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On May 27th, more than a month into the worst environmental disaster in U.S. history, Barack Obama strode to the podium in the East Room of the White House. For weeks, the administration had been insisting that BP alone was to blame for the catastrophic oil spill in the Gulf – and the ongoing failure to stop the massive leak. "They have the technical expertise to plug the hole," White House spokesman Robert Gibbs had said only six days earlier. "It is their responsibility." The president, Gibbs added, lacked the authority to play anything more than a supervisory role – a curious line of argument from an administration that has reserved the right to assassinate American citizens abroad and has nationalized much of the auto industry. "If BP is not accomplishing the task, can you just federalize it?" a reporter asked. "No," Gibbs replied.
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Now, however, the president was suddenly standing up to take command of the cleanup effort. "In case you were wondering who's responsible," Obama told the nation, "I take responsibility." Sounding chastened, he acknowledged that his administration had failed to adequately reform the Minerals Management Service, the scandal-ridden federal agency that for years had essentially allowed the oil industry to self-regulate. "There wasn't sufficient urgency," the president said. "Absolutely I take responsibility for that." He also admitted that he had been too credulous of the oil giants: "I was wrong in my belief that the oil companies had their act together when it came to worst-case scenarios." He unveiled a presidential commission to investigate the disaster, discussed the resignation of the head of MMS, and extended a moratorium on new deepwater drilling. "The buck," he reiterated the next day on the sullied Louisiana coastline, "stops with me."
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What didn't stop was the gusher. Hours before the president's press conference, an ominous plume of oil six miles wide and 22 miles long was discovered snaking its way toward Mobile Bay from BP's wellhead next to the wreckage of its Deepwater Horizon rig. Admiral Thad Allen, the U.S. commander overseeing the cleanup, framed the spill explicitly as an invasion: "The enemy is coming ashore," he said. Louisiana beaches were assaulted by blobs of oil that began to seep beneath the sand; acres of marshland at the "Bird's Foot," where the Mississippi meets the Gulf, were befouled by shit-brown crude – a death sentence for wetlands that serve as the cradle for much of the region's vital marine life. By the time Obama spoke, it was increasingly evident that this was not merely an ecological disaster. It was the most devastating assault on American soil since 9/11.
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Like the attacks by Al Qaeda, the disaster in the Gulf was preceded by ample warnings – yet the administration had ignored them. Instead of cracking down on MMS, as he had vowed to do even before taking office, Obama left in place many of the top officials who oversaw the agency's culture of corruption. He permitted it to rubber-stamp dangerous drilling operations by BP – a firm with the worst safety record of any oil company – with virtually no environmental safeguards, using industry-friendly regulations drafted during the Bush years. He calibrated his response to the Gulf spill based on flawed and misleading estimates from BP – and then deployed his top aides to lowball the flow rate at a laughable 5,000 barrels a day, long after the best science made clear this catastrophe would eclipse the Exxon Valdez.
Even after the president's press conference, Rolling Stone has learned, the administration knew the spill could be far worse than its "best estimate" acknowledged. That same day, the president's Flow Rate Technical Group – a team of scientists charged with establishing the gusher's output – announced a new estimate of 12,000 to 25,000 barrels, based on calculations from video of the plume. In fact, according to interviews with team members and scientists familiar with its work, that figure represents the plume group's minimum estimate. The upper range was not included in their report because scientists analyzing the flow were unable to reach a consensus on how bad it could be. "The upper bound from the plume group, if it had come out, is very high," says Timothy Crone, a marine geophysicist at Columbia University who has consulted with the government's team. "That's why they had resistance internally. We're talking 100,000 barrels a day."
The median figure for Crone's independent calculations is 55,000 barrels a day – the equivalent of an Exxon Valdez every five days. "That's what the plume team's numbers show too," Crone says. A source privy to internal discussions at one of the world's top oil companies confirms that the industry privately agrees with such estimates. "The industry definitely believes the higher-end values," the source says. "That's accurate – if not more than that." The reason, he adds, is that BP appears to have unleashed one of the 10 most productive wells in the Gulf. "BP screwed up a really big, big find," the source says. "And if they can't cap this, it's not going to blow itself out anytime soon."
Even worse, the "moratorium" on drilling announced by the president does little to prevent future disasters. The ban halts exploratory drilling at only 33 deepwater operations, shutting down less than one percent of the total wells in the Gulf. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, the Cabinet-level official appointed by Obama to rein in the oil industry, boasts that "the moratorium is not a moratorium that will affect production" – which continues at 5,106 wells in the Gulf, including 591 in deep water.
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Most troubling of all, the government has allowed BP to continue deep-sea production at its Atlantis rig – one of the world's largest oil platforms. Capable of drawing 200,000 barrels a day from the seafloor, Atlantis is located only 150 miles off the coast of Louisiana, in waters nearly 2,000 feet deeper than BP drilled at Deepwater Horizon. According to congressional documents, the platform lacks required engineering certification for as much as 90 percent of its subsea components – a flaw that internal BP documents reveal could lead to "catastrophic" errors. In a May 19th letter to Salazar, 26 congressmen called for the rig to be shut down immediately. "We are very concerned," they wrote, "that the tragedy at Deepwater Horizon could foreshadow an accident at BP Atlantis."
The administration's response to the looming threat? According to an e-mail to a congressional aide from a staff member at MMS, the agency has had "zero contact" with Atlantis about its safety risks since the Deepwater rig went down.
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Craig (Mickey/Chico) M. Stevens, 63, of Meadville, passed way Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, at Meadv ille Medical Center.
He was born April 7, 1949, in Pittsburgh, a son of James L. Stevens and Gladys Jane Hill Stevens. He married Catherine Schreck on Aug. 13, 1994; she survives.
He was a high school graduate and served his country with the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Leary DDR 879 during the Vietnam War from June 6, 1968, to Feb. 20, 1970.
Craig was employed by the Coca-Cola Company for 25 years and retired from Heatrex on May 27, 2011.
He was of the Catholic Faith and attended Saint Mary of Grace Church.
Craig loved being around people of all ages and had many hobbies, including hunting, fishing, boating, riding his motorcycle, gardening, watching his favorite team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, singing karaoke and he loved his dogs, Dystany and Clancey.
He was also active in many different organizations in the community, those being: life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2006 and an active member in Color Guard, life member of Saegertown American Legion Post 205, American Legion Post 111 Legion Riders, West Mead Firehall, Italian Civic Club, Eagles Lodge 429, and Vietnam Vets Post 52.
In addition to his loving wife, Catherine, he is survived by a daughter, Tanya C. Newsome and her husband, Damon, of Meadville; a granddaughter, Lanaya Newsome of Meadville; three brothers, Jim Stevens and his wife, Linda, of Heidelburg, Dave Stevens of Carnegie and Larry Stevens and his wife, Darby, of Oceanside, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister-in-law, Patti Stevens; both paternal and maternal grandparents; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Fidelia and Lawrence Schreck.
Family and friends are welcome to call to from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Roofner-Collins-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 544 Chestnut St., Meadville. A prayer vigil service will be held at 3 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Saint Mary of Grace Church, 1085 Water St., Meadville, with Father Marc Solomon, pastor, as celebrant.
The committal service and burial with full military honors will be performed by VFW Post 2006 colorguard at Saint Agatha Cemetery, West Mead Township.
Memorial donations may be made in Craig's memory to American Legion Post 111, Legion Rides, 17137 Cussewago Road, Meadville, Pa. 16335; or VFW Post 2006 Color Guard, 1045 S. Morgan St., Meadville, Pa 16335; or Crawford County Human Society, 11012 Kennedy Hill Road, Meadville, Pa 16335.
Please take a moment to share a memory, a condolence, or to order flowers for the family on Craig's Book of Memories at roofnercollinswarrenfh.com.

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No charges have been filed against a person who fired a shotgun after reportedly foiling an attempted robbery Sunday night. Meanwhile, police also searched for two men who robbed a couple in an unrelated Sunday incident.
"At this point, we're investigating the case as a potential attempted robbery," Valdosta Police Cmdr. Brian Childress said Monday, regarding the shotgun incident.
All of the witnesses present at Carron Oaks Apartments, 1515 Boone Drive, say the incident was an attempted robbery, but authorities want to speak with the person who fled the scene to determine the full nature of the case.
At approximately 7:35 p.m. Sunday, a 19-year-old resident heard a knock at the door of his second-floor apartment. The resident opened the door to find a black man pointing a gun at him.
One of the resident's friends "grabbed a shotgun and racked it, causing the suspect to run, and get into an SUV," according to a police report. The resident then grabbed the shotgun, "and as the SUV was leaving the parking lot, he fired one shot towards the SUV, but does not think that he hit anything."
Police were unable to find the SUV. No one inside of the apartment was injured in the incident.
With the case being investigated as an attempted robbery, no charges have been filed against the person firing the shotgun toward a fleeing vehicle, Childress said.
"Generally, it could be a criminal charge through local ordinance or a state charge," the police commander said, "but we're not looking at such charges at this time."
Authorities want to speak to the initial gunman who fled the scene in the SUV. He is described as a black male, approximately 6-foot-3, with a heavy build.
• In an unrelated case, at 9:22 p.m. Sunday, along the 1000 block of West Alden Avenue, a 58-year-old man and 37-year-old woman were robbed at gunpoint, according to Valdosta police.
Two black men demanded they hand over their bags which contained laptop computers and other items. One of the assailants carried a handgun.
The two men got into a truck and left the scene. No one was injured in this armed robbery case.
Authorities continued looking for suspects Monday, Childress said.
Anyone having any further information regarding these crimes or any other crimes is urged to contact the Valdosta Police Department at (229) 293-3145; or can remain anonymous at (229) 293-3091.


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Because the gel took five minutes to harden, I had a bit of time to think about poetic metaphors. Teeth can't regenerate or grow back once they are gone, you see (in saying this, my brother once lived with a woman who confidently assured a mutual friend that his front teeth, which fell out when he drunkenly tripped over his own shadow in the NUI Galway bar one afternoon, would "grow back". This same lady remarked, on another occasion, that Bulmers cider is different from other ciders because "it's made from apples", so maybe her claims need to be taken with a pinch of salt).
a filling or two should do the trick
Of course, I have those dreams about my teeth falling out. Standing weeping in a dole queue holding a palmful of teeth as big as dominoes, spitting hundreds of them all over a higher level leaving cert Irish exam that I am doing in the nude under Garda supervision, or feeling them crumble to chalk dust as I pathetically mouth the words "be with me" to Christina Hendricks. That sort of thing.
Hmmm, maybe it's not the dentist I need to see?
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May 20, 2005
Thanks to Virginia State Police, employees and kind-hearted Virginia residents, at least 1,700 U. S. Soldiers overseas can call home with ease. The 'Cell Phones for Soldiers Program' was started by 13-year-old Brittany and 11-year-old Robbie Bergquist; just a couple of kids from Massachusetts that said they're trying to make a difference.
"They founded this organization after hearing a local news story of a man in Iraq who ran up a massive telephone bill and they wanted to do something that could help the families of soldiers overseas," said Trooper Nelson, a Virginia State Police.
They came up with the idea to collect used cell phones for a non-profit organization to recycle, using the money from the recycling to purchase pre-paid phone cards for soldiers abroad. The huge response has helped purchase over 1700 pre-paid calling cards which will give troops 170,000 minutes of free talk time.
"We have received an overwhelming big response for this non-profit organization. There was a donation, a large donation, of an individual in Richmond who donated 53 cell phones," said Trooper Nelson.
It only took two months to collect all of the cell phones and the troops hope there is more on the way. The Virginia State Police are continuing to collect discarded cell phones through August 3, 2005 at each of the seven division headquarters.


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The city's block grant program may be more screwed up than ever.
Given its history, that's saying a lot.
And given the city's status as the nation's third-poorest city, that's a shame.
Not that anybody in a position of authority seems embarrassed about it, at least not enough to actually do something about it.
Of course, Mayor Byron Brown can fix the problem. But he hasn't exactly built a track record as a problem solver during his nearly four years in office, has he?
From what I learned during the course of reporting today's story, it appears Brown -- with his sidekick Steve Casey doing the dirty work, of course -- is using the program's millions in part to reward friends and punish enemies.Let's move on to others who could be part of the solution, if they so chose.
For starters there is the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. It's real good at finding problems. Not so good at fixing them.
It has the ways -- it's the will that's lacking.
HUD and the city have been going back and forth since the feds issued their report in March that found 19 serious problems with the Brown administration's management of the block grant program. So far, 10 of the 19 problems have been fixed, ones that to varying degrees involve pushing the right paper across the table. But the root problems, starting with poor management, remain unresolved. The full updated report is here.
HUD has all kinds of regulatory powers. And it's got the power of the purse strings. Not that it acts that way. Heck, the feds won't even use the bully pulpit. Call them for a comment, a chance to nudge the city, and you get blah-blah-blah quotes from a flak. The last time anyone had anything stronger to say, HQ in DC called and told everyone to dummy up.
Perhaps Chuck Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand, Brian Higgins and Louise Slaughter should tell HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan to get tough. Our local delegation has been awfully quiet about the city's misuse of federal dollars ever since John LaFalce retired. Yeah, I know, they're all Democrats and want to act like We Are Family, but it is their constituents who are getting the short end of the deal.
The Common Council, on the other hand, has had a few things to say. But it's been mostly just talk.
For all its rhetoric, the Council in recent years has changed about 1 percent of the spending proposed by Brown in his block grand budget submissions. And there's been no push for structural changes.
Yeah, the Council was successful this summer in getting HUD's inspector general to agree to come in and audit the block grant program -- not that he's shown up yet. Far be it for me to discourage another pair of eyes from looking over the books, but what we need a lot more than another study is a solution.
Three Council members sit on the governing board of the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency -- the crew that mismanages the block grant program -- and I don't see them pushing for meaningful change on that front, either. Yeah, the mayor controls the board majority through appointments, but that doesn't mean you just go through the motions. And that's largely what's happening.
Then there is city's foundation community, which invests a lot of money dealing with the vestiges of poverty. It is in their interest to see that the biggest pot of money available to do likewise -- the block grant program -- is money well spent. But they're spectators.
Finally, there are those so-called advocates for the poor. There are a lot of fine people in their ranks. Unfortunately, too many of them feel they have more to lose by speaking out than the community has to gain, and Brown and Casey give them a justifiable reason for pause. But a lot of these advocates have, or want, a piece of the block grant pie. They'll grumble, but not much more.
It's all so Buffalo.
I guess this leaves it up to the citizenry to do something about it.
People, are you ready to rumble?
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"Trick-or-treating" has become a staple for Halloween celebration in America. Why do people hand out candy on this holiday and how did the tradition begin?
The day before All Soul's Day on November 1st, poor individuals would beg door-to-door in medieval times. They would be given "soul cakes" (bread with currants) in exchange for prayers for the family's dead relatives. This day was called Hallowmas and these practices were used as early as the 14th century. This is quite similar to trick-or-treating and may have influenced the tradition now with the many European immigrants who came to America in the 19th century.
The ritual of trick-or-treating had truly began in about 1911. Children in both Canada and other locations began dressing in costume and would travel house-to-house and offer singing in exchange for candy or nuts. The term "trick-or-treat" was used in print media and by the 1930's, became so widespread, that by 1939, it became official on a national level. The activity spread more rapidly in the 40's and although took a hit during World War II with sugar rationing, has continued today. According to the National Confectioners Association, roughly 80% of adults in the United States buy candy in anticipation of passing it out on Halloween and 94% of children go door-to-door every year on October 31st.
While some countries do not take part in the Halloween festivities, other nations have varying ways of trick-or-treating. In Scotland, children dress up and receive candy in exchange for a poem. In Sweden, trick-or-treaters wear costumes the Thursday before Easter, while Danish children do the same on Shrove Monday. Norwegian children celebrate between Christmas and New Years. It is no surprise that children around the world are avid candy fans.
For those trick-or-treating this Halloween, Lindt encourages candy safety during this time and wants to remind parents of the following tips:
- Instruct your children to bring all candy home before eating it so it can be checked for tampering. Children shouldn't snack while they're out and this can be helped by giving them a snack or a light meal before they go.
- Choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies or small toys should be removed from younger children's collected candy.
- Tell children not to accept or eat anything that is not commercially wrapped
- Inspect and wash all fresh fruit. Look for holes, small puncture and cut it open before allowing children to eat it.
- Throw out candy or treats that have been homemade, are unwrapped or look as if they've been tampered with (i.e. torn wrappers, pinholes in wrappers etc.
With these tips in mind and a bit of history of this Halloween tradition, you should be ready to celebrate and have fun. Don't forget to treat yourself after all of costume chaos, hours of passing out candy and when all of your kids are finally asleep. Kids shouldn't be the only ones who get to indulge on Halloween.
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Updated 12:49pm Tuesday 19th February 2013 in News By Andy Walker, Chief Reporter (Darlington)
WORK is under way to convert the former JJB sports store, in East Street, Darlington, into a branch of Sports Direct. Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley's firm bought 20 JJB branches after it went into administration. No one from Sports Direct was available for comment and it is unclear what the development means for its store in the town's Cornmill Shopping Centre.
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In choosing a vice presidential running mate for the Republican ticket, Mitt Romney was drawn to Paul Ryan's Wisconsin values.
Romney's VP selection — described by many as energizing, bold and even risky — shines a national spotlight on the 14-year congressman seen as a rising star in the Republican Party.
Hailing from Janesville, Ryan began his career on Capitol Hill as an aide and a speechwriter to various Republican politicians. He was elected to the House at the age of 28, and has grown into leadership positions such as chairing the House Budget Committee and serving on the Ways and Means Committee. He rose to prominence in 2010 after unveiling his "Roadmap for America's Future."
Ryan's veep selection was announced via a smart phone app early Saturday morning. Romney made a more formal announcement on a tour of the U.S.S. Wisconsin in Norfolk, VA two hours later.
"America's Comeback Team"
Dubbing themselves "America's Comeback Team," Romney and Ryan spoke highly of each other as they made their announcement in front of an excited Republican crowd.
Romney said Ryan is an "intellectual leader of the Republican Party." Romney also said Ryan understands that people can have honest disagreements without making personal attacks.
"There are a lot of people in the other party who might disagree with Paul Ryan, but I don't know of anyone who doesn't respect his character and judgment," Romney said.
Touting Ryan's Wisconsin values, Romney said Ryan is "a person of great steadiness, whose integrity is unquestioned and whose word is good."
But Romney said Ryan's firm principles are balanced by his "practical concerns for getting things done."
"He's shown the ability to work with members of both parties to find common ground to on issues concerning American people," Romney said.
Romney initially introduced Ryan as "the next President of the United States," but later corrected himself before Ryan took the podium.
Ryan said he is excited to join Romney's campaign, saying the former Massachusetts governor has the "the skills, the background and the character that our country needs at a crucial time in its history."
"Following four years of failed leadership, the hopes of our country, which have inspired the world, are growing dim; and they need someone to revive them," Ryan said. "Governor Romney is the man for this moment; and he and I share one commitment: we will restore the dreams and greatness of this country."
In his speech, Ryan says he has toured his congressional district and talked with voters who think the economic recession is "the new normal."
"High unemployment, declining incomes and crushing debt is not a new normal. It's the result of misguided policies," Ryan said. "And next January, our economy will begin a comeback with the Romney Plan for a Stronger Middle Class that will lead to more jobs and more take home pay for working Americans."
The crowd at the gathering had a warm reception to Ryan, chanting "USA" when Ryan said, "Our rights come from nature and God – not from government."
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Romney's pick is seen by national politicos as a risky pick compared to former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty and Ohio Sen. Rob Portman, the other two potential candidates on his VP short list.
In a statement to Politico and other national reporters, President Barack Obama's campaign manager Jim Messina criticized Ryan and his "Roadmap" plan.
"In naming Congressman Paul Ryan, Mitt Romney has chosen a leader of the House Republicans who shares his commitment to the flawed theory that new budget-busting tax cuts for the wealthy, while placing greater burdens on the middle class and seniors, will somehow deliver a stronger economy," Messina said.
Gov. Scott Walker said in a news release that Romney's "bold and reform-minded selection" was a good one.
"This election has to be about who is going to look out for the next generation. America needs a comeback team to turn around the economy and to turn around the fiscal status of our country," Walker said. "Romney and Ryan have the ideas and the experience needed to take on these core issues. This is a great day for Wisconsin and an even greater day for America."
In a statement, Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus said he believes Romney and Ryan have the knowledge, expertise and vision needed to rejuvenate the country's economy.
"Across the country, Americans are hurting, but America's Comeback Team will offer us a new direction and a brighter future," Priebus said. "I congratulate Governor Romney on his excellent decision. This is a great day for Wisconsin and for America."
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While some political observers around the country may be familiar with Ryan's political beliefs, most of the country is being introduced to him for the first time Saturday morning.
tells a story of a rising star in the Republican Party that got his start as an aide to Jack Kemp, Sam Brownback and others.
A lifelong Janesville resident, Ryan was the youngest of four children born to Paul Ryan Sr., who worked as an attorney, and Betty, a stay-at-home mom. His father passed away when he was a boy.
"That forced him to grow up earlier than any young man should," Romney said in his announcement. "But Paul did, with the help of his devoted mother, his brothers and sister, and a supportive community. And as he did, he internalized the virtues and hard-working ethic of the Midwest."
In April 2000, Ryan proposed to Janna Little, a native Oklahoman, at one of his favorite fishing spots, Big St. Germain Lake in Wisconsin. Later that year, the two were married in Oklahoma City, according to a news release from the Romney campaign.
The Ryans still reside in Janesville with their three children, Liza, Charlie and Sam. The family are parishioners at St. John Vianney Catholic Church. He is an avid outdoorsman and is a member is of his local archery association, the Janesville Bowmen, according to the release.


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Oh come on now, be fair! Cliff's approach is a little more subtle than those!
That said I still find that just walking up to a girl, saying hello and asking if you can buy her a drink is the best way to go. There's no pretense, no "fake" humour, just flat-out honesty. If she likes you back, she'll take the drink, even if she's already got a dozen in front of her, as it's an excuse to talk to you. If she doesn't, then a "witty" line isn't going to change that.
To be fair you've either scored or crashed and burned long before you even open your mouth. Apparenty most women assess you walking towards them. The way you walk shows your confidence or lack thereof, if you're smiling it'll mean (in theory) that you'll be fun and hopefully funNY too, and the way you dress will accentuate your best features and also give a clue as to the lifestyle you lead, the job you do, how much money you make etc. Clothes can also demonstrate confidence too and confidence is the single most attractive trait anyone can have. All this will either impress enough to get you a window of opportunity, or not.
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- Engaging All Health Care Providers in Tuberculosis Control: Public-Private Partnership in Cambodia
This is the story of how PATH's work to involve local pharmacists and other private-sector health providers in Cambodia in the early detection of tuberculosis (TB) cases helps to find people with TB faster and get them the treatment they need, using all of the country's health care resources. This approach also helps ensure that all health care providers are knowledgeable about the correct drugs needed for TB and know how to refer patients to facilities for appropriate drugs when needed. This story is one of a series of success stories that showcase some of the ways that PATH's work in TB is having an impact on people's lives in a variety of settings around the world. This work was made possible through generous funding from the US Agency for International Development.
Publication date: February 2012
Region: Asia
Part of series: Tuberculosis success stories
- Enhancing Health for Mothers and Children: PATH Delivers Innovative Solutions to Save Lives and Support Strong Families
This fact sheet provides an overview of PATH's work in maternal and child health.
Publication date: December 2011
Region: Global
Part of series: Areas of focus fact sheets
- Ensuring the Availability of Reproductive Health Supplies
This case profile highlights a suite of supply-chain projects in reproductive health that serve as examples of PATH's efforts in strengthening health systems. Key issues related to the availability, affordability, and quality of reproductive health supplies are summarized along with PATH's efforts to improve manufacturing, purchasing, and distribution of reproductive health supplies globally.
Publication date: December 2008
Region: Global
- Ethiopia Country Program Website
This website about PATH's Ethiopia country program provides an overview of the program and its featured projects. See other PATH program websites.
Publication date: 2014
Region: Africa
Part of series: Program websites
- Evaluation of the Impact of Life-Planning Skills Training Among Senior High School Students in Shangcai County
These documents describe a study to evaluate the impact of sexual and reproductive health education using life-planning skills training among senior high school students in Shangcai, a county with high HIV prevalence in China. A full report is provided in English, with summaries in both English and Chinese.
Publication date: August 2005
Region: Asia
- Evaluation of the Impact of Life-Planning Skills Training in the Harbin City Education System
These documents report on a study to evaluate the impact of the ChinaYouth Reproductive Health Project implemented in Harbin City. The study included (1) documenting cooperation with the Education Bureau and institutionalization of life-planning skills (LPS) training in schools, (2) documenting the process of facilitator training, the effect of the training, and the role of trained facilitators in the project, and (3) assessing the impact of LPS education on school students. A full report is provided in English, with summaries in both English and Chinese.
Publication date: March 2005
Region: Asia
- Expanding Magnet Theater
This fact sheet describes PATH's work to bring magnet theater to Shikusa Juvenile Centre in Western Kenya.
Publication date: June 2006
Region: Africa
- Fighting Childhood Tuberculosis in Tanzania
This is the story of how PATH and our partners have supported the development of Tanzania's national pediatric tuberculosis (TB) guidelines to help health care workers at all levels of the health system better diagnose, treat, and cure children suffering from TB. This story is one of a series of success stories that showcase some of the ways that PATH's work in TB is having an impact on people's lives in a variety of settings around the world. This work was made possible through generous funding from the US Agency for International Development.
Publication date: March 2014
Region: Africa
Part of series: Tuberculosis success stories
- Fighting Malaria Today and Tomorrow: PATH Works With Developing Countries to Achieve a Malaria-Free World
This fact sheet describes PATH's work to eliminate malaria, including expanding the use of lifesaving tools, identifying and developing better diagnostics and drugs, devising new strategies for malaria control, and accelerating the development of malaria vaccines.
Publication date: April 2014
Region: Global
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- Financing and Coordination of Health Research: Perspectives from Nonprofits on Accelerating Product Development and Improving Access for Low- and Middle-Income Countries
This paper is the first in a series that will demonstrate how nonprofit product development organizations work to advance research and development for poverty-related and neglected diseases and conditions in low- and middle-income countries. This series is meant to inform global policy and financing debates, including but not limited to discussions on the recommendations outlined in the 2012 report from the WHO Consultative Expert Working Group on research and development.
Publication date: May 2013
Region: Global
- Freeze-Protection of Aluminum-Adjuvanted Vaccines: PATH Formulation Technology
PATH has developed a low-cost and straightforward approach for protecting aluminum-adjuvanted vaccines from irreversible damage that results from freezing. Many current vaccines of importance to global health contain an aluminum-salt adjuvant (such as aluminum hydroxide or aluminum phosphate) and could benefit from this freeze-protection technology. There is no intellectual property barrier for manufacturers wishing to adopt the technology; it has been placed in the public domain. This technical dossier summarizes the rationale for freeze protection, application of the technology to specific vaccines, the data obtained to date, and comments on the likely regulatory pathway for vaccines incorporating the technology.
Publication date: February 2014
Region: Global
- Funding Innovation: PATH's Use of Flexible Funding in 2007
This report shares highlights of PATH's use of flexible funding in 2007, including our work to bring lifesaving projects to mothers and children in India, win support for HIV prevention in South Africa, and prepare to turn back a rising tuberculosis epidemic.
Publication date: May 2008
Region: Global
Part of series: Reports to contributors
- Gentamicin in Uniject
Part of the Technology Updates series, this fact sheet describes the gentamicin in Uniject project at PATH.
Publication date: May 2012
Region: Global
Part of series: Technology Updates
- Guide to Monitoring and Evaluation of Advocacy, Communication, and Social Mobilization to Support Tuberculosis Prevention and Care
This guide was developed to help advocacy, communication, and social mobilization (ACSM) programs at national and subnational levels strengthen routine monitoring and evaluation of tuberculosis ACSM activities. For a training curriculum that is based on the guide, see Monitoring and Evaluation of Advocacy, Communication, and Social Mobilization Interventions to Support Tuberculosis Prevention and Care: Training Curriculum.
Publication date: March 2013
Region: Global
- Health and Hope for People in Need
This brochure provides a general overview of PATH's approach and focus areas. It is designed for distribution to general audiences.
Publication date: 2004
Region: Global
- Health Human Resources Support for TB Control: Maximizing Capacity to Achieve Universal Access in India
This project brief describes PATH's work in promoting tuberculosis (TB) control in India by contributing to health human resources development throughout the country. With support from the United States Agency for International Development, PATH worked with Initiatives Inc. to assess the state of human resources working in TB-related capacities in India, to analyze the feasibility of integrating the national TB program with the general health system, and to pilot an integrated model of TB programming within the general health system in four districts. The brief outlines lessons learned that can be applied to future health human resources development in TB-related capacities in India and globally.
Publication date: May 2014
Region: Asia
Part of series: Tuberculosis activities in India
- A HealthTech Historical Profile: HIV Dipstick
Historical profile on the PATH development and advancement of the HIV dipstick.
Publication date: June 2005
Region: North America and Europe
- A HealthTech Historical Profile: Lateral-Flow, Point-of-Care Diagnostic Tests for Infectious Disease
Historical profile on the PATH development and advancement of point-of-care diagnostic tests.
Publication date: June 2005
Region: North America and Europe
- Healthy Mothers and HIV-Free Babies: Preventing Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV in South Africa's Eastern Cape Province
This document describes the work of the Khusela project, which focuses on integrating services for family planning, reproductive health, and prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
Publication date: February 2010
Region: Africa
- Heat-Stable Sublingual Oxytocin for the Prevention and Treatment of Postpartum Hemorrhage
Part of the Technology Updates series, this fact sheet describes PATH's work to develop an oxytocin sublingual fast-dissolving tablet presentation that dissolves in less than ten seconds in the patient's mouth without the need for additional water or diluent. Oxytocin in this type of presentation could potentially increase the reach and efficacy of this lifesaving medication to areas lacking access to skilled health workers, refrigeration, or safe injection equipment.
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Daily Winner in the J/105 Fleet to Be Awarded the Leader Spinnaker by Wilmington Trust
Marblehead, Mass. (PRWEB) July 11, 2014
Marblehead Race Week marks its 125th anniversary this summer, and in celebration of this milestone, Wilmington Trust will award the leader spinnaker to the winning boat in each days heat for the J/105 fleet.
Wilmington Trust is the official financial services sponsor for this years Sperry Top-Sider Marblehead NOOD Regatta at Marblehead Race Week, which runs July 24-27. The wealth and investment management firm conceived the leaders spinnaker award to recognize winners for their exceptional performance in the J/105 class races.
We hope the leader spinnaker award will become a tradition at Marblehead Race Week, said Will Parizeau, market leader for Wilmington Trusts Wealth Advisory office in Boston. Wilmington Trust is pleased to support the efforts of the Sperry Top-Sider NOOD Regatta and the Marblehead Racing Association, and wish the very best to all boats and their crews.
Thanks to Wilmington Trust, presenting a daily award to the best J/105 sailors recognizes that team as the one to beat in the following days race, said George Brengle, executive director of the NOOD Regattas and director of marketing for Sailing World magazine.
The J/105 boat with the lowest cumulative score at the end of Race Week will be awarded the Wilmington Trust spinnaker to keep at Sunday nights awards ceremony. The spinnaker, created by internationally-recognized sailmaker, North Sails, is composed of a black background with Wilmington Trusts name and logo in white and gray, respectively (see attached photo).
The Sperry Top-Sider Marblehead NOOD Regatta is one of the seven National Offshore One Design (NOOD) regattas organized by the publishers of Cruising World and Sailing World magazine every year. The regattas are hosted by Americas most prestigious yacht clubs in major metropolitan markets, and have grown to become one of the most popular sailing regatta series in the U.S., second only to the Americas Cup.
Marblehead Race Week is hosted by three major Boston-area yacht clubsCorinthian Yacht Club, Boston Yacht Club, and Eastern Yacht Club. Race Week is managed by the Marblehead Racing Association (MRA), a volunteer organization comprised of race committee chairs and designated representatives from the three yacht clubs. The MRA is responsible for scheduling and coordinating both one-design and PHRF racing each season.
The MRA is committed to ensuring that Marblehead continues to be one of the worlds premier yacht racing venues. The MRA works to improve the quality of Marblehead racing, while ensuring fun and safety for all competitors. Learn more at http://www.mheadrace.org.
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Wilmington Trusts Boston office is located at 280 Congress St., Suite 1300. The phone number is (617)457-2000.
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Wilmington Trust has offices throughout the United States and internationally in London, Luxembourg, Frankfurt, Dublin, Amsterdam, and Cayman Islands. Wilmington Trust is an M&T company. For more information, visit http://www.WilmingtonTrust.com.
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Olli Jokinen wants to help the Winnipeg Jets take things to the next level.
The newest member of the Winnipeg Jets addressed the media on a conference call from Finland on Tuesday morning and talked about being part of team thats in the process of trying to make the playoffs.
I had two other offers, but I looked at Winnipegs lineup and its an up-and-coming team, said Jokinen, who had 23 goals and 61 points last season with the Calgary Flames. I thought it was going to be a good fit for me. I can help this team take that next step. When you get older, you want to win and be part of something good.
Jokinen, 33, has been a productive player during his 14 NHL seasons, surpassing 20 goals on seven occasions, 30 goals on four occasions and putting up nine seasons of 50 points or better.
Hes not joining the Jets to coast into retirement either.
In the last year and a half, I changed my game and the credit goes to Brent (Sutter). He taught me how to play good in both ends and how to play against other teams top lines and to be more helpful to the team, said Jokinen, who has played 1,042 NHL games and signed a two-year deal worth $9 million on Monday night. Not just to get points and score goals. My expectations going into the season, whatever the role is going to be and whoever I get to play with, Im going to do what coach (Claude Noel) wants me to do. Whatever my role is going to be, I'm going to do the best that I can.
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Combating Identity Misuse and Fraud in a Global, Social Economy
Illicit use of identities has been occurring for many years; however, due to the faceless nature of e-commerce and now consumer banking, the impacts are being felt in a painful way across all industries. It is not uncommon for fraud losses to be measured in the tens of millions of dollars, and these losses have [Read More...]
Assessing Risk for the Best Fraud Prevention
Leading analysts have called for a layered security model to protect against online fraud, account take-over, and financial loss. Trends are also showing that businesses need to improve the interactive end user experience by minimizing intrusive authentication methods while still maintaining security for online transactions and reducing the opportunities for fraud. There is a way [Read More...]
States react to data breaches and potential identity fraud
The state of Montana recently announced that a server at the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services was hacked in May, exposing 1.3 million records potentially including names, addresses, birth dates and Social Security numbers. In 2012, a data breach at the South Carolina Department of Revenue exposed tax records and financial information [Read More...]
Improving Patient Outcomes through Secure Data Exchanges
Michael Nelson recently presented at the WEDI Annual Conference on the topic of Secure Medical Record Exchanges. Sharing patient information across healthcare networks helps providers offer better care, improve patient outcomes, and reduce costs. However, as more and more health information becomes available electronically through secure data exchanges – Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and Health [Read More...]
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We have recently released a video interview with Gasan Awad, Identity and Fraud Product Leader, offering insight and best practices for financial institutions to minimize fraud and identity misuse from account acquisition through post-acquisition transactions that are high-risk for account take-over and theft. Mr. Awad highlights the importance of a layered defense to minimize fraud [Read More...]
Agency Fight against Fraud and Identity Theft
In the Final Report issued on March 28, 2014 , the office of the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration said that it identified and confirmed 28,076 fraudulent tax returns involving identity theft. "Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes nationwide, and refund fraud caused by identity theft is one of the biggest [Read More...]


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- Sift flour with soda and add to the creamed mixture, alternately with the milk. Mix thoroughly.
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I tried this recipe last year since I had left over dates to use. To my surprise they were a huge hit with family and friends. Great coffee cookie! I made them again this year and now they are a part of my Christmas Cookie baking ritual.
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Nobody in this house is fond of dates, (the dates were a gift and were quite fresh) but these cookies are really VERY nice. They hold their shape well and look very much like huge chocolate chip cookies. However, you'll need to grease the cookie sheets as the cookies will stick a little. The dates taste far better than raisins in a cookie recipe, in my opinion. Happy baking!
i made this recipe as part of a massive holiday cookie bake. if i were doing it at any other time i probably would have been pleased with the process. the end product is fine, if a little bland (even with the addition of nutmeg and cinammon.) i might use half brown sugar in the future. as it was, the recipe took a while to put together, even using ye trusty hand mixer. chopping the dates was an enormous bother, and frankly i will in the future stay away from any cookie recipe that requires sifting flour. finally, due to their richness, the cookie do take a full 12-15 minutes to bake. this is about twice the bake time i need to finish baking this weekend. i will certainly keep the cookie dough on hand - my husband loved them, as they weren't too sweet for him. but quick and easy these ain't. well - for a more organized baker they might be. at any rate, if you have to make a lot of them, i'd suggest doing two batches at a time to save the hassle of doing everything twice.
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- 17%
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- 11%
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Anyone have info about dance gigs on cruise ships? Just a thought ....
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I haven't done it, but I've looked into it & we've discussed it before. It got a little confusing, so let me start by clarifying that there are three ways to be staff on a cruise ship.
1) Headline entertainer. This would be the best paid & most perks, but no one knows of a situation where a cruise line has hired a bellydancer as headline entertainer before. (though Tanya SF has had this experience with her magic act and reported is as all around positive)
2) Staff. These are the waiters, chambermaids, activity folks, etc. Last time as the thread progressed there were a lot of people writing about the staff experiences of themselves or people they knew... having to stay below, in staff quarters, etc. This isn't really relevant to the entertainment folks, we don't cruise as staff.
3) Enrichment Personnel: This is typically where we fit in. It's really a barter arrangement more than a job. You agree to teach for, say, two hours per day on the cruise and dance in some kind of show(s) along the way. In exchange, you get a discounted cruise for yourself and a guest. When you're not working, you are free to enjoy the ship as a passenger, except that your behavior has to follow the staff code of conduct. (so you can hang out in the nightclub, but don't get sloppy drunk or cuss out a passenger while you're there).
www.sixthstar.com books a lot of these. I almost did it, but then realized that, as a frugal shopper, I could probably get a better deal on a cruise without working on it! LOL. Nice resume credit and fun experience, though, I suppose.
That was the gist of our last conversation, and my discussions with Sixth Star, at least. If anyone has had a different experience I'd love to hear about it.
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I posted this thread awhile back, since my boyfriend lives just minutes away from a major port for cruise ships:
It almost sounds like a "pay to play" kind of arrangement, as Lauren said, where you basically get to work while taking a discounted vacay. I'd love to hear some more experiences, though. Brea Morgiane has taught on cruise ships and I know she loved it!
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brea does this...i only know from a sound guy...he hated it..you DONT eat what paying clients eat and you live well below the water line. on your off show times, you do the kid group day care...yeah!
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Yes, I've done this before (working in enrichment). While it's true sometimes that you can get a better deal by shopping around, Sixth Star frequently has half priced or free cruises. But it's true that it's a barter deal.
Since I love to travel and cruises can be very expensive, I feel pretty well compensated for a few hours of work in exchange for cruises anywhere in the world. I wouldn't have ever visited many of the places I've now seen because of teaching a few short classes. Plus, I love cruising.
The value of your work changes depending on the cruise line, where the ship is going, etc. Still, on a 7-day cruise, you generally work for about 2 1/2 hours total (for the entire trip, not daily). But it's really nice to be treated as a guest - Cory is right, working aboard ship can be nightmarish for some.
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brea, that is worlds apart from the horror story my other friend had on CARNIVAL
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Yesterday my husband and I were joking about quitting our jobs and going to work on a cruise ship instead. Maybe I should teach arts and crafts this summer through 6th Star. ..g.:
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Cory - now that you mention it I don't think that this company deals with Carnival at all.
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Thanks for all the input, folks! Very helpful.
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A few weeks ago we saw how even the best intentions for health care reform may sometimes just not be enough.
I'm referring to the Administration's ruling on health care subsidies and the employer-sponsored health insurance market. Under ACA, if your employer offers you "affordable" coverage ("affordable" being defined as premiums costing less than 9.5% of income), you are not eligible for financial help - the idea being, since your employer is paying part of your health care costs, you're already receiving help. Sounds logical. However, according to the recently announced regulation, the 9.5% maximum pay out applies to the cost of individual coverage for the employee. The additional cost to insure dependents would not be considered in the formula. So if your employer's-offered policy charges a lot more in premiums when dependents are added, the real cost of insurance for the entire family could exceed the 9.5% maximum yet the family will not be eligible for a subsidy. The result is some low-income families will be left with the same options they had before the reform that being either pay the high premiums or go without insurance.
Although I've not seen anything written so far to back this up, there may be another option available to these dependents. That is, they could go to their state exchange and buy health insurance in the individual market where they may be eligible for assistance if the family income does not exceed 400 % above the Federal poverty level. I don't know if this scenario will work but it seems a possibility.
In any event, "relative to the tens of millions of Americans" Obamacare will help the group of people affected by this ruling is small in comparison. Even so, covering everyone is the reform's goal and efforts to avert this problem were considered. As was stated in Jonathan Cohn's article, "Not-So-Universal Health Care Slipping through the Cracks of Obamacare," the Government Accounting Office recommendation to the Administration was to consider making dependents eligible for subsidies but critics protested with legal and policy objections. Cost was also an issue, as one analysis suggested it would cost the government tens of billions of dollars each year. Later this figure was seen as an exaggeration. Nonetheless finding even a few more billion to allocate would have been difficult so trying was not pursued. However, if the previously mentioned option for dependents buying insurance in their state exchange is valid, the government may in fact wind up paying out more than they have anticipated anyway. We'll see.
So what does all this say? Something supporters of the health care reform have known all along – that more work needs to be done in the design of the reform. I think Senator Tom Harkin, the retiring Chairman of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, said it most aptly when he compared the reform to a "starter home"—with a solid foundation, a sturdy roof, and room for expansion. The recent regulation is a good reminder to us all that Obamacare is not the final but the first step toward building a health care system that works for everyone.


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ST. LOUIS — Matt Holliday's two-run home run in the sixth inning stunned Wily Peralta with the St. Louis Cardinals' first hit and rookie Shelby Miller blanked the Milwaukee Brewers into the seventh inning of a 4-2 victory Tuesday night.
Norichika Aoki of the Brewers struck out three times for the first time in the majors, the last against rookie lefty Kevin Siegrist with a runner on second to end the seventh. Aoki entered the game as the toughest batter to fan in the majors this year, averaging one per 17.2 at-bats.
Matt Carpenter and Matt Adams added RBIs in the seventh and eighth for the NL Central leaders, who are 4-0 to begin a nine-game homestand. After a day off, the Cardinals built on momentum from a three-game sweep of Pittsburgh.
The 22-year-old Miller (13-9) emphasized more off-speed deliveries to keep the pitch count down and allowed five hits with four strikeouts and two walks in 6 2-3 innings. He's 3-0 with a 1.08 ERA in four starts against Milwaukee, the other two wins coming on the road.
Peralta (9-15) was significantly improved over his first two starts against the Cardinals, both in May, in which he allowed 12 runs and 22 hits in 9 1-3 innings. In 6 2-3 innings he was charged with three runs and three hits with seven strikeouts.
The Brewers avoided getting shut out for a third time by St. Louis on pinch-hitter Logan Schafer's two-run homer off Edward Mujica in the ninth.
Peralta struck out five of the first seven hitters and the Cardinals had two baserunners the first five innings: a walk by Holliday in the fourth and first baseman Jonathan Lucroy's error on a dropped throw in the third. Aoki kept the no-hitter going with a sliding catch down the right field line that robbed David Freese of a hit opening the fifth.


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Academic Major: Dance
Academic Minor: Theatre
Academic STATUS: Undergraduate
Graduation Year: 2011
Hometown: Sapporo, Japan
Brockport has a very strong dance department and good facilities. I was also interested in various courses in the Dance department, not only Modern technique, but also the other dance styles, such as Jazz, Tap, Ballet and African dance! Also, there are classes in dance history, music, kinesiology, composition and much more! So I had a good impression of getting information about dance academically.
I wanted to come to a nice small town where I could focus on my studies. Actually, the weather is very similar to my hometown, so that is also one of the reasons why I chose The College at Brockport.
I would say my most memorable experiences are all of the dance concerts I have performed in. I was lucky enough to pass the auditions, but rehearsal schedules were always very tough. It, of course, depends on how many dance pieces you are in or which concerts you are performing in, but I usually have rehearsals every evening during the week and also on weekends. We always say "there are no weekends, no such thing for dance majors!" But obviously that's what we do as dancers! It is wonderful to have many performance opportunities here, so basically we keep dancing throughout the semester.
I was able to commit to each rehearsal while I was doing many other assignments for classes. It is always nice to get a sense of accomplishment.
I love all of my dance classes because each class gives me a new approach to dance, which I would probably not be able to gain in Japan. I especially learned a lot from the dance improvisation class – that we should not judge ourselves and that there are always so many possibilities. I learned many wonderful lessons like this from my other dance classes, as well, which I can also apply to my daily life.
I think American universities are much more flexible in terms of the admissions system and school curriculum. I heard that Japanese universities do not allow students to change their major or take classes that are not related to their major. Generally people say Japanese universities are really hard to enter but easy to graduate from.
I am in the Student Dance Organization and worked as part of the costume committee last year. This organization provides me an opportunity to get involved in the many dance concerts we have in Dance Department.
Other than Dance Department, I am one of the International Student Organization officers (ISO Secretary). It has been a worthwhile experience for me to get involved in more school activities!
I am also in the Delta College program. I love the faculty members. They are amazing! I think the Delta program is very nice, even for international students. Delta offers classes that have an interdisciplinary approach to cover the general education requirements, for example, Integrative Learning Seminar, Human Heritage and Experience, Society and Culture, Aesthetic Experience, and Technology and Society. The program is nicely integrated, so I gained skills that are very useful, such as writing skills and presentation skills, and also Delta helps me to plan and develop my career path.
To be honest, I did not know about the Delta program before I came here. When I heard some of the other international students were going to the orientation, I just went with them and then became interested in the program.
I lived in one of the dorms on campus for my very first semester at Brockport, but I have been living off campus since my second semester. I like living off campus because I feel like I am more independent, but I suppose it is a matter of preference. You can get better access to college if you live on campus. Then again, you can get your own bedroom and kitchen if you live off campus.
I did study English as much as possible. Also I researched about the location, weather, and college life in the United States to get some ideas of how different it would be from life in Japan. I think this is very important so that you can be prepared.
I would say everything I am experiencing here has been a challenge and struggle for me. Not only the language, but also the cultural difference. I enjoy learning the difference though! It surely broadens my perspective.
Transportation can be a problem, too. Mass transportation is not as prevalent, so it can be more difficult to get around if you are used to using mass transportation. There are a few mass transportation services though.
I miss my family and friends the most.
Brockport offers many different kinds of opportunities. If you are actively involved in the community, your life will be fulfilled. I feel like I like to put myself in a challenging situation purposely. I know I do straggle a lot, but at the same time, I truly believe the challenge always will help me to develop myself. And there is always someone who encourages you and helps you with what you have been through.
The community in Brockport provides a very friendly atmosphere. Being away from home can be a very rough experience, but I think what I am experiencing here will let me be a mature person. If you are interested in challenging yourself and going forward, you may want to take a risk and take advantage of it.
I am still thinking, but I know I would like to have as much experience as possible so I can get more inspiration, which helps me to become a better dance artist. One of my dreams is to join a dance company or group and have a performance tour all over the world and deliver the beauty and fascination of dance. It could be my own company, but any way I believe that the active experience I acquired at Brockport can be applied to everything in my future.
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Each week Gov. Scott Walker delivers his weekly radio address. This week's radio address is titled Budgeting for the Next Generation. Here is the transcript:
Hi, this is Scott Walker.
Last week, the Department of Administration released revenue projections and provided an update on the current state budget. The State of Wisconsin is projected to start fiscal year 2013 with a $342.1 million balance, which is the largest opening balance since fiscal year 2001.
On top of the positive opening balance, we are projected to deposit $125 million into the state's rainy day fund. For the first time in history, Wisconsin will deposit funds into the rainy day fund in two consecutive fiscal years.
Heading into the next budget we are in the unique position of having anticipated surpluses, increased revenue, and projected economic growth. I'm excited about the opportunities we have to build a better Wisconsin for the next generation.
The state partnered with the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association to produce and distribute brief radio address once a week. Audio files and a written transcript of this radio address can be accessed on http://www.wi-broadcasters.org and http://walker.wi.gov/Weekly-Radio-Addresses. To download an mp3 file, you can right click the radio address link and click "save link as.


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The new DNC staff begins to fill out, with an old Clinton advisor coming in as political director.
From Marc Ambinder:
Also, Jane Campbell, former mayor of Cleveland and member of the Ohio State House of Reps., is joining the office of Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) as chief of staff.
Clyde Williams, a former senior adviser to the Clinton Foundation and before that, a deputy chief of staff in the Department of Agriculture. . .will be political director. . . . The DNC is close to announcing its communications director; today, several communication staffers hired during the Dean regime will turn in their keys, including the DNC's internet and research director.
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4/30/2007 by Benoit Houle
A ScrumMaster can make or break a release. Yet how do you choose a ScrumMaster who has not only the skills but also the attributes to succeed in the role? Find out how one team defines these criteria to help them evaluate potential ScrumMasters.
4/23/2007 by Roman Pichler
Have you ever asked yourself what it takes to be an effective product owner on a Scrum project? This article explains the key responsibilities of the product owner and provides insights into how to perform the role well.
4/13/2007 by Doug Shimp,Dan Rawsthorne PhD PMP
One of the success factors of Scrum as an agile product development framework has been its powerful language. However, as with all models we create to help us understand, we need guides on how to use the tools. We will be pointing out the boundaries where the Scrum language can become confusing—and, in so doing, hopefully make adoption and application easier.
4/2/2007 by Daniel LeFebvre
"I'm taking off a letter grade because this wasn't turned in on the due date." "Don't be late!" Growing up, we quickly understand that being late is a bad thing. So when a project runs behind, we do whatever it takes to turn it around, even if those behaviors do more harm than good. Agile projects need a to discuss releases in a way that removes the guilt and focuses on appropriate action.
3/18/2007 by Melanie Silver
During an open space discussion at the Fall 2006 Scrum Gathering, an intriguing question was raised: If a project uses only some Scrum techniques, is it truly Scrum? Though the topic was debated during the Gathering, the participants, including the author, Pooja Gupta, Stefan Ahrensdorf, and Dennis Luhn, felt more research was needed. This week's column continues that discussion and includes the results of the research.
3/12/2007 by Victor Szalvay
This glossary of Scrum Terms was published in November 2005. As a community, do we need to make any changes or additions to this list?
3/5/2007 by Roman Pichler
Your project has to be done yesterday. You need to kick off your first sprint as soon as possible. But before you take that leap, spend a little bit of time getting ready. This article describes four activities that should be completed before the first sprint is kicked off and four activiites that should take place prior to each sprint planning meeting.
2/16/2007 by Aaron Ruhnow
One of the hardest things for a new agile team to learn is when a story is complete. Make a list of what constitutes done for your team, and you may find that it will soon become so much a part of your daily routine that you won't even need to look at it anymore. It will be incorporated into your shared knowledge and vocabulary. At that point, you, too, will have reached Done Nirvana.
2/5/2007 by Mike Cohn
When it comes time to choose a ScrumMaster, who should you choose? A technical guru? A political mastermind? A visionary? In this week's column, Mike Cohn describes six attributes to look for in a potential ScrumMaster.
1/29/2007 by John Hill
Maybe Baskin Robbins had it right. Just as one flavor of ice cream doesn't suit every buyer, vanilla Scrum may not be the best recipe for every organization. Find out how combining tasks and blending roles can result in a more evolved, cross-functional team.
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After resisting discussions about sign-and-trade options for Dwight Howard, the Lakers' front office is preparing for the worst and have begun reconsidering their stance
The Lakers' general manager met with Dwight Howard Tuesday afternoon, along with Kobe Bryant and an assortment of other figures.
Mike D'Antoni and Steve Nash revealed few details on the Lakers meeting with Dwight Howard.
The Lakers have placed their interest in the big man.
The Lakers remain confident that Dwight Howard will return but will have sign-and-trade options on the table.
Are the Clippers going to try to make a blockbuster trade involving Dwight Howard, Blake Griffin, and Eric Bledsoe?
The Lakers are looking to add point guard depth to the roster? They are reportedly interesting in adding a veteran point guard this Summer.
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PLATTSBURGH — Police say they discovered meth when they stopped a car whose occupants were suspects in a theft at the Wal-Mart in Plattsburgh.
One of the people arrested has four previous felony convictions, including sodomy and burglary, according to state prison records.
Shortly after 4 p.m. Sunday, Plattsburgh-based State Police stopped a 2002 Mercury Cougar on Carbide Road in the Town of Plattsburgh.
At about 12:30 p.m. that day, Wal-Mart employees had seen a man leave the store with a shopping cart with items he had not paid for and took note of the description and plate number of his car, said Troop B Bureau of Criminal Investigation Lt. Brent Davison.
Store employees then began taking stock of merchandise and discovered that clothing, snack food and Coleman fuel — considered a meth precursor — had been taken, Davison said.
Police didn't know about the fuel, Davison said, when they stopped the car, which was being driven by Nicholas P. Gero, 20, of Altona and was registered to a family member.
Police found a small amount of marijuana, a quantity of methamphetamine, precursors to meth and several items of drug paraphernalia, including pipes, syringes and spoons, in the sedan, Davison said, and a drug-related investigation began.
He said that stealing items used to make meth is "becoming one of the more common tactics" in the illegal drug industry.
Arrested Sunday along with Gero were the three passengers: Raymond J. Seguin, 29, of Saranac; Danielle M. Page, 24, of Morrisonville; and Kenneth J. Laundry, 47, of Plattsburgh.
Gero and Seguin were charged with third-degree unlawfully manufacturing methamphetamine, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana.
Page was charged with third-degree unlawfully manufacturing methamphetamine and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.
Laundry was charged with third-degree unlawfully manufacturing methamphetamine.
Gero, Seguin and Page were arraigned in Plattsburgh Town Court and set to Clinton County Jail on $50,000 cash or $100,000 bond each.
Further charges for the theft at Wal-Mart are pending for Gero and Seguin, State Police said.
Davison said Laundry "had an extensive criminal history, which included other felony convictions, and therefore he was committed (to County Jail) without bail."
Laundry has been convicted of four felonies.
Back in March 1985, Laundry went to prison after being convicted of first-degree sodomy and third-degree burglary, according to state prison records. He was released to the New York State Division of Parole in November 1993.
Years later, Laundry spent about nine years in prison, the maximum sentence for his crimes of fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and third-degree criminal mischief.
He was accepted into the custody of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision in November 2001 and was released from Greene Haven Correctional Facility in Stormville in June 2010.
He was discharged from his term of parole in June 2010 after less than a year on parole.
Laundry has a preliminary felony hearing scheduled for 4 p.m. in Plattsburgh Town Court Wednesday, Davison said.
Gero, Seguin and Page will appear in Town Court to face their charges at 4 p.m. Thursday.
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Every spring, we at the Evergreen reference desk get scores of questions about daily life in Shakespearean England. What did ordinary people wear? How did life in the country differ from life in the city? What holidays did people celebrate? Nerd Alert: I love these questions. They give me an opportunity to use one of my favorite databases, Daily Life Through History.
Daily Life Through History covers thousands of years of history in virtually every corner of the world, from the Australian Aborigines of 10,000 years ago to 1943's Zoot Suit Riots. It includes articles on eras and analysis of historical events and culture. Within each era are articles about families, entertainment, literature, and other aspects of domestic life. You can browse topics or search for specific information. Plus, there are photos, maps, and videos, too. Next time you have a daunting project for history or English, ask your friendly librarian about Daily Life Through History.
It is 70 years in the future- chocolate and coffee are illegal, paper is rare, water is rationed and New York City is full of crime and poverty. Anya's life is almost normal (she goes to school, tends to her grandmother and siblings) despite everything until her ex boyfriend is poisoned by the chocolate her family makes. She finds herself in the spotlight--at school, in the news, and most importantly, within her mafia family. I loved this suspenseful fantasy very much. Of course, the title also reminded me of one of my favorite Killers' songs of the same title.
ANOTHER Shakespeare movie?! Yes, indeed! And this one is directed by Joss Whedon, of Marvel Avenger's, Serenity, Dr. Horrible's Sing-along Blog, and Toy Story fame. He is a multi-talented guy who writes scripts and comic books as well as directs. Some of his more notable comic books include Astonishing X-Men, Runaways, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Angel: After the Fall.
So why Shakespeare? Why not!? Much Ado About Nothing, written over 400 years ago, is one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies -- offering up lively humor, intersperced with thoughtful meditations on politics, honor and the nature of shame. Plus, no one dies! Yay!
Whedon's take on Much Ado is shot in a very arty black and white which renders up each face in loving, graphic detail; perfectly complimenting the slamming wit of our beloved bard.
Join us at 1:00 pm, Saturday June 1st at Standley Lake Library for an all-time favorite movie. Feel free to come in costume! Popcorn and lemonade will be provided. Watch the trailer for a preview! Kick off the summer in style and don't forget to sign up for the summer reading program to receive a free book, prizes and more.
Looking for something to do this week? Check out these upcoming events at the Library:
Teen SRC Kick off Event
Help us celebrate the Teen Summer Reading Club: Beneath the Surface at this library event. The teen librarian will help you register for the Summer Reading Club. We will have crafts, wii game station and snacks.
Lakewood Library - Saturday, June 1st 1-3
Movie Time
Join us for a newly released feature film! Ages 11-18. Popcorn provided by the Landmark Theatre in Olde Town Arvada!
Standley Lake Library - Saturday, June 1st 1-4
Join us for a movie and a craft. Wondering what movie we'll be showing? Check the teen facebook page for clues.
Belmar Library - Monday, June 3rd 1-3
Below the Surface - Body Art
Local tattoo artist, Samuel Clark of Tempest Custom Tattooing, explores the cultural significance, history and science of this ancient art form. Afterwards, design your own temporary tattoo!
Standley Lake Library - Wednesday, June 5th 2-3
Backyard Bones
Be prepared when you find a dinosaur in your yard. Learn how to preserve bones with Dinosaur Ridge. Come dressed to get messy.
Lakewood Library - Thursday, June 6th 3-4
Arvada Library - Friday, June 7th 2-3
Steampunk Wrist Cuffs
Create a wrist cuff with steam punk gears and other accessories.
Golden Library - Thursday, June 6th 3-4
Ghost Hunting 101
Rocky Mountain Paranormal Research Society will introduce you to ghost hunting and the science and equipment used to detect ghosts and paranormal activity.
Evergreen Library - Saturday, June 8th 1-2
Butterflies are beautiful, delicate and very, very HUNGRY little beasties! You should do your very best to cater them a lovely meal -- somewhere nice... like the alley behind your house! Or maybe that yucky patch of dirt on the corner of Somewhere and There. Or maybe over yonder in that big empty field behind Great Wall of Ugly -- just toss a SeeD Bomb full of LoVe and watch the MAGIC happen!*
Join us at Arvada Library today to let your Inner Gardening Guerilla out -- Make SEED BOMBS and spread the BEAUTY!
Tuesday, May 28th @ 4:30pm.
*MAGIC not instantaneous. They're seeds. They take time. But you know what I mean... EVENTUALLY it will be MAGICAL. Or at least pretty.
Aaaakkkkk! Ebola has just broken out in Texas! What should we do? You can become part of the Center for Disease Control with a new i-device app. Solve a fictional outbreak just like the CDC. Can you be a CDC detective and figure out how an outbreak began before the whole state of Texas is gone? *There isn't really an Ebola outbreak in Texas*
The Fifth Wave by Rick Yancey is the new IT title. Get on the hold list now before it explodes and keep your eye out for Lucky Day copies. I started the title last night and could barely put it down to sleep. Cassie is alone, totally alone. In this sci fi alien invasion novel, Cassie must do the unthinkable - trust - in order to save her brother! Goodreads describes the book as "The Passage Meets Ender's Game."
From the book:
"After the 1st wave, only darkness remains. After the 2nd, only the lucky escape. And after the 3rd, only the unlucky survive. After the 4th wave, only one rule applies: trust no one."


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To the Editor:
Please join me in voting for Jim Lyons for state representative in the 18th Essex District. Jim Lyons has kept his promise of being a watchdog for the taxpayer. Representative Lyons has fought the status quo of political patronage and wasteful spending. Jim has battled the governor for accountability and exposed millions of dollars in fraud.
I have worked with Jim Lyons in a professional capacity as a selectman and watched while he fought to increase local aid. While others told Rep. Lyons there were huge projected deficits at the state level, Lyons replied that waste could be cut and local aid could be increased. There was much resistance to his proposals to reign in state spending and fully fund local aid and Chapter 70 school funding.
The end result was an increase in local aid to cities and towns due to the tireless efforts of our representative and other reformers like him.
Lyon's efforts to protect the taxpayer have not gone unnoticed on Beacon Hill. The insiders are not happy to have someone looking over their shoulders when favors are given out and pet projects are funded. This is why Barbara L'Italien has reappeared as a candidate.
She has taken a leave from the $100,000 a year job she landed after she was defeated two years ago. Unlike Lyons, L'Italien can be counted on to vote for more and higher taxes. While in office, she increased our sales tax by 25 percent, increased our meals tax by 40 percent, and increased our hotel tax by 40 percent. In addition, she added a new tax on alcohol and refused to roll back our income tax to 5 percent, which was supported overwhelmingly by our citizens.
Jim Lyons is the candidate who understands the consequences of our ever-expanding state government. He will continue to work to cut taxes and fund local aid. Jim Lyons will actually be our "representative."
Jim Lyons has taken many punches while serving on Beacon Hill but has not crumbled. Lyons is a fighter for us, the taxpayers, and will not be bullied. He will continue to battle for openness and transparency in government. Please join me in re-electing Jim Lyons for state representative next Tuesday.
Dan Lanen
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By Sarah Coyne
Globe Columnist
JOPLIN, Mo. —
Most of my online reading these days comes in the form of headlines rather than actual articles. This means I sometimes form snap judgments without waiting for details, but fortunately, it also means I can glean life lessons in ten words or less. I choose to see the positive.
The other day, I noticed a headline that said something about "the myth of consistency." Without having time to settle in and see what the author thought about the topic, I was immediately lost in my own considerations of parental consistency.
Later, I kept coming back to the idea that consistency alone wasn't ideal. It's something I'd already been pondering for quite some time.
Whenever a new parent (or even a seasoned veteran) comes up against a sticky spot in child-rearing, somebody is usually ready with the advice to remain consistent. Consistency is the magic glue that will hold their disciplinary tactics together long enough to have the desired effect. It's the fastball that will strike out bad behavior; the happy pill for us all, if we would only remember to use it.
This is where I check out, though. Because I feel pretty strongly that consistency pales in comparison to intentionality.
My feelings about consistency can be reduced to one basic concern: escalation of commitment and the sunk cost fallacy. Those phrases sound more complicated than they are, but stay with me.
In behavioral economics, there's a well-established idea that the more invested we are in a project or campaign, the more likely we are to continue with it, even if it's producing mediocre (or worse) results. We'll continue because we're inclined to be consistent; we can't bear to waste the sum of our previous efforts (our sunk costs) by throwing them down the drain to try something else Ñ even if that something else is preferable.
As parents, when we resolve to be consistent just for the sake of consistency, we open ourselves up to second-guessing and regret when the plan doesn't go perfectly. And what plan, where kids are involved, ever goes perfectly?
When something is working particularly well for our families, then by all means, it's a good idea to continue it. But to say that consistency of punishments, disciplines or routines will cure all of our ills only encourages us to continue with what might very well be the wrong plan.
On the opposite side of consistency, however, lies intentionality. It is the ability to discern when our kids or our families need a change simply by observing and being open to new possibilities.
It's the thought that by loving our kids so openly and hopefully, we cannot help but stumble upon some right paths. It's the truth that our instincts can guide us towards new strategies that cannot be declared right or wrong until we've observed their results within our own four walls. It's the willingness to throw out a dated plan of action in favor of something new and untested if we think there's a chance for greater benefits to our family.
If we try our hardest to be good parents, there's still no guarantee that we're doing the exact right thing. But let's give up the notion that consistency alone can save us from mistakes.
Let's instead be intentional about raising our kids, even if that means a sudden change of course. Let's let our unconditional love be our most consistent quality, and see where we'll go from there.
Sarah Coyne lives in Joplin. She writes about life and motherhood at her personal blog, http://thisheavenlylife. blogspot.com.