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William Broad of the NYT again graces us with his opinions and scientific research on how yoga is dangerous in general, and now especially for men.
Broad doesn't discuss how hatha yoga postures were originally developed, taught by and practiced by only men. Women were forbidden to practice, and only until the most recent century started. But ironically, we find the great majority of practitioners are women, with mostly women yoga teachers.
As all bodies are built differently, we need to take into account strength, flexibility, and skeletal alignment. And we also need to remember that any physical practice/exercise has the possibility of causing injury.
As yoga teachers, we don't ever say that yoga is completely safe. As an director/owner of two yoga studios in Westchester, New York for 16 years, thousands of students have moved through our 50-75 classes a week, and I can probably count on 2 hands the number of major injuries we have had. Most injuries have been tweaked knees, sacrum, low back and shoulder. And most students have come back to class, worked to understand their body better, understand how and why they were injured.
As Broad states men "…are more muscular and are less flexible in general." Personally, as a woman who is strong and very inflexible, yoga has been a gateway for me to dramatically change my bodies flexibility. I have sustained injuries, other then "fainting," but none have ever brought me to the doctor or the hospital. Every time, the yoga and the practice of mindfulness teaches me about my body, how I approach it (my body) and my life. As the director of 2 studios, I have instilled that thoughtful, intelligent and safe teaching is primary, but the students must always take at least half the responsibility for their own bodies.
We all know that men have more of a competitive nature then women. And the discussion and education of not pushing through pain is imperative, students in every class need reminders continually.
I guess Mr. Broad's writing of these editorials and his book on yoga has brought up discussions, but his mis-information, skewing of the studies, and exasperation of "eye catching" words sell newspapers and books. He knows the public hooks onto words like "strokes and fractures, dead nerves and shattered backs."
He did admit at a public talk that the NYT had published a lot of positive articles on yoga, and he was taking another approach. But he continues to claim to be a yogi, practicing himself. Concurrently, his writing scares away those who may benefit from beginning a simple, life time practice of yoga, that may have dramatic effects on their health, stress level, and general state of happiness. There is too much positive that yoga offers for Broad to continue to insight fear in people who don't have any knowledge of yoga. Why turn men off from something he personally believes in is beneficial?


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Janene Woodruff, a high school senior and JROTC battalion commander, thanked the veterans who were in attendance for their service.
"It's amazing to see all of the veterans here and being part of the youth organization," she told the Globe afterward. "They're helping make our country a better place, and that's something we should all thank them for."
During the hourlong assembly, students presented flags from the branches of the U.S. military and highlighted remarks from Ethan Place, a social studies teacher and football coach at Joplin High School and a former sniper with the U.S. Marine Corps.
"For you younger generation," Place told the students in the auditorium, "really be appreciative for what people have done for you. We get a little spoiled here in the United States, and it's good to get a little perspective."
Place also had a message for the handful of veterans who were seated in the first two rows of the auditorium: "You guys are the heroes that laid the foundation of how I should act and how I should serve my country."
Austin Kensinger, a senior in the JROTC program, said community turnout at this year's assembly was larger than last year, when the school held the Veterans Day program for the first time.
"Thank you for putting your life out there for all of us so we can come in here and have the privilege to do this to honor you," he told veterans after the assembly.
Austin Cash, of Diamond, said he knew he wanted to attend the assembly when he heard about it through friends. Cash, who enlisted in the U.S. Army in March and is a student in the automotive technology program at Franklin Technology Center, said being honored with the older veterans gave him a new perspective of Veterans Day.
"You can always kind of tell what a real veteran is," he said. "They still shake your hand, knowing they did the same thing you are, and it really means a lot to you."
Dave Snow, who was active in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, came to the assembly to support his granddaughter and her classmates in the Color Guard.
"My career (in the military) was good to me, and I think if the kids are thinking about it, I think it will be good for them," he said.
Lt. Col. Paul Norris said the JROTC program at Joplin High School, which he leads, was brought to the school in 1919 — the same year that President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11 as the first commemoration of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I.


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- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 24 min
- Ready Time: 120 min
- Yield: 24
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- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 cup pure canned pumpkin
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
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- For Cupcakes: HEAT oven to 350°F. Line 24 muffin cups with paper baking cups.
- STIR together flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Beat brown sugar, pumpkin, sugar and oil in large bowl with electric mixer on medium until smooth and creamy. Add eggs; beat 1 minute. Blend in milk. Beat in flour mixture just until blended. Divide evenly into baking cups.
- BAKE 23 to 26 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool completely.
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Petaluma Eagle Scout reacts to Boy Scout's shift on gays
Published: Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 9:32 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 9:32 a.m.
The proposed lifting of a national ban preventing gays from openly participating in Boy Scouts is drawing cheers, but also concern, among those in the North Bay who for years have fought for such change.
"I don't think it's enough, but I do think it's a start. At least they (the Boy Scouts of America) won't be forcing everybody to discriminate," said Petaluma's Steven Cozza, an Eagle Scout who has waged a decades-long campaign to have the ban removed.
Under the proposal being considered next week by Scouting's national executive board, churches, civic groups and other organizations that sponsor Boy Scout troops could decide for themselves whether to allow gay Scouts and leaders.
Supporters say the new policy would give troops the flexibility to make rules based on their social, religious and philosophical beliefs. There are 127 troops and Explorer units, and 2,380 Boy Scouts, in the Redwood Empire Council, which spans Sonoma and Mendocino counties.
"It's an appropriate way to transition into it," Herb Williams, the council's president, said of the proposed changes.
But others raised concerns that leaving the decision to individual troops could further inflame the debate by setting an unequal standard. Most of the nation's Boy Scout troops are sponsored by churches, which typically have a more conservative view of homosexuality.
Jason Stewart, committee chairman of Petaluma's Troop 2, said kids in some communities could still feel left out by Scouting's new policy because they live in places where anti-gay sentiment is strong, or because there aren't many troops to choose from.
"They may not have the option to join Scouting at all because national didn't go all the way and say no way to discrimination," said Stewart, whose three sons participate in Scouts.
The North Bay has in many ways been ground zero for the national debate over Scouting's ban, which conflicts with the region's general acceptance of gays and lesbians.
Cozza has been fighting the battle since December 1997, when he launched a national protest against the ban. He was joined by his father and a friend, who were ousted as Scout leaders for their political activities.
Despite their efforts, the U.S. Supreme Court in 2000 ruled in favor of the Boy Scouts being allowed to prohibit homosexual troop leaders. As recently as July, the organization was re-affirming its stance on gays after it severed ties to a 19-year-old Eagle Scout who publicly acknowledged his sexual orientation.
Cozza said he believes the organization is backing down now because of the loss of corporate sponsorship.
"I feel like change is about to happen and it should. It's 2013," said Cozza, who is now a real estate agent in Petaluma.
Williams said the Redwood Empire Council already has a tacit policy of allowing gays to participate in local Scouting activities.
He said the council's Board of Directors in November unanimously affirmed that stance by approving a leadership statement that in part states the organization "does not practice or support any form of unlawful discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or political persuasion."
That stopped short of requiring local troops to admit gays. On the other hand, Williams said the council will not support an individual troop that decides to bar gays and is subsequently sued for that policy on the basis of discrimination.
"This council is taking the position that sexual orientation has no place in the program . . . so clearly, we would not be helping them," he said.
Some critics of the proposed changes fear they will leave individual troops exposed to lawsuits or even spell the end of the venerable organization.
Williams disagreed. "There will not be any lawsuits anywhere that will put an end to Boy Scouts," he said.
A spokesman for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which strongly supports Scouting, declined to comment this week until a policy change is official.
Blake Busick, pastor of Santa Rosa's First United Methodist Church, predicted that if the national policy is changed, his parish will decide to openly allow gays in the Cub Scout troop that the church sponsors.
"I think it's a good thing. We would certainly be supportive of that locally," he said.
That's despite disagreements within the church over homosexuality, including the church's ban at a national level on gays and lesbians being ordained as clergy.
Mary Brunet, a business administrator for the church and the mother of an Eagle Scout, said she would welcome Scouting's new policy.
She said she and her husband, Geoffrey, allowed their son, George, to participate in Scouts, despite their misgivings about the ban on gays.
"It did not exactly jibe with our personal views," she said.
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One area volleyball team knows a thing or two about playing in the regional round of the IHSAA state tournament. Meanwhile, another area volleyball team has not competed in a regional in eight years.
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The Class 2A No. 2 Pioneers (32-4) will host Southwestern (26-10) in the Class 2A regional at the Larkin Center. Providence will be making its second consecutive regional appearance and its 26th overall. The Pioneers defeated South Ripley in last year's 2A regional match, 25-22, 25-17, 28-26.
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The Pioneers have been ranked in the top two of the Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Association Class 2A poll for most of the season. They have 32 victories, which includes a three-set win over Southwestern on Sept. 20 (25-15, 25-13, 25-11), against a difficult schedule. Finally, Providence has seven regional titles, while Southwestern has never won a regional.
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"We don't look for them to run away from us," Purichia said. "They are a very athletically-talented team. They have two kids that can give us a lot of trouble if we let them get involved in the game. We're taking [tonight's] match very seriously. We know that Southwestern has a team that is capable of pulling off the upset if we don't come in ready to play.
"There has been one thing that we've been saying to this team all season long and that's to have tunnel vision. There have been times that we've done it better than other times, but that has definitely something we are going to continue to say to them. We've got to keep tunnel vision and focus on the task at hand."
Providence captured its second sectional title in a row last Saturday at Henryville. After getting a first-round bye, the Pioneers defeated Paoli in the semifinals (25-11, 25-15, 25-18) and Eastern (Pekin) in the championship (25-17, 25-12, 25-11).
But despite winning another sectional, Purichia thought both the Rams and Musketeers really challenged the Pioneers last weekend.
"Paoli and Pekin, in my opinion, both played very well, so we had to really play," Purichia said. "We had to really play, which I love. I like going into a match knowing that there is a team on the other side that can beat you. I think in the end, we overpowered them offensively. We kept the intensity of our serving at a high level.
"But I did not feel we played our best game either time and I did think we got nervous. We still are dealing with that youthfulness this season."
If Providence claims another regional crown tonight, Purichia says the Forest Park Semi-state will be very competitive. Two teams expected to reach the semi-state are Class 2A No. 4 Eastern Greene and Class 2A No. 10 Indianapolis Ritter. Eastern Greene, which was last year's state runner-up, defeated Providence in the 2011 semi-state semifinal en route to the semi-state championship.
"Winning the regional would put us in a very, very intense semi-state, and we would have to play two very well-put-together matches in order to advance," Purichia said. "Can we do it? Absolutely, we can do it. But we've got to go in taking it one point at a time and one game at a time.
"At this point if you look ahead, that's when you're going to stumble."
Sophomore Taylor Wilson leads the Pioneers in kills with 368, while teammate Haley Libs ranks second with 280. Providence sophomore setter Patricia Mattingly paces the team in assists with 725, while Pioneer senior libero Kylie Flanagan has a team-high 275 digs.
Christian Academy heads into tonight's Class A regional as a huge underdog versus Trinity Lutheran. But the Warriors have embraced the underdog role throughout the postseason.
Entering last week's Class A Christian Academy Sectional, the Warriors suffered regular-season setbacks to both Lanesville and New Washington. But Christian Academy paid back both teams last Saturday, defeating the Eagles in the semis (25-18, 25-17, 20-25, 25-19) and the Mustangs in the final (18-25, 17-25, 25-19, 26-24, 15-12).
"We went into the sectional as the underdog. We lost to Lanesville and New Washington in the regular season," Warriors' coach Walter Pauly said. "But it was a great situation for us because it was two losses we wanted to avenge."
Pauly said the biggest confidence-boosting victory last weekend was against the Mustangs. During the unbelievable come-from-behind win, Christian Academy trailed 7-1 in the third set.
"After our win over New Washington, we think we can beat anybody," Pauly said. "We pressed on and didn't give up. We had the belief that we could get it done. We went after every single point. [The Warriors] just never gave up — they were relentless."
Christian Academy will meet Trinity Lutheran for the second time in 2012. The Cougars swept the Warriors in straight sets on Oct. 4 in New Albany, 25-19, 25-22, 25-16.
"They're the real deal," Pauly said. "I think they're a very good team and a very well-coached team. But our team has really started to pull together the last two weeks. They got to state last year for a reason, and we want to get there as well."
The Boesing sisters — Rachel and Krista Boesing — lead the Christian Academy attack, as they both pace the team in kills. Freshman setter Alex Falcone leads the Warriors in assists, averaging 31 per match. Christian Academy sophomore Brooklyn Garrison leads the squad in digs, while junior Emily Haworth has the Warriors' most service aces this year.
Even though Trinity Lutheran is a formidable opponent, Pauly says his troops have not lost focus on advancing in the state tournament.
"We don't want it to end," Pauly said.


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NORMAN — Norman's annual United Way drive kicked off in an electrifying manner Wednesday afternoon. Campaign chairs James Chappel and John Koons, both local OG&E employees, brought in their boss to motivate the audience of Pacesetter Companies.
Those companies provide about half of the campaign's support. They include major business interests that are always at the table supporting local causes.
Pete Delaney, the president and CEO of OG&E, came to Norman to boost the efforts of Mr. Chappel and Mr. Koons. We think it'll be an exciting campaign with expectations to reach the $2.05 million goal. The goal hasn't changed from last year, but the needs seem to be rising annually.
This year, United Way has pledged to fund 45 programs from 29 social and human service organizations in Fiscal Year 2013-2014, which began July 1. This includes eight new programs this year.
This year's campaign will be a challenge. Worthy tornado relief efforts have drained discretionary funds from many individuals and businesses. It's already a tough time for nonprofits as governments and companies tighten belts.
But past campaigns also have had their share of challenges, too. Norman residents know agencies often rely on that United Way check to keep the doors open each month. The 29 agencies funded have their own donor lists and fundraising activities, but the United Way is often a safety net for their operations.
If the excitement from Mr. Chappel and Mr. Koons and the Pacesetter company representatives is a bellwether of success, then we're confident the goal will be reached.


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Art scene
galleries + Art Exhibits
Ventura County
ACCOLADES GALLERY: Through June 30: Works by KC Haxton, Peter Eble and Guillermo Figoli are on view. 451 E. Main St., Ventura. 648-4080; http://www.accolades-gallery.com.
ARCHITEXTURE: Through Aug. 11: My Private Eye features Ventura photographer Tim Bramlette's images of modern rock and punk artists, including Yeah Yeah Yeahs, All American Rejects, G-Love, Social Distortion and Trey Anastasio. 25 S. Ventura Ave., Ventura. 641-3900.
ARTISTS' UNION GALLERY: Through June 17: La Creme des Artistes features recent work by Artists' Union members. Noon to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays, 330 S. California St., Ventura. 643-3012; http://www.venturaartistsunion.org.
Bali Sea Boutique and Gallery: Ongoing: Contemporary impressionist landscape oil paintings by local artist Robbie D. Sayers are on display. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays, 493 E. Main St., Ventura. 652-0573.
BUENAVENTURA ART GALLERY: Through June 23: Voyeurs in my Garden features Nora Yukon's hand-sewn wall hangings. 700 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura. 648-1235; http://www.buenaventuragallery.org.
CAMARILLO ART CENTER: Through June 10: Artistic Quintet features work by five artists from Phyllis Doyon's studio. 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 3150 Ponderosa Drive, Camarillo. 455-7061; http://www.camarilloartcenter.org.
CSUCI EXHIBITIONS: Through June 7: New Perspectives features paintings, sculpture, photography, digital imagery and more by art faculty at Cal State Channel Islands. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 92 Palm Drive, Camarillo. 437-8863; http://art.csuci.edu/gallery.
FOX FINE JEWELRY: Through July 9: Favorite Places features works by Judy McDonald and Rick Reason. 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 210 E. Main St., Ventura. 652-1800.
GARDENS OF THE WORLD: Through July 8: Pieces by Sally Estrada will be on display. 2001 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 557-1135.
HARBOR VILLAGE GALLERY: June 13 through July 8: Anthology of Diversity features paintings by Sarah Kalvin. A reception will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. June 15. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, 1591 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 117-C, Ventura. 644-2750.
THE HISTORIC LOVE HOUSE GALLERY AT SPA BY DIANE LORING INC.: Through July 31: A Celebration of Moments: A Joyful Look at the Innocence of Life features more than 30 watercolor paintings by local artist and philanthropist Priscilla Partridge de Garcia, as well as other works by Irena Jablonski, Debra Louise, Marlon Van Cott, Karen L. Brown, Diane Atturio and Gwenlyn Norton. 119 S. Figueroa St., Ventura. 641-0022.
Hummingbird NEST GALLERY: Through July 31: Photographer Leo Braun's one-man show 24 Dolls features "lightly manipulated" images that incorporate dolls. A reception is slated from 2 to 4 p.m. June 9. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, 1208 E. Ojai Ave. (inside the Hummingbird Inn), Ojai. 646-4365.
KWAN FONG GALLERY OF ART AND CULTURE: June 7 through Aug. 13: Christopher Marshall's paintings, which explore human connection in a post-modern world, will be on display. A reception will take place at 7 p.m. June 7. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. 493-3316; http://www.callutheran.edu.
le mirage: Through July 8: A Moment in Time: Coastal Waters and Shorelines features paintings by Donna Carver. 4738 Telephone Road, Ventura. 650-1268.
M/H DESIGNS: Ongoing: Contemporary landscapes and seascapes by Ventura artist Randel Rogers are on display. 21 Easy St., Suite 107, Simi Valley. 584-2600.
OJAI ART CENTER: Through July 1: "Is This Our Land?" is the theme of the center's fourth annual Group Photography Show, a juried exhibit. 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai. 646-0117; http://www.bearwoodimages.com.
OJAI COMMUNITY BANK: Through June 30: Light Landing is a display of local photographer Jemi Reis McDonald's images of botanicals. 402 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai. 646-9909.
OJAI ICE CREAM: Ongoing: Bill and Georgia Lee Scarlott's watercolor landscapes of the Yosemite and Ojai valleys and Vernon "Skip" Baim's oil seascapes are on display. 210 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai. 646-6075.
OJAI VALLEY ART CENTER: Through July 1: Is This Our Land? features photography that represents artists' visions of America, from the grand to the mundane. Noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai. 646-0117.
PLAZA ART GALLERY: Through July 8: Watercolors, acrylics and hand-painted works by Patssi Valdez are on view. A reception is set from 5 to 8 p.m. June 7. Noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, 329 N. Fifth St., Oxnard. 486-6947; http://www.plazaartgallery.com.
RED BRICK GALLERY: Through June 18: A group of artists created works "influenced by the fluidity of life and water" for the Liquid Motion exhibit. 328 E. Main St., Ventura. 643-6400; http://www.redbrickart.com.
SANTA BARBARA BANK AND TRUST: Through June 29: A children's art show features works in pastel, charcoal and watercolor created by students ages 4 to 18 at Mission Renaissance, a local art school. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays, 101 N. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. 373-7133.
SEA BREEZE ART GALLERY: Through June 24: Regeneration features paintings about environmental issues by Lynn LeTourneau. Noon to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays or by appointment, 255 S. Laurel St., Ventura. 643-3973.
STUDIO CHANNEL ISLANDS ART CENTER: Through June 30: In the J. Handel Evans Gallery, Primal Visions features works by abstract impressionist painter Carole Milton; in the O'Keeffe Gallery, Celebrating 50 Years of Clay features work by members of the Ventura County Potters' Guild, and Women Working showcases art by members of Women Painters West; and in the Gerd Koch Gallery, 60 Years of Engraving showcases Barbara Fumagalli's works. Noon to 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays or by appointment, Building 18, CSU Channel Islands, Camarillo. 383-1368; http://www.studiochannelislands.org.
VENTURA COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER: Through June 12: Expressions features works by student artists in the Tamima Al-Awar Memorial Scholarship Program. Atrium Lobby, Hall of Administration, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura. 658-2213.
call to artists
GOVERNMENT CENTER JURIED SHOW: The Ventura County Arts Council seeks artists from Ventura, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties to submit pieces for the show, which will run from June 14 through Aug. 15 in the Atrium Lobby of the Hall of Administration. Art must be dropped off from 10:30 a.m. to noon June 13. For an application, call 658-2213 or visit http://www.venturacountyarts.net.
ARTISTS' UNION GALLERY: The gallery will accept entries for its upcoming show, Black & White, from 4 to 7 p.m. June 18 and 9 a.m. to noon June 19 at 330 S. California St., Ventura. All work must be sans hue. 402-3724.
CAMARILLO ART WALK: The 2007 Camarillo Art & Jazz Festival is seeking entries in all media for its Art Walk, which takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 11 in the city's Old Town. The deadline to submit entries is July 6. For rules and applications, call 484-4383 or visit http://www.camarilloartandjazz.com.
THOUSAND OAKS ARTS FESTIVAL: Ventura County visual artists are invited to submit work for the fourth annual festival, set for Sept. 15-16 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. The artist prospectus and application are available by calling 818-991-6158 or visiting http://www.toartsfestival.com.
RED BRICK GALLERY: The new downtown Ventura gallery is seeking artists with work in any medium for upcoming 2007 and 2008 exhibits. Artists are asked to apply with a cohesive body of work with at least eight pieces in the same theme. For more information, call 643-6400 or visit http://www.redbrickart.com.
museums + Institutions
Ventura County
CALIFORNIA OIL MUSEUM: Through Sept. 9: Santa Paula Trails highlights the history, flora, fauna and geology of trails leading to Santa Paula Canyon. Through July 22: The ninth annual Medallas de Oro Art Show features Santa Paula High School's best student art of the year. Through June 24: At the Controls, a traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum, features 20 large-format color photographs of famous aircraft and spacecraft cockpits, such as the Wright brothers' 1903 Flyer, a Boeing B-29 Superfortress and the space shuttle Columbia. 1001 E. Main St., Santa Paula. $4 adults, $3 seniors, $1 children. 933-0076; http://www.oilmuseum.net.
CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTER: The center features a museum, bookstore, marine life displays and exhibits about the unique character of each island. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura. Programs about the park are offered at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekends and holidays. Free. 658-5730; http://www.nps.gov/chis.
COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WING WWII AVIATION MUSEUM: Along with historical aircraft, the museum's permanent collection features displays and artifacts about World War II. A research library contains books about flying. Donation requested. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, Camarillo Airport, 455 Aviation Drive, Camarillo. 482-0064.
HERITAGE SQUARE TOURS: Costumed docents lead 45-minute tours of historic homes that were built from 1887 through 1912. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, 715 South A St., Oxnard. 483-7960.
LEONIS ADOBE MUSEUM: A new permanent exhibit in the museum's Plummer House has been renovated and adorned with display furniture fabricated to create an interactive experience for visitors. 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and Sundays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, 23537 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. 818-222-6511; http://www.leonisadobemuseum.org.
MURPHY AUTO MUSEUM: The museum showcases cars from all decades, including a collection of Packard automobiles. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 2230 Statham Blvd., Oxnard. $6 adults and teens, $3 children 12 and younger. 487-4333.
MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY: Through June 10: The Museum Collects: Horace Bristol Photographs features the late photojournalist's black-and-white portraits of Dust Bowl refugees in California's Salinas Valley. Beatrice Wood: Art and Alchemy features the ceramics, sculptures and drawings of late actress and artist Beatrice Wood. Through Aug. 26: All That Glitters: 250 Years at the French Court features quarter-life-size figures of Marie Antoinette, Louis XVI, Cardinal Richelieu, Marquise de Pompadour and others. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, 100 E. Main St., Ventura. $1-$4; free for children younger than 5. 653-0323; http://www.venturamuseum.org.
MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY (EAST COUNTY BRANCH): Through Sept. 3: Nature Observed features paintings, sculpture, photography and prints by local artists. Noon to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays, The Oaks mall, 222 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. 496-7460; http://www.venturamuseum.org.
OJAI VALLEY MUSEUM: June 14 through July 29: Made in Ojai V features works by Ojai studio artists. Ongoing: The museum features art by Beatrice Wood, Jesse Arms Botke and others, plus displays of Chumash artifacts and tools used by early settlers. 130 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai. 640-1390; http://www.ojaivalleymuseum.org.
OLIVAS ADOBE HISTORICAL PARK: Ongoing: The two-story adobe hacienda on the park grounds, built by Don Raymundo Olivas in 1847, features furnishings from the early California rancho era. Docents in period costumes offer tours. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura. For group tours, call 658-4728.
REYES ADOBE HISTORICAL SITE: Docents lead tours of the site from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month and from 1 to 4 p.m. the second Saturday of each month. 5464 Reyes Adobe Road, Agoura Hills. $3 adults, $2 seniors, $1 children 5 to 12, free for kids 4 and younger. 818-597-7361; http://www.reyesadobe.org.
RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM: Ongoing: The massive Boeing 707 that carried Reagan on 211 trips is on display and open for tours in the library's 87,000-square-foot Air Force One Pavilion. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. $12 adults, $9 seniors, $3 youths 11 to 17, free for children 10 and younger. 800-410-8354; http://www.reaganfoundation.org.
STAGECOACH INN MUSEUM: The museum features permanent and changing exhibits from the Chumash, Spanish Mission and Conejo pioneer eras. 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. 498-9441.
STRATHEARN HISTORICAL PARK AND MUSEUM: State Historical Landmark No. 979, El Rancho Simi, part of the Chumash village Shimiji, is open for self- and docent-led tours. The six-acre park includes original structures, artifacts, machinery, a gift shop and elements of the Chumash, Spanish Rancho and American periods of Simi Valley history. Docent tours are scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays (last tour starts at 3 p.m.), and 1 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. A tour in Spanish is offered at 2 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month. Grounds are open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Call for group tours. 137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley. $3 donation. 526-6453; http://www.simihistory.com.
VENTURA COUNTY MARITIME MUSEUM: Through July 30: Nautica 2007, a juried exhibit, features maritime-themed sculpture, photography, prints and paintings by local artists. An opening reception will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. June 16. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 2731 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard. 984-6260.
Up north
SANTA BARBARA MARITIME MUSEUM: Permanent exhibits include Survival at Sea, which explores maritime navigation, safety and survival. The museum is closed Wednesdays. 113 Harbor Way, Suite 190, Santa Barbara. 962-8404; http://www.sbmm.org.
SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART: Through June 23: Ansel Adams Over Time: Recent Photographic Acquisitions features photographs ranging from early, delicate prints of the 1920s to elegant images of the Grand Tetons and the Sierra Nevada originally made in the 1940s to a mural-size photograph of ranchland in Petaluma from the early 1950s. Ongoing: From Geisha to Ghosts: Leading Ladies of Japanese Woodblock Prints features more than 40 pieces by such artists as Okumura Masanobu, Isoda Koryusai, Utagawa Toyokuni and Tsukioka Yoshitoshi. 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. 963-4363; http://www.sbma.net.
SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: Through Sept. 19: Grossology, an exhibit based on Sylvia Branzei's best-selling book of the same name, uses chemistry, biology and anatomy to help adults and children understand why the human body produces mushy, oozy, crusty, scaly and stinky gunk. 2559 Puesta del Sol Road, Santa Barbara. 682-4711; http://www.sbnature.org.
Down south
J. PAUL GETTY MUSEUM: Through July 8: A Place in the Sun: Photographs of Los Angeles by John Humble features 40 color photographs divided thematically between the urban landscape and the Los Angeles River. The Older and the New explores photographer P.H. Emerson's efforts to document the people and landscape of Norfolk Broads, a network of freshwater rivers, lakes and marshes in England. 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles. 310-440-7752.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART: Through Aug. 12: Don Flavin: A Retrospective is the first comprehensive exhibition devoted to the minimalist artist's full career. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-857-6000; http://www.lacma.org.
MUSEUM OF LATIN AMERICAN ART: The museum is dedicated to the contemporary fine art of Latin American artists. A sculpture garden features 16 commissioned works. 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach. 562-437-1689; http://www.molaa.org.
NORTON SIMON MUSEUM: Through Nov. 5: Alexei Jawlensky (1864-1941) features more than 100 paintings and works on paper by the renowned 20th-century artist. 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-6840; http://www.nortonsimon.org.
PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM: Through Oct. 7: Going Topless in Style The American Convertible celebrates our country's fascination with top-down autos. On exhibit will be the 1939 Plymouth, the 1930 Packard, the 1958 Dual-Ghia and other convertibles. 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-930-2277; http://www.petersen.org.


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The governor this week signed union-backed legislation requiring temporary staffing agencies to be honest, straightforward and forthcoming with relevant work information.
As of Monday it became illegal for such staffing agencies to send a worker off for a job without telling him or her where it was, what the job entailed or how much the pay would be.
The bill, "An Act Establishing a Temporary Workers Right to Know," requires temp agencies to provide workers with the following information before they leave for a temporary job:
- Employer's name
- Employer's address
- Employer's telephone number
- Name of the staffing agent facilitating the placement
- Name of the employer's workers compensation carrier
- Description of the job and whether it requires special clothing, equipment or training
- Costs to the employees for clothing, equipment or training
- Designated pay day
- Hourly pay rate
- Policies on overtime
- Anticipated start and finish times
- Expected duration of employment
- Provision of meals and costs to employees
- Provision of transportation and costs to employees
The law also forbids staffing agencies from lying to workers about the above information, and from charging fees to register with the agency or to perform a criminal background check. Any fee that would bring the employee's hourly wage below minimum wage is also illegal. Furthermore, if an agency sends an employee to a work site but no work is available, the agency must reimburse the employee.
Excluded from this act, however, are "professional" jobs as described by the Fair Labor Standards Act, and secretarial and administrative assistants as outlined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The bill was lauded by unions, activists and lawmakers. "This basic information and these basic protections will improve the safety and increase the dignity of these most vulnerable, most exploited workers," said Massachusetts AFL-CIO President Steven A. Tolman.


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On the Road. A Conservatory of Music representative and exhibit booth at the college fairs and conventions.
College Fairs and Conventions
The Conservatory of Music will have a representative and exhibit booth at the college fairs and conventions listed below. Please stop by and visit if you are in the area.
NACAC Performing and Visual Arts (PVA) College Fairs
Houston, Texas, October 22, 2013, 7pm-9pm, Rice University, Alice Pratt Brown Hall
Dallas, Texas, October 23, 2013, 7pm-9pm, Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts
Las Vegas, Nevada, October 24, 2013, 7pm-9pm, Las Vegas Academy
Los Angeles, California, October 26, 2013, 1pm-3:30pm, UCLA, Ackerman Union - Grand Ballroom
San Francisco, California, October 27, 2013, 1pm-3:30pm, Nob Hill Masonic Center
Portland, Oregon, October 28, 2013, 7pm-9pm, Portland Art Museum
Seattle, Washington, October 29, 2013, 7pm-9pm, Fisher Pavillion at Seattle Center
Nov 16, 2013, 12pm-3:30pm
San Diego Youth Symphony College Fair
Balboa Park
San Diego, CA
February 22-23, 2014
California Band Directors Association
Radisson Hotel, Fresno, California


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This week we recommend some smack, some clap and some sun-hatin' for downloading (legally, of course) or streaming to liven up your playlist or personal media device.
"Jilly's on Smack" by Primus
A band that has spent almost 30 years defying genres, Primus should be held just below Rush as the greatest trio ever. They have juggled members through the years but the umbrella of weirdness Les Claypool projects has brought in interchangeable parts, preserving the sound quirks we all have come to expect. This is a song from the 2011 album, "Green Naugahyde," recently getting the video treatment as a single. It's a fine example of why the band continues to entertain – A masterpiece in creepy instrumentation with Claypool's voice lost and screaming to get out of the track.
"The Magic Clap" by The Coup
You may recognize the singer from the super-group, Street Sweeper Social Club. His name is Boots Riley and The Coup is his day job. The band is super funky and political, but the funk comes first. As the title indicates, there's a lot of clapping going on. Riley changes speeds – rapping and singing. The whole sound grooves into smart verses and catchy choruses. The band has been around for more than 20 years but sounds brand new. If you've somehow missed this group for the last two decades, make a move and check it out today.
"Sunloathe" by Wilco
This is another single off a 2011 album getting new life after a new trippy video. The video features doodle animation and a bit of a puppet show. The song is atmospheric but not a droning, lost-in-the-muddle atmospheric, more like one of those Beatles' tunes that floats on a somber mood. But Wilco has made a rich career out of finding a mood and diving into it with both feet, examining every corner before letting go to find a new mood. This time misery is the mood and hate for what the rising sun brings. The music moves ironically against the lyrics and you begin to feel the warmth before it's all done.
Derrick Bracey, for Weekly Surge
Derrick Bracey, for Weekly Surge


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One of my favorite handbag styles of all time has got to be the Ines shoulder bag by Marc Jacobs. It's on my top Marc Jacobs design list, just like the popular MJ Stam is. What's not to love about this bag? I adore its design, and how stylish and sophisticated it looks. This bag comes dressed in luscious patchwork leather, and it's shade is a perfect year round color. Don't be fooled by the hue in the picture, this Ines actual color is chocolate, not black. Doesn't the gold plated hardware compliment the chocolate leather perfectly? I think so. Dressed up or dressed down, the Ines will still look fab!
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We scoured the Internet to find some new and inspiring candle container ideas for you to try! Whether you're looking for a dazzling centerpiece or a gift for a dear friend, these DIY ideas take candles to a whole new level.
This blog shows us how to upcycle vintage teacups into cute candles. We think these would be perfect for bridal shower décor or gifts!You can buy the supplies to make teacup candles on our site!
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The newest candle trend going around is wine bottle candles. You can buy them from companies online, but they are very inexpensive to make yourself! Whether you want to remember a special event or just hate to throw away a beautiful bottle, you can transform them into your own candles!You can buy the supplies to make bottle candles on our site!
Learn how to make them:http://discoveringlifesstitches.blogspot.com/2013/01/wine-bottle-candles-diy.htmlThere are numerous ideas out there for making candles in creative containers, from fresh fruit to seashells and tin cans! Think out of the box! Don't forget to stock up on supplies from Candlewic, then share your creative candle creations with us on Facebook!
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Adding clam shells or tarts can be extremely easy, and, in many instances, you can use your existing wax formula and these products can then double as a way for you to send samples of what your fragrances smell like.Ideally, the best wax to use for making tarts and clam shell melts is the CBL-129. It has excellent cold fragrance throw and will release very nice from the clam shell or the tart mold. You can use a low shrink wax but they do not release as well from the molds and soy can be brittle at times getting the wax out without breaking.
If using a wax like CBL-129 or a paraffin wax take the product up to around 140°F. With soy you will only need to take the wax up to around 120°F or so.
When your wax reaches the desired temperatures add your dye. With soy it will be easier to use liquid dyes because they will not have to melt like the color blocks.
Add your fragrance. In most instances, since you want to deliver great fragrance throw with a small cube you should be closer to 7-9% fragrance which works out to about 1.25-1.85 ounce per pound of wax. Again a reason to use the CBL-129 is that it will hold that much fragrance.
Lay out the clam shells and slowly pour your wax to the desired level.When your wax is hard simply close and apply a label. You can custom design your own label for the front by going to Avery.com
If you wanted to make tarts you should heat the wax close to 150°F and then choose the mold you want to pour into. The Floating candle mold M-112 is one of the most popular choices but there are many other choices like hearts, ducks, ships and others. In addition soap molds can also be used for making tarts.The nice thing about the clam shells mold is the packing. After pouring the only handling required is closing and applying a label. The clam shell also has a "peg hole" - making it easy to display on any retail location. These products are also a great way to use up your extra wax and maximize your wax yield.
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Despite our continued cold spell here in the Northeast, summer will soon be upon us. As you plan your summer vacation, be sure to also plan for those possible rainy day activities. Sand candles have been around for a very long time and can make a memorable gift from your summer vacation. The other thing to consider when making this candle is to use up "scrap wax" you may have recently generated. Since each candle can be of a different design and shape using different color waxes will not effect the finished product.
InstructionsFill the tub/bucket up with sand. Add water (you will have to experiment with the amount of water since sand texture varies) and try to pack the sand as tight as possible. The tighter it packs and the less water you use, the more consistent the outside shell of the candle will be.Once the sand is packed tightly, take the cup or object and form a "cavity" in the sand. Once the cavity is formed, take your wax and pour at around 195-205°F. The wax can already be colored or you can now take color blocks and swirl them on top.Once the wax gets a film on top, place the wick assembly into the wax. As the wax gets a little harder you may want to add shells and other non-combustible decorations.
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One of the looks most often associated with heavily fragranced candles is the mottled look. This look can be easily accomplished with containers, pillars and votives. It requires starting with the right wax. Not all waxes will mottle, so using the right wax is essential.
The first step is to decide what type of candle you will be making and choosing the appropriate wax for that application.
Step 1 Select, clean, wick, and prepare your jars or molds as you normally do.
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Melt your wax, add color and 5% fragrance.
Step 3 Once the candle has been poured and is completely cooled, remove it from the mold.
Step 4 Pour your wax between 165-175°F.
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Pillars and votives: Top off your candle. When the top off completely hardens, remove it from the mold.
Containers: Top off candle.
Special Notes on Mottled Candles:
The reaction between the fragrance and the wax (causing it to fracture) is what causes the mottling. The fragrance and the process can have an impact on the level of mottling. If you do not achieve the desired mottling, try pouring cooler first and then hotter until the desired result is achieved.
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This project features a useful item to add to your operation regardless of your size. Tea lights are a great way to use up extra wax, create little "calling cards", or offer prospective customers a chance to sample your scents before purchasing a larger candle.
Below you will find the instructions for using our tea light mold that ensures perfectly straight wicks, but alternative techniques follow.
Materials Needed
- Votive or pillar wax - Aluminum or polycarbonate cup - Tea light mold - Wicks Color and fragrance - M-63-P votive pin
Step 1 Lay the mold release over the entire mold.
Step 2 Prepare wax with color and fragrance to suit. Pour wax into the mold so that all cavities are filled. There is a lip that holds overflow wax.
Step 3 Remove pins and pop the tea lights out of the mold. Clean any overly rough edges with your fingers.
Step 4 Insert a pre-assembled wick assembly into the hole in the candle and place into a tea light cup. You will notice that tea light cups have a small circular indentation on the bottom. This indentation is 15mm and is designed to match our 15x3mm wick tabs.
Alternative Methods When pouring batches of wax, keep a few tea light cups on hand to pour excess wax directly into the cups. This is also the method used for pouring tea lights when using container wax. If you currently use a M-63-P votive pin for your votives, it will fit into the tea light cups as well. Simply place the pin in the tea light cup and pour a votive or pillar wax into the pin/cup set up. After it cools remove the wax/pin from the cup, flip the candle over and put back into the tea light cup. This will result in a beautiful recessed top.
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Leader Board Updated????
I see where Yahoo had massive stat corrections, but apparently they haven't updated the Leader Boards. I was playing the guy who had a 3 win lead on me, and I beat him 15-7, but Leader Board still shows me 3 wins behind. Anyone else having this problem? Or did I miss calculate something?
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I have the same situation. The standings haven't updated to reflect the wins and losses of last weeks matchups in my league either.
check the notes on your leagues main page. yahoo is aware of the problems with the stats and are working on it. As soon as the fix it the leader board should be updated.
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McCain Insults Our Intelligence. Again
by epiphany, Mon Aug 18, 2008 at 10:28:54 PM EDT
When McCain answered the question of which wise ones he would consult during his administration, he cited one John Lewis (D-GA).
I find this disengenuous because John McCain is not close to John Lewis or his policies. I found an article on Mother Jones discussing this connundrum with comments from Sen. Lewis.
I think McCain is an opportunist lacking in political integrity. He thinks very little of the American public, as evidenced by he and his campaign's blatant disrespect for the intelligence of the electorate. He will say anything to score points with that segment of the population who thinks he is a Maverick, all while he does everything to ensure that big corporations continue to control the future of our nation's economy and legislation.
McCain thinks he can bullshit his way to the WhiteHouse with jokes, war anecdotes and lies.
It's up to us to say, NOT THIS TIME!
http://www.motherjones.com/mojoblog/arch ives/2008/08/9293_john_mccain_john_lewis _wise_man.html
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Posted on Mother Jones by Jonathan Stein (8/18/08)
In response to McCain's latest invocation of his name, Rep. Lewis said in a statement requested by Mother Jones, "I cannot stop one human being, even a presidential candidate, from admiring the courage and sacrifice of peaceful protesters on the Edmund Pettus Bridge or making comments about it." But, he added, "Sen. McCain and I are colleagues in the US Congress, not confidantes. He does not consult me. And I do not consult him."
It took McCain years to fully embrace the goals that Lewis was fighting for on Bloody Sunday. In 1983, McCain voted against making Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a national holiday, in opposition to most members of Congress, including many of his Republican colleagues. In 1987, the governor of Arizona repealed the state's recognition of King; McCain supported the move. It was only in 1990, 25 years after Lewis marched in Alabama, when Arizona reversed its decision that McCain changed his own stance on the issue.
And there are, of course, the fundamental differences between John McCain's political philosophy and the goals of Lewis and his fellow marchers. Lewis hoped that the federal government would use its influence to protect the rights of disenfranchised individuals; he sought an expanded role for government because of what he believed was government's power to do good. It explains, in part, why Lewis is a Democrat today and supports Barack Obama for president. McCain, on the other hand, is a fanatical enemy of government spending and has said, "I've found over time that less government involvement is better." It's a philosophy that would have left Lewis and his cohorts out in the cold.
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Good article in Esquire magazine that details how our generation is crippled by Social Security, cuts to education and debt. Gotta love paying for Social Security I'll never see!
Many claim that the young deserve their fate: They're entitled, they have too many choices. They don't know what they want. They're getting themselves into debt. They don't know how good they have it.
These criticisms are convenient, but also demonstrably incorrect. Defining generations by cultural attributes or values, almost always done with unrepentant shallowness, is the stupidest thing that commentators do. However, a recent study from the National Center for Education Statistics comparing high school seniors in 2004 (who are in their mid-twenties today) with high school seniors in 1972 (now in their late fifties) is useful and practical.
The breakdown is rather stark: Two thirds of the Boomers thought "being able to give their children better opportunities" was important; 8 percent wanted to live close to their parents; 18 percent believed that making money mattered; 27 percent cared about social problems. The students in 2004: 83 percent claimed that the opportunities of their children were very important; 25 percent wanted to live close to their parents; 35 percent were serious about making money; and 20 percent cared about social problems.
Compared with their parents, high school kids who graduated from college into the teeth of the recession are a Republican fantasy. They want a good job in order to raise a family, and it's exactly that arrangement that is going to be denied them. The deal they were promised, that if you work hard and make smart choices you will have a good life, is not working out. A Great Disappointment will no doubt follow.
Read more: http://www.esquire.com/features/young-people-in-the-recession-0412-3#ixzz1za8Qs8Te
"Generation Me" my ass.
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Advocates and health professionals alike have long recognized the benefits that companion animals can play in assisting physically disabled individuals. Now, research has also shown that companion animals can provide emotional support to assist individuals with mental or emotional impairments. In this capacity, the dog becomes an assistive device much like a wheelchair or cane.
The problem arises when a landlord enforces a �no pets� policy and a tenant needs an assistance or support animal. However, the law will generally require that landlord to make an exception or a �reasonable accommodation� to allow that tenant with a disability to use and enjoy the dwelling. This includes not just physical disabilities, but mental and emotional disabilities. This law known as the Fair Housing Act makes it illegal for a landlord in both public and private housing to discriminate against a person in housing because a person has a physical or mental disability. Discrimination against a disabled person can include denial of service or assistance animals in housing.
The important thing to remember is that it is your burden to demonstrate that you have a disability and that an assistance animal will lessen the effects of the disability. This is so that the landlord who may have a legitimate reason for a no-pets policy can weed out those who need a companion animal for their disability from those who just want a pet for company. Anyone who isn�t really disabled cannot supply the necessary information to demonstrate a disability. The person with a disability does not need to supply private medical details about the disability, but must prove that he or she has a disability. And, most crucially, he or she must show that the companion animal helps person with the day-to-day functions of life. The animal in essence serves a therapeutic function.
But how do you approach a landlord to get him or her to make a reasonable accommodation? What are the steps a person must take to get a landlord to change his or her no-pets policy?
Here are some things you can do:
Try the nice approach. It is always best to try and negotiate a change in your rental terms with your landlord first. He or she may agree to provide you with a waiver to keep a small pet provided you agree to certain terms. You are essentially requesting a �reasonable accommodation� under federal law. Your accommodation is to keep your pet so that it can help you function with your emotional or mental disability. You do not need to disclose any private medical information, but explain that you have a disability for which a companion animal would provide necessary support. If you receive disability benefits, this may also support your argument that you are disabled. By going this route, you have the opportunity to keep an open and friendly relationship with someone you are apt to see and do business with on a long-term basis. That being said, be sure to get any change to your rental agreement in writing. Have both you and the landlord sign and date this amendment.
When the nice approach fails�Let�s say you�ve tried to explain your need for a companion animal to your landlord and he or she denies a change to the no-pets policy. What is the next step? This may sound elementary, but you need to be sure that you have a disability for which a companion animal can assist you. This assessment is relatively easy with a physical disability; a person who is in a wheelchair can use a dog to retrieve dropped items. A vision impaired individual can use a dog to guide him or her through the streets. A person with epilepsy can get an assistance animal to warn him or her when a seizure is about to strike. But what about emotional assistance? For what kind of impairments can an assistance animal be of help?
Do I have a disability? The Federal Housing Act defines a disability as (1) a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of such person�s major life activities; (2) a record of such an impairment; or (3) being regarded as having such an impairment. Let�s start with the first part � a physical or mental impairment. It is interesting to note that the regulations for the FHA do not list every single impairment covered under the law. Instead, mental retardation, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, or specific learning disabilities are just a few examples listed under the regulations. The next step is to show a record of such an impairment. What does this mean? This issue turns on whether a person is generally regarded by others as having a disability. Generally speaking, if a person is being treated by a physician for an impairment or receives state benefits because he or she is disabled then there is a record of the impairment. What if a person is not being treated for an impairment? That is where the third part comes in. If a person is regarded by others as having an impairment, then no record is necessary. Some examples may make this clearer. If a person is born mentally retarded, then there may not be a recent and obtainable medical record of impairment. However, that person is likely regarded by others as having that impairment. Similarly, an autistic or agoraphobic person would likely be regarded by others as having those listed impairments. The easiest way to provide your landlord with this information is to get a letter from your doctor or therapist.
Does my dog help me function with my disability? This is critical: there must be a connection between the disability and the need for an emotional support animal. Remember this: you are asking for the landlord to make an exception for you to have an emotional support animal because this animal is necessary for you to use and enjoy your residence. You are not asking the landlord to change his or her no-pets policy because you need companionship or you are lonely. What usually is most convincing to landlords is when a doctor or therapist has verified the need for an emotional support animal. The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law has a page with a sample letter to provide your doctor so that he or she can essentially �prescribe� an emotional support animal � see http://www.bazelon.org/issues/housing/infosheets/fhinfosheet6.html. This reinforces your argument to the landlord that an assistance animal will have a therapeutic benefit for your disability. Remember that an emotional support animal is not just a companion or a pet. Courts view these cases on a fact-by-fact basis. What seems consistent is that it�s not the nature of the disability itself, but how well the tenant can prove that the animal helps a person deal with the symptoms of the disability.
You must still keep your pet under control. Once you have proven both your disability and that your assistance animal is a reasonable accommodation for that disability, it may be worthwhile to discuss with your landlord how you plan to keep your animal under control. This is important because a landlord can refuse a request if the animal would cause damage to other tenants� property or pose a danger to others. Explain to your landlord how you plan to walk your dog with a leash, or how you will prevent your cat from going outside and digging up the landscaping. Again, it is important to maintain a good relationship with your landlord if possible.
It may be helpful to examine some examples from court cases of what situations demonstrate that an emotional assistance animal can be a reasonable accommodation and what situations do not:
If you�d like to read more about this issue, please see the Emotional Support Animals Topic Page.
Keep in mind that many landlords may still be unwilling to change their no-pet policy even after you�ve presented evidence of your disability and that your pet is a reasonable accommodation. When that occurs, you may have to take some sort of legal action. Here are some suggestions:
Please understand that the above suggestions are not intended as legal advice. It is crucial to contact a licensed attorney in your state for more information on housing discrimination. With the help of a licensed attorney, you can learn more about your rights.
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Sunshine Sewing & Quilting Is Your One-Stop Quilt Shop in S. Florida. With 6,000 sq ft of retail space, we carry more than 12,000 bolts of fabric, including 1,000 batiks, tons of books, computer programs, kits, magazines, notions, patterns, quilt related gift items, and terrific classes.
Brandishing the latest in dry-cleaning technologies, Dry Clean Xpress's fleet of delivery vans are at the beck and call of dirty-garment owners. Hand over sullied items, such as pants ($5.99), sweaters ($6.99), two-piece suits ($13.99), and dresses ($11.99+), to the hamper-on-wheels, or drop them off at one of their convenient locations. After whisking away your duds, the washing wizards run them through a gauntlet of cleanliness, using gentle solvents to dissolve anything from wine stains to smudges endured during smear campaigns. Committed to environmental friendliness, Dry Clean Xpress soaks clothes in biodegradable detergent and tumbles them through energy efficient washing equipment, replacing splatters of brownie batter with eco brownie points.
Inside a tile-floored room, a communal table seems to beg for the clatter of youthful bakers with empty places marked by stacks of recipes and empty bowls. Beneath a giant painted chef hat, which proclaims "Bon Appetit!" from the sage-green wall, lifelong cook Chef Frank and his staff work quickly to set the stage for all-ages cooking classes at Growing Cooks Culinary Emporium. The crew aims to combat childhood obesity by arming youngsters with a love of cooking, a range of healthy recipes, and diminutive kitchenware. Blanketed by clouds of enticing aromas, themed classes for children, adults, and families introduce the fundamentals of crafting chocolate confections and cakes, small meals, and international dishes such as ravioli and enchiladas. Chefs demystify the process of baking bread, blending sauces, and constructing desserts without forcing students through the linguine ropes courses of many culinary programs. Natural light floods Growing Cook's store space, where shelves and racks teem with colorful cooking utensils and child-size kitchen uniforms, including embroidered aprons and cloth chef hats. Themed utensil and supply kits such as baking mixes and pizza-party sets prepare children to practice at home and allow them to save the day when a party sub is lodged lengthwise across the door. Growing Cook's classes and products alike are designed to instill wee visitors with self-esteem and the sense of adventure and creativity that blooms when first taking a bite of a dish made with one's own hands.
A man enters a framing shop with a colossal photo depicting tiers of gleaming automobiles. After a brief search through a multitude of framing samples, the man comes to a decision. He wants his frame covered in blinking LED lights. Accepting the challenge, Picture Framing Warehouse and Art Gallery's owner, Karl Can, along with his brothers and son Ali, get to work on making the client's vision a reality. Since 1993, the warehouse's certified framers have fulfilled a variety of custom-framing orders, encasing items ranging from paintings to tubas to 7-foot-tall mirrors. Picture Framing Warehouse and Art Gallery's 6,000-square-foot facility stays loaded with frames made by brand-name companies including Larson-Juhl, Omega Moulding, and Engelsen, available in more than 2,000 colors. Since some orders can be completed the same day they're placed, customers can wait for their completed project while browsing the colorful paintings and artfully framed frames lining the walls of the warehouse's dedicated art gallery.
The Mess Doctor's cleaning crew makes house calls to ailing abodes, tackling routine cleaning and maintenance jobs as directed by the client. Dust is valiantly vanquished from lamp shades, carpets are vacuumed free of crumbs and pet hair, and evidence of the latest culinary catastrophe is expunged from each kitchen countertop and appliance. Basic cleaning also includes laundry service, during which the dirt-defying docs will unsully as many loads of whites, linens, delicates, and delicate white linens as they can during the allotted service time. For a more down-reaching dedirting, two hours of deep cleaning have The Mess Doctor's meticulous staff taking on notoriously unpleasant household jobs including oven cleaning, interior-window washing, and taking the couch for its afternoon walk.