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Pediatric Spiritual CareChaplains visit people from all faith traditions and respect their spirituality. Chaplains offer pastoral care for spiritual and emotional support, conduct special religious rituals such as baptism and prayer services, provide helpful literature, education about faith, issues and religious traditions, and offer pastoral support at the end of life.
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Address: Room 1224, One Children's Circle, Syracuse, NY 13210
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Website: Pediatric Spiritual Care
Address: Room 1224, One Children's Circle, Syracuse, NY 13210
Phone: 315 464-5183
Website: Pediatric Spiritual Care
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- CaringBridge laptop (families set up)
- Full-time dedicated pediatric chaplain and certified thanatologist
- Grief and bereavement consultation, education, support and services for staff, patient's families and community at large
- Interfaith chapel in Tree House on the 12th floor
- Pediatric spiritual care, resources for community, congregations, and clergy
- Spiritual care on call available for after hours spiritual care needs
- Story books available written by pediatric patients to encourage peers
- Trained spiritual care practitioners offer Reiki at bedside
- Weekly "Rev. Weez and Friends Storytime" worship held and televised

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---- — ESSEX — The late Alice Wand created magical realms with her handmade-paper artworks.
The Adirondacks Arts Association is presenting a special exhibition, "Artist Group Show IV: A Magic Wand," featuring works by and inspired by Wand. An opening reception is from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, and a gallery chat with artists runs from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.
Born in 1951 in Decatur, Ill., Wand graduated with a bachelor of fine arts from the University of Wisconsin.
She worked at a youth hostel on Cape Cod the summer after she graduated.
"One of the travelers that came through the hostel was a professor who was in charge of the North Country Community College in Malone," said environmental consultant/photographer Dennis Kalma, Wand's husband. "He offered her a job teaching art."
In Malone, Wand operated Moonstone Paper and Press until she relocated to Saranac Lake.
Kalma met Wand while vacationing in Florida. In 1990, they moved to 27 acres of old fields and woodlands in Willsboro.
There, she established Alice Wand Studio & Gallery.
"I was with her 28 years," Kalma said.
In 1982, Wand studied the art of paper making at the University of California, Irvine. A year later, she transitioned from letter press to paper making.
"As soon as she could make money doing that, she switched over," Kalma said. "Up until the late '90s, most of what she made was sold in interior design shops. She made decorative fans, saucers and wall hangings of various kinds. Later on, she started making more animal shapes out of the handmade paper. That became Paper Circus (paper sculptures).
"Around the year 2000, she started making these landscape collages. The handmade paper is pasted down on a background and is colored or painted over. That's basically what she did the last 10 years."
Wand died on April 3, 2012, after a two-year struggle with ovarian cancer.
Fellow artist Susan Britain met her at the Willsboro Craft Fair.
"She was exhibiting her very whimsical paper creations," said Britain, who lives in Willsboro. "Her paper designs of all kinds of animals, fantasy animals and real animals — I've never seen anyone that creative and whimsical in many a year. She also had some wonderful landscapes she had built up on her own paper. She would build up layers of her paper and created amazing landscapes, Adirondack landscapes."
Wand's humor was apparent in her work.
"And her love of nature," Britain said. "She was really connected with nature, and she brought her own interpretation to that. She broke every rule that any artist ever learned and created gorgeous paintings and constructions about nature. She even made her own frames out of paper for her artwork and included them in her artwork."
Wand inserted text and photographic elements in her compositions.
"In her last paintings, she began to write very cryptically about death," Britain said. "One of the things I admired about Alice, she was constantly learning and constantly evolving, herself as well as her artwork, with seriousness and humor at the same time. She was always surprising. One of the things I wrote about her, she treads softly and left the most creative marks behind her."
Wand was very quiet person.
"She kept to herself and worked constantly at her art," Britain said. "Her husband is a photographer, and I think they influenced each other."
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Tommy Manning, 74, of Quinton, died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today at King & Shearwood Funeral Home.
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Mayor Byron W. Brown promised more economic development in the city in remarks to reporters after his victory speech tonight, but did not commit to debating his general election opponent, Republican Sergio R. Rodriguez.
News Staff Reporter Mark Sommer was at Statler City, where Brown talked about what happens next:
"We want to focus on continuing to strengthen this community economically, helping businesses to grow, and bringing more jobs to the residents of this community. You'll be seeing more housing subdivisions and development taking place. Now is the time to begin to rebuild the population of this great city.
"We want to focus on the arts community, which we think is a critical economic engine in this community, and you will see more focus there. We are going to focus on providing additional support to our public schools in a very strategic way, and I will be very aggressive in bringing more strategic support ot our schools, and to redouble our efforts in rebuilding neighborhoods."
"We gave Mr. Rodriguez three debates," he said. "We are focused on the work that needs to be done in this city now."
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• Platt hands Landmarc a bagel, despite their winning his grudging praise for competent food in an aircraft-hangarlike setting. "The unending tsunami of entrées … tend to blend into one, but as a general rule, the heavier the dish, the better your chance of success," the Big Man harrumphs.
• This week's In Season takes advantage of the extraordinarily sweet, bright-red strawberries we've been seeing this week, which the husband-and-wife team behind Sfoglia use in their signature spaghetti dish.
• Will New York ever get enough yogurt? After a punishing multi-media battle between Pinkberry and Yolato, another combatant in Park Slope has entered the fray; an old standard is still around too. Rob and Robin put all four together in the first of the issue's Short Lists.
• And, what with Father's Day coming up around the corner, now would be a good time to reserve a table at one of the city's top steakhouses. The Robs give three very different choices – presumably for three different kinds of fathers.
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|Forced arbitration clauses are hidden in the fine print of various consumer contracts, which run the gamut from credit cards and cell phone contracts to nursing home care and employee contracts. Consumers and employees are often forced to sign these clauses in order to receive services or get hired. In the event of a dispute with the corporation, mandatory binding arbitration says that a consumer or an employee cannot take their case to court but instead to a private arbitration forum. Often times the company picks the arbiter who will decide the outcome. The consumer can never take legal action and forced arbitration applies even if a consumer is seriously injured by a product or service. Americans overwhelmingly disapprove of forced arbitration (81 percent) when presented with all the facts.
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The Cardinals have agreed to terms on one-year contracts with free-agent TEs Anthony Becht and Stephen Spach. In addition, the team announced that DE Jeremy Clark has signed his exclusive-rights contract. In accordance with club policy, terms were not disclosed.
Becht, who was an unrestricted free agent, played in all 16 regular-season games with 10 starts in 2009, collecting seven receptions for 61 yards and one touchdown. He was considered a key in the Cardinals rushing for 16 touchdowns last season, the highest team total since it recorded 18 in '98.
Spach, a restricted free agent, played in seven games (five starts) for the Cardinals in '09 and had four catches for 38 yards. He originally came to Arizona as a free agent on Oct, 28, 2008, and appeared in 11 games that season with six starts at tight end.
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- 515 Kitchen and Cocktails
515 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
515 Kitchen is a unique, fun restaurant located near downtown Santa Cruz. Enjoy small plates in the lounge, dinner in…More the dining room and brunch on the weekends. A patio is also available for outside dining. Some of the tasty Mediterranean-influenced dishes you can enjoy at 515 include spiced ground lamb, feta cheese, pine nuts on baked flatbread, mussels panzanella and rigatoni with wild mushrooms.
- 99 Bottles of Beer On The Wall Restaurant & Pub
110 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
This lively neighborhood pub is a bustling spot where locals and visitors congregate to relax and enjoy a large…More selection of cold beer and other refreshing beverages. Customers are entertained by live music, televised sports and trivia games. The menu features pub favorites like burgers and fish and chips.
- Akira
1222 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Akira is an Asian-style restaurant and sushi bar that offers a wide range of authentic dishes, including appetizers,…More rolls, soups, sushi and seafood. Some options include chicken katsu, miso soup, chicken teriyaki, ebi tempura, spicy tuna rolls, yellowtail, gyoza, sahsimi, nigiri, California rolls, salmon teriyaki and more. It has an extensive drink menu, including sake and beer. It also televises San Francisco Giants' games.
- Aldo's Harbor Restaurant
616 Atlantic Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
You know a restaurant is definitely worth checking out when it's featured on Guy Fieri's hit show on Food Network,…More "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." The loyal clientele has always been fond of Aldo's calamari and cioppino dishes. And since Fieri indulged in the very same seafood delicacies, the word is out on this local treasure.
In 1962, the Olivieri family began to write a chapter in Santa Cruz history. The business actually started as a bait shop on the harbor, but transformed into the kind of Santa Cruz institution that could fill a book with rich and colorful family stories. For a real treat, be sure to take a look at the back of an Aldo's menu for a slice of Americana. Even the pasta, sauces and bread are made fresh daily from Aldo's Bakery in Soquel.
Accentuated by an ideal location at the Santa Cruz Harbor, Aldo's embodies the taste and feel of Santa Cruz. This picturesque location offers a view of the ocean that stretches from the harbor to the horizon, with sunlight shimmering on the peaceful waters, rows of boats bobbing gently and a lighthouse in the distance. Ample patio dining accommodates up to 130 people. But Aldo's is more than just a famous seafood restaurant with a great view (don't be surprised if you find yourself sitting out on the deck for hours). Outdoor patio dining makes Aldo's the premier dog-friendly restaurant in town (for well-behaved dogs on a leash). The patio deck could also be your next destination for a catered event.
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1520 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
This charming kiosk serves mediterranean and Asian bowls and wraps. Proprietor Marilyn cranks out food in under two…More minutes from the compact kitchen on the Pacific Garden Mall. The scent of curry drifts from the kitchen to the sidewalk tables decorated with flowers while umbrellas provide shade for locals and visitors. Vegetarian and vegan options are available and organic produce is used for the salads, soups and bowls.
- Aloha Island Grille
1700 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
If you like authentic Hawaiian cuisine served with plenty of aloha, come to this community hub of Hawaiian culture and…More food. Eat among the totems and surfboards in the skylight room, where you can reserve space for a party. Located near the beach, it's a perfect stop for the tired beachcomber. Shorts and sandals are welcome, and the restaurant is near surfing spots and shopping. The website features links to many Hawaiian cultural events including artists and entertainment here and on the island of Hawaii.
- Aqua Bleu
1108 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
This trendy pacific fusion restaurant boasts striking interior features including cool greens and blues, modern…More architecture and furnishings, and east and west designs. The lighting is soft and flattering, with large globes and sconces. Private booths at the full service bar make for an intimate cocktail. A large elevated sushi bar is in the back. The international menu features a variety of features like seafood, steak, pasta, curry and noodle bowls, sandwiches, burgers and more. There is one intimate, semi-private dining room to reserve, or you can mingle with other adventurous omnivores.
- Aquarius
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Opening to a view of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Cruz Wharf, Aquarius offers upscale dining, handcrafted cocktails…More and local wines and beers. Located at the luxurious Beach Inn, the restaurant has an incredible vista from its perch on the cliff overlooking Cowell Beach. It serves fresh seafood from sustainable sources and creates unique dishes from local, fresh ingredients. It's the perfect place for a romantic evening or to splurge on dinner.
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399 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
The Beach Street Cafe is warm, friendly and a great spot for low-key dining. With walls covered in an array of Maxfield…More Parrish art and a super-friendly staff, this is the place to get out of the hub-bub of beach activities and relax for a bit. Brunch specials as well classic favorites will keep everyone well fed. Champagne brunch is served every day.
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1541 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Benten Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar is a Japanese and Sushi restaurant featuring authentic family recipes.…More Located on Pacific Ave. in Santa Cruz, the eatery has been popular with locals since its inception in 1985. Its tasteful decor offers a pleasant backdrop, and the playful owners won't post closing times for this location downtown. The sushi bar is where you can mingle with the friendly chefs, while watching them prepare your dish. A large menu means everyone can find something to enjoy, or share various dishes.
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We have several seasons in North Bay wine country—bud-break and the first wave of wine tourists, spring and fall passport events, the crush: Celebrations of cabernets and pinot, chardonnays and zin. But at the end of the year, 'tis the bubbly that takes center stage.
Champagne, as most local oenophiles (Latin for "wino") here knows all too well, refers specifically to the sparkling wines made in the Champagne region of France, centered around the town of Aix. Large "Negociant" champagne houses that purchase much of their fruit, such as Veuve Cliquot, Bollinger, Roederer, Tattinger, Perrier Jouet and Nicolas Feuillatte, dominate the international markets.
Other quality sparkling wine are produced in other parts of France and the world. Cremant from Burgundy, Limoux, the Loire Valley, Prosecco from Italy, Cava from Spain and sparkling wine from Argentina deliver quality and value-driven sparklers.
But the favorites hereabouts are doubtless the "California sparklers" - not fireworks, but the bubbly wines made here in Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino counties. Most of these are made "methode champenoise," with the yeast and sugar added to the wine just before bottling, so CO2 bubbles and a slight sweetness are created in each individual bottle.
The bubbles, along with the intoxicating effect of alcohol (usually around 12%), led to the charming legend of Dom Pérignon himself saying, " Come quickly, I am drinking the stars!" upon discovering the method.
Some of the local "stars" of sparkling wine include Napa Valley's J Schram by Schramsberg, the Calistoga winery founded in 1862 by Jacob Schram, although it only turned to sparklers in the 1960s under Jack Davies. Their 2005 vintage, just named wine of the week by the Anchorage Daily News (honestly!), retails for $110. Slightly more affordable is their 2008 Blanc de Noirs at $39 a bottle.
Another "wine of the week" with a similar name comes from Sonoma County, where Healdsburg's J Vineyard's NV (non-vintage) Cuvée 20 Brut heads the Santa Rosa Press Democrat's list this week. It's more of a bargain, at $28 retail, and among the least expensive of J's offerings.
Speaking of bargains, the reliable "best buy" in the category comes from Korbel, on Guerneville Rd. in the Russian River Valley AVA. Their NV Brut is widely available for about $12, sometimes under $10. The bone-dry Korbel Natural is harder to find, but more appealing to this palate, for about the same price.
The Iron Horse winery outside of Sebastopol, West Sonoma County, is a reliable producer of quality brut from the Green Valley sub-appellation of the Russian River Valley, such as their Wedding Cuvée, currently a 2008 vintage. It retails for $38 for the usual 750 ml size, or $375 for an etched Jeroboam (3 liters).
The most celebrated regional appellation for sparkling wine is probably Carneros, split between Napa and Sonoma counties. It's ably represented by Domaine Carneros in Napa, whose 2008 Carneros Brut is very fairly priced at $27, though once again pricier bottles are on the wine list. Visit their sprawling estate on Hwys. 121 / 12 for tastings of their available line, up to their dreamy Le Rêve Rosé at $110.
On the Sonoma side of Carneros, Gloria Ferrer delivers a line of bubblies currently spearheaded by their 2007 Blanc de Blanc at $32, though once again a broad range of styles, vintages and blends are available for tasting at their Caves and Vineyards on Carneros Highway 121, the lower end of Arnold Drive southwest of Sonoma.
Other Napa-based wineries that specialize in sparkling wine include Yountville's a somewhat more affordable label on the whole. The Blanc de Noir will run you only $22, as will the Brut Classic, while the 2007 Carneros Brut tops off the price list at $45.
Then there's Mumm, on Silverado Trail in Rutherford, one of the signature sparklers of Napa Valley and associated with France's G.H. Mumm. Be prepared to spend a bit more for their offerings, but there are more to choose from: the entry-level Cuvée M is $22, the Brut Reserve is $38, up to their DVX Rose at $110.
And Mendocino? The third county in our sparkling triptych is best represented by Roederer Estate, who exclusively produce sparkling wines. Understandable, as their parent company is Champagne Louis Roederer, who have been making the real champagne since 1776 in France. Don't let the lineage scare you: their Estate Brut is an affordable $23, the select vintage L'Ermitage, currently 2003, is $47.
Another Mendocino wine to keep an eye out for is Scharffenberger, also located in the heart of Anderson Valley on the last leg of Hwy. 128. Founded in 1981, and for a time known as Pacific Echo, the winery now produces their Brut Excellence by the traditional methode champenoise, a blend of chardonnay and pinot noir grapes for a value $20, but you can easily find it for under $15.
With all that choice of quality, regional sparkling wines, André need never pass through your lips again. Especially not for New Year's.
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Mount St. Mary's University is a Catholic institution committed to upholding standards which promote respect and human dignity. Sexual crimes, in any form, severely violate the trust and respect essential to the preservation of such an environment and directly threatens the safety and well-being of our community members.
The following policy and procedures are included within the University's student Code of Conduct and covers all persons taking courses through the University (including summer sessions), both full and part time, pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies, and any person residing in University housing. The University may take jurisdiction over any violation of the Code of Student Conduct committed during the time in which the student is enrolled, including incidents off campus, time between semesters, during breaks, semesters abroad, and during leaves of absences.
As Sexual Misconduct is a violation of Title IX, the following policy and procedures comply with all Title IX and Department of Education guidelines. Students who wish to file a complaint under Title IX may contact the Dean of Students, Michael Taberski, who serves as the Mount's student Title IX Coordinator. Faculty, staff, or administrators who wish to file a complaint under Title IX may contact Pauline Engelstatter, Vice President for University Affairs.
Michael Taberski
Dean of Students & Student Title IX Coordinator
(301) 447-5274
McGowan Hall 235 (Residence Life Office)
During Non Business Hours - Dean Taberski can be reached through the Office of Public Safety (301) 447-5357
Mount St. Mary's University Sexual Misconduct / Title IX Policy
Mount St. Mary's University will not tolerate acts of sexual misconduct committed by or against any member of our community. Sexual misconduct includes:
Forcible Sex Offenses
Forcible Sex Offenses are defined as any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent.
Forcible Rape is the carnal knowledge of a person, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (or because of his/her youth). This offense includes the forcible rape of both males and females.
Forcible Sodomy is oral or anal sexual intercourse with another person, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity.
Sexual Assault With an Object is the use of an object or instrument to unlawfully penetrate, however slightly, the genital or anal opening of the body of another person, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity. An object or instrument is anything used by the offender other than the offender's genitalia. Examples are a finger, bottle, handgun, stick, etc.
Forcible Fondling is the touching of the private body parts of another person for the purpose of sexual gratification, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or, not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental incapacity.
Non-forcible Sex Offenses
Incest is non-forcible sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law.
Statutory Rape is non-forcible sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent.
Sexual Exploitation
Sexual Exploitation occurs when a person takes non-consensual sexual advantage of another for her/his own benefit or the benefit of others. Sexual Exploitation includes but is not limited to recording or broadcasting (audio, visual, or pictorial) of sexual activity, voyeurism, or prostitution.
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment is defined as unwelcome and/or repeated sexual advances, requests, or threats; offensive or demeaning sexual language or actions which is severe, pervasive, or objectively offensive as to have the effect of unreasonably interfering with an person's educational performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.
Retaliation or intimidation against anyone involved in a potential sexual misconduct situation will not be tolerated by the University. This includes the potential victim, potential respondent, or anyone participating in the reporting or investigation.
For the purposes of this policy, consent is the mutually understandable words or actions which indicate a willingness to participate in mutually agreed upon sexual act. Consent is informed, freely and actively given and cannot be obtained through coercion, intimidation, physical force or if either party is incapacitated. Silence or lack of active resistance should never be interpreted as consent. Consent cannot be inferred from previous sexual activity or intimate relationships.
*Note: Use of alcohol and/or drugs by an accused party and/or victim is not an excuse for violation of the Title IX Sexual Misconduct policy. A person who is intoxicated may have his or her judgment seriously impaired and thus might not be able to give informed consent to sexual activity. In addition, a person who is has consumed alcoholic beverages to the degree that they are intoxicated or are under the influence of drugs may not be capable of discerning and confirming consent to sexual activity. If both parties are intoxicated and engage in sexual activity, without being able to give informed consent, both parties may contravene Mount St. Mary's sexual misconduct conduct policy. It also should be reemphasized that silence, previous sexual activity or intimate relationships, and/or the current relationship status between the parties should not be taken as an indication of consent.
When there is reasonable cause to believe that state laws or University policies prohibiting sexual misconduct have been violated, the University will assist and fully support individuals who wish to pursue filing a criminal report through the local police and/or civil action through the legal system. The University will also support individuals who wish to pursue disciplinary action through the student conduct process. Procedures have been developed to provide medical, emotional, and judicial assistance to victims of sexual misconduct. Because the right to privacy is a particularly sensitive issue in dealing with incidents of a sexual nature, these procedures have been designed specifically to maintain the highest level of confidentiality possible. The University strongly believes that it is important whenever possible for victims to be active in the decision-making process and thus recover a sense of control in their lives.
Reporting Procedure
A student who is the victim of sexual assault or harassment is encouraged to seek assistance as soon as possible after the incident. Community members who aware of sexual misconduct (regardless of their involvement) are likewise encouraged to report the information in order for the University to assist potential victims and protect the community.
The following individuals are required by Title IX to report the information they receive to the Dean of Students/Title IX Coordinator in order to ensure victims receive support and understand their rights:
- University administrators
- University athletic personnel including coaches, assistant coaches and trainers
- Campus Ministry staff except for the University Chaplain or priests acting in a role as a pastoral counselor
- University faculty
- Public Safety Officers and Administrators
- Residence Life Staff including Resident Assistants and professional staff members
- Seminary Faculty, Staff and Administrators
- University Staff
The following individuals, if requested by the victim, may maintain confidentiality and are thus not required to submit an identifiable report to the Dean of Students/Title IX Coordinator:
- University Counselors
- Health Services Staff
- The University Chaplain or priests acting in a role as a pastoral counselor
A victim can also contact the Heartly House, a rape and sexual assault crisis center in Frederick, Maryland directly by calling class="skypepnhtextspan"301-662-8800 class="skypepnhcontainer". Heartly House can provide counseling, emotional support and information regarding legal options. An advocate of the Heartly House will normally meet a victim at Frederick Memorial Hospital Emergency Room at the victim's request.
When the Dean of Students/Title IX Coordinator receives a report from a victim, community member, or University personnel, the Director of Public Safety/Title IX Investigator (or designee) will be contacted in order to initiate an investigation. This investigation may include, but is not limited to: meeting with the victim, meeting with the accused respondent, and meeting with anyone who may have witnessed or possesses information regarding the alleged incident.
The University's investigation will be handled separately from any other investigation (including criminal or civil) and every attempt will be made to have the University's investigation completed in a timely manner independent of any other investigation.
Victims have the option to share as much or as little information as they are comfortable disclosing, and the University will maintain the strictest privacy possible. Information will only be shared to those responsible for the investigation and/or resolution of the situation when absolutely necessary.
While a victim can decide whether or not they wish to pursue disciplinary action through the student conduct process, the University reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to pursue an investigation and subsequent conduct process in order to protect the University community.
Evidence Protection
A victim of sexual assault should:
- Try to preserve all physical evidence.
- Do not wash, use the toilet, bathe, shower, or change clothing if it can be avoided. If clothes are changed, place all clothing worn at the time of the assault or immediately following the assault in a paper (not plastic) bag. Victims should also preserve bedding (I.e. sheets, pillows, blankets, etc.) whenever possible.
- Get medical attention as soon as possible to make sure there are not any physical injuries or other health related issues and to collect important evidence that will assist with a prosecution.
Student Conduct Process
Once an investigation has concluded, the Director of Public Safety/Title IX Investigator will provide a report of the investigation to the Dean of Students/Title IX Coordinator in order to initiate the Student Conduct Process. An explanation Student Conduct Process can be found with the University's Student Code of Conduct.
While the policies and procedures associated with the Student Conduct Process are consistent regardless of the type of conduct violation, it should be noted that cases involving Title IX/Sexual Misconduct also include the following procedures:
- The victim may be present for the student conduct conference or witness the conference proceedings via an audio/visual connection.
- The victim in a sexual misconduct situation also has the ability to appeal the outcome of the conduct process. The procedures for the appeal process (which are the same for victims in sexual misconduct cases) can be found in the student conduct process of the student Code of Conduct.
Rights of the Victim
Any student who is a victim of sexual misconduct shall have the following rights:
- The right to decide whether he/she victim wants to initiate the University's student conduct system and/or file charges with the Frederick Country Sheriffs's Department.
- The victim may file for a Peace Order or Protective Order at the Frederick County Commissioner's Office prohibiting the accused or friends of the accused from contacting the victim.
- The right to have a person of the victim's choice to accompany her/him during a University conduct conference. All participants will be bound by the rules of confidentiality governing the conduct conference.
- The right to request modified living arrangements (if living in campus housing) pending the outcome of the University conduct process.
- The right, where possible, to have classes reassigned so as to not share classes with the accused.
- The right to make up academic work the victim has missed because of time lost due to the assault, investigation, and the University conduct process.
- The right to request that the University proceedings be conducted so that the accused and the victim are never in the same room together. The right to be present at the University hearing or witness the hearing via an audio/video connection.
- The right not to have his/her sexual history discussed during the University conduct process.
- The right to make a victim impact statement.
- The right to be notified immediately of the outcome of the University conduct process.
- The right to appeal the outcome of the University conduct process.
Rights of the Accused
Any student accused of sexual misconduct has the following rights:
- The right to an explanation of the information brought against him/her.
- The right to an explanation of the student conduct process.
- The right to be presumed not responsible.
- The right to a fair and impartial conduct process.
- The right to have an advisor accompany him/her during a University conduct conference. All participants will be bound by the rules of confidentiality governing the hearing and the advisor standards explained in the University's student Code of Conduct.
- The right to know ahead of time the names of witnesses to be called in the conduct conference.
- The right to testify on his/her own behalf.
- The right to be free from a second conduct conference on the same charge after the actions of the accused has been found not to be in violation of University policies.
- The right to be informed in a timely manner of the outcome of the conduct process.
- The right to appeal the decision of the conduct conference as outlined in the University's student conduct process.
Title IX Grievance Policy
Title IX and the Department of Education Office of Civil Rights allow for a student to file a grievance against the University if she/he feels she/he has been discriminated against by the institution. For more information on this process please visit http://www.ed.gov/ocr


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The Journal Sentinel sports staff brings Milwaukee Bucks fans the latest news, notes and analysis
Dunleavy, Ellis named captains in team vote
St. Francis - Mike Dunleavy and Monta Ellis were named captains of the 2012-'13 Bucks in a team vote taken Wednesday, coach Scott Skiles said after Thursday's practice.
The Bucks practiced before heading to Boston for Friday's regular-season opener.
Dunleavy said he had been a captain before with Golden State and Indiana but never had been chosen by his teammates.
"When your teammates select you for something, it means a lot," Dunleavy said. "Being in the league my 11th year now, I've seen a lot and been around a lot. Hopefully I can provide some leadership for our guys and we can have a great season."
Dunleavy signed a two-year deal with the Bucks prior to last season and emerged as coach Scott Skiles' top option off the bench and provided a strong three-point threat.
"I think I lead by example a lot but there are times where I will speak up and say things," Dunleavy said. "I'm pretty objective about things and I don't tend to overreact. Hopefully I can help."
Skiles declined to give an opening-night lineup. The primary questions are at center and small forward. Second-year pro Tobias Harris started all eight preseason games with Dunleavy coming off the bench.
"He's been OK," Skiles said of Harris. "He's been working hard and trying to get better. He's had his ups and downs in exhibition.
"But it was good we could have an exhibition season and he could play some. We'll see what he learned."
Dunleavy sat out one practice this week with a foot sprain but practiced the past two days.
Rookie forward John Henson went through some limited contact for about 20 minutes after practice and will be evaulated in Boston, Skiles said. Henson has been out since suffering a sprained left knee in a preseason game at Chicago on Oct. 16.
"We're doing this 1-on-1, box work and we'll see later on today and sleep tonight, see how his knee reacts to it," Skiles said. "This is his first contact work in quite a while."
Skiles said he did not know if Henson would play in the opener or the home opener Saturday against Cleveland.
"I made a couple decisions," Skiles said of his frontcourt rotation. "You'll see how we play. Obviously John is a bit of a wild card right now. We're not sure what he can give us yet. He's been out for quite a while now.
"If you're trying to get off to a good start, it's not that John can't help you win a game or anything. All of a sudden you can only play John 6 minutes and we're trying to win a game. I'm sure not what we're going to do with him for tomorrow and the home opener.
"Once we get past Memphis (at home on Wednesday) our pace picks up. We play every other day. So before that Memphis game, as far as really seeing where he's at, it would be nice to get him a couple practices."
Tags: Mike Dunleavy; Monta Ellis; Scott Skiles; John Henson
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You go Montay! Show that stiff how it go.Hide replies
What about 'Dumb Waiter' ghost?? he's the second coming of Toni K00ky. TIA got me on the sp. U know who I mean!!!
This really shows how the rest of the team feels about Jennings' leadership role.
Says ALOT when your teammates don't elect their starting point guard, Jennings, as a captain.Hide replies
Sure does.
It means they selected someone else>
ASKED and ANSWERED {Rural}.Hide replies
Yessir. Building up to the big crescendo. The Thursday night chat.
I've got one in to CC Gardner effective 11-hundred hours.
I think you get special treatment if you sign it: GlennInTampa?
That only applied to former Czar, Garry D Howard. I think Mike Hunt had a restraining order on him.
U r so right, cluster lemmings zeppy, Glenn had developed his Supa Suck-uP RELATIONSHIP some time before, lets say, they both departed.
Very pedestrian Charles chat, when you going to him him witt the 'moxie' Steiner?
Good Gawd, i think Steiner turned into GiT AND charles turned into Garry G. there for a moment. Mutual Man-i-mation goin on?
Offended because Charles rightly rejected, once again,your retread Cherokee Parks question, or truly jealous that Mr Kstein and his Bulls-Centered worldview have eclipsed your irreverent and trifling high jinx? With the hour of decision so close at hand, have you finally succumbed along with the fading prospects of your supposed blog domination? Never sated by being a mere "trickle down" content source, Kstein has long been recognized a the prototype for the "engine" of blogdom, a true "content creator". Now is the time to put aside your sophmoric 'mud slinging" and aim for a more principle centered blogerati.
Let us not assassinate his spelling further, Wingo. You have done enough. Have you no sense of decency sir, at long last? Have you left no sense of decency?
As the season breaks upon us, we must remember. There is no Bogut Bucks and Jennings Bucks, there is the Milwaukee Bucks. There is no Skiles Bucks, and Hammond Bucks and Kohl Bucks and Nelson Bucks, there is the Milwaukee Bucks.
It is time for all of us to work hand in hand, re-becoming the eighth seed we never weren't.
Close, but NO stimulus $'s for your M00nBase, Glemm! My ? for Charles was actually: Who has MORE body ink, Corree Parks or Monta Ellis? AND ............all of the bLognazatti here know that the 'Special, Big K' IS TRUELY the bLoFather, just ask B-Ball Staci or his proconsul, SvM, OR HIS fANd00m spell checker AND...............even his Chief Technical Officer, Buck Krakkens (who I think is working for Carl Ichan, on the side).
\That is all....................for now!!!!!
Close, but NO stimulus $'s for your M00nBase, Glemm! My ? for Charles was actually: Who has MORE body ink, Corree Parks or Monta Ellis? AND ............all of the bLognazatti here know that the 'Special, Big K' IS TRUELY the bLoFather, just ask B-Ball Staci or his proconsul, SvM, OR HIS fANd00m spell checker AND...............even his Chief Technical Officer, Buck Krakkens (who I think is working for Carl Ichan, on the side).
\That is all....................for now!!!!!
"Dunleavy said he had been a captain before with Golden State and Indiana but never had been chosen by his teammates...."
"...never chosen by teammates..."
Apparently there are other avenues to this place of Captain.
Well, glad we got that taken care of uh {rural].
Now, lets belly up...its five o'clock somewhere>
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There are. Remember in fall of 2000 when George Karl stripped the C's off Big Dog and Ray's jerseys and gave one to Earvin Johnson? Seemed to light a fire under Dog but sent Ray into a funk for a few weeks. But then, half the team had the flu and they were 3-9 at the time. I think Sam I Am and George are still laughing about it.
In recent years, the captain has been a unanimous Bogut thing, and there was always a Ridnour, RJ or Moute around to help. And Delfino, too. This year leadership seems kinda murky with Jennings' contract and Moute being out with the bad knee -- Ersan not being too vocal. But really, we've got four -1/2 guys who can ball -- BJ, Ellis, Ers and Dunleavy with half a Gooden. Somehow they have to lead with Luc - who has the most years with Skiles - not there.
Confidence-inspiring, isn't it?
Is Jennings demanding a recount?Hide replies
Hey!!!!!! keep politics off this bLog, Aughttahh, Inside Pitch said so!!!!
I am (almost) sure Jennings is contacting Mrs. Katherine Harris as we speak. There must be some "chads" out there..., somewhere.
It pains me to that sainted woman have her name dragged through the mud of this blog. What sort of a Red Stater are you?
To: Mr. Brandon Jennings
From: Rest of the team
Re: Team Captain
Date: One day prior to start of 2012-13 basketball season
Sorry, Brandon. We must send you this indirect, but assertive message. Taking over games while the rest of us watch flat-footed is not the way to be chosen as team captain.
Take a few shots less, especially when we are open. Be a leader, even if your hoisted shots number might decrease. Then, maybe you will become a team captain.
Of course, by that time you might be gone.
I wonder...
... if Jennings' teammates used the WD-40 stat to make their decision.
Harris starts. Really no other option, Skiles has pretty much said so already "..but he's got to match up against some of the better players, and opening night it's Paul Pierce."
Bigger questions: Who did Larry "They look like big, good strong hands. Don't they?" Sanders vote for?
Did Drew Gooden vote for Bango just to be different?
Did Joel Przybilla vote for Beno Udrih because he thought his name sounded like Ben & Jerry?
Congrats to the two captains, now prove it on the court.
Trade Jennings if you can this year while he's lighting up a "contract year" and keep the momentum of this slowly growing good team going. Getting rid of the deadwood contracts is harder in the NBA than any other sport. It has to be done first, and it's a thankless job. Now Hammonds can actually trade from some strength.


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By a slim margin of just 704 votes, Pierce Transit's Proposition 1 failed to pass in the November general election.
In the end, 100,943 Pierce County citizens voted against Prop 1, totaling 50.17 percent of the vote. (A total of 100,239 citizens voted for Pierce Transit's tax increase, at 49.83 percent).
Without the 0.3 percent revenue increase for the regional agency, Pierce Transit officials have some hard choices to make and plan to generally reduce 53 percent of services by 2014.
According to Pierce Transit, 35,737 people ride the buses daily. Now that Prop 1 has failed, officials believe the number of riders will drop to 21,000 every day.
Pierce Transit has said Prop 1's failure would bring about the following changes:
- Elimination of Saturday and Sunday service for buses and paratransit service for people with disabilities
- No service on holidays
- No service past 7 p.m.
- Longer wait times – buses arrive less often
- No restoration of special express service to events like the Puyallup Fair and the Fourth of July Freedom Fair
If you're a regular transit rider, visit the Pierce Transit website for more information to changes in specific routes.
How do you feel about the cuts in public transportation, now that the election results are finalized? Tell us in the comments.


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PlGF1, Recombinant, Human (Placental Growth Factor 1)
|Growth Factors, Cytokines
|Storage: -20°CShipping: Blue Ice
Placenta growth factor (PlGF), a homodimeric glycoprotein that is homologous to vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), is mitogenic to endothelial cells and protects trophoblast from apoptosis. Alternative splicing of mature mRNA gives rise to three known isoforms of PlGF. PlGF is expressed by human trophoblast during normal pregnancy, however, it is not known which isoforms are produced.
Recombinant Human Placenta Growth Factor-1(PIGF/PGF) produced in insect cells is a homodimer, glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 2 x 131 amino acids and having a total molecular mass of 29.7kD. Recombinant Human PLGF-1 is purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques
Amino Acid Sequence:
The sequence of the first five N-terminal amino acids was determined and was found to be Met-Leu-Pro-Ala-Val.
Dimers and Aggregates:
Less than 1% as determined by silver-stained SDS-PAGE gel analysis.
Biological Activity:
Recombinant Human PLGF-1 is fully biologically active when compared to standard. The ED50 as determined by its ability to bind to immobilized rh-sFlt-1 in a functional ELISA. Recombinant human PlGF-1 can bind to immobilized rh-sFlt-1 (100 ng/well) with a linear range at 0.5 10 ng/mL.
0.1ng/ug (IEU/ug) of Recombinant PLGF-1.
Protein Content:
Protein quantitation was carried out by two independent methods:
1. UV spectroscopy at 280 nm.
2. Analysis by RP-HPLC, using a standard solution of PLGF-1 as a Reference Standard.
It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized Recombinant PLGF-1 in sterile 20mM acetic acid not less than 100µg/ml, which can then be further diluted to other aqueous solutions.
Lyophilized Human PLGF-1 although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -180C. Upon reconstitution Recombinant Human PLGF-1 should be stored at 40C between 2-7 days and for future use below -180C. For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA). Please avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
Molecular Weight:
Source: Insect cells
Purity: 90% as determined by:
(a) Analysis by RP-HPLC.
(b) Anion-exchange FPLC.
(c) Analysis by reducing and non-reducing SDS-PAGE Silver Stained gel.
Concentration: ~1mg/ml
Form: Supplied as a lyophilized powder containing BSA.
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OpenOffice.org Address Books and Form Letters
OpenOffice 1.0 is a multi-platform office suite based on the StarOffice code base. It includes standard applications such as a word processor, a spreadsheet program, a presentation manager and a drawing program. This article will introduce the form letter ability of OpenOffice.org's word processor and illustrate several ways to import data into the application.
Form letters are documents that contain fields that are populated when the document is printed. The information used to populate these fields is pulled from a database called an address book.
Address books can be imported from existing sources such as Netscape's address book or an LDAP server. They can also be created from a dBase file, spreadsheets or plain-text files. OpenOffice.org's wizard, called AutoPilot (see Figure 1), can ease the task of importing address information. Examples of using AutoPilot are presented below.
After an address book has been created, the information it contains can be accessed by clicking View -> Data Sources (see Figure 2). This opens up a new window along the top edge of the document that lists all of the available data sources.
To import the address book from either Mozilla 1.0 or Netscape 6, click File -> AutoPilot -> Address Data Source. Select Mozilla / Netscape 6.x and click the Next button. Select whether to use the Personal or Collected addresses, and click the Next button. Finally, supply a name for this data source, and click the Create button.
An OpenOffice.org spreadsheet can be used as an address data source fairly easily. When you create a spreadsheet to use as an address book, the first line should contain column headings such as First Name, Last Name, Phone and Email Address. These column headings will be used when the spreadsheet is imported.
In the AutoPilot's Address Data Source wizard, select Other External Data Source and click Next. Click on the Settings button, which brings up the Create Address Data Source window (see Figure 3).
Select Spreadsheet in the database type dropdown box, and enter the spreadsheet filename in the Data Source URL field. Click OK to close the Create Address Data Source window.
Next, map the spreadsheet columns to OpenOffice.org's address fields. This is accomplished by clicking on the Field Assignment button, selecting the appropriate spreadsheet column header for each address field and then clicking OK (see Figure 4).
Plain-text files also can be imported and used as address data sources. The first line of the file should contain field headings separated by tabs.
Again, select Other External Data Source from the Auto Pilot and click on the Settings button. In the Create Address Data Source window, select Text as the database type and specify the directory containing the text file as the Data Source URL.
Click on the Text tab and put a check next to Text Contains Headers. Select the appropriate data field separator (tabs in this case) and the extension that you used for the text file. Click on the Tables tab and put a check mark next to the text file containing your address data, then click OK. Match OpenOffice.org's address fields with the headings in the first line of your text file, the same way as you would with spreadsheets, and click OK.
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In a blog post on the busiest travel day of the year last year, St. Louis mayor Francis Slay made it clear he wanted to make Lambert Airport smoke-free.
That goal is now policy.
The mayor's office announced Monday that starting January 2, passengers at Lambert who want to smoke will have to step outside. The airport's smoking lounges will no longer be available.
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Birth Name: Roy Scheider
Born: 11/10/1932
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Born Roy Richard Scheider in Orange, NJ on Nov. 10, 1932, he suffered from bouts of rheumatic fever as a boy, so turned to sports to rebuild his strength. Baseball and boxing proved to be his favorites; with the latter also contributing to his uniquely weathered look when his nose was broken during a Golden Gloves bout in his home state. Scheider intended to pursue a legal career after studies at Rutgers and then Franklin and Marshall College, but the schools' drama programs proved too alluring for him. After graduating, he served in the Air Force for three years, but returned to the stage, where a performance in "Richard III" attracted the attention of producer Joseph Papp. He then launched... Continue Bio >>
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Urban site development often results in compacted soil, increased impervious surfaces, and decreased vegetative cover. These changes result in more stormwater runoff, which degrades water quality and stream ecosystems.
An interdisciplinary collaboration of researchers from Virginia Tech, Cornell University, and the University of California at Davis is working to protect water resources by integrating trees into urban stormwater management systems.
The group, led by Susan Day, assistant professor of urban forestry in the departments of forest resources and environmental conservation in Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and horticulture in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, has released the manual Managing Stormwater for Urban Sustainability Using Trees and Structural Soils. The manual outlines four years of research on a unique system that uses structural soils, which are engineered tree soils, to both detain stormwater and allow tree root growth in confined urban spaces. By utilizing tree root and canopy growth to manage stormwater, this new approach more closely resembles the natural water cycle than traditional stormwater management techniques.
Soil cannot serve its natural function of absorbing and filtering stormwater when it is paved over or made impervious through soil compaction. As water flows over land, it collects pollutants such as sediment, oil, and metals. If water is not absorbed by soil, the contaminated runoff eventually makes its way to water bodies that are used for drinking or recreational activities.
In addition to contributing to runoff, compacted soils also limit tree root health and growth, especially for sidewalk and parking lot tree plantings. This amplifies the problem because trees assist in stormwater management in many ways, such as:
The stormwater management system described in the manual directs water under pavement to a structural-soil reservoir, where it is held until it either infiltrates into the underlying soil or is absorbed via tree transpiration. Structural soils are designed to support the weight of pavement and vehicles while allowing for adequate root growth, and to facilitate the infiltration, storage, and recharge of stormwater.
These engineered soils can be used beneath either pervious surfaces (such as turf or permeable paving) or impervious ones (concrete, blacktop, for instance) to increase the available area for tree roots to grow and to act as a stormwater reservoir and recharge zone.
"The end result? Stormwater remains on site and trees have greater rooting volume, which means they can attain greater size and intercept more stormwater," Day said. "This is the first system that I am aware of that directly integrates full-size trees into a stormwater management facility."
In order to test the stormwater management system and evaluate its efficiency, the team set up demonstration sites at the three participating universities. There are two demonstration sites in Blacksburg:
As proof of the system's effectiveness, the demonstration sites have had zero runoff. Not only does this system more closely resemble the natural water cycle, it takes up less space and is safer than traditional pond systems.
This project was made possible in part by a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program on the recommendation of the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council.
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---- — BOSTON — Republican leaders in the state House and Senate, including Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr, who raised the issue Wednesday, are pressing the Patrick administration to compile detailed information on the type and amount of public assistance benefits paid to the suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings.
House Minority Leader Brad Jones said he contacted the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to request that the administration delve deeper into the welfare assistance provided by Massachusetts to dead bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev and his family in the years leading up to the April 15 terror attack.
Jones also asked that the Department of Transitional Assistance verify whether all family members met eligibility requirements when applying for public benefits.
"The findings of the investigation are vitally important in assuring that taxpayer subsidized benefits are being acquired and used in an appropriate manner," Jones said in a statement Wednesday.
Tarr, R-Gloucester, reiterated his concerns, calling it "angering to see that those who perpetrated such a merciless and cowardly act of terrorism had been receiving state benefits funded by public dollars."
Health and Human Services spokesman Alec Loftus has confirmed that the families of bombing suspects Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev were recipients of public welfare assistance. Tamerlan Tsarnaev, who lived in Cambridge, and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who was a student at UMass-Dartmouth, received benefits through their parents when they were younger.
Loftus said that the Tsarnaevs' parents were former recipients of transitional assistance benefits and that, separately, Tamerlan Tsarnaev and his family received benefits until 2012, "when the family became ineligible based on their income."
"The brothers were not receiving transitional assistance benefits at the time of the incident and have not received any transitional assistance benefits this year," he said.
Asked Wednesday about the duration and amount of benefits received by the Tsarneov families, Loftus did not provide that information and indicated he did not expect to have any further details to release.
Over the course of the first two days of debate on the House budget proposal, Republicans have repeatedly hammered Democrats for raising taxes at time when they say $1.8 billion is being spent annually on benefits to recipients they say are undeserving. And the questions are not being raised solely by Republicans.
State Rep. Jim Lyons, D-Andover, Rep. Marc Lombardo, D-Billerica, and Rep. Shaunna O'Connell, D-Taunton, had planned to hold a press conference at the start of the House debate on Wednesday to highlight what they see as unnecessary and fraudulent spending by the Patrick administration. But the press event in the State House was cancelled when no reporters showed up.
Lyons later told the News Service he wasn't sure whether the event would be rescheduled, but the lawmakers were attempting to draw attention resources that could be available without new taxes if government oversight improved.
"They don't know where the money is going and that's not fair, it's wrong," Lyons said.
Lyons said the Republicans sent a letter to Gov. Patrick in January asking the administration to break out individual welfare benefits being paid through a variety of programs, and asked that the report be completed by April 1. Though the administration on at least two occasions promised the information would be provided, Lyons said he still hasn't received it.
"What we're saying is, governor, just tell us. You know where the money is going so tell us so we can tell the taxpayers. We're taking their hard earned dollars and giving them to individuals breaking the rules," Lyons said.
In addition to welfare fraud, the Republican lawmakers intended to highlight money being wasted from the evidence scandal at a state-run drug crime lab, $273 million in health care benefits going to underserving recipients and what Lyons described as an "explosion" of $100,000-salaried jobs under the Patrick administration.
"Those are the issues we're talking about. We don't need to raise taxes. We shouldn't be raising taxes by $500 million on taxpayers of the Commonwealth," Lyons said.
Lyons said he was "stunned" when he read that the Tsarnaev brothers had received public benefits, but admitted he did not yet know whether they had qualified properly for the public assistance.
"The fact that our tax dollars are going to those that are vicious murderers I think it's just horrific," he said. "You think of the victims and the families and to know benefits are going to people like that it's awful. It really points to the fact that we have to demand more from the Patrick administration."
Separately yesterday, Middlesex County prosecutors say they're building a murder case against the suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings for the death of an MIT police officer.
Authorities have said Sean Collier was ambushed and killed by Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev while Collier was in his cruiser the night of April 18. Tamerlan died hours later following a shootout with police in Watertown. Dzhokhar was captured the next day hiding in a boat in a backyard.
Spokeswoman Stephanie Guyotte said Middlesex County prosecutors have been gathering evidence in the slaying of the 27-year-old officer and expect to file charges against Tsarnaev. She said they have no specific timeline for filing charges.
Tsarnaev already faces federal charges in the April 15 bombings that killed three people — charges could carry the death penalty.


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