text: content LE Magazine November 2004 Sytrinol Treatment of dyslipidemia in high-risk patients: too little, too late. Evidence that lowering low-density cholesterol (LDL-C) reduces coronary events and mortality is now overwhelming and is reflected in treatment guidelines from around the world. The Joint European Guidelines recommend an LDL-C goal of <3.0 mmol/l in high-risk subjects. The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Adult Treatment Panel (ATP)-III guidelines suggest an even more aggressive approach in high-risk individuals, with a recommended LDL-C goal of <2.6 mmol/l. Large numbers of high-risk patients are still not achieving the more conservative goals recommended in the Joint European Guidelines, let alone the more aggressive LDL-C target recommended in the new NCEPATP-III guidelines. The recognition in the NCEP ATP-III guidelines that a high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) level <1.0 mmol/l represents an important risk factor highlights the emergence of HDL-C as a key player in the genesis of coronary heart disease (CHD) and as a potential target for therapy. This may be especially important in people with insulin resistance with or without type 2 diabetes. There is evidence from the Helsinki Heart Study and the more recent Veterans Affairs HDL Intervention Trial (VA-HIT), both of which used gemfibrozil as the active agent, that the observed reduction in coronary events was correlated with the magnitude of the increase in HDL-C. The challenge for future management of high-risk individuals will be not only to reduce the level of LDL-C to below 2.6 mmol/l but also to increase HDL-C to levels above 1.0 mmol/l. Int J Clin Pract Suppl. 2002 Jul;(130):15-9 Serum total cholesterol concentrations and awareness, treatment, and control of hypercholesterolemia among US adults: findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999 to 2000. BACKGROUND: Serum cholesterol concentrations have decreased in the US population. Whether the decline continued during the 1990s is unknown. METHODS AND RESULTS: We used data from 4,148 men and women aged > or =20 years who had a total cholesterol determination or reported using cholesterol-lowering medications and who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 1999 to 2000 (this is a cross-sectional health examination survey of the US population), and we compared the results with data from 15,719 participants in NHANES III (1988 to 1994). For all adults, the age-adjusted mean total cholesterol concentration decreased from 5.31 mmol/L (205 mg/dL) in NHANES III to 5.27 mmol/L (203 mg/dL) in NHANES 1999 to 2000 (P=0.159). The age-adjusted mean total cholesterol concentration decreased by 0.02 mmol/L (0.7 mg/dL) among men (P=0.605) and 0.06 mmol/L (2.3 mg/dL) among women (P=0.130). Significant decreases were observed among men aged > or =75 years, black men, and Mexican-American women. Among participants who had a total cholesterol concentration > or =5.2 mmol/L (200 mg/dL) or who reported using cholesterol-lowering medications, 69.5% reported having had their cholesterol checked, 35.0% were aware that they had hypercholesterolemia, 12.0% were on treatment, and 5.4% had a total cholesterol concentration <5.2 mmol/L (200 mg/dL) after age adjustment. CONCLUSIONS: The mean serum total cholesterol concentration of the adult US population in 1999 to 2000 has changed little since 1988 to 1994. The low percentage of adults with controlled blood cholesterol concentration suggests the need for a renewed commitment to the prevention, treatment, and control of hypercholesterolemia. Circulation. 2003 May 6;107(17):2185-9 Contemporary awareness and understanding of cholesterol as a risk factor: results of an American Heart Association national survey. BACKGROUND: Public awareness and understanding of risk factors for atherosclerotic vascular disease are essential for successful primary and secondary prevention. The American Heart Association is committed to reducing cardiovascular disease. METHODS: A professional market survey company conducted a structured national telephone survey of English-speaking adults 40 years and older on behalf of the American Heart Association. Regional and sex quotas were imposed on the sample, and responses were weighted to match the 1999 census projections for region of the country, age, sex, and race. RESULTS: Interviews were completed with 1,163 adults 40 years and older. A national probability sample of 1,114 was created. Of the final sample, 28.5% were 65 years or older, 56.1% were women, and 86.5% were white. Although 91.2% of respondents stated that it was "important to them personally to have a healthy cholesterol level" (77.6% extremely or very important), 51% did not know their own level. Only 40.2% were aware of national guidelines for cholesterol management, and 53.1% either did not know or overestimated the correct desirable total cholesterol level for a healthy adult. When asked what sources of information they rely on the most, 66.8% identified physicians, while only 3.7% rely primarily on the Internet. CONCLUSIONS: Public understanding of cholesterol management is suboptimal. Physicians have a unique opportunity, on the basis of public attitudes and access, to improve cholesterol education. Arch Intern Med. 2003 Jul 14;163(13):1597-600 Use of nutritional supplements for the prevention and treatment of hypercholesterolemia. OBJECTIVE: Hypercholesterolemia is a major risk factor for the development of coronary artery disease. Studies have shown that several vitamins and nutritional supplements may contribute to a reduction in total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. This goal of this study was to document the use of vitamins and nutritional supplements that may treat or prevent hypercholesterolemia. METHODS: Secondary analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III responses from 13,990 patients were available to use for making population estimates. RESULTS: Of those individuals with a known diagnosis of hypercholesterolemia, 3.6% were taking at least one vitamin or nutritional supplement to decrease cholesterol levels. For individuals trying to prevent hypercholesterolemia, 1.2% were using one of these vitamin or nutritional supplements. Only 0.7% of individuals without or trying to prevent hypercholesterolemia used one of these specific supplements. We used multivariate analysis to control for several factors, and individuals with a diagnosis of hypercholesterolemia had an adjusted odds ratio of 2.10 (95% confidence interval, 1.38-3.21) for vitamin use compared with those without or trying to prevent high cholesterol. Those trying to prevent hypercholesterolemia had an adjusted odds ratio of 0.69 (95% confidence interval, 0.48-1.00) for vitamin use compared with those without or trying to prevent high cholesterol. CONCLUSIONS: The use of vitamins and nutritional supplements that may reduce total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels is low in the United States. Future research is needed to confirm the effectiveness of these products, examine the quality and purity of currently available products, and explore whether using these supplements are an adequate low-cost alternative to pharmaceuticals now available. Nutrition. 2003 May;19(5):415-8 Treating hyperlipidemia for the primary prevention of coronary disease. Are higher dosages of lovastatin cost-effective? OBJECTIVE: To compare the average and marginal life-time cost-effectiveness of increasing dosages of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors, such as lovastatin, for the primary prevention of coronary heart disease (CHD). METHODS: We estimated the lifelong costs and benefits of the modification of lipid levels achieved with lovastatin based on published studies and a validated CHD prevention computer model. Patients were middle-aged men and women without CHD, with mean total serum cholesterol levels of 6.67, 7.84, and 9.90 mmol/L (258, 303, and 383 mg/dL), and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels of 1.19 mmol/L (46 mg/dL), as described in clinical trials. We estimated the cost per year of life saved for dosages of lovastatin ranging from 20 to 80 mg/d that reduced the total cholesterol level between 17% and 34%, and increased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level between 4% and 13%. RESULTS: After discounting benefits and costs by 5% annually, the average cost-effectiveness of lovastatin, 20 mg/d, ranged from $11,040 to $52,463 for men and women. The marginal cost-effectiveness of 40 mg/d vs 20 mg/d remained in this range ($25,711 to $60,778) only for persons with baseline total cholesterol levels of 7.84 mmol/L (303 mg/dL) or higher. However, the marginal cost-effectiveness of lovastatin, 80 mg/d vs 40 mg/d, was prohibitively expensive ($99,233 to $716,433 per year of life saved) for men and women, irrespective of the baseline total cholesterol level. CONCLUSIONS: Assuming that $50,000 per year of life saved is an acceptable cost-effectiveness ratio, treatment with lovastatin at a dosage of 20 mg/d is cost-effective for middle-aged men and women with baseline total cholesterol levels of 6.67 mmol/L (258 mg/dL) or higher. At current drug prices, treatment with 40 mg/d is also cost-effective for total cholesterol levels of 7.84 mmol/L (303 mg/dL) or higher. However, treatment with 80 mg/d is not cost-effective for primary prevention of CHD. Arch Intern Med. 1998 Feb 23;158(4):375-81 Serum cholesterol levels and in-hospital mortality in the elderly. PURPOSE: Although total cholesterol levels among middle-aged persons correlate with long-term mortality from all causes, this association remains controversial in older persons. We explored whether total cholesterol levels were independently associated with in-hospital mortality among elderly patients. METHODS: We analyzed data from a large collaborative observational study, the Italian Group of Pharmacoepidemiology in the Elderly (GIFA), which collected data on hospitalized patients. A total of 6,984 patients aged 65 years or older who had been admitted to 81 participating medical centers during four survey periods (from 1993 to 1998) were enrolled. Patients were divided into four groups based on total cholesterol levels at hospital admission: <160 mg/dL (n = 2115), 160 to 199 mg/dL (n = 2210), 200 to 239 mg/dL (n = 1719), and >or=240 mg/dL (n = 940). RESULTS: Patients (mean [+/- SD] age, 78 +/- 7 years) were hospitalized for an average of 15 +/- 10 days. The mean total cholesterol level was 186 +/- 49 mg/dL. A total of 202 patients died during hospitalization. Mortality was inversely related to cholesterol levels (<160 mg/dL: 5.2% [110/2115]; 160-199 mg/dL: 2.2% [49/2210]; 200-239 mg/dL: 1.6% [27/1719]; and >or=240 mg/dL: 1.7% [16/940]; P for linear trend <0.001). After adjustment for potential confounders (demographic characteristics, smoking, alcohol use, indicators of nutritional status, markers of frailty, and comorbid conditions), low cholesterol levels continued to be associated with in-hospital mortality. Compared with patients who had cholesterol levels <160 mg/dL, the odds ratios for in-hospital mortality were 0.49 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.34 to 0.70) for participants with cholesterol levels of 160 to 199 mg/dL, 0.41 (95% CI: 0.26 to 0.65) for those with cholesterol levels of 200 to 239 mg/dL, and 0.56 (95% CI: 0.32 to 0.98) for those with cholesterol levels >or=240 mg/dL. These estimates were similar after further adjustment for inflammatory markers and after excluding patients with liver disease. CONCLUSIONS: Among older hospitalized adults, low serum cholesterol levels appear to be an independent predictor of short-term mortality. Am J Med. 2003 Sep;115(4):265-71. Low total cholesterol and increased risk of dying: are low levels clinical warning signs in the elderly? Results from the Italian Longitudinal Study on Aging. OBJECTIVES: To analyze the relationship between serum total cholesterol (TC) and all-cause mortality, taking into account various potential confounders. DESIGN: Population-based prospective cohort study. SETTING: Older Italians residing in the general community. PARTICIPANTS: Four thousand five hundred twenty-one men and women aged 65-84. MEASUREMENTS: Vital status data were available for 1992-95. The hazard ratios of dying for subjects in the second, third, and fourth quartiles compared with the first quartile of TC were computed using Cox proportional hazards, adjusting for lifestyle factors, anthropomorphic and biochemical measures, preexisting medical conditions, and frailty indicators. RESULTS: Blood samples were obtained from 3,295 (73%) of the participants, of whom 399 died during almost 3 years of follow-up. Low TC was associated with a higher risk of death. Those with TC in the second, third, and fourth quartiles (TC>189 mg/dL or 4.90 mmol/L) had lower hazard ratios (HRs) of death than subjects in the first quartile (0.57, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.38-0.87; 0.56, 95% CI = 0.36-0.88; and 0.53, 95% CI = 0.33-0.84, respectively). Few subjects taking lipid-lowering drugs (LLDs) were in the lowest quartile of cholesterol, suggesting that these individuals have low TC values for reasons other than LLD use. CONCLUSION: Subjects with low TC levels (<189 mg/dL) are at higher risk of dying even when many related factors have been taken into account. Although more data are needed to clarify the association between TC and all-cause mortality in older individuals, physicians may want to regard very low levels of cholesterol as potential warning signs of occult disease or as signals of rapidly declining health. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2003 Jul;51(7):991-6 Continued on Page 3 of 3 Page123


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Our second Focus on video explains how Lille's office and retails building for Sogeprom/Projetim has been conceived. The competition brief was to design the last free plot in the first phase of the Euralille district, begun in 1988 with the OMA project, in association with François Delhay.Is it possible to reaffirm the city in an architectural project?
In architecture, cities are points of departure and arrival. They are fact and abstraction, a tangible exterior and the pure product of the mind. To understand them, one must venture along the path that travels between these two separate realities. This book attempts to reproduce this trajectory and to describe it through the traces it has produced.The book is available in stores March 23rd.
After a 9-months long competition, LAN has been chosen for the restructuring and the extension of the Grand Palais at the very heart of Paris. "The project was held for its respect toward the historic building for the quality and the modernity of the fittings that will allow the enhancement of the Grand Palais. The volume of the galleries around the Grand Nave, the unity of the building and the circulation of the lights will be restored."LAN, won the competition !
A mock-up of the EDF Archives façade will be displayed in the Central Pavilion, to illustrate the topic "Elements of Architecture". The Architecture Biennale is curated by Rem Koolhaas.
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If you're in the loss prevention industry, you know the answer. It seems the popular interlocking toy has joined the list of products targeted by organized crime boosters.
Within the past two weekends, in two separate incidents, thieves took more than $13,500 worth of Legos from the same toy store, Toyworld, in Victoria, Australia. The store's owner, according to a report from NPR, said his isn't the only shop hit by the Lego thieves. "It has been a spate of robberies through the smaller toyshops over the last six months or so. And they're only targeting Lego[s]," he is quoted as saying in the report.
An Australian newspaper looked into other Lego thefts and found more than $18,000 worth since October 2013. Law enforcement officials there believe at least some of those thefts have been conducted by "an organized syndicate," the report said.
Legos have been a hot commodity in the United States as well. Pounds upon pounds of Legos kits have been stolen from toy stores and big box stores here and even from day care centers. The U.K. has seen it share of Lego thefts as well.
WORCESTER, Mass.—Police Chief Gary Gemme doesn't think banks in his jurisdiction are doing enough to secure themselves. At least not when compared to banks abroad, he says.
Ten Worcester banks were robbed between Jan. 1 and May 19; during the same period last year there were four, according to a report from Worcester Magazine. The same suspect might have committed six of the 10 robberies this year.
Here's an evocative excerpt from the magazine's report for all of you out there in the banking vertical:
" 'I don't think they're very receptive, because if they were they'd already be in place,' Gemme says when asked whether he believes banks are listening to suggestions on how to beef up security. 'Banks can afford to make their bank much more secure. I think you should have, particularly in banks, there should be state-of-the-art video footage. There should be stricter controls for people entering the bank.'
"In contrast, the chief says, overseas banks are, by and large, much more attentive to security. 'You don't see them robbed like you see banks in the U.S., because they take security to a different level,' Gemme says. 'A lot of them, before you enter into the bank you have to show positive identification. If you're a tourist, you have to show a passport. If you're a resident, you have to show some positive identification, and they limit the number of people they allow in the bank. Even in a lot of jewelry stores, high-end stores, it's the same type of security in place. They take security to a different level.'
"While homeowners can do many things to make their houses safe, Gemme says businesses are in a better position to install alarms, lighting and better security measures.
" 'The banks can take a look at the way they operate and make their business less open,' he says. 'I know it's a fine line they walk between having customer relations, customer service and having that friendly atmosphere to being concerned about security. You don't see in banks today where they regularly use dye packs or pull alarms. You don't see the glass barriers that separate them from the customers.'
Local authorities and the FBI are investigating the recent spate of bank robberies, Gemme told the magazine.
The magazine said banks that were robbed declined to respond to Gemme's comments.
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Is video surveillance an underdeveloped asset in the world of Big Data analytics and security system management?
That is the question many security industry executives and managers are beginning to ask themselves as new technologies prove an expanded role for video content in the day-to-day operations of any competitive business environment.
For years, video surveillance has been thought as nothing more than an expensive insurance policy that protects the organization from theft, accident fraud and employee misconduct. Video has been a defensive tool in protecting assets, employees and customers, and continues to serve that limited function in millions of businesses today.
However, recently introduced software applications and technological advances have begun to move video surveillance from a reactive tool to a proactive role in developing data-driven strategies and in providing contextual video content for resolving a variety of timely business challenges.
Surveillance video has become both the blessing and a curse of the 21st century. We produce over 413 petabytes of recorded video data on a daily basis and have invested billions in recording and storage devices that house all of this information. For the past decade, the security industry has continued to create new and innovative ways to record and store video, but has not addressed the question of how to make the best use of video content produced by that expensive investment.
Until recently, the timely accessibility of this wealth of information has been challenging at best. More manual than automated, it was almost impossible to find a reliable way to correlate video with other types of recorded business data to take action or predict future behavior.
The challenge has always been that recorded surveillance video and traditional business computerized data is stored in different parts of the enterprise network and have not been considered a collaborative business tool across the enterprise. Other than time stamps and some programmed event trigger alarms, there were not too many reliable ways to use one in cooperation with the other.
With the introduction of simple exception-based reporting systems, video can now be proactively programmed to become part of any marketing, operations or investigation activity by linking it directly with the corresponding transactional or business data. This approach provides a more contextual understanding of any questionable activity or business opportunity.
Recorded and live video provides the ultimate form of contextual insight to know exactly what happened at any given date or time.
The applications for this new asset are obvious in the areas of proactive theft and fraud detection and prevention. The alignment of video and other recorded business data can also have a positive impact on employee training, inventory control, retail promotions and sales, and other areas of the business where predicting employee or customer behavior can lend itself to building a more competitive business strategy.
The emergence of IP video has made a lot of these new solutions possible. Digitizing live and recorded video has made it accessible to and compatible with other applications and video solutions available today. Business executives and managers are currently searching for new ways to democratize the data stored in their existing security and enterprise network equipment without investing in additional expensive hardware fixes.
There seems to be an inevitable convergence of video data with other forms recorded information that will connect customer actions and transactional events to one another. The ability to pull targeted bits of information from the collective data stream already exists with other forms of data. Retail, financial, entertainment, transportation and medical are all industries that are driving the demand for the context found in recorded and live video to improve their business operations.
Video surveillance is quickly emerging as a critical part of all future data-driven applications and activities. For better or worse, it has become an essential component in the information mix that is pushing data-driven content into all aspects of our lives and the corporate boardrooms. Video analytics platforms and other decision-support systems are in the market and can easily connect with any web-enabled device, such as, a smart phone, tablet or laptop computer.
The market acceptance of the trend to manage video and data content as a whole will drive the next round of video surveillance tools and applications, from a device that simply records events to a converged enterprise platform that enable actionable and timely business intelligence.
Mike Matta is co-founder and CEO of Solink in Ottawa, Canada. Matta has a long history in the creation and implementation of date analytical products and services.
Honor Memorial Day, security directors, but keep an eye out on cars parked in your jurisdiction.
The Memorial Day holiday is one of the Top 5 holidays for car theft, according to Inilex, a provider of automotive telemetry solutions.
Apparently car thieves prey on vehicles left unattended on Memorial Day, as owners attend cookouts, hike a trail over the 3-day weekend, travel and park in unfamiliar places.
The National Insurance Crime Bureau says 2,078 cars were reported stolen in the country on Memorial Day 2012, the latest statistics available. The holiday with the lowest rate of car thefts? Christmas Day. In 2012, 1,347 vehicles were stolen on that date.
If you have a hankering for one of Chipotle's famed Burrito Bowls, or perhaps a trio of its soft-shell tacos, the restaurant respectfully requests that you leave your semi-automatic rifles and other firearms behind before you place your order, no matter what your local law stipulates about open-carry and concealed weapons.
The popular purveyor of Mexican fare has officially asked its customers to refrain from packing heat at its restaurants.
Gun-rights advocates staged a recent open-carry rally at one of Chipotle's Dallas restaurants, and a photo of that rally went viral. That resulted in a social media outcry spearheaded by the group, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense, which used the hashtag #burritosnotbullets.
Chipotle responded with this statement this week: "The display of firearms in our restaurants has now created an environment that is potentially intimidating or uncomfortable for many of our customers." Chipotle made a request, not an outright ban.
The Denver-based company now joins Starbucks, which was also a target of Moms Demand Action, in sort of declaring their establishments gun-free—at the very least unwelcome.
What do you think? Let me know.
I enjoy speaking with Rich Mellor of the National Retail Federation, as I did May 19 about NRF's 10th Annual Organized Retail Crime Survey, which you can read about here. He always provides thought-provoking insights. Here's the latest.
Retailers continuously take a huge hit from ORC. Consumers face higher prices on targeted ORC products.
But little do they know that both retailers and consumers might be contributing to ORC themselves.
"It's the availability of the product. That's huge," he said.
ORC gangs can go on a stealing spree wiping Crest White Strips or Oil of Olay off the shelves of every pharmacy in a given area, he said. "They clean out the product line completely, and the honest customer can't buy it. It's not there," Mellor said.
Retailers think, hmm, we lose more of this product than we sell, so maybe we just don't sell it anymore.
When the customers can't find those products at their local shops, what do they do? They buy it online, many times unknowingly from e-fencing sites, such as auction sites or blogs. How do many of those sites stock their virtual shelves? From ORC.
"It's a vicious cycle," Mellor said.
The new ORC survey found that 68.2 percent of respondents said they had identified merchandise stolen from them at e-fencing sites, and 53.9 percent said they had seen a noticeable increase in those sites.
OGUNQUIT, Maine—Advance Technology ran dual-track education sessions here May 15 during its 5th Annual Technology Expo.
The first track featured, among others, presentations on the cloud and ultra high-def TV. The second was made up of Hugs user seminars sponsored by Stanley Healthcare.
About 200 showed up for the conference along with more than 30 vendors who were exhibiting.
Attendance has remained steady, according to Rob Simopolous, president of Advance Technology, based in Scarborough, Maine. It seems like a loyal crowd—and a happy one at that. The sessions were meaty and informative yet there was a casualness in the air that was just as refreshing as the ocean air. Trivia contests and door prize drawings added just the right touch of frivolity.
I think Advanced Technology knows how to put on a good conference.
The electronic systems integration company will celebrate its 20th anniversary this summer.
A thief responsible for 22 ATM break-ins in Idaho, Wyoming, Washington, Utah, Oregon and Arizona in 2012-13 is finally behind bars.
After a plea agreement, Clarence Edward Lancaster, 57, of Las Vegas, was recently sentenced to five years and three months along with three years of post-sentenced supervised release, according to a report from MagicValley.com. He is required to pay more than $220,000 in restitution.
Lancaster used plain old tools to smash open the ATMS and grab the cash inside—no new-fangled ram-raids for him.
He was caught last year when a professor at Eastern Arizona College called police after seeing him going into a building in an attempt to steal from an ATM, the news report said.
In the agreement, Lancaster admitted to the thefts that resulted in a total loss of $216,178.84—$124,000 in U.S. currency, $88,366.84 for damages caused to ATM machines, and $3,612 of property damage to the buildings and equipment where the thefts took place, the news report said.
ATLANTA—I've been here this week for the ASIS 2014 Media Tour. ASIS holds this event each year in the city that will host its Annual Seminar and Exhibits in the fall.
As usual, ASIS scheduled some very productive days for the media participants. We visited, among other sites, the Georgia Aquarium, MARTA, CNN, the city's Video Integration Center and the Delta Command Center to speak with their security pros about the systems they have in place. More to come about all of that.
Securing visitors the city is paramount, especially because city is experiencing a lot of development and moving from being known as a "convention city" to more of a tourist destination, said William C. Pate, president and CEO of the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau. Opening soon are the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, the National College Football Hall of Fame and a number of city marketplaces. A new Atlanta Braves Stadium and retractable-roof Falcons Stadium will follow.
Public-private partnerships ensure that safety, Pate said.
Stay tuned for more as we wrap up the tour today.
A woman washing dishes at her home on a Tuesday night helped prevent another god-awful school tragedy.
Thank you, Chelsie Schellhas.
According to a report in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Schellhas noticed a tall teenaged boy with a backpack and a fast-food bag walking through her back yard in Waseca, Minn., toward a nearby storage unit facility.
She told the newspaper, "He walked through the puddles when there was a perfectly good road he could have walked on. It just didn't seem right to me because we see people come and go with their trucks, and they don't come on foot and cut through people's back yards. It was like he was blatantly trying not to be seen. That's why I thought it was odd."
The newspaper further reports, "And then it took 'some time' for him to open the door, leading Schellhas to believe he was breaking in. Before he shut the door, Schellhas noticed trash and Wal-Mart bags in the unit. That also 'didn't look right,' she said."
Schellhas, under the advice of her cousin, called police. (Thank you, Cousin.)
When police arrived at the storage unit they found 17-year-old John David LaDue, who they eventually learned had an elaborate plan to kill his parents and sister, set a fire to divert law enforcement, then head for his high school armed with bombs and firearms that he had manufactured and stockpiled, with the intent of injuring as many students as he could.
Police said LaDue "was fully prepared and ready to go."
You can read more details of the teen's plans and his acquired arsenal in the newspaper report. They're grisly and will leave you cold. He allegedly had been planning— and testing—this siege on his family and school for months.
But it only took Schellhas a few minutes to thwart it.
She saw something and she said something.
That mantra is not for nothing.
Thank you again, Ms. Schellhas, who reportedly has received flowers and notes of thanks from parents in the area. And thank you to the speedy response from law enforcement that helped prevent another national tragedy.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention came out with an alarming report Thursday: The number of U.S. children with autism has surged to one in 68, compared to two years ago when the figure stood at one child in 88. That reflects a 30 percent increase over a period of just two screenings. The Washington Post highlighted the news this week and explained that the CDC came up with its estimate by reviewing records in 2010 for 8-year-olds in eleven states. The agency also said in its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report that records showed a significant increase in the number of children with higher IQs who fall somewhere on the autistic spectrum, along with a wide range of results depending on where a child lives.
The rising number of children diagnosed with autism has become a significant concern among Americans, but health experts still cannot unequivocally conclude whether children with autism spectrum disorders are simply becoming identified better, or whether the number of children who suffer some form of the disorder really is growing. In addition, the CDC found it especially interesting that the number of intelligent children with autism seems to be growing, and there is a significantly wide range of results depending on where a child lives. Coleen Boyle, director of the CDC's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, explained Thursday, "It could be that doctors are getting better at identifying these children, there could be a growing number of children with high intelligence [who are autistic], or it could be both."
On account of the higher numbers witnessed by the agency Thursday, according to The Post, the CDC is in the process of launching a new initiative that emboldens parents to have their children screened for autism at an earlier age. Though most children are not diagnosed until they are at least 4 years old, there is now new encouragement from officials to screen them as early as 2 years old. That ensures that an early diagnosis can be made if necessary, and then parents can seek support early on.


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Progressives Call On Democrats To Show Some Spine After Weiner Scandal
Katie Halper is a New York comedian and progressive organizer with Living Liberally, a national left-wing group known to many for bringing together the twin elixirs of liberal politics and alcohol. Halper's started a Facebook group aimed at convincing Weiner to stay in Congress -- and convincing his fellow Democrats to keep quiet.
"If Wiener had run and won against sexting, I'd be disappointed," Halper told TPM Thursday. "If I were Weiner's friend, or his wife, I'd be disappointed. And I would like to think hopefully the guy I marry won't be doing this. But in terms of Weiner the politician, I don't really think he's violated any of the principles that he espouses."
Halper says Weiner can still be an effective voice in Congress, though maybe not right away. And, she says, Democrats are foolish to turn on him, as more than a few have.
"I think it's pathetic," Halper says. "I'm actually much more frustrated with them than I am with the Republicans who I sort of expected to go after Weiner."
While most of cable news has focused on Weiner death watch, MSNBC host Cenk Uygur has devoted his time to defending Weiner. He told TPM the Democrats need to join him or risk handing the opposition a big win.
"Democrats never stick up for their own, and that's why they get rolled by the Republicans on a consistent basis," Uygur said. When the GOP has a sex scandal to deal with, he said, "eight out of ten times they rally around the flag" and protect their colleague.
Democrats turning on Weiner is "part and parcel of the correct impression that the Democratic party is weak and the Republican party is strong," Uygur said.
The most important issue is "the macro issue," Uygur said. While Weiner may be wounded somewhat by the revelations that he lied about sending a graphic photo to a Seattle college student, he said, "at this point there are no allegations of him doing anything illegal."
So Democrats need to stand up, he said. For once.
"You can make an argument that this is not the best place to fight, yadda, yadda, yadda," Uygur said. "But I'm so tired of those arguments. All they [the Democrats] ever give me is why it's not a smart idea to ever, ever, ever, ever fight."
Pushing Weiner out, Uygur said, would be tantamount to letting the right wing know that Democrats are only a publicized private image away from leaving the field. That would open up the floodgates.
"The Democrats will sit there and get picked off one by one," he said.
There are signs that the most important Democrats to Weiner -- those who elected him in the first place -- share the progressive view. A Marist poll of his constituents released Thursday showed just 33% said he should step down, while nearly 60% said he should stay.
The irony is, progressives at the policy advocacy level never really viewed Weiner as much of an ally. Sure, he was good on TV and great at floor speeches. But when it came to organized progressive policy pushes on Capitol Hill, he was not the man they turned to. But now at least some national progressive leaders are saying Weiner and the Democrats need to stand their ground.
Allowing the Weiner scandal to end his career is "equating hypocritical Republicans with non-hypocritical Democrats," one national progressive leader whose group is staying out of the issue formally and therefore wanted to remain nameless, said. "Republicans are morally sanctimonious, so it makes sense that they would resign."
The leader pointed out that Bill Clinton and Eliot Spitizer survived scandals and have "both rebounded and become effective actors" for the causes they support. There's no reason to believe that Weiner wouldn't end up the same way.
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With his debut LP, If Tomorrow Comes..., hitting stores today, SOHH caught up with Maino to discuss the long-awaited album and his new Swizz Beatz laced single, "Million Bucks."
After suffering several setbacks, If Tomorrow Comes... has finally been released.
"First, let's acknowledge the haters first that said that, 'Tomorrow's never gonna come.' I seen all that. I watched all that," Maino told SOHH. "Why did I choose that title? For one, tomorrow is not promised to nobody but if it does come I want my tomorrow to be greater than my today." (SOHH)
The Brooklyn-based emcee is preparing to release the video for the album's fourth single, "Million Bucks."
"It was crazy. When Swizz first played it for me I said, 'Come on Swizz, I don't got a million dollars man.' He said, 'Nah, but I got a million dollars.' And we laughed. I found a way to be me without trying to look like I was more rich than what I was portraying. I didn't want to come off like I'm more richer than what I really am. It's a song about trying to spread love in the hood and giving back so I made it more or less like that." (SOHH)
Last month, Maino's third single, "All Of The Above" which features T-Pain was certified gold.
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I have seen you at many of the churches in the county, although I have never had the pleasure of meeting you I would like to say thank you. I do not live in the county, however, my family does and I worship in the county. Recently my grandmother who lives in Atlanta, Ga., was driving on interstate 85 on her way to see my family in Richmond. She got off the interstate in Dinwiddie County and we believe she became disorientated, she saw a black female deputy putting gas in her police car, the deputy was very nice according to my grandmother she bought her a cup of coffee and showed my grandmother how to get back to interstate 85.
My grandmother said her name tag said Ridley. My family and I would like to say thanks for helping my grandmother reach her destination.
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As I walked into a room full of tables and chairs, I immediately
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presented to me at Mentor Match 2011. I registered, and Cocky
was happy to take pictures with those willing, which seemed
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I sat down and observed the students and alumni arriving. The students seemed eager to meet someone who would be able to help them in their fields. The alumni looked a little confused as to what exactly they would be doing.
I spoke with a few students about their expectations for the program and from their future mentors. "I want to learn more about my field and get helpful hints. I chose this major and I don't know a lot of people in this field," said Ross Hantzopolulos, a third-year broadcast journalism major.
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Patrick Comfert, of Animal Services Madison and Dane County, says Kimberley Tadder contacted him about legalizing the pets in Madison. She lives outside city limits and has owned sugar gliders for years because Dane County doesn't have the same restrictions.
"They shouldn't have been breaking the law to have a pet that really shouldn't have been illegal in the first place," Tadder said about why she wanted the ordinance changed.
Comfert says sugar gliders fell under the exotic animal ordinance because they're marsupials, but they're not dangerous and can be good pets.
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To me, some of the best culinary experiences transpose me to a different time and place. I like to think that I'm sitting in a café amongst the vineyards of France or Italy outside in the sunshine and warmth. That's hard to recreate on a hot and humid street in downtown Philadelphia, but somehow Jose Garces accomplished it.
Jose Garces is most famous for his win on The Next Iron Chef, but he has been operating Garces Trading Company on Locust Street in Philadelphia since 2009. The café not only contains a list of unique and fresh ingredients on their menu, but also a boutique wine and cheese shop. You can sit inside among the shoppers of the store or outdoors on the sidewalk – all with full waiter service. You can order a sample platter of the freshest cheeses brought in daily and buy a bottle of wine from the shop to drink with your meal (or order one off the menu).
We stopped by for brunch on the last day of our visit to Philly (although my husband also went the day previous to that by myself). Brunch was a three course menu with a number of intriguing dishes. I started with a Cured Salmon Tartare made with crème fraîche, toasted pumpernickel, plum mustard, pickled red onion salad. Second course was Speck-Wrapped Pheasant Sausage with oat risotto, sun-dried cherry, fried egg. Finally I finished my full meal with a chocolate cake with chocolate ganache and fresh apricot jam. Everything lived up to its reputation and then some. I have to say the Tartare was probably my favorite dish, although that is the type of cuisine I prefer (light and fresh). For Al? He ordered the Paleta Iberico Pizza with cured ibérico pork shoulder, agrodolce figs, idiazabal. The best part…the crust was made with duck fat! You don't get much more indulgent than that.
We topped off our brunch with an interesting white blend (Chardonnay/Viognier) from the Kermit Lynch portfolio that for us is even a rarity. I was extremely impressed with the wine list features – mostly Italian and Spanish small production finds – and mostly under $50/bottle!


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This year, our retreat was located in the beautiful wooded area of Irons Oaks in Olympia Fields set on 40 acres of nature preserve. Some of the activities included in the days events are a 1,000 square foot Climbing tower and High Ropes Challenges. Additionally, the seniors receive information on Career Planning, CV Preparation, and Credentialing at the conclusion of the day's festivities.
These past couple years, we have had residents travel to Guatemala, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic! The families and communities are appreciative and grateful of all the wonderful care the residents provide, as are we.


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Matthew Lloyd
Time for the Dogs to bare their teeth
Matthew Lloyd The Western Bulldogs faithful have been a patient lot over the years but even the most loyal of Dogs supporter must be getting sick of being competitive for large periods of matches but rarely good...
Tick, tick, tick
Matthew Lloyd Clubs that finished outside the eight must now start contemplating how to bridge the gap.
Matthew Lloyd
When bush comes to love
Matthew Lloyd Getting on a bus and meeting young country footy fans is a reminder of how great our game is.
Man with a plan
Matthew Lloyd Coach Brendan McCartney's patience with his pups is now starting to pay dividends.
Starting over
Matthew Lloyd The Demons and Bulldogs coaches should look to the Tigers and get back to basics.
McCartney raises pups on game's bare bones
Matthew Lloyd Charlie Sutton described Footscray's one and only premiership victory in 1954 as a complete team effort that did not rely on individuals. Sutton said: ''That is what wins you premierships.
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Straight down the line
Matthew Lloyd The Bulldogs have traditionally been a no-nonsense club. Brendan McCartney is a perfect fit.


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Chicken With Creamy Spinach and Shallots
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 small chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 4 shallots, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 bunches spinach, thick stems removed (about 8 cups)
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Transfer to individual plates.
- Spoon off and discard all but 1 tablespoon of the fat and return the skillet to medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until they begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in the wine and sour cream. Add the spinach and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- Cook, tossing gently, until the spinach begins to wilt, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with the chicken.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 548
- Fat 29g
- Sat Fat 8g
- Cholesterol 122mg
- Sodium 809mg
- Protein 40g
- Carbohydrate 30g
- Fiber 5g
- Sugar 3g
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101 .
Quick Tip
This rich, sophisticated take on sautéed spinach is also great alongside seared steak, pork, or lamb.
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High in vitamin C, these hard, tart berries are grown in bogs in colder regions of North America and Europe. They're almost always eaten cooked, as in the classic Thanksgiving relish.


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Types of Communities
Topics : Second Grade, Community & Cultures
What types of communities are you a part of? Probably more than you think. Learn more about all the different types of communities, from fans to family to friends, in this easy social studies worksheet.
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16 Reasons Why You Should Never Get Back In Touch With Your Ex
From prolonged stares to unquenchable envy and the bitchy new lover, there are plenty of reasons why we avoid our exes. Unfortunately, reason doesn't always trump the idea of convenience sex. Next time you feel yourself weakening in terms of your ex boundaries, keep the following reasons not to get back in touch in mind:
1. Shared Items
Want to keep custody of your favorite, leather armchair or the set of artisanal knives you bought when you first moved in together? Don't pick up her calls lest she ask for those back.
2. They Might Be Stuck In A Time Warp
While your breakup happened two years ago, he very well may act like it happened yesterday. That's an attitude bordering on stalker behavior.
3. Awkward Touches
That lingering handshake and breathy sigh when she comes up for a hug are weirdnesses you should be spared months after parting ways.
4. They Know Your Secrets
Exes almost always have infinite blackmail. Whether you realized it or not, you shared some serious personal shit during the wee hours of the night when you and your ex spent all your time together. They know just where you keep your childhood teddy bear and remember the name you used when you briefly dabbled in adult entertainment, and they may not be afraid to divulge that information.
5. They've Seen You Naked
That look you're getting from him that makes your skin crawl is because you know he's got ex-ray vision (pun intended) on your bod.
6. Their Looks May Have Improved
You will then regret having broken up with her and enter a twisted guilt spiral for all the wrong reasons. Also, jerking off to your ex is uncomfortable/depressing.
7. They May Be Real Losers
There's nothing worse than realizing you can't trust your own judgment when it comes to significant others. Seeing a sleazy ex will make you reevaluate your current relationship for the worse.
8. Your Life Might Suck Without Them
When your ex tells you he's made partner at his firm and recently started seeing someone four years younger than you, you don't want to have to force a smile before divulging your current job as a cocktail waitress and your last date with a guy who wore a bowtie to dinner and cried when he accidentally spilled wine all over it.
9. They Can Predict Your Behavior
She knows how you will retaliate in an argument and will be poised and ready with her next move before you finish your first. In words, never play poker with an ex.
10. Lingering Feelings
Breakups are rarely mutual. If the relationship ended on his terms, you may still like the guy, in which case his mere presence will torture you.
11. They Know Your Weaknesses
Her bribes will always sway you and her challenges will make you sweat. Busting your balls will feel like an understatement.
12. Convenience Sex
Having meaningless sex with someone you used to genuinely care about should leave a gaping hole in your heart for at least an hour after your "why the hell not" moment.
13. Lapsing Back Into Couple Behavior
The way you guys know how to act together is, well, like a couple. It may be difficult to lean in too close when you talk, and sticking out your hand for a goodbye shake will make you both blush.
14. They Feel Entitled To Nag You
When you order more food than you can eat at a restaurant, an ex is the only person who feels entitled to roll her eyes or call you out on it.
15. They Will Pry
Your current affairs will feel like his business. Catching up with an old friend should not feel like an interrogation.
16. Your New Relationship
Your new man may feel threatened, and there's no reason to jeopardize something good for something that no longer exists.


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HoopsHype Nerlens Noel rumors
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, and the Canton, MA, based company has not issued an official statement. When reached on the phone earlier today, however, Noel confirmed that he has aligned himself with Reebok. "I don't think I'm just a prototypical big man," Noel said when reached on the phone at the shoot. "I think I'll be able to sell shoes." SLAM
Sixers rookies Michael Carter-Williams, and Noel, both first-round picks, remain unsigned. The Sixers will eventually sign them, but for now, they can maximize their cap space by keeping Noel and Carter-Williams off the books. Noel, who was selected sixth overall by New Orleans before the Sixers acquired him in a trade involving Jrue Holiday, will have a cap hold of $2,643,600. Selected 11th by the 76ers, Carter-Williams' cap hold will be $1,834,100. Philadelphia Inquirer
Former Kentucky center Nerlens Noel's injured knee is progressing well and he expects to make his NBA debut in December. Miami Herald
"The knee feels great," Noel said. "I'm just definitely staying after it, working hard, staying focused. As opposed to a timetable, I'm just (focused) on being careful, staying patient. I definitely want to come back a lot stronger than I was before." Miami Herald
Noel is also pleased the Sixers drafted point guard Michael Carter-Williams out of Syracuse with the 11th pick in the draft, someone with whom he shares a tremendous rapport. The two were AAU teammates in high school. "Sam [Hinkie] is just a genius," Noel said. "How would you just think of something like that? To have two players that played AAU together. We have a great relationship, from point guard to big man. You've got to really put a lot of thinking into that. A lot of credit goes to him for building that as a foundation for this organization going on into the future." USA Today Sports
Tom Moore: #Sixers Nerlens Noel: 'I want to be playing in April and June. I don't want to risk anything now to not have a long career here.' #76ers Twitter @tmoorepburbs
Christopher A. Vito: Sam Hinkie said #Sixers have "a lot to learn" about Nerlens Noel's knee, so as to avoid Andrew Bynum scenario (missing entire season) Twitter @ChrisVito
Tom Moore: #Sixers Hinkie on chance Noel misses full season: 'I'll ask (doctors) every time what we would do that's best for Nerlens' 15-year career.' Twitter @tmoorepburbs
Tom Moore: #Sixers Hinkie: 'Nerlens wouldn't have been available (at No. 6)' in draft if he didn't have torn ACL. #76ers Twitter @tmoorepburbs
Christopher A. Vito: Nerlens Noel said he's doing six hours of rehab per day in Birmingham, Ala. Said he's "being careful" with knee. Doesn't want to rush it. Twitter @ChrisVito
The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that they have acquired 2013 All Star Point Guard Jrue Holiday and Pierre Jackson, the 42nd overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, in exchange for the Pelicans first pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, with whom they selected Kentucky F Nerlens Noel, as well as the Pelicans top five lottery protected first round selection in next year's draft. "Jrue is the ideal fit for our team having already established himself as an All-Star guard at the age of 23," said General Manager Dell Demps. "His leadership abilities also fit the culture we are developing for our franchise and he will be an integral addition to the Pelicans family for many years to come." "We are very pleased with the opportunity to add a high character player with talent and experience to our roster like Jrue," said Head Coach Monty Williams. "We believe he will be an integral part of our program and help us continue in the positive direction we are headed as a team." NBA.com
The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that they have acquired 2013 All Star Point Guard Jrue Holiday and Pierre Jackson, the 42nd overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, in exchange for the Pelicans first pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, with whom they selected Kentucky F Nerlens Noel, as well as the Pelicans top five lottery protected first round selection in next year's draft. NBA.com
Tom Moore: #Sixers Sam Hinkie in release: Nerlens Noel & 2014 first-rounder 'give us two new opportunities to add talent to our team.' #76ers Twitter @tmoorepburbs
The Jrue Holiday-for-Nerlens Noel trade will become official Friday night, according to multiple sources. The New Orleans Pelicans will have a press conference at 7:30 p.m. to introduce Holiday as their new point guard. Wednesday was the first day that NBA deals and free-agent signings could be completed. The recently married Holiday was on his honeymoon, which led to the trade being delayed until Friday. Philadelphia Inquirer
The New Orleans Pelicans held a news conference yesterday to introduce one of their new players. That player wasn't Jrue Holiday, though, it was Tyreke Evans. The Pelicans couldn't mention Holiday's name because the trade with the Sixers that eventually will bring Nerlens Noel and a first-round pick to Philadelphia still hasn't been finalized. "Could be sometime early next week," said one source. The problem seems to be that Holiday is still on his honeymoon. Something apparantly has to be completed with him present, whether it be a physical or signing paperwork. So don't expect any Noel introduction (most likely not at the Constitution Center) anytime soon, at least not until early next week. Philadelphia Inquirer
Pablo S. Torre: As reported on @AroundTheHorn: @NerlensNoel3, per his family, wants to wear No. 5 in Philadelphia in honor of the teams that passed on him. Twitter
Yannis Koutroupis: Michael Carter-Williams has been in contact with Nerlens Noel since the draft, said they're best friends. They're officially teammates Wed. Twitter @YannisHW
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Enterprises are expected to be interested in a dual personality feature in the BlackBerry 10 operating system called BlackBerry Balance, analysts said. The Balance technology will allow two user profiles to exist separately on the same phone for work and personal data, but it will also allow a user to mingle emails from both profiles in a single stream.
The advantage will be that if an employee leaves a company, the IT shop can use the new BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 software to wipe off all the mission-critical work data, leaving the user's personal data on the device.
BlackBerry Balance, and the fact that BES 10 allows management of Android and iOS as well as BlackBerry devices, will help "stem some of the flow of BES removals" by enterprises, Redman and other analysts said.
Still, the traditional features that RIM has focused on with enterprises, such as security and management capabilities for IT, are expected to take a back seat to the user interface, browser and overall product appeal of the new phones.
"RIM has a lot riding on next week's announcements -- maybe the future of the company," Redman said. "It will be an interesting year ahead."
Matt Hamblen covers mobile and wireless, smartphones and other handhelds, and wireless networking for Computerworld. Follow Matt on Twitter at @matthamblen, or subscribe to Matt's RSS feed. His email address is email@example.com.
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Sochi 2014: Perspectives
Visitors to the Olympic Cauldron and rings at the Olympic Park in the coastal cluster of Sochi / Adler.
It's great to be writing one of my last 2014 Winter Olympics blogs from the comfort of my own bed in the United States. So what if it's 2:40 pm? Judge lest ye be judged! After going nonstop for three weeks, this time to recharge my batteries was much needed and earned.
I initially set out to do a blog per day while I was in Russia, but things during the last week started to get really tiring. Late night finishes followed by early morning wake-ups for the next event left me with a choice of getting four hours of sleep, or getting two and posting a blog. To keep my health and sanity in check, I chose the former.


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Staff Websites
Peer Model Program
Preschool Fundraising
Resource Links for Parents
Websites for Kids
Preschool Program Brochure
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Peer Information & Forms
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South-Western City Schools Preschool Peer Information
If you are interested in having your three to five year old child become a peer model, and being taught in a classroom with disabled and non-disabled children, please call the Preschool Center at 801-8448 for office hours and enrollment information.
Applications are accepted throughout the school year.
Children who are several months under the age of three and over the age of three are encouraged to fill out a peer model application. Peer model applications are dated the day they are received at the preschool and applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received. However, only children who are or will be three years old at the time of the peer observation will be contacted to participate when openings become available.
**Please bring in COMPLETE packets starting January 13, 2014 @ 8:00 a.m.**
Eligibility Factors for Enrollment of Peer Models:
Must be 3 or 4 years of age on or before September 30, 2014
Child must be fully toilet trained
Availability of space (students accepted into program by the date applications are received)
Birth Certificate, immunizations, a current medical examination and other requirement enrollment forms must be provided before a preschooler may attend class.
Payment of monthly tuition.
Return documents listed below to be put on a list.
1. New Enrollment Letter
New Enrollment Letter.pdf
2. Peer Model Application
Peer Application.pdf
3. Parent Contract
5. Release Form
Release Form.pdf
6. Roster/Photo/Video/Field Trip Permission Form
Roster Photo Video Permission.pdf
7. State and Federal Government Requirements
State and Federal.pdf
8.Health History
Health History.pdf
9. Medical Evaluation- This must be completed and turned in by August 15, 2014.
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Bring the following documents with you in order to enroll your child:
** Original Birth Certificate
** Parent ID
** Proof of Residency (2 current utilities / lease / closing statement)
** Proof of Custody (if applicable)
Dear Parent:
Thank you for your interest in the South-Western City Schools Peer Model Program. Peer models are a vital part of the success of our preschool program. We value the positive impact our typically developing children have upon our special needs children through appropriate modeling and peer interaction. Peer models should exhibit appropriate social and communication skills.
Our program promotes development in communication skills, motor skills, independence, and a positive self concept. We follow the Early Learning Content Standards endorsed by the Ohio Department of Education and provide literacy enriched and developmentally appropriate environments. Our classrooms at the Preschool Center have a maximum of 12 preschoolers, 6 peer models and 6 children identified with special needs. Our "satellite" classrooms housed in the elementary buildings have 4 peer models and 8 children identified with special needs.
Parents will be contacted by our preschool secretary if additional information is needed and when your preschooler is accepted in to our program. If you have further questions, please contact Sharon Quigley or Dawn Brewer at 801-8448. We are looking forward to meeting you and your preschooler.
Dawn Brewer
Preschool Coordinator
We're glad you are considering enrolling your child as a Preschool Penguin!
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