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By Stephanie Springer - bio | email ALBANY, GA (WALB) –Dashboard cameras have proven to be valuable tools for law enforcement officers.
They're effective in court, too, often giving jurors an eyewitness view of a crime as it unfolds.
Officers in Ben Hill County are now armed with new, state of the art video systems, thanks to a federal grant.
For a small agency like the Ben Hill County sheriff's office funding is limited.
"Federal grants are really important to small agencies like ours," said Investigator Patrick Hogan with the Ben Hill County Sheriff's Office.
Last summer, Sheriff Bobby Mclemore applied for a 100,000 dollar grant to help purchase much needed video equipment for all patrol cars.
"We only got two of those patrol cars with actual working camera systems in them,"said Hogan.
Today technicians started installing high tech video systems into 20 patrol cars, which experts say are much more reliable than the old bulky VHS systems.
"The whole thing is mounted into the rear view mirror and that's your system so it records on a compact flash card when the tape gets pulled the take it out and upload it to the computer," said Jason Bryant, Install Technician.
Investigators say the camera will help in a number of ways.
"In today's courtrooms jury's and judges and prosecutors and defense attorneys they want to see that video tapes evidence," said Hogan.
It will help tremendously on DUI cases.
"What's easier...to have out there an officer saying I have witnessed a guy staggering or an slurring the speech or you as the judge being able to see exactly what the officer saw at the time of the arrest," said Hogan.
Anytime an officer turns his lights on..the camera will start rolling.and even record a minute in advance.
"If they are sitting at a red light and someone blows through it still backs up a minute and captures anything prior to what happens when they turn their lights on," said Bryant.
The system also has a back seat camera and has a special GPS mark button, so it a violator throws a piece of evidence out the window, the area marked so officers can easily locate it.
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By Carey Purcell
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The concert, which benefits the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, features new musical theatre songs by emerging writers. Composers include Gaby Alter, Landon Braverman, Derek P. Hassler, Timothy Huang, Bob Kelly, Itamar Moses, Kelly Pomeroy and more.
Hosted by Ben Cameron (Wicked), the concert's performers include Ali Ewoldt, (Les Miserables, The Fantasticks), F. Michael Haynie (Wicked, Dogfight), Amber Iman (Soul Doctor), Janet Krupin (Hands on a Hardbody, Bring it On), Bryce Pinkham (A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Love's Labour's Lost), Kate Rockwell (Rock of Ages, Bring it On), Robb Sapp (Shrek, Wicked), Tally Sessions (Big Fish, Yank) and Melanie Burg.
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Immerse yourself one of Asia's most incredible cultures with this volunteer project in lovely Laos. Teaching novice monks and children in UNESCO-listed Luang Prabang, you'll get a rare window into their world of rich traditions, plus the chance to sample a simpler lifestyle yourself. Not that there won't be plenty of play too – you'll get heaps of free time to explore this riveting region. Think elephant tours, Mekong cruises to the Pak Ou caves, sunsets from atop Mount Phu Si and swimming in the Kuang Si waterfalls. Simply inspirational.
You'll stay in your own single room in a centrally located guesthouse close to local restaurants and shops. There will be electricity and your room will be clean and comfortable, but be prepared for facilities that are much more basic than you're used to (please keep an open mind about this – your living standards will be much higher than those of many locals!). Simple meals - Lao and western – will be served on site. Laundry is available, but you'll have to pay for this separately.
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Teaching sessions are typically as follows but volunteers will teach an average of about 4.5 hours per day. There may be the option for volunteers to do more hours if they wish. It is also an option for volunteers to work on weekends as many language schools hold weekend classes. Participation in these weekend classes is entirely up to the individual volunteer. • 07:30 – 11:30 Morning teaching sessions • 11:30 – 12:30 Lunch break • 12:30 – 16:40 Afternoon teaching sessions • 16:40 – 20:00 Evening enrichment sessions


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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- Call center operator Convergys Corp. says it will close its Baton Rouge center in May, affecting at least 300 employees.
Convergys spokeswoman Amy Williams said Tuesday that the closure is due to a reduction in call volumes of companies serviced by the center.
The Cincinnati-based company said it is attempting to place some workers in work-at-home positions. Convergys said employees may be eligible for openings at other call centers in its system, although the company does not have any other centers in Louisiana.
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JUPITER, Fla. (AP) -- His mom calls him Cruz. Teammates call him Bigfoot. Most baseball fans know him as Mike Stanton, slugger for the Miami Marlins, but his first name is actually Giancarlo.
And with spring training cranking up and Stanton touted as a future home run champion, he said Wednesday he prefers Giancarlo.
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SARANAC LAKE — A Saranac Lake woman was charged Oct. 23 with aggravated drunken driving.
According to a news release from Saranac Lake Police, Whitney M. Morgan, 27, was arrested after she failed to stop her vehicle at a stop sign.
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Later, Morgan was found to have a blood-alcohol content of more than .18 percent, police said.
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AUSTINTOWN TWP., Ohio - Students in the Austintown Local School district will find more than just new buildings when they return to class next week.
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Look out, AFC West -- the Chiefs are a serious division contender. Or at least they are in the standings after Week 8 of the 2011 NFL season. Kansas City beat the Chargers on Monday Night Football and the Chiefs now are tied for first in the AFC West with San Diego and Oakland.
Kansas City won 23-20 on a Ryan Succop field goal in overtime. It was the Chiefs' fourth consecutive win after losing three straight games to open the season.
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Before hurricane Bertha decided to do her worst to ruin our summer, services around the country had been enjoying the wonderful weather. At Hollyrood, family members and friends joined service users for the annual fun day.
The Trust has been very much in the news since my last Blog. Dr Miles Rogish, Consultant Clinical Psychologist at York House was interviewed on Radio York about concerns expressed by York District Hospital about the rise in alcohol-related brain injuries.
The Foundation's Linkworker service supporting young people with a brain injury in HMYOI Hindley has been praised in the Inspectorate report published this week. HM Chief Inspector of Prisons highlighted the "good quality services for boys whose behaviour was affected by brain injury"
The Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust (BIRT), part of The Disabilities Trust, has developed a specialist tool to help social workers evidence brain injury and its effects during the assessment and care planning process. A meeting between the Department of Health and BIRT at the end of 2013 established that some local authorities were concerned about building an accurate picture of the care and support needs of individuals with brain injury, because of the complexities of the condition.
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DELPHOS — Ottoville's girls hardwood unit brought its top ranking in Division IV into Robert A. Arnzen Gymnasium Saturday night for the annual non-conference archrivalry game versus St. John's.
The Lady Green didn't disappoint, smothering the Lady Blue Jays 42-18 to spoil the Jays' Senior Parents Night.
"Their defense does make things tough on you but for me, we missed some easy shots early on that we need to make. If we made them, who knows how different it might have gone," Jays mentor Dan J. Grothouse noted. "We knew coming in we weren't going to get a lot going inside, so we had to hit some shots from the outside to have a chance. However, when we missed early, that hurts our confidence and their defense upped its intensity as the game wore on."
Senior Abby Siefker added the 1,000-rebound milestone to her 1,000-pointer from earlier this season this night, gathering another double-double: 22 markers and 14 boards, to go with four blocks and three steals; to pace the Lady Green (20-0).
"I like getting the 1,000 rebounds more than the points; it means more as far as being determined. I knew I was getting close," Siefker said. "This is also a big game for us, so it's even more special. Now we can get ready to make a long run in the tournament, which is what we've been striving for four years."
"We joke with Abby that she has played with enough girls to shoot and miss a lot so she can rebound," Ottoville mentor Dave Kleman joked. "She is the first 1,000-rebound player we've ever had in the girls, which is surprising since we've had some great post players, and I believe she's the first period for boys or girls. She's been doing this for all four years; it's an amazing player to average a double-double as a freshman. The other three seniors may be overshadowed by her but she is also quick to give them credit because she can't do it alone."
Ottoville also held the Jays (8-12) to 4-of-29 shooting, including 1-of-16 downtown, for 13.8 percent.
Senior Jessica Recker led the hosts with nine points. Classmates Katie Vorst (6 markers, 6 boards) and Casey Schnipke were also recognized.
With both teams seemingly nervous to start this contest, Siefker, who put up her numbers despite being double- and triple-teamed, hit an old-fashioned 3-point play with 4:21 showing in the first to start the scoring and give the Green and Gold the lead for good. In fact, she scored nine of her team's 12 points (6-0 senior Rachel Beining added the other three on a hoop-and-harm). The Jays struggled to score, hitting 1-of-6 shots and turning the ball over five times (17 for the night) against the lengthy Ottoville 2-2-1 press and half-court man schemes. Vorst scored four of the Jays' six markers and Recker the other two. When Beining put in her three points at 23 ticks, Ottoville led 12-6 at the end of a quarter.
The Jays' offense struggled even more so in the second stanza as the Lady Green defense made things very difficult, forcing turnovers and missed shots (0-of-6). Most of the Jays' points came via the free-throw line in the half — 7-of-11 (9-of-15 for the game for 60%) — 3-of-4 in the period. Vorst hit two and junior Emilie Fischbach one. Siefker netted seven, while senior Nicole Vorst and junior Taylor Mangas added a basket each. When Siefker took a lob from sophomore Annie Lindeman for a deuce at 1:09, the visitors led 23-9.
Though Ottoville's offense wasn't exactly clicking, it remained steady. That definitely didn't hold true for the Jays. They broke their field-goal drought (15:54) when Recker hit a baseline jumper at the 2:58 mark but that was the only made shot for the Jays in the quarter. When — who else? — Siefker laid in a lob from sophomore Haley Landwehr 2.1 ticks before the horn, the guests led 34-13.
Ottoville's lead reached as high as 27 in the finale.
"I thought our defense did as good a job on Siefker as could be expected. She got her points but she had to work for them," Grothouse added. "We tried to be as physical with her as we could. We gave up way too many second shots, though; it's easy enough to lose contact with her or her teammates on rebounds. Overall, though, we played hard and we played aggressive." In sum, Ottoville netted 17-of-45 shots, 2-of-13 beyond the arc, for 37.8 percent and 6-of-11 singles (54.5%); grabbed 26 rebounds, 10 offensive; and added 13 errors and 14 fouls. Ottoville hosts McComb Thursday.
"We're still getting there; I thought we were a couple of weeks ago but when Tonya (Kaufman) went down to an injury, we had to step back," Kleman added. "We're getting back to what we were; we aren't as deep as before but the girls we've had step in have done a better job as they've gotten more familiar with their roles."
St. John's totaled 23 caroms (3 offensive) as Fischbach added five; and 14 fouls. They visit Kalida Tuesday.
In junior varsity action, Ottoville used a 16-4 first period to nab a 39-28 victory.
Freshman Nicole Kramer led the Lady Green (16-4) with 13 and sophomore Courtney Von Sossan added 10.
Freshman Rachel Pohlman topped the Jays (7-12) with eight.
Rachel Turnwald 0-0-0, Nicole Kramer 0-0-0, Chelsea Boecker 0-0-0, Taylor Mangas 2-0-5, Nicole Vorst 2-0-5, Monica Sarka 0-0-0, Kendra Eickholt 0-0-0, Courtney Von Sossan 0-0-0, Haley Landwehr 0-0-0, Annie Lindeman 0-0-0, Rachel Beining 3-2-8, Lexi Wannemacher 1-0-2, Lindsey Wannemacher 0-0-0, Abby Siefker 9-4-22. Totals 15-2-6/11-42.
Tara Vorst 0-0-0, Emilie Fischbach 0-1-1, Brooke Zuber 0-0-0, Rebekah Fischer 0-0-0, Katie Vorst 1-4-6, Erica Saine 0-0-0, Jessica Recker 2-4-9, Amanda Boberg 1-0-2, Casey Schnipke 0-0-0, Sydney Fischbach 0-0-0. Totals 3-1-9/15-18.
Score by Quarters:
Ottoville 12 11 11 8 - 42
St. John's 6 3 4 5 - 18
Three-point goals: Ottoville, Mangas, Vorst; St. John's, Recker.
Dana Eickholt 0-0-0, Nicole Kramer 5-2-13, Chelsey Boecker 0-0-0, Madalyn Herman 0-0-0, Alexa Marlow 0-1-1, Courtney Von Sossan 4-0-10, Haley Landwehr 0-0-0, Annie Lindeman 2-1-6, Carly Kortokrax 0-0-0, Lexi Wannemacher 2-1-5, Lindsey Wannemacher 2-0-4. Totals 11-4-5/9-39.
Rachel Pohlman 3-2-8, Emilie Grothouse 2-0-5, Olivia Kahny 2-1-5, Maddie Pohlman 0-0-0, Ashlyn Troyer 0-0-0, Halie Benavidez 0-0-0, Sam Kramer 0-0-0, Samantha Wehri 2-0-5, Colleen Schulte 1-3-5. Totals 8-2-6/10-28.
Score by Quarters:
Ottoville 16 6 4 13 - 39
St. John's 4 12 4 8 - 28
Three-point goals: Ottoville, Von Sossan 2, Kramer, Lindeman; St. John's, Wehri, Grothouse.
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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – Laugh your stache off! Saturday, May 18th will be a night of laughs benefiting Gilda's Club Louisville.
Gilda's Night of a Thousand Laughs, presented by Norton Healthcare will feature the on-stage antics of professional comics, media personalities, Louisville chefs and local dignitaries. The evening includes a cocktail reception, live comedy show, silent auction, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and an open bar. Ticket sales for the evening of laughs will benefit families, men, women, teens and children who seek cancer support at the Gilda's Club Louisville.
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Actors Theatre of Louisville
COST: $75 per person for Premium Tickets /or $125 per person for VIP
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Under the gun in the desert
PFW executive editor Dan Arkush explains why there isn't a player in the NFL facing more pressure this coming season than Cardinals QB Kevin Kolb.
Cardinals DT Williams getting primed for season
Arizona DT Dan Williams is in a much better state this offseason than he was a year ago, according to our NFC Whispers.
Cardinals sign LB Groves
The Cardinals signed former Raiders unrestricted free-agent LB Quentin Groves on Thursday, the team confirmed.
NFC West players in the crosshairs
Here's a look at the players on each NFC West team who will be most heavily scrutinized, including Seahawks WR Sidney Rice.
Around Fantasyland: RB injuries
William Del Pilar reviews the latest injuries around the NFL at the running back position and how they fit into the 2012 fantasy season.
Rookie Fleming figures in LCB mix for Cardinals
Word is third-round pick Jamell Fleming is in the running for the starting LCB job in Arizona.
Cardinals add DE Cohen
The Cardinals have agreed to a contract with free agent DE Landon Cohen.
Cardinals sign four, including RB James
The Cardinals signed four tryout players on Monday, including RB Javarris James.
Cardinals agree to five-year deal with DE Campbell
The Cardinals and franchise-tagged DE Calais Campbell have agreed on a five-year contract, the team announced. There will be a press conference on Friday.
Rookie Massie shaping up as Cardinals' starting ORT
It certainly seems like fourth-round rookie Bobby Massie has an excellent shot at becoming the Cardinals' new starting right tackle.
Cardinals promote Keim, hire Licht to personnel department
The Cardinals hired Jason Licht as director of player personnel and promoted Steve Keim to vice president of player personnel, the team announced.
Report: QB Leinart to sign with Raiders
Former first-round pick QB Matt Leinart will sign with the Raiders, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported.
Cardinals make Fitzgerald happy with Floyd pick
Hooking up with his good buddy Larry Fitzgerald, Michael Floyd may bring back memories of Anquan Boldin in the desert.
Fantasy spin: Cardinals WR Michael Floyd
WR Michael Floyd has the talent to be the No. 2 wideout the Cardinals have lacked since Anquan Boldin left.
TE Housler has breakthrough potential for Cardinals
Cardinals TE Rob Housler and RB Ryan Williams are a both good bets as possible breakthrough players in their second pro seasons.


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Stress less
Stress ages you, and shorter telomeres is only one reason why. Scientists have found that how people deal with their stress is key. People who handle stress well do more of the things that non-stressed people do: eat well, sleep enough and, especially, exercise. And these people tend to have longer telomeres than stressed people who do not, explained Aiofe O'Donovan, a research psychologist at UCSF.
Of course, stress can make you feel less motivated to do health-promoting things, so you can try techniques to divert yourself from feeling stressed, such as practicing mindfulness meditation, which has been linked to greater activity of the enzyme that controls and protects telomere length.
An MRI-based study from 2010 showed that after an eight-week meditation program, the density of gray matter had increased in regions of the brain that control, among other things, emotion regulation and perspective. Growth of new tissue and connections in the brain make that area more powerful and more efficient. It's akin to building up a muscle, only in this case it's a muscle for stress control. Neuropsychologists say that even while sitting at your desk you can push back against stress by regularly taking a few long, deep, slow breaths and by picturing yourself out in nature, paying close attention to how it would smell and feel.
Have a hobby
What could collecting or crafting have to do with aging? A lot, it turns out. Researchers have studied the link between better health and a person's participation in an outside interest or activity. A study in Japan of almost 2,000 people ages 65 to 84 found that, compared with people who did not have hobbies, those who participated in a hobby had a significantly lower mortality and a lower likelihood of becoming bedridden during the period studied.


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The Ravens are expected to cut RB Willis McGahee in the coming days but may re-sign him for a lower cost to retain their depth at the position.
PFW correspondent and Baltimore Sun writer Jamison Hensley reports that McGahee is scheduled to make $6 million in 2011 under his current contract. As a backup to Ray Rice last season, McGahee had 100 carries for 380 yards and five TDs, while also catching 14 passes and adding another TD through the air.
The 29-year old running back signed a seven-year extension in 2007 with the team, with the final two seasons being team options. If McGahee is released, he is expected to test the free-agent market, with the Ravens one of the teams likely to be interested in signing him.


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Last Update: December 19, 2013
The events of September 11, 2001 and Hurricane Katrina in 2005 have resulted in greater awareness of the vulnerabilities of drinking water systems to intentional acts of terrorism as well as natural disasters. The enhancement of security and of the ability of water systems to respond to all types of hazards are key to maintaining reliable supply and delivery of drinking water.
CDPH's Division of Drinking Water and Environmental Management (DDWEM) has homeland security staff available to assist California's water systems with security and emergency response issues. Please e-mail staff (click on individual's name) questions related to security issues.
Please contact: Joseph Crisologo, P.E., R.E.A.
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DDWEM has developed several training initiatives offering tools that will be useful for public water systems in responding to incidents ranging in scope from an MCL failure or natural disaster to a terrorism incident. Please contact the security staff to schedule training for your group.
EWQSK – This is training on a very important response resource that will be provided by CDPH. The intended audiences are the Hazmat responders who would respond to a Hazmat water system incident involving the need to sample at a drinking water facility for an unknown contaminant. The audience could also involve drinking water personnel, law enforcement, fire, and regulatory personnel who would also be responding and integrating at the in at the incident site under Incident Command Structure (ICS); the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS); and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The training discusses fundamentals of a drinking water system, its vulnerabilities, and cases where it has been the target of a malevolent act. The training also describes how the kits are dispatched, who takes the samples, and who transports the samples to CDPH's Richmond Laboratory. This table shows training sessions (Excel)that have occurred and training sessions that have been scheduled along with the agencies involved.
CERC – Effective communication to customers during a drinking water system crisis or emergency is just as critical to emergency response operations as the actual physical response. During an emergency situation, response operations and community relations can sometimes clash because of poor communication. A poorly managed crisis can damage an organization's credibility and potentially expose that organization to costly litigation. Effectively communicating response actions, possible health affects and controlling rumors can be a powerful tool that can enhance emergency operations and create a more productive response.
CDPH, in collaboration with the California/Nevada Section AWWA, the Bay Area Security Information Collaborative (BASIC), the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), the California Rural Water Association (CRWA), and other selected water utilities has developed a Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication Tool Kit (PDF)for community water systems. The Tool Kit is a complimentary resource that should be used in conjunction with a water system's emergency response plan. The project was jointly funded by grants from USEPA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It was adapted from a guidance document, with the same name, developed for local public health departments to respond to possible bioterrorism events.
The Tool Kit (PDF)provides detailed resource materials to assist in effectively managing and communicating during an emergency or crisis. It is specifically designed to support writing and implementing a crisis communication plan. Knowing when to communicate during a crisis or emergency is just as important as knowing what to communicate. Specific guidelines and instructions for communicating during an emergency are provided in the Tool Kit, which offers information and techniques to assist in:
Templates from the Tool Kit for use by water systems are available here (ZIP).
Along with the Tool Kit, a workbook is being developed by CDPH that will contain forms and brief descriptions of guidelines that can be used by water systems as a basic risk communication plan. That workbook is the focus of workshops that will be offered by the CDPH to water systems on risk communication plan development. (The workbook will be posted on this website when it is available.) A number of CERC templates for use by water systems are available here.
Please contact the security staff to schedule a workshop for your area. This table shows scheduled CERC workshops (Excel)throughout the state.
CDPH's Drinking Water Program has created a general checklist (PDF)of security issues that every water system should consider and implement.
The Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act (HR 3448), Title IV- Drinking Water Security and Safety, states, "Each community water system serving a population greater than 3,300 persons shall conduct an assessment of the vulnerability of its system to a terrorist attack or other intentional acts intended to substantially disrupt the ability of the system to provide a safe and reliable supply of drinking water." HR 3448 prohibits the state review of VA's. Therefore, DHS cannot require a copy of the completed VA. [For more, go to US Environmental Protection Agency's (US EPA's) Water Security Web page.]
Each water system must complete its VA and update its ERP to incorporate the procedures to prevent the threat of terrorist or intentional acts that may interrupt the ability of the system to provide a safe and reliable supply of drinking water. The ERP must be revised within six months of completion of the VA. US EPA requires certification that the ERP has been completed. Whenever a public water system updates its ERP, a copy needs to be sent to the appropriate CDPH Drinking Water Program District Office (PDF).
The CDPH Drinking Water Program's ERP Guidelines will assist drinking water systems that serve more than 1,000 service connections in updating their ERPs to meet Bioterrorism Act requirements, and to provide detailed information for emergency response requirements for California. Contact CDPH Water Security Staff for a copy.
Excerpts from CDPH's ERP Guidelines:Appendix A - Chain of Command (Word)Appendix B - Contact List (Word)Appendix C - Water Outage Public Notice (Word)Appendix D - Boil Water Notice in English (Word)Appendix D - Boil Water Notice in Spanish (Word)- Note added June 17, 2009: a Spanish version is currently being developed, and will be posted when available.Appendix E - Do Not Drink Notice (Word)Appendix E - Do Not Use Notice (Word)Appendix F - Statewide Emergency Notification Plan (Word)Appendix G - DDWEM Water Quality Emergency Sampling Kit List (Excel)Appendix H - Recommended Emergency Response Training (Word)Appendix I - USEPA Threat Guide Recommendations (PDF)Addendum - Boil Water Notice Cancellation (in English and Spanish) (Word)
These documents may periodically be updated, please check this site for the most current version. If you need a copy of the CDPH ERP Guidelines and Appendices, please contact CDPH Water Security Staff.
These action plan templates (ZIP)were developed by CH2MHill for CDPH's EPR Workshops to assist water systems in completing their ERPs. The templates give water systems standard operations procedures without starting from scratch for many emergency situations:
CDPH's Drinking Water Program has tailored a self-assessment guide for small water systems (<3,300 population) to assist them in conducting vulnerability assessments. If you would like to receive a copy, please request a copy from CDPH Water Security Staff (above), or from CDPH's Small Water Systems Program by email at email@example.com, or by phone at (916) 449-5600 and ask for a Small Water Systems Unit staff person. CDPH also has a sample ERP for use by water systems (Word)...(PDF).
To assist small public water systems with <3,300 population, CDPH has a contract with Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) to conduct workshops to provide education and information for small water systems, including developing and updating ERPs. The information in these workshops is targeted to small water systems. They are free of charge.
For more information on workshop content, contact RCAC's Brian Phillips at (707) 489-6994 or by e-mail at email@example.com. For registration information, contact RCAC's Mark Wiseman at (916) 447-9832 ext 279 or by e-mail at email@example.com.
Proposition 50, Chapter 3: Grants for Water Security
Guidelines for the Physical Security of Water Utilities (PDF)Guidelines for the Physical Security of Wastewater Utilities (PDF)
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Pests rely on our inattention. If they're out of sight, they're out of mind. During winter months, beetles, borers and their brethren burrow deep in our gardens, waiting for warmth and opportunity. Likewise, voles and other crafty critters seek their openings to invade our space.
"Many people think there's nothing out there in wintertime," said El Dorado County Master Gardener Phyllis Lee. "They don't see it but it's still there."
Instead of making pests' lives harder, we humans actually help them out. In particular, we unwittingly give bugs and plant diseases a lift, moving them to new areas to conquer.
At stake is more than backyard fruit trees or favorite plants California agriculture also is at risk.
Just like homeland security, vigilance is key to stopping these threats. The more eyes, the better.
That's why agricultural experts seek backyard gardeners' help in stopping potential infestations. Our backyards may be the first line of defense against such potentially devastating pests as Japanese beetles and the Asian citrus psyllid.
"(The psyllid) is bound to get here," said Chuck Ingels, UC Cooperative Extension farm adviser for Sacramento County. "We need to keep an eye out. It's a real threat to all of our citrus trees everywhere."
Often, pests' favorite mode of transportation is firewood. Old logs can carry all sorts of pests. And winter is when people tend to move wood.
Or these pests may hitch rides in potted plants, grafted wood, sod or soil. However they got here, they likely had human help.
At California's borders, agriculture inspectors are on the lookout for destructive pests such as the emerald ash borer or the Asian longhorn beetle.
How common are these bad bugs? Recently, inspectors found in a load of firewood a 6-foot log that contained more than 10,000 destructive beetles.
Another unwanted traveler: fire ants. Common in Texas and Southern states, these aggressive ants often hide in firewood.
"These pests would be perfectly happy in California," said Leigh Greenwood, manager of the Nature Conservancy's "Don't Move Firewood" campaign. "They could be out there already, but we just don't know it yet."
The campaign recommends keeping firewood within 50 miles of where it was harvested; closer is better.
Because California is such a big state, firewood often is moved around without inspection by private individuals. Moving wood moves pests with them.
Watch out when you bring firewood indoors, too, warned Lee. "There are lots of possibilities for bringing things in with the wood. Watch out for spiders."
Firewood helped spread the pathogen that causes sudden oak death throughout Northern and Central California. It's also suspected in the transport of the gold-spotted oak borer, a penny-size bug covered with gold flecks.
"That borer affects all species of oaks but prefers larger oaks," Greenwood said. "That's why it puts our big trees at such risk. In November, we saw it jump from San Diego County to Idyllwild in Riverside County. It's very, very likely it moved in firewood."
The shothole borer isn't as picky; it eats all sorts of trees. Once unknown in California, this tiny black beetle attacks trees en masse.
"The tree looks like it was blasted with a shotgun," Greenwood explained. "There are lots of tiny holes in the trunk. You'll see drips of sap or piles of sawdust.
"Nobody knows where it came from, but suddenly it's here," she added. "It's quite worrisome."
Asian citrus psyllid has landed in the Los Angeles suburbs and traveled as far north as Tulare. This bug carries huanglongbing, a disease also called citrus greening. It has wiped out thousands of acres of citrus in Florida and Brazil.
"This is a pest nobody wants," Greenwood said. "Citrus is such a huge component of our urban forests. Every backyard tree is at risk."
This bug can be relatively easy to spot.
"These insects bend at a 45-degree angle," Ingels said. "The tree looks yellow and there's a twisting of small leaves. The challenge is a tree can be infected for a year or more before showing symptoms."
Lawn-destroying Japanese beetles, common on the East Coast, were trapped in Fair Oaks in 2011 and 2012. Diligence by state agriculture officials and homeowners kept this infestation contained to a small area.
If you see any of these insects, call your county agricultural office to report it.
It's too late to eradicate some bugs; they've already made themselves at home here. But winter diligence can help minimize their impact.
Dormant oil sprays applied now can stop scale, soft insects that sap plants and trees of their strength. Kuno scale, for example, attacks stone-fruit trees. Black scale likes olives.
Most scales attract ants, which "milk" the soft-bodied insects for their honeydew. Controlling scale helps control ants.
Codling moths and other destructive bugs can overwinter in the debris under trees. To help break their cycle, dispose of fallen leaves and fruit.
"Those leaves are harboring pests," Ingels said. "They need to be cleaned up."
A recent newcomer to California, spotted-wing drosophila, a tiny fly that attacks cherries, has had devastating effects on backyard trees. Winter cleanup may cut down its population.
Now may be a good time to attack another pest: voles. With voracious appetites, these mouselike rodents live underground but create visible runways to their shallow burrows.
"We've had a huge surge in voles, particularly in the Folsom area," Lee said. "You can see their runways between holes. Put out mousetraps along their paths. Their sight is very poor; they'll run right over the trap."
Where: Fair Oaks Horticulture Center, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
When: 9 a.m.-noon today
Admission: Free
Details: http://cesacramento.ucdavis.edu, (916) 875-6913
Sacramento County master gardeners will be out in force for this workshop as they demonstrate pruning techniques, tool care and selection, composting and other winter tasks. Got a garden dilemma such as a mystery pest or plant malady? Bring a sample in a sealed plastic bag for identification and diagnosis.
Where: Veterans Memorial Building, 130 Placerville Drive, Placerville
When: 9 a.m.-noon today
Admission: Free
Details: http://ceeldorado.ucdavis.edu, (530) 621-5512
El Dorado County master gardeners share their Top 20 gardening hints with tips for successful seed starting, propagating by cuttings and divisions and other ways to get the most bang out of your gardening buck. The master gardeners also will be on hand to answer questions about pests and plant problems including how to protect your fruits and vegetables from birds and squirrels.
www.ipm.ucdavis.edu: The state's go-to source for integrated pest management. Solve pest problems with the University of California's best science and latest research; very detailed with lots of photos and illustrations plus suggestions on how to control these pests, indoors and out.
Firewood.ca.gov: The official website of the California Firewood Task Force details which pests to look out for and why firewood should stay close to its origin.
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Police on Long Island are searching for five men who carried out a violent car jacking early Thursday morning.
Nassau County police say it started at a traffic light on N. Long Beach Ave. in Freeport.
A 35-year-old man was behind the wheel of his Mercedes at 3:50 a.m. when he was approached by three men with guns.
Police say they pulled him out of the car as two more armed suspects approached. One of the attackers hit the victim in the head with a gun, causing a laceration.
They robbed the man and then threw him in the trunk before driving around. Police say a short time later they pulled him from the trunk and bound his hands and feet with black duct tape and taped his mouth shut. They then dumped him in the back yard of a house on Jefferson Ave. in Lakeview.
The victim was able to get himself free and walked to a friend's home. He was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Police described the suspects as black men between the ages of 18-20 years old wearing hooded sweatshirts. No further description was available.
Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. Police say that all callers will remain anonymous.
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UPDATE AUGUST 28, 2013 at 4:23 PM - FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS REACT TO MAYOR'S DEATH:
"The first thoughts that were going through my head were prayer, get back to my mom and hopefully be able to see my father."
Tim Ketcher reflects on his reaction upon hearing his father, Miami's Mayor Kent Ketcher, had fallen ill over the weekend. Ketcher says his dad felt nauseous and fell at home Saturday night, and had to be rushed to Freeman Hospital in Joplin, where it was discovered the mayor's brain was bleeding.
Ketcher was elected mayor in 2011. He passed away at 6:15 Tuesday morning.
"He grew up being told, well, you're no better than anybody, but you're no worse, so sort of very salt to the earth virtues, help your fellow man, and I think that's how he tried to live his life, I know there were people who seemed to love him or seemed to hate him, and that didn't bother him, if he thought that what he was doing was the right thing," Tim Ketcher said.
And those who knew Ketcher on a personal, and professional level, would say similar things.
"Anyone who knew him well knew he was a scrapper, many times he would let me know let me know exactly how he felt about something, and then he would open his mind and listen to facts and different arguments," said Jeff Bishop, Miami's City Manager.
The city says for now Councilman Rudy Schultz will act as Mayor of Miami, until an election can be held to find a replacement. Under Miami's charter, an election must take place, and the replacement cannot be appointed. Schultz has already scheduled a special meeting for this Thursday at 6:15 PM to discuss such an election.
"He was a very colorful figure, very strong personality," Bishop said.
Bishop says for now the City is focused on passing its condolences to the Ketcher family and remembering a man who cared about Miami, cared about his family, and cared about his dogs. Kent Ketcher was 76 years old. He leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Yvonne, two children; Tim and Kenda Hardcastle, and one granddaughter.
The City Council workshop previously scheduled for tonight has now been canceled.
About Kent Ketcher and his service arrangements:
Kent Ketcher was born and raised in Miami, Oklahoma during the great depression, he was one of six children and the son of a lead miner, according to his son Tim Ketcher.
"Like a lot of people around here would say, I think he would say he grew up poor," Ketcher said. "But my father learned from his mother the importance of keeping your word."
Ketcher says his father grew up in Miami, attended Miami High School, where he graduated in 1955. From there Ketcher served in the U.S. Navy and attended both Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, Pittsburg State University, and the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He lived in St Louis, where he served as a Pre-Trial Release Commissioner until he retired in the mid 1990s.
Ketcher joined the Miami City Council in 2002, where he filled an empty unexpired term seat from the 1st Ward, he was then elected to the seat in 2004. He was defeated for a re-election bid by current Ward 1 Councilman Rudy Schultz in 2007.
He was elected mayor in April of 2011, where he beat former Mayor Brent Brassfield.
Services: According to the Brown-Winters Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Miami, a visitation will take place from 6 until 8 PM on Thursday August 29th at Ketcher's church: Immanuel Baptist Church. Services will take place at 2pm on Friday, August 30th. The burial will take place following the service at the Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery in Miami.
UPDATED AUGUST 27, 2013 at 11:05 AM - STATEMENT FROM THE CITY OF MIAMI, OKLAHOMA:
The City of Miami regretfully announces the passing of Mayor G. Kent Ketcher. City Clerk Jeffrey Bishop declared a vacancy in the office of the Mayor for the City of Miami this morning. Acting Mayor Rudy Schultz has called for a special meeting of the Miami City Council for Thursday August 29, 2013 at 6:15 PM to be held at the Miami Civic Center to consider a resolution calling for an election to fill the office of Mayor and other related business. Tonight's regularly scheduled workshop meeting has been canceled. The City Council and the staff of the City of Miami extend their deepest condolences to the Ketcher family.
UPDATED AUGUST 27, 2013 at 10:00 AM: Miami Mayor Kent Ketcher passed away a little after 6:20am this morning.
Ketcher's wife, Yvonne, shared the news with KOAM reporter Liz Holliday over the phone this morning. Liz will be heading to Miami to bring you more on Mayor Ketcher's life and legacy in Miami.
The family will be making arrangements for the funeral this afternoon.
UPDATED AUGUST 26, 2013 at 11:45 AM: An area hospital confirms that Miami Mayor Kent Ketcher is in critical condition.
POSTED AUGUST 26, 2013 at 10:33 AM: NEWS RELEASE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI, OKLAHOMA:
Subject: Mayor Ketcher
Due to unforeseen circumstances Mayor Pro Tempore Rudy Schultz will be acting Mayor until further notice. This action is necessary due to disability. The City Council and the staff of the City of Miami extend our most heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the Ketcher family and request that the public provide the utmost respect for the family's privacy at this time. The City of Miami will keep you apprised if more public information becomes available.
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Threat to salmon fishing on the Severn: Full report
The only full-time salmon fisherman on the River Severn says new regulations could put him out of business and destroy a traditional way of life.
The Environment Agency licences river fishing. It has told Nigel Mott he can catch no more than 30 fish a year.
He fishes for wild salmon near Lydney using wire cages which the salmon swim into as the tide ebbs.


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Caribbean minnows Dominica have experienced a significant and surprising leap in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, with a 46-place leap shooting them up the global standings. Having been stuck on 178 in the world for the past two months, October saw the tiny island nation with little footballing pedigree to speak of rise up to 132rd, making them the best mover in the most recent release of the global pecking order.
They now sit in the relatively rarefied air of North, Central America and Caribbean's mid-level competitors, in 21st place in the region, ahead of the likes of Nicaragua, the Netherlands Antilles and only five points behind former Caribbean champions Haiti.
Dominica's big boost came on the back of a series of impressive results in the past two months, with two wins over Barbados in September, first by a score of 2-0 and then 3-1. The friendly victories were then followed by a pair of astounding wins in qualifying in the early stages of the 2010 Caribbean Cup, first a 10-0 hammering of the British Virgin Islands and then a slim 1-0 win over the Dominican Republic (who had beaten the British Virgin Islanders 17-0 a few days earlier). The results saw the side reach the second round of the Caribbean showpiece, an achievement made all the more impressive considering the win over the Dominican Republic was played in intimidating territory in front of their opponents' home fans.
Star striker Kurlson Benjamin, who plays his club football for Bath Estate on the island, scored no fewer than five goals in the lopsided win over the Virgin Islanders. Coached by former player, Kirt Hector, Dominica seem to have all of the hallmarks of the Caribbean football scene. Tough tackling and scrappy at the back, speedy up the flanks and in attack, they will be no pushovers when they march into the next stage of the Caribbean Cup on 10 November in Antigua and Barbuda. Laying in wait for the minnows will be regional powers Cuba, Antigua and Suriname in the tournament's Group G. A first-place finish (or as one of the best runners-up) would see the side qualify for the Caribbean Cup finals, where they would meet up with the region's glamour sides like Trinidad and Tobago or Jamaica.
The results saw Dominica reach the second round of the Caribbean Cup for the first time in their history, and hhighlights their chances of mounting a challenge in their next test: the FIFA World Cup™ qualifiers in the CONCACAF zone ahead of Brazil 2014. The islanders are a young group, with a fine future ahead. Only one player in the squad, Prince Austrie is over the age of 30. And the vast majority of the team is based locally, allowing coach Hector the time to work with his charges. While a spot in Brazil in four years time is an unlikely dream, a place among CONCACAF's best in its biennial Gold Cup might well be something more realistic.
Though Dominica will be considered among the outsiders to steer their way to the finals of the 2010 Caribbean Cup which take place in late November and early December of 2010 in Martinique, winning games can often he addictive, and the improvements seen in the months of September and October will hold the side in good stead for the challenges to come. A nation of just over 72,000, Dominica only began attempting to qualify for the dreamland of a FIFA World Cup in 1998, but if they keep up their current trajectory, it seems the sky may be the limit.
Calculation of points for a single match
P = M x I x T x C
M: points for Match result
Teams gain 3 points for a victory, 1 point for a draw and 0 points for a defeat. In a penalty shoot-out, the winning team gains 2 points and the losing team gains 1 point.
I: Importance of match
Friendly match (including small competitions): I = 1.0
FIFA World Cup™ qualifier or confederation-level qualifier: I = 2.5
Confederation-level final competition or FIFA Confederations Cup: I = 3.0
FIFA World Cup™ final competition: I = 4.0
T: strength of opposing Team
The strength of the opponents is based on the formula: 200 – the ranking position of the opponents.As an exception to this formula, the team at the top of the ranking is always assigned the value 200 and the teams ranked 150th and below are assigned a minimum value of 50. The ranking position is taken from the opponents' ranking in the most recently published FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking.
C: strength of Confederation
When calculating matches between teams from different confederations, the mean value of the confederations to which the two competing teams belong is used. The strength of a confederation is calculated on the basis of the number of victories by that confederation at the last three FIFA World Cup™ competitions (see following page). Their values are as follows:
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2013 JA Fall Fun Day - Cambridge, IA
Sep 28, 2013 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Come out for a fun-filled day at the pumpkin patch! Our group gathers together for networking, pumpkin patch/apple orchard activities and a hayrack ride! Arthritis Foundation resources provided and parents will have time connect with each other. Lunch provided, all ages in your family welcome!
Location: Center Grove Apple Orchard
32835 610th Avenue
Cambridge, IA 50046
Contact: Jessica LaCroix


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We booked the Adriatic Explorer cruise due to the itinerary and had a good time. We were after reading some reports on Majesty and Thomson somewhat apprehensive but in the end were pleasantly surprised.
Transfer at Corfu was smooth and speedy enough but I do wish that the company would not insist on the photographers at check in - we never even look at the photos and would definitely not buy any. On entering the ship we were greeted and shown to our cabin an outside + the cases were already there and we were happy with the cabin size (it seems issues are are with standard cabins). 4 of us found plenty of space and there was adequate draws and wardrobe space.
We did not use the MDR as we never found anything that would suit all 4 of us (2 adults + 2 teens)but the buffet was fine. Only once did we use the buffet at the stern which seemed to handle chips and burgers and the like.
Drinks were OK and we never found any too weak but then we are not big drinkers.
Shows in the Jubilee lounge were very good -the only issue I could see is that there are pillars that if seated far enough back may block the view.
Itinerary was good and we are now contemplating another cruise -even the kids liked it.


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What is Cancer?
Normal cells in your body divide in an orderly and balanced fashion. Cancer occurs when certain cells begin to grow out of control. Cancer cells can also spread to other parts of the body through the blood, nerves or lymph system, in a process called metastasis.
What is Skin Cancer?
Skin cancer is a cancer of the cells in the outermost layer of skin, called the epidermis. The epidermis itself has three layers: an upper and middle layer made up of squamous cells, and a bottom layer made up of melanocytes and basal cells. Different types of skin cancer affect each of these types of cells, including the following most common forms:
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of skin cancer, accounting for 75% to 80% of cases. Upwards of one million people are diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma each year in the United States. It was once found mostly in middle-aged or older people but now it is also being seen at younger ages. Basal cell carcinoma usually begins on areas exposed to the sun such as the head and neck. It is a slow-growing cancer that rarely spreads to other parts of the body, but people with a history of BCC are at higher risk for getting a second BCC. If basal cell carcinoma is not treated, it can damage the surrounding tissue, including bone. Treatments are very effective, however, if the tumor is detected while it is small and thin.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) accounts for 16% to 20% of skin cancer cases and occurs twice as often in men than in women. Approximately 200,000 to 300,000 people are diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma each year in the United States, and about 2,500 die from the disease. It usually appears on the face, ear, neck, lips, and backs of the hands. SCC can also begin within scars or skin ulcers on other places on the body. As with basal cell carcinoma, the available treatments are very effective if the tumor is detected while it is small and thin.
Melanoma affects cells called melanocytes, which produce the skin's color. Melanoma can appear in an area no different from surrounding skin, or it can develop from or near a mole. It is found most frequently on the backs of both men and women or on the legs of women, but melanoma can occur anywhere on the body, including the head and neck, soles of the feet, fingernails, and other areas not exposed to the sun. Melanoma is much more dangerous than the other types of skin cancer: 62,000 people will be diagnosed with melanoma in the United States in 2008 and over 8,400 will die from the disease. Unfortunately, it is increasing at a faster rate than for any other cancer, with the exception of lung cancer in women. In the United States, the incidence of malignant melanoma from 1973 to 2002 increased by 270%. Melanoma is treatable in its early stages, but survival drops precipitously when it metastasizes to distant lymph nodes or organs.
What Causes Skin Cancer?
Besides lung cancer, skin cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer. This is due to the fact that the major risk factor is ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The sun is, of course, the main source of UV radiation, but it can also come from tanning booths. The amount of UV exposure depends on the strength of the light, how long the skin was exposed, and whether the skin was covered with clothing or sunscreen. Many studies also show that being sunburned at a young age increases the likelihood of skin cancer even decades later.
The other major risk factor is fair skin. Skin cancer is much more common in Caucasians than in African-Americans, for example. This is because the pigment, called melanin, offers some protection from UV radiation and people with dark skin have more melanin. People with fair skin that freckles or burns easily are at especially high risk. However, remember that people of all races and skin colors can get skin cancer.
Other causes of skin cancer include:
- long-term exposure to chemicals such as arsenic, tar and oil
- radiation from other cancer treatments
- previous history of skin cancer
- family history of skin cancer
- scars from burns or previous skin infections
- certain treatments for psoriasis involving UV light
- certain rare skin diseases, such as xeroderma pigmentosum and basal cell nevus syndrome
- weakened immune system
- infection by certain types of human papilloma virus
- smoking
- certain types of moles
- other risk factors
Each year, over one million people are diagnosed with cancer of the skin, making it the most common type of cancer in the United States. Unfortunately, it is also one of the few types of cancer that has become more common in recent years. The good news is that skin cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable of all cancers.
"Melanoma – Treatment Guidelines for Patients." National Comprehensive Cancer Network and the American Cancer Society. 21 July 2008.
"What You Need to Know about Skin Cancer." National Cancer Institute. July 2002. 21 July 2008.
"All About Skin Cancer – Melanoma." American Cancer Society. July 2008. 22 July 2008.


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5×03 plot
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Hier is het plot voor de aflevering 5×03 The Jewel Of Denial.
ELIZABETH HURLEY GUEST STARS IN A MULTI-EPISODE ARC FOR SEASON FIVE / EPISODE FEATURES A JENNY PACKHAM FASHION SHOW — Nate (Chace Crawford) must decide whether to cross moral lines at Diana's (Elizabeth Hurley) request. Dan (Penn Badgley) has figured out who is publishing his book, and seeks help to stop it, but he ends up in the spotlight anyway. Chuck (Ed Westwick) helps Dan come to terms with his fate, just as Dan continues to try to help Chuck break through his emotional block. Serena (Blake Lively) and Charlie (Kaylee DeFer) return to the Upper East Side from California. Leighton Meester, Kelly Rutherford and Matthew Settle also star. Larry Shaw directed the episode written by Amanda Lasher


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Freshman, Transfer or Non-Traditional Students starting in the Spring
The Orientations for all new students starting in Spring 2014 will be held on November 22nd or January 3rd. The program will begin around 8am and run until late in the afternoon. To register for Spring Orientation you will need to log into your MyUWG account and click on the tab named "Orientation." If registration is available please follow the steps given. Your registration will not be complete until you pay the associated Orientation Registration fee.
Please register before the orientation priority registration deadline: Friday, December 13th. What is the Orientation Registration Priority Deadline?
Priority Orientation Registration:
Priority orientation registration greatly increases the chance that your transfer evaluation will be processed and available for advisement at orientation. Students who register for orientation after the priority deadline or who are enrolled in Fall 2013 courses may not have an evaluation at Orientation on January 3rd. Those who register after the priority deadline must bring with them UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS in order to assist with academic advisement and class registration on January 3rd.
All students are required to attend Orientation.
Orientation fee: The registration fee for all types of students attending Spring Orientation is $35. All orientation fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Students can registered up to two guests. The guest fee is $15 per person. The program is not designed for small children. Please make other arrangements for children as childcare is not provided.
Please click here for a tentative Orientation schedule
Online orientation registration will close 5 days before the program (DECEMBER 26th) for those fully accepted still wanting to attend UWG in Spring 2014 we will accept walk-ins for the Jan 3rd orientation. Please bring with you $35 check or cash and your acceptance letter. You will also need to bring with you unofficial transcripts in order to assist with academic advisement. Only accepted students will be able to participate in orientation and course registration.
Transient, Unclassified and Auditor students
All the Spring Transient, unclassified and auditor students do not attend orientation. Orientation is reserved specifically for students who will be spending their college careers with us, seeking a degree with us and/or taking classes for credit.
Transient students are those students who are visiting UWG from their home institution for one term only.
Unclassified students are those students who are not seeking a degree during their stay at UWG.
Auditor students are those students who are not taking classes for grade credit.
You are eligible to register for Spring 2014 when Open Registration begins. Please be aware that many of our courses carry pre-requisites and Banweb will prevent you from registering for these courses. In such cases you must register in the Registrar's Office. To access Banweb please visit us at http://www.westga.edu/ or http://banweb.westga.edu/.
For more information about course registration, please visit the Scoops at http://www.westga.edu/assetsDept/registrar/SCOOP-s10.pdf.
Graduate students
Graduate students, please contact your individual Graduate Program
International Students
International Orientation is conducted by UWG's International Office. International Orientation is only for students who are studying at UWG on a F1 or J1 visa issued through the University. International students will receive information regarding international orientation with their admissions letter and their I-20 or DS2019. Contact the international student advisor for questions.


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Aug 7, 2012, 09:07 #1
URGENT: What does: unauthenticated user mean & how to BLOCK them?
Today doing "Show processlist" we see the following entry in the results:
User: unauthenticated user: 22.214.171.124:46587
along with the other entries showing root running various queries.
FYI: above IP is from China and we have been getting all sort of problem with IPs from China.
1- How do we Stop this unauthenticated user accessing our MySQL server?
2- Is this a real access to our MySQL server or something else?
Thank you for your thoughts & suggestions on this matter.
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I am assuming that your server is connected directly to the Internet. The first question you need to ask is does your MySQL database server need to be accessed from the Internet or if you have a web server on the same machine and are accessing the database it via PHP? If everything is accessible locally then I would configure the firewall to block the MySQL port (default 3306). However, if your machine has been compromised the hackers may have made backdoors to get in. In which case you should back up everything and re-install a clean server but look very closely at how this is configured. Block all ports that are not needed from being accessed from the Internet (public ip address) and allow only access from local ip addresses.