.
Ronnie Marmo's fearless direction sets the stage with a dangerous energy as well as a kind of tender, vivid humanity. We are all on the edge of our seats.
I highly recommend "Burt…A Homeless Odyssey." It's part of the Theatre 68 Festival and if you have a soul and yearn for some New York piss and vinegar, then run, don't walk to get your tickets…it's a short run.
Ed Dyer, Raffi Mauro
Running February 10 through March 31. Main stage with performances on Saturday and Sunday at 7pm.
No performances on: Feb 18th, March 18th
Theatre 68, 5112 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, 91601
Ed Dyer "Burt," Laura Lee Botsacos "Sadie", Jenny Nwene "Lorna", Chris Kelly "Cop 1 / Mime / Barron Trump", Thomas F. Evans "Cop #2", George Russo "Lawyer", Raf Mauro "Rabbi", Toni Perrotta "Volunteer", Nima Jafari "Immigration Officer", Hansford Prince "Homeless Guy", Drew Hinckley "Actor", Hope Bello LaRoux "Young Woman", Kelly Mullis "Society Woman / Melania Trump", Joseph Covino "Isaac"
Written by Sam Henry Kass
Directed by Ronnie Marmo
Assistant Director: Hope Bello LaRoux
Co-producers: Ronnie Marmo, Katy Jacoby, Veniese Razo
Technical Director: Peter Osterwei


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Suspect in elderly mother's kidnapping returned to Reno
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A Reno man who was arrested in California as a suspect in the kidnapping of his 80-year-old mother from a nursing home has been returned to Nevada to face criminal charges.
Police apprehended 52-year-old Roger Hillygus Aug. 16 after a standoff with a SWAT team in suburban Los Angeles.
He was extradited back to Reno Wednesday on charges of kidnapping a person over 60 years old and conspiracy to commit kidnapping.
Hillygus was being held Thursday in the Washoe County Jail on $50,000 bail.
Reno police say he took his mother, Sue Hillygus, from a Reno facility home month. They say she suffers from dementia and he's not her legal guardian.
It's not clear if Roger Hillygus has a lawyer or will be appointed one at a pending court appearance.
Eds: This story corrects an earlier version to show Hillygus was extradited Wednesday, being held on bail Thursday.


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In two days my next book comes out. Sparks will be on cyber shelves on Nov. 23, 2011. Very excited to welcome Bernie and Tomas to the world. (grin) Sparks will be available at Dreamspinner Press on Nov 23 here.
Here is the blurb for the book.
By: Talia Carmichael
Dreamspinner Press
Release. Date: November 23, 2011
Genre: Contemporary
Series: Something in Common - Book 2
Format: E-Book
Bernie Jenkins knows longing for Tomas is futile. The strong, sexy man sees him as nothing but an obligation, a burden he took on out of pity. He even calls Bernie "kid." Bernie knows all about burdens and how they can consume you, so he pushes away feelings for Tomas.
Tomas Rodriguez likes Bernie. He's a buddy, a friend. No matter what anyone says, there is nothing going on between them… or so he believes until Bernie surprises him one night at a club. Tomas realizes there's more to the clumsy geek than he ever knew, but being attracted to someone isn't the same as acting on it. For that to change, Bernie will have to take a chance and allow Tomas into his heart.
Buy here from Dreamspinner Press on Nov. 23, 2011/ Read excerpt
Talia Carmichael
Fill Your Cravings
Blog: http://taliacarmichael.com/blog
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text: To learn practical and effective strategies for improving his teaching practice, Dr. Gallahar will attend the National Differentiated Instruction Conference. While there, Dr. Gallahar will address relevant contemporary issues, including how to most effectively incorporate technology into the classroom, as well as how to align teaching strategies and practice with the Common Core State Standards. Upon completion of the workshop, Dr. Gallahar will share his knowledge with educators in his district.


text: German Mission House Waitangi West Road, Maunganui, Chatham Island German Mission House. Copyright: NZ Historic Places Trust. Taken By: Alison Dangerfield. Date: 3/04/2008. List Entry Information List Entry Status Listed List Entry Type Historic Place Category 1 Public Access Private/No Public Access List Number 5401 Date Entered 21st November 1991 Date of Effect 21st November 1991 Locationopen/close City/District Council Chatham Islands Territory Region Chatham Islands Legal description Area marked 'A', DP 325087 on Pt Sec 4, Pt Wharekauri No.1 (RT WN950/81), Wellington Land District Summaryopen/close DESCRIPTION:The cottage was built between 1866-1868, for the Moravian Missionaries who arrived in the Chathams in 1843.These German missionaries made no converts, but had a significant input into the history and lifestyle of the Chathams, introducing large-scale horticulture, sheep farming, ship building and literacy.The cottage is built largely of local stone and wood, which reflects the missionaries' attitudes. They were committed to the idea of being self reliant in their own lives, and as an example to others, and hence using only local materials.Johannes Engst and Johann Baucke, two of the cottage's builders, were two of the missionaries who came to the Chathams. The third building was William Baucke, Johann's son, who was born on the Chathams. William spent much of his early life with the Moriori people, and in later life wrote about his experiences, and the Moriori lifestyle and language. Although his attitudes were questioned, he was a valuable and unique source of information on aspects of Moriori life. Assessment criteriaopen/close Historical Significance or ValueThe cottage provides the only architectural evidence of New Zealand's sole Moravian German Mission.The missionaries made a significant contribution to the economy and lifestyle of the inhabitants of the Chatham Islands. The cottage, being built of permanent materials, represents the missionaries' commitment to the Islands, and the local materials represents their attitudes of self reliance. ARCHITECTURAL QUALITY:The building represents the pioneering period of New Zealand architecture. It is a 'second generation' building, being built of permanent materials, rather than to provide temporary shelter. Such buildings in stone are rare in New Zealand, and this is the only example on the Chatham Islands. The building is notable for its use of local materials, and for the carpenters marks indicating prefabrication of imported materials.TOWNSCAPE/LANDMARK VALUE:The cottage has a spectacular setting. It sits on a slight rise above surrounding flat farm land, and behind it rises the vast basalt outcrop of Maunganui. This outcrop is perhaps the best known landscape feature of Chatham Island. The small scale of the cottage enhances the grandeur of Maunganui. Additional informationopen/close Physical DescriptionARCHITECT/ENGINEER/DESIGNER:Johannes Gottfried EngstJohann BauckeWilliam BauckeThe German Mission Cottage was designed and built by two missionaries of the Moravian German Mission Johannes Gottfried Engst and Johann Baucke, and Baucke's son, William Baucke.ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION:The cottage has a simple rectangular form, with a gabled roof. The main elevation is asymmetrical with three windows and a door. This reflects the internal arrangement with three rooms, the middle being the largest. Ground floor windows are either two casements each with eight panes, or one casement with 4 x 3 panes. There are three spaces in the roof used as bedrooms, the two end rooms lit with windows in the gable ends, with the east window now missing. Access to the upper storey is by a staircase near the western end of the building.A lean-to has been added on the south side, stone foundations remain of what possibly was an earlier lean-to. There are two chimneys, one on the west elevation and one on the south.A cellar has been dug below the house. It is under the west end of the building and is lined with stone.MODIFICATIONS:Date unknown:Partition removed to make room at east end into one room.Modern kitchen fittings installed in middle room.Modern bathroom installed in west end room, also laundry fittings installed.Lean-to on south elevation added. The present lean-to is different in form from that seen in historical photographs.Exterior stonework has been plastered; original thatched roof replaced with corrugated iron. Construction Dates Original Construction1866 - 1868 Modification2010 - As at 2020 viewed that post 2010 a supporting ground floor wall removed. Floor joists that support upper floor are too light. Addition1955 - 1955Lean to added to rear of cottage with wc Construction DetailsTuff or basalt blocks, timber floors, internal walls are timber-framed with ponga log infill and plaster lining, corrugated iron roof, corrugated iron and timber lean-to. Recently the external walls have been plastered. Information Sources King, 2000 M King, Moriori: A People Rediscovered, Revised Edition, Penguin Publishers, Auckland, 2000 1991 Edition King, 1990 M King & Robin Morrison 1990. A Land Apart - The Chatham Islands of New Zealand. Random Century, Auckland. Other InformationThis historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1980. This report includes the text from the original Building Classification Committee report considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration.Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions.


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HOUSTON, TEXAS (June 20, 2019) – Cadence Bancorporation (NYSE: CADE) today announced the commencement of a registered public offering of fixed to floating rate subordinated notes due 2029 (the "Notes"), pursuant to the shelf registration statement (File No. 333-225075) filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on May 21, 2018.
Cadence Bancorporation intends to use the net proceeds from this offering, together with cash on hand or other immediately available funds, to repay its 4.875% senior notes due June 28, 2019, or for general corporate purposes. Sandler O'Neill & Partners, L.P. and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. are acting as book-running managers for the offering. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is acting as co-manager for the offering.
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Day 122 -Well this would mean a lot more to me if I were a coffee drinker. I woke up early since I couldn't sleep and did some work at the cafe here. Please don't let this little amenity fool you that Africa is just like home. However it is nice. -JANUARY 5
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It's no secret that brides often have big dreams for their wedding day, but they don't stop there. Honeymoons are ranking ever higher on couples' wish lists, with dream destinations becoming deal breakers. We've got some honeymoon ideas to get you started.
12 Days of Wedding Planning: Honeymoon Ideas
You'd be forgiven for thinking that paradise islands are your only option. While these idyllic resorts are popular for good reason, the world really is your oyster and we've got lots more honeymoon ideas to share with you. And with honeymoons typically setting you back by thousands, you really do need to get your choice right.
The biggest factor when booking your honeymoon will be your budget – where can you afford to go? Will your honeymoon costs be covered by your overall wedding budget, will you save for it separately, or even ask for guests to contribute as their wedding presents to you?
If none of these options will give you the spending power you want, and you aren't prepared to compromise on this trip of a lifetime, why not wait a little? Weddings are expensive, so take a minimoon somewhere closer to home after the wedding, then give yourselves a year or so to save before splashing out on that show-stopping trip.
While for many holidays you'll book your flights and hotels yourself, it can be useful to have help for your honeymoon. That's why lots of our real couples turn to tour operators and travel agents to create their ideal honeymoons for them. If you want to include lots of stops, tours or experiences, this can often make the planning process easier. The guides and agents will have all the inside knowledge and contacts you need to put your travel plans together seamlessly.
If you're being careful with your budget, shop around and compare packages or book things separately yourself to make sure you get the most competitive prices.
For a cultural city break, take a short-haul trip to Europe. Visit just one chic city or grab your train tickets and go inter-railing. City sights, historical monuments and buzzing nightlife are all up for grabs.
Road trippers and backpackers should head for the United States, Australia or New Zealand. You'll find plenty of vast and varied landscapes, cities and beaches to explore.
For nature-loving couples, your honeymoon presents the perfect occasion to embark on a sought-after safari, whether that's across the African plains or through the rainforests of Borneo or South America.
Those paradise islands had to feature somewhere, so if it's a beach holiday like no other that you're looking for, book your flight and speedboat transfers to the Maldives, Seychelles or the Pacific Islands. White sand and turquoise waters beckon.
And for foodie couples? The world is your oyster on this one! Choose the cuisine you want to taste and then book your flights. But why limit the feasting to just one place when you could sample many? Map out a series of nearby destinations, then hop from one to the next to create a honeymoon that you really will savour.
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Supreme absolute. The rising sun of summers, potent Thy nomen. Jai Ma. Jai Jai Ma. Welfare unto all Rab rakha
Sunday, September 6, 2015
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The first five tips will help you identify a suitable site and the latter five will assist you when securing your chosen site. Sourcing Your Hotel Opportunity Location, Location, Location – Where do you want to be? Or, what is the next location for your portfolio? Location is pivotal, so research areas and understand your chosen location. Are there any developments planned? My advice is to go with what you know, and if you don't know the area, get to know it. Often things are not as you expect. Do Your Market Research – Once you have pinpointed your location,Read More... →
Hotel management is indeed a tricky job and requires hoteliers to don multiple hats to take various decisions. Every guest is unique and has set expectations to be fulfilled. While the leisure travellers often tend to grab the most attention and enjoy a larger share of the pie, corporate and group bookings are sometimes an overlooked factor. Travel agents responsible for organising group bookings or firms that send a steady flow of business travellers take time to evaluate their needs. Unlike the leisure traveler, agents or representatives coordinate with various hotels to crack the best deals for their clients. GuestRead More... →


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one reason why i loved the west wing (and still do).
could you imagine if a president from either party really, i mean really knew the bible – not just its verses, but also their context and their implications for governance if the hermeneutic used for some verses like prohibitions against homosexuality were consistently applied a throughout the text? can you imagine if the thoughtfulness that went into making this tv show actually went in to decisions made by our leaders?
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Aviator lets you travel the globe, but can make you feel like a simple courier
The premise of Aviator is one that taps into the globetrotting adventurer in all of us. In the game you travel to cities across the world by plane, flying from one destination to the next carrying all manner of exotic goods and treasures. Aviator has a great sense of style that really fits with the adventuring theme and it features gameplay that's really unlike anything else on Facebook. But it also gets quite repetitive after a while and includes a handful of very annoying aspects.
The game begins in Cairo when you meet up with your crazy uncle. Or maybe he's not your uncle. He might just be crazy. But either way this is where your adventure begins, and from there on out you'll become a work-for-hire aviator, taking on various jobs to help fund your need to explore the world. In practice this means that you'll be flying from one area to the next taking on different types of jobs along the way.
Since you are a pilot those jobs all revolve around transporting things. Sometimes it's a person, sometimes it's a rare artifact. You can also earn money by ferrying passengers and cargo back and forth between cities, and there's a nifty market feature that lets you buy goods for cheap in one location only to sell them for a fortune somewhere else. That money can then be spent on opening up flight routes, buying more goods, or upgrading your plane.
What's strange, though, is that when you visit a new city you'll need to buy markets in order to access them. And the prices can be pretty high. This means that the first time you visit a place like Cape Town you won't be able to take any goods with you to sell. Not only is this aspect of the game quite annoying, forcing you to spend lots of money for the privilege to spend even more money, but it also makes no sense in the context of the game.
Aviator doesn't include an energy system, but the game still limits how much you can play at any given time. As you fly about your plane will be damaged and eventually you'll need to repair it before you can fly. When this happens you can either wait for it to be repaired for free or fix it up immediately with a few Facebook credits.
The game definitely looks great, especially when it comes to the characters you'll encounter, each of which is large and nicely detailed. Though the dialog is fairly limited, interacting with the characters is one of the highlights of Aviator. The locations are less impressive, if only because they all look so similar. While the buildings and backgrounds look good, each city is set up in exactly the same way with only a background to distinguish them visually. It's hard to tell Tripoli from Nairobi without double checking the map.
While the core gameplay is fun and original, it grows a bit tiresome after a while; you're essentially doing the same thing over and over, only in different locations. The clever market feature and interesting characters make up for this somewhat, but at times Aviator makes you feel less like a grand adventurer and more like a simple courier.


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Astropy provides a common framework, core package of code, and affiliated packages for astronomy in Python. Development is actively ongoing, with major packages such as PyFITS, PyWCS, vo, and asciitable already merged in. Astropy is intended to contain much of the core functionality and some common tools needed for performing astronomy and astrophysics with Python.
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skims down his arm
slides across his wrist
twines around his palm
drips from his fingertips
is all he can smell and taste. Dwayne's senses are awash in it.
When he was first made
to fly
to hide from the sun
to drink blood
he was told it would pass, the childlike giddiness of the hunt. It would always be fun, his sire said and dipped her nails into his skin, laid open his flesh to the bone and the pain rushed through him like a wave changing the sand, but it would not always be so much like a game.
She lied.
Or maybe she's never known a pack like he has. Maybe she's never been tucked
into a cave
into a group of too fast bikes roaring in the darkness
into a town held in the curve where the palms of land and ocean meet
into a family of monsters.
They play games
with each other
with the city
with the world
and their roles shift and change. Paul is the jester, spinning laughter and smoke and rock and roll yet is ferocious in the hunt and can be as serious as he is loyal. Marko fetches and carries and tends to the things with which they share the sky – owls and bats and birds – and plays child games with Laddie and yet he knows the secrets of the cave and the city and all those contained within.
David acts as leader always, even when he isn't, and Dwayne is silent still.
When the humans
scream, they are his voice and mark his passage through the world.
Dwayne tastes their fear and the depths of their emotions and smiles, blood on his lips and teeth and tongue.
His sire was wrong. He will always find a simple pleasure, a childlike glee, in the hunt. It is a game, and they are the players in it. It is a game, and life stretches beyond the horizon, and the darkness will always come when the sun falls from the sky.
Blood Calls, and the Hunt by Carla
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Disclaimer: Characters belong to WB Studios.
Written for: Raeann, happy (belated) birthday! I hope you enjoy it! We miss your writing in the fandom.
Written for: Raeann, happy (belated) birthday! I hope you enjoy it! We miss your writing in the fandom.


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The StutterTalk B Team arrives with this fine piece of stuttering craftsmanship.
CARYN HERRING, JOEL KORTE, and ROISIN MCMANUS (the Stuttertalk "B Team") begin a possible series on the topic of "Parents and Stuttering." They discuss their relationship with their parents growing up and how that has changed as they have matured into adults. Lastly, they discuss the challenges parents face when children are reluctant to work on or discuss their stuttering.


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