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Gender equity elusive, surveys show
By Lee B. Becker
with Tudor Vlad, Jisu Huh and Nancy R. Mace
University of Georgia
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Two striking statistics were reported last Summer in separate sessions at the annual meeting of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication.
In the first of these sessions, Dr. David Weaver and his colleagues at Indiana University reported that 33% of working journalists now are women.
In a session following Weaver's, my colleagues and I reported that 64% of the students enrolled in journalism and mass communication bachelor's degree programs across the country are women.
Weaver, a professor in journalism and mass communication research, reported that the percentage of women in the nation's newsrooms has remained basically unchanged since 1982. My colleagues and I reported that the number of women in the nation's journalism and mass communication programs has increased slightly in recent years and now stands at the highest level probably since the end of World War II.
In an Aug. 27 Boston Globe article headlined "More women in J-school doesn't translate to jobs," Globe staff writer Mark Jurkowitz called attention to these two figures and differing trends and asked a number of people for an explanation.
"For all the talk about changing workplace culture, evolving societal mores, and the abundance of women in journalism school, such traditional issues as babies, bad hours and old-boy networks still make a career in media a daunting enterprise," Jurkowitz concluded. As a result, "full gender equity ... remains a distant goal."
In the time since Jurkowitz asked me to comment for his article, I've reflected more on the paradox, which most journalism educators confront daily. I've also analyzed anew data on journalism and mass communication programs and on graduates of those programs from the Annual Surveys of Journalism & Mass Communication These surveys, which I direct, are housed at the University of Georgia.
The data give further evidence that there are significant obstacles to full gender equity in America's newsrooms and confirm that for many women the newsrooms of today do not offer what they want from their work and their lives.
Despite these findings, enough women are seeking and accepting media jobs to increase the prominence of women in today's newsrooms. Why these women aren't changing newsrooms is something the industry is going to have to examine carefully.
The Annual Surveys of Journalism & Mass Communication showed:
Women make up the majority
These findings come from two surveys we conduct at the University of Georgia annually. The first is an enrollment census of journalism and mass communication programs across the country. The second is a survey based on a probability sample of graduates of those programs. The Freedom Forum and other media foundations and associations sponsor these surveys.
Data from the enrollment survey, reported in detail in the just-released issue of Journalism & Mass Communication Educator, show that in Fall 2002 women made up the majority of the 194,500 students enrolled in bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in the nation's 463 journalism and mass communication programs.
Not surprisingly, women also made up the majority of the graduates of these programs. In academic year 2001-02, women received 64.6% of the 42,060 bachelor's degrees granted by these programs, 64.2% of the 3,700 master's degrees, and 50.3% of the 180 doctoral degrees.
Weaver and his Indiana University colleagues estimate that the number of full-time editors, reporters and producers working for the mainstream media in 2002 was only 116,000. Even if only half of the 27,170 female bachelor's degree recipients joined the roughly 38,280 women already working as journalists, they would greatly increase women's presence in newsrooms.
The enrollment data for 2002 were no fluke. Women have been a majority of undergraduate students enrolled in journalism and mass communication programs since at least academic year 1977-78. When the first national survey of journalists was conducted in 1971, only 20% of the journalistic workforce was female, but women already made up about 40% of students enrolled in journalism and mass communication undergraduate programs nationally. In 1982-83, according to Weaver and his colleagues, just under 34% of the journalists were female as is true today. In academic year 1982-83, 59% of the bachelor's degree students were female.
Men, women seek different jobs
In two important ways, however, the enrollment and degree-granted data are misleading. First, only a small proportion of the graduates of journalism and mass communication programs actually want and look for media jobs upon graduation. Second, even a smaller percentage of the women look for media jobs than do men.
Consider the 2002 graduates as an example.
Six to eight months after graduation, only one in four had sought a job with a daily newspaper or in television. Fewer than one in five had sought a job in radio, and fewer still had sought a job with a weekly newspaper. Of course, many graduates seek jobs in more than one industry section, but one of five had not sought a job in communications at all.
For women, the figures are even lower. Only 23.5% sought a daily newspaper job, compared with 30.3% of the men. An identical 23.5% of the women sought a job in television, compared with 30.9% of the men.
Women were more likely to have sought jobs in public relations. Overall, a quarter of the graduates sought jobs with a public relations agency. Of the women, 29.2% sought a public relations agency job; of the men, only 20.2% sought such a job. The same was true in terms of public relations jobs within companies. A quarter of the graduates sought such jobs, but it was 31.2% of the women and only 18.8% of the men.
A quarter of the graduates sought jobs in an advertising agency, but women and men sought these jobs equally. Fewer than one in five sought jobs in an advertising department of a company, but again, women and men sought the jobs equally.
These findings come from the 2002 graduate survey, in which 2,798 spring bachelor's degree recipients from a probability sample of 103 journalism and mass communication programs across the country were surveyed.
They indicate that a significant number of women seek media jobs. In 2002, an estimated 6,345 sought a job with a daily newspaper, for example, and the same number sought a job in television. A total of about 11,020 sought jobs with either or both. Had they all been hired in 2002, they almost certainly would have increased the number of working female journalists, unless a quarter of the 38,280 female journalists already working had left their jobs.
Only 34.2% of the female graduates who looked for work in a daily newspaper actually were given an offer, compared with 44.3% of the male graduates. In television, 33.9% of the female students who looked for a job got an offer, compared with a statistically comparable 35.2% of the male graduates.
Six to eight months after graduation, 8.4% of the male students were working for a daily newspaper, compared with 5.0% of the female students. The gap in percentages was smaller for television (6.0% of the females and 4.9% of the males) and possibly attributable to sampling error. Female students were more likely to end up with a job in public relations than were the male students (2.6% of the males vs. 5.2% of the females).
Number in journalism isn't increasing
Translating those percentages into actual figures suggests why the actual number of female journalists isn't increasing. It seems that about 1,360 female journalism and mass communication graduates and about 1,250 male graduates joined the journalistic ranks at daily newspapers in 2002. Television newsrooms picked up about 1,330 female graduates and 895 male graduates.
As the Indiana University data make clear, daily newspaper newsrooms in the last 10 years did not become more female. Hiring only about 100 extra females, in other words, didn't tip the balance much. Television newsrooms did become more female in the last 10 years. This is consistent with the estimate in our data that television stations hired 435 more female graduates than male graduates in 2002. That year, radio and weekly newspapers hired fewer than 100 more women than men, and wire services hired the same number of women as men, based on our data. This is consistent with the Indiana data, which show that these industry segments actually became less female in the last 10 years.
Of course, not all entry-level hiring in journalism comes from journalism and mass communication programs, although clearly much of it does. Based on our estimates, more than three of four entry-level hires in daily newspapers come from journalism and mass communication programs. In television, the ratio is more than nine of 10.
Job preparation differs, too
Female and male students clearly differ in terms of their job-seeking strategies, but this is hardly surprising, given that they differ dramatically in what they do as part of their college activities to prepare themselves for jobs.
Female students in 2002 and in all recent years &151; were more likely to have studied public relations. Male students were more likely to have studied newspaper or broadcast journalism. Women were at least as likely as men to have studied magazine journalism. Women and men also were equally likely to have studied advertising.
Women in 2002 were more likely to have had a public relations internship than men (28.1% vs. 14.6%) and less likely to have had a newspaper (16.3% vs. 19.5%), television (18.5% vs. 20.9%) or radio internship (10.7% vs. 12.4%).
Female graduates were less likely to have worked for the campus newspaper (31.5% vs. 36.2%), the campus television station (13.3% vs. 20.7%) or the campus radio station (12.1% vs. 21.7%) than the male students.
In fact, women have different motivations for studying journalism and mass communication than do men. Across the years of the survey, we have asked graduates why they entered the field. For women, a top consideration has been a social motivation. They say they like journalism and mass communication because they "like working with people." This isn't their only motivation, but it is an important one, and it is more important for women than for men.
For example, in 1999, some 63% of the female bachelor's degree recipients said a desire to work with people was a very important reason for their decision to study journalism, while only 41.9% of the male graduates selected this as a very important reason. Female and male graduates differ little in terms of seeking job security and their interest in current events, but women seem to have a greater service orientation than men. Women in 1999, for example, were more likely to say they studied journalism because of a desire to help people understand the world.
Female graduates in 2002 told us they were a bit more likely to have taken the job they were holding because of the salary it paid than were male students (27.9% vs. 23.3%). Female students also were more motivated by benefits offered (35.1% vs. 26.9%).
We also asked graduates with media jobs about their salaries and benefits. Public relations jobs outperformed newspaper, television and radio jobs on both counts. The median salary earned by bachelor's degree recipients working full time with a daily newspaper was $25,000. For radio the figure was $24,000, while for television it was $22,000. In public relations, the median salary was $27,000.
Graduates with jobs in public relations also were more likely to report that their employer paid for all but one of eight listed benefits than were graduates working in newspapers or broadcast. Included was maternity leave. The exception was child care, which isn't likely to be paid for by any of the employers but was more likely to be provided in media than in public relations jobs.
In the autumn of 2000, the last year for which data are available, 56% of students at U.S. universities enrolled in undergraduate programs across all majors were women. That figure has been increasing gradually in recent years. Since 1978, journalism and mass communication has outpaced undergraduate education in terms of its appeal to women. There is no reason to expect universities generally or journalism and mass communication in particular to become less attractive to female students in the future.
Getting women to enter the nation's newsrooms is only part of the challenge. Keeping them there is a big challenge as well, the Indiana University data make clear . In 1992, 44.8% of journalists with four or fewer years of professional experience were women. Ten years later, that cohort was only 34.4% female. In 1992, 41.7% of journalists with five to nine years of experience were female. Ten years later, that cohort was 26.2% female.
Getting women into the newsroom, however, is the necessary first step.
Journalism at odds with needs, goals
Why is the practice of journalism less attractive to females than is the broader academic field of journalism and mass communication?
The data offer some hints, but they are only that. And my reading of them may be wrong.
But I think that women who, our data show, earn better grades at the university than do males are smart enough to recognize problems with the compensation journalism is providing. They see that public relations offers them more.
They also recognize the difficulties of work requirements. In our society, women continue to bear more of the burden for child rearing and care than do men. If the job demands long hours, night work and inflexible scheduling, it isn't as attractive as one without these constraints.
Many newsrooms also are very competitive places, where social interaction is restricted. There often is little teamwork, particularly in many newspaper newsrooms. Social harmony often isn't promoted. If you like working with people and many of our female students say this is important to them this may not be the best place to be.
Finally, I read the data as suggesting that women have some doubts about the very nature of news work and of the definitions of news itself. News very often is conflictual. It focuses on social discord, rather than social harmony. It doesn't always present society with solutions to problems.
America's newsrooms need both women who share the current definitions of news, and those who do not. The majority of the potential audience for news is female, and the media need to know what women want from media. The media may decide to offer something different, but they shouldn't do so without considering alternative approaches to news and understanding what those approaches might mean to readership and viewership.
Recognizing the need to consider alternative perspectives may be an essential first step toward reaching what Boston Globe journalist Mark Jurkowitz has called the "distant goal" of "full gender equity."
There are enough women studying journalism and mass communication to make newsrooms more reflective of society. The trick is getting more of these women interested in the practice of journalism.
Additional information on and full reports from the Annual Surveys of Journalism & Mass Communication are available on the Web.
The preliminary findings of the research by David Weaver and others at Indiana University also are available on the Web. The project was funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
About the authors
Lee B. Becker is a professor in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication and director of the James M. Cox Jr. Center for International Mass Communication Training and Research at the University of Georgia.
Tudor Vlad is assistant director of the Cox Center. Jisu Huh, now on the faculty at the University of Minnesota, was a graduate student and research assistant in the center, where Nancy Mace is a graduate student research assistant.


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There's not a lot of people who could name a well known Croatian furniture designer/maker, but the one name that people do know is Kopriva.
I thought it might be of interest to some people to see what style of furniture Croatian designers and craftsmen make.
This is the first in the series.
Kopriva had a bold chunky style with a lot of carved elements. Picking up one of his chairs is not an easy task !
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There's not a lot of people who could name a well known Croatian furniture designer/maker, but the one name that people do know is Kopriva.
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#1 posted 858 days ago
Checked the website. Yep I don't know any…croatian furniture designers. Might be because I don't live there. LOL! This one appears to be totally different from your style?
-- Cau Haus Designs, Thomas J. Tieffenbacher
#2 posted 858 days ago
Yep, although I appreciate his workmanship, I'm not really a fan of that particular look. As far as I know, he's the closest thing Croatia has to a 'Maloof'
#3 posted 858 days ago
Ican appreciate what people do with their skills, just I have a different feel for the work. A little like Krenov? Just not very productive yet! :-)
-- Cau Haus Designs, Thomas J. Tieffenbacher
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Pennings v. Pennings Download as PDF Back to the Opinions page MAINE SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT Reporter of Decisions Decision: 2002 ME 3 Docket: Lin-01-190 Submitted on briefs: October 11, 2001 Decided: January 4, 2002 Panel:SAUFLEY, C.J., and CLIFFORD, RUDMAN, DANA, ALEXANDER, and CALKINS, JJ.
JUNE PENNINGS v. STEPHEN PENNINGS
CLIFFORD, J. [¶1] June Pennings appeals from a judgment entered in the Superior Court (Lincoln County, Studstrup, J.) affirming (but for a different reason) a judgment entered in the District Court (Wiscasset, Westcott, J.) dismissing her complaint for divorce on the grounds that the District Court lacks jurisdiction. Because we conclude that the District Court does have jurisdiction over this divorce matter, and that the Superior Court erred in its construction of statutory law, we vacate the judgment of the Superior Court and remand to the District Court for further proceedings. [¶2] On June 26, 1998, June Pennings filed for divorce from her husband on the grounds of irreconcilable differences. On November 3, 1998, Stephen Pennings was charged with crimes committed against June, including aggravated assault, terrorizing with a dangerous weapon, and violation of a protection from abuse order. On June 22, 1999, the Superior Court (Lincoln County, Atwood, J.) concluded that Stephen was not competent to stand trial and, pursuant to 15 M.R.S.A. § 101-B, ordered him committed to the Augusta Mental Health Institute (AMHI) for further periodic assessments. [¶3] Sometime after Stephen's commitment, June filed a motion in limine with the District Court in connection with the pending divorce complaint, raising the issue of whether Stephen's involuntary commitment would prevent the court from granting a divorce.{1} Stephen was represented in this proceeding by his guardian ad litem (GAL), who is a member of the Maine bar. The GAL took the position that Stephen wanted a divorce from his wife but was not capable of understanding the nature or extent of the marital estate. For example, Stephen believed that he owned a house that he did not own, and that the town he lived in would intervene in the proceedings to protect his interests. Because the GAL was convinced that Stephen could not make rational decisions about the proper division of marital assets, he opposed the divorce. [¶4] It is not clear from the record what illness Stephen suffers from or exactly how it would affect his ability to participate in divorce proceedings. Aside from the assessment of the GAL, which gives some indication of Stephen's mental state but does not purport to offer a psychiatric diagnosis, the only evidence in the record relating to Stephen's mental state are the reports prepared by the AMHI staff assessing whether Stephen was competent to stand trial on the criminal charges. Apparently, because of Stephen's refusal to fully cooperate with the AMHI staff, the doctors who prepared the reports were not able to make a definitive diagnosis. The staff did recommend, however, that Stephen be placed on anti-psychotic medications. The reports do indicate unambiguously that Stephen is not competent to stand trial for the criminal charges. [¶5] In dismissing June's divorce complaint, the District Court determined that it did not have jurisdiction to grant the divorce because a divorce could not be granted based on the conduct of a spouse while insane. See Hadley v. Hadley, 144 Me. 127, 129 (Me. 1949). The Superior Court affirmed the dismissal, but concluded that a divorce could not be granted on the grounds of irreconcilable differences because 22 M.R.S.A. § 902(1)(I), a statute that allows a person to obtain a divorce if the person's spouse has been involuntarily committed to a mental institution for a period of seven years, provided the exclusive grounds for divorce when there was such an involuntary commitment. June's appeal to this Court followed.{2} [¶6] The issue before us is whether the District Court is categorically barred from granting a divorce when one of the parties is involuntarily committed to a mental institution, but has not been committed for a period of seven years. The District Court and the Superior Court both concluded that there is a categorical bar to granting a divorce in those circumstances, but the two courts found the origins of this bar in different places. We conclude that, while the involuntary commitment of one of the spouses might prevent the District Court from granting a divorce in some circumstances, the court has jurisdiction to hear the divorce, and involuntary commitment status does not categorically bar a divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences.
[¶7] Prior to the adoption of "no-fault" divorce provisions, a divorce could not be granted based on conduct committed by a spouse at a time when that spouse was insane. See Hadley, 144 Me. at 129, 65 A.2d at 9-10; see also Winslow v. Troy, 97 Me. 130, 133, 53 A. 1008, 1009 (1902) (articulating similar principles in annulment cases). The test to determine whether a spouse's insanity would bar a divorce was whether "the defendant [was] in such a mental condition as to deprive him of the use of his reason to the extent that he did not know right from wrong and was incapable of willing the one or the other." Hadley, 144 Me. at 130 (quoting commentary in 34 L.R.A. 165 on Hansel v. Hansel, 3 Pa. Dist. R. 724). The rationale behind this rule was grounded on the principle that a divorce could only be issued when one of the spouses was "at fault," i.e., if the spouse did something wrong and was culpable for the action. If the spouse was insane at the time of the conduct constituting fault then the spouse was, by definition, not legally culpable for his or her conduct. [¶8] In the 1970's, the Legislature amended the divorce statute to create the concept of no-fault divorce{3} by allowing the court to grant a divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences. See P.L. 1973, ch. 532, amending former 19 M.R.S.A. § 691. In 1977, the Legislature also enacted a statutory provision allowing a party to seek a divorce when his or her spouse had been involuntarily committed for a period of seven years. These provisions, as well as the other provisions setting out grounds for divorce, are presently codified in 19-A M.R.S.A. § 902(1), which provides in its entirety:
A divorce may be granted for one of the following causes: A. Adultery; B. Impotence; C. Extreme Cruelty; D. Utter desertion continued for 3 consecutive years prior to the commencement of the action; E. Gross and confirmed habits of intoxication from the use of liquor or drugs; F. Nonsupport, when one spouse has sufficient ability to provide for the other spouse and grossly, wantonly or cruelly refuses or neglects to provide suitable maintenance for the complaining spouse; G. Cruel and abusive treatment differences; H. Irreconcilable marital differences; or I. Mental illness requiring confinement in a mental institution for at least 7 consecutive years prior to the commencement of the action.
19-A M.R.S.A. § 902(1). [¶9] Title 19-A M.R.S.A. § 902(2) provides the procedures that a court must follow when one of the spouses opposes a divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences:
If one party alleges that there are irreconcilable marital differences and the opposing party denies that allegation, the court upon its own motion or upon motion of either party may continue the case and require both parties to receive counseling by a qualified professional counselor to be selected either by agreement of the parties or by the court. The counselor shall give a written report of the counseling to the court and to both parties. The failure or refusal of the party who denies irreconcilable marital differences to submit to counseling without good reason is prima facie evidence that the marital differences are irreconcilable.
19-A M.R.S.A. § 902(2). [¶10] Relying on the language in Hadley, the District Court concluded that it did not have jurisdiction to grant a divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences when one spouse was insane. It recognized that Hadley might not apply to the later-enacted "no fault" divorce provisions, but nevertheless concluded that it was bound by existing case law. [¶11] It is well-established that divorce law is governed entirely by statute. See Wilson v. Wilson, 140 Me. 250, 36 A.2d 774, 774 (1944) (divorce law in Maine is "wholly statutory"); Stewart v. Stewart, 78 Me. 548, 7 A. 743, 744 (1887) ("The power of the court to decree divorces is derived solely from the statute. It has no common-law jurisdiction over such matters. It can decree a divorce for such cause only as the legislature authorizes."). Hadley must be read in the context of the then-existing statutory grounds for divorce. It does not create a common law rule applicable in all circumstances. The language we used in Hadley is unequivocal because there were no grounds for divorce at the time to which it would not apply, and Hadley's holding does not limit the Legislature's authority to establish the grounds for which a divorce could be granted. Thus, Hadley does not preclude a party from seeking a divorce pursuant to the irreconcilable differences provision in our divorce statute, which allows for a divorce to be granted in some cases where neither party is "at fault."
[¶12] Even though it concluded that Hadley does not apply to the irreconcilable differences provision, the Superior Court affirmed the District Court, relying on some Senate debate about the relationship between the irreconcilable differences provision and the proposed involuntary commitment provision,{4} to conclude that section 902(1)(I) provides the exclusive grounds for divorce when one party is involuntarily committed. The Superior Court described L.D. 1596, which was enacted as what is presently 19-A M.R.S.A. § 902(1)(I), as being "introduced specifically to deal with the problem presented by this case." [¶13] The court improperly relied on the legislative history to determine the meaning of the statute. It is proper for a court to go to the legislative history for guidance only when the legislative intent cannot be determined by the "plain meaning" of the statutory language. See Kimball v. Land Use Regulatory Comm'n, 2000 ME 20, ¶ 18, 745 A.2d 387, 392; Coker v. City of Lewiston, 1998 ME 93, ¶ 7, 710 A.2d 909, 910; Rowe v. Chapman Trucking, 629 A.2d 1224, 1226 (Me. 1993). "We look first to the plain meaning of the statutory language as a means of effecting the legislative intent. Where the statutory language is ambiguous, we examine other indicia of legislative intent, such as legislative history." See Coker, 1998 ME 93, ¶ 7, 710 A.2d at 910 (citations omitted) (emphasis added). Legislative history is a useful tool for resolving ambiguity in a statutory provision, but should only be relied on when the meaning of the statute cannot be divined from its words. See Rowe, 629 A.2d at 1226 (if meaning of statute is plain, there is no need to look at secondary indicia of legislative intent); Concord Gen. Mut. Ins. Co. v. Patrons Oxford Mut. Ins. Co., 411 A.2d 1017, 1020 (Me. 1980) ("If the meaning of this language is plain, we must interpret the statute to mean exactly what it says."). [¶14] The language of 19-A M.R.S.A. § 902(1)(I) does not limit the availability of the other provisions providing grounds for divorce, nor does it suggest an intent to categorically prevent a party from obtaining a divorce based on one of the other enumerated grounds set out in the divorce statute because one of the parties is involuntarily committed to a mental institution. Notwithstanding the fact that the scope of the two provisions may overlap, subsection (I) covers a class of cases where subsection (H) would not be available, such as cases where the court will not make a finding of irreconcilable marital differences even though one spouse has been involuntarily committed for a period exceeding seven years. For example, a court might not grant a divorce on grounds of irreconcilable difference if it concludes that the committed spouse's condition is not incurable and that the differences caused by it are consequently not irreconcilable. If the spouse remains involuntarily committed for a period of seven years, however, then subsection (I) would be available, regardless of whether the court considers the situation to be hopeless. [¶15] Moreover, even if the Superior Court properly looked to the legislative history for guidance, that history is far from clear. The relationship between the irreconcilable differences provision and the involuntary commitment provision was only briefly addressed in the Senate debate, and the short and somewhat ambiguous statement of one Senator does not justify the Superior Court's interpretation. [¶16] We decline to extend the rule enunciated in Hadley to section 902(1)(I) of 22 M.R.S.A. Section 902(1)(I) of Title 22 M.R.S.A. does not preclude the granting of a divorce pursuant to another applicable provision just because one spouse is involuntarily committed. [¶17] On remand, the District Court has to address the effect of Stephen's illness on the propriety of granting a divorce. Although the GAL stated that a divorce is in Stephen's best interests,{5} there has never been a definitive finding of a court to this effect.{6} [¶18] Even though there are questions that will have to be answered before a divorce is granted in this case, those questions are not before us in this appeal. The only issue that we can decide now is whether there is a categorical bar to divorce when one party is involuntarily committed. We conclude that there is not, and we vacate the decision of the Superior Court and remand with instructions to vacate the decision of the District Court and remand the case for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. The entry is:
Judgment vacated. Remand to the Superior Court for remand to the District Court for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.
FOOTNOTES******************************** {1} . June raised the question of whether the District Court could grant the divorce, but took the position that Stephen's commitment does not prevent the District Court from granting a divorce. {2} . Following the submission of June's brief to this Court, Stephen's GAL submitted a letter to this Court explaining that, because he believes that a divorce is in Stephen's best interest, he was not going to file a brief in this appeal. The GAL did not indicate in the letter if he has changed this assessment of whether Stephen could effectively participate in proceedings to divide the assets and liabilities of the marital estate. {3} . "No-fault divorce" is a term frequently used in the literature as a short-hand way to describe a ground for divorce that does not require as a predicate some culpable act of wrongdoing by a party. The term is not a statutory term of art, nor is it necessarily a precisely defined term. The irreconcilable differences provision does not require the kind of culpability required for other fault grounds for divorce as expressed in Hadley. See Mattson v. Mattson, 376 A.2d 473, 475-77 (Me. 1977). {4} . During the floor debate, Senator Merrill discussed our holdings that addressed the effect of mental incompetence on the power of courts to grant divorces and opined that those holdings would not necessarily prevent a court from granting a divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences in cases where a party was mentally ill. Legis. Rec. 1872 (1977). He suggested that the bill enacted as section 902(1)(I) might accordingly be unnecessary, and posed to his colleagues the question of why it was required. Id. Senator Collins answered his question with the following comments: Mr. President, I am not a learned authority in that field, but it would be my view, as I recall the Act that we passed earlier [allowing a married couple to obtain a divorce for irreconcilable differences], that the present law would not be sufficient to permit divorce for mental illness. The reason is that the law has always been very zealous in protecting the rights of those under disability. The mentally ill person is under disability, and I think that, of course, would [sic] be extremely reluctant to use their irreconcilable differences method as the basis for divorce. Id. Based exclusively on these comments by Senator Collins, the Superior Court concluded that "it is inescapable that the amendment provides new grounds for divorce but also acts as a bar to the present parties for grounds other than extended hospitalization." {5} . The GAL supports the granting of a divorce because he believes it to be in Stephen's best interests, but he does not indicate whether he thinks Stephen is competent to make this determination or if he is speaking for Stephen {6} . The only judicial finding regarding Stephen's mental state is the determination that he is not competent to stand trial for the criminal charges. That finding is not dispositive of Stephen's ability to participate in the divorce proceedings.Attorney for plaintiff: Jonathan C. Hull, Esq. P O Box 880 Damariscotta, ME 04543-880 Defendant did not file a brief. Guardian ad Litem: Harold J. Hainke, Esq. Hainke & Tash P O Box 192 Whitfield, ME 04353


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Traverse the wild savannas of East Africa, meet the huge herds of grazing herbivores, get a glimpse of the large predators lurking around, observe the melancholy chant of hippos turmoiling the swamps, watch in wonder the immense population of wildebeest desperately forging ahead to their epic journey across the Mara river and get immersed in the emotions of the diligent Maasai tribes that coherently co-exist there. Be entranced by the magic that exudes from the gigantic giant african elephants to silent growls of the majestic lions to the charming cheetahs and the mischievous hyenas.
This publication is a culmination of East African wild environment between Dawn to Dusk, giving you an in-depth picturesque view of the different moods and emotions of the animals, birds and humans, happening real time at various places in East Africa, captured eternally through the photographer's lens and published in a time capsule.
Both nature, wildlife and humankind create wonders in the mind, leaving traces of unforgettable memories which may be relived with this twelve hours of photographic visual journey to East Africa.


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This annual event is a celebration of community and Native American hospitality at which individuals may sample traditional Native American food. Several Native American/Native Hawaiian student organizations and other invited departments are invited to share information. This year the Stew Fest will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 1-3 PM at the Native American Cultural Center (building 14). This is a FREE campus event and NAU students should bring their NAU ID.
In November, student organizations and individual departments hold campus-wide festivities commemorating Native/American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian heritage. Events and activities that promote awareness of indigenous culture and contributions, include:
Campus departments and student organizations will need to submit an Event Submission Form to have their event listed on NASS web site by the mid-October. A community poster is also created by the end of October for distribution highlighting a few of the month's events. For more information, contact Sharon S. Doctor (928) 523-6960.
Native American Student Services invites graduating students and their families to the 20th Annual Native American Convocation Ceremony - a cultural recognition celebration. This annual ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2015 from 3:30 to 5 PM MST (venue still being confirmed). This special ceremony recognizes Native American students who are receiving their bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Graduates are honored with a beautiful handmade graduation sash, and a reception follows the ceremony. Invitations will be sent to students who have applied for graduation for the May 2015 commencement and to those who graduated in December 2014. More information to be posted in spring 2015. Due to a limited funding, NASS is not able to have a December convocation, however, students will be sent an email detailing how to receive a complimentary ivory sash to wear at the December NAU Commencement Exercises.
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Gilberto: I still miss ArsenalThursday, December 17th, 2009
Gilberto – Part of me is still at Arsenal
By Nick Teale
Former Gunner Gilberto says he still feels part of the Arsenal 'family'.
The Brazilian midfielder made 244 appearances during a six-year career with the Club before leaving for Panathinaikos in 2008.
Gilberto scored the first competitive Arsenal goal at Emirates Stadium and helped the Gunners to win five trophies in his time at Arsenal. He was also a part of the squad that reached the 2006 Champions League Final.
Speaking in an exclusive 'Spotlight' interview on Arsenal TV Online, Gilberto explained that he still misses his former team-mates.
"My time at Arsenal was great; I can say it was fantastic," he said.
"I have made so many friends at the Club I would describe it as a family for me. I am at Panathinaikos now but a part of me is still at Arsenal. It is a special club and there are so many special people.
"The players who have had the opportunity to play for Arsenal experience this atmosphere of a family club.
"Once they leave they always miss it and I'm sure it's like this for Arsène Wenger as well, it's why he's here doing this great job for a long time.
"I'm sure one day when he leaves the Club he will leave a great legacy for the Club."
Every Friday night, subscribers can watch a brand-new 'Spotlight' interview live on Arsenal TV Online. These wide-ranging interviews give Arsenal's fans a chance to get to know the players they cheer on week-in, week-out.


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Mist on WaterYoung Adult Historical Fantasy
Long ago, in a far off land, there rose a tale as old as the earth.
It's a tale about a boy named Ryne, a girl named Nari,
and a lake-bound nix who dispenses death to anyone who crosses her.
As long as Ryne can remember, his parents told the tale of the nix who lives in the lake outside their home - a nix who craves a boon for setting Ryne's father free the night Ryne was born. And what is that boon? Why Ryne himself. When the mist covers the water, the nix will come for him. The tale has become one of legend as much as ridicule. It defines who he is and who he will be, and he can't shed its affects no matter what he does ... for in everyone's eyes, Ryne is doomed to die.
Nari, the girl Ryne loves, is the only one who believes Ryne has a future. She is the only one who fights for his right to live a normal life. When she is sent away to become a proper young woman, Ryne is left alone to struggle with the villagers and their relentless jeers. Yet when Nari returns, he falls even more in love with her and asks her to marry him. Before she can say anything, the nix grabs Ryne and takes him beneath the cold waters of the lake. Everyone believes he is dead, just as they predicted ... everyone but Nari.
Now it's up to Nari to defy her family, her village and the nix to bring Ryne back from his watery prison. With the help of a wise old sage woman and a few magical objects, Nari braves a dragon and an ancient curse to rescue Ryne and begin the life they deserve.
Mist on Water
Long ago in a far off land, there rose a tale as old as the earth.
As the mist grows heavy,
The father grows tense,
And the mother clutches their babe to her chest.
'Be still, my child; the nix is near.'
The babe hushes,
The mist disappears.
Another day dawns free from the hex.
Before the Descent
Nature wields a powerful force; its power holds an overwhelming allure, an unstoppable temptation. For some the temptation is in the destructive force of fire – the need to behold the flicker of a flame, to see it smolder and burn, to watch the flame grow and consume until even their own safety is at risk. For others it's the power of a storm – the whip of wind, the lash and sting of rain, and the loud crack of thunder punctuated by a dagger of lightning.
For me, the temptation lay in water. I felt the pull of the hypnotic lap and ebb of the lake outside my parents' house. It projected innocence with the gentle roll of waves, its fresh scent … yet sink below its surface and the potential for death awaited with one indrawn breath.
"Ryne!" the boom of my father's voice filled the crisp morning.
I startled, tearing my gaze from the morning light dancing across the waterfall. I'd come to this quiet nook, as I had since my fifteenth year, where water met air and earth, where the mist hung thick and moss and fern grew a rich green and the water sparkled like stardust. I was not supposed to be so near the water. For as long as I could remember, my parents told me I must stay away. Evil lurked within its dark depths.
Lately, I'd begun to wonder.
My father had walked far in search of me. I didn't even want to think what would happen if he found me here. I pushed myself from the tree I'd been lazing against and grabbed my bow and arrow before dashing into the forest.
Stealthfully, I made my way through the trees, trailing my father like a hunter would his prey. I stopped short of the clearing where my father had built our house. I could hear my mother's worried voice.
"Did you find him?"
"I told you I would not," the strong timbre of his voice answered. "His bow is missing. He has gone a-hunting."
"Again? He hunts every morn." This was said with slight irritation.
I paused, and between the thick growth of vegetation encircling our home, I gained a position where I was fairly certain to see my parents without being seen. My father, a thick-bodied and handsome man, stood beside my petite and handsome mother. His gaze swept over the forest, touching on my hiding place without recognition before quickly moving on. I released a ragged breath. With one look, I could tell he wondered where I went every morning, but he was not worried.
He turned his attention back to her. "Hunting is a good skill to possess."
She worried her apron; her eyes shimmered overly bright. "You checked by the lake. He is not there, is he?"
"No, my sweet. He would not go near the lake. He is near full grown. He knows better than that."
Guilt squeezed my heart. My father had so much faith in me. If only he knew …
From my hiding place within the thick brush, I saw my mother's brow wrinkle. "I tell myself that, but I cannot help but think he no longer listens, that the story has become more bedtime tale than fact."
My father gathered my mother to him, and she laid her head against his chest. He petted her hair with even, calming strokes. "He knows we speak the truth. He knows."
Shame at my deception lashed at me, but it was too late to turn back to the lad I'd been. I turned away and crawled deeper into the forest, my bow now slung across my back alongside a full quiver of arrows.
It was a fickle thing. Soren swore that when the moon rose full, mice dressed in trews and shirts and danced before his fireplace.
The truth? Once a month, the pub – full moon or not – brought out a new batch of ale yet to be watered down. My father, along with a handful of stout men, carried Soren home, delirious and babbling, and laid him on the floor before the fire, for his wife would have nothing to do with him when he smelt so badly and kicked at shadows.
Then there was Kilen. His eyes were crossed. Not because he awoke to find a faery perched on his nose three years ago as he claimed, but because he'd had wonky, weak eyes ever since he was a lad.
I would like to say my family was not the type to dabble in local superstition. But of them all, my family was the worst. And the story they shared since the day I was born was a story of legend as much as it was of ridicule. It defined who I was and who I would be. And I could not shed its affects no matter what I did … for in my parents' eyes I was doomed.


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Meth Lab located in Rowan County
Date of News Release: 06/19/2012
(Frenchburg, KY) -- On Monday, June 18 2012 Kentucky State Police received an anonymous call indicating a meth lab was located at 275 McBrayer Road in Clearfield. Trooper C. Jones, Trooper S. Caudill, Trooper J. Cottrell and Sgt. J. Lewis responded to the scene and received consent to search the residence. Methamphetamine materials and product were discovered. Brian Killen, age 32 was arrested and charged with Manufacturing Meth 1st degree, Possession of Methamphetamine Precursors 2nd Offense, Use/Possess of Drug Paraphernalia 1st Offense and Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree 1st Offense and is currently lodged at the Rowan County Detention Center. The case remains under investigation by Trooper C. Jones.


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Improve Relationships by Decreasing Verbal Impulses
Positive connections and relationships with others are so important in our lives. For an individual with ADHD, however, there are often many challenges that get in the way of relating to others in a way that is rewarding. Repeated failures in friendships, dating and intimate relationships can take a toll, causing a person to withdraw and isolate him or herself. One area that can be particularly difficult is reigning in impulsive responses.
If you tend to say things without thinking, you may easily say something hurtful. Imagine how another person will feel if you impulsively blurt out that your friend's or partner's pants make her look fat, for example. Though you may be being honest, what you say will cause another person to feel hurt and angry. If you talk too much and monopolize conversations, take too long to get to your point, or cut off and interrupt others, you may quickly find people avoiding interactions with you. Becoming more aware of the feelings and needs of others can go a long way in improving your social connections.
Improving Verbal Interactions
It may help to gauge things in the relationship if you try to be a listener. This is helpful especially in the early stages of the relationship, but it continues to be an important skill in all stages of relationships. Ask your partner questions, allow him or her to share, and really listen to what this person is saying. This lets people know you are interested and care about them.
Read more about Relationships and Adult ADD/ADHDLearn additional tips for improving relationships if you have difficulty:
Staying Focused on What Others are Saying
Forgetting Promises and Commitments
Tips for Better Anger Control
Additional Reading:
- Friendships and ADD
- ADD and Dating: Finding the Right Partner
- Healthy Living with ADD/ADHD
- Practice Positive Thinking
- Tips for a Good Night's Sleep
- ADD and Self-Care
Michael T. Bell. You, Your Relationship and Your ADD. New Harbinger Publications. 2002.
Michael T. Bell. Dealing with the Impact of AD/HD on Marriage. Attention Magazine. April 2003.
Nancy A. Ratey. The Disorganized Mind. St. Martin's Press. New York. 2008.


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Definition: 'Linkage Analysis'
linkage analysisType: Term
1. the assessment of the linkage relationship between two loci by the examination of data in pedigrees. The classic concern is with estimating recombination fractions and (because of its elasticity, efficiency, and other optimal properties) the preferred method is maximum likelihood estimation. However, there are other more modern concerns, notably determining the order of loci, testing for additive and interactive properties in the mapping function, and reconciling the pedigree data with evidence from other methods (cytogenetics, in situ hybridization studies, etc.).
The information shown above for linkage analysis is provided by Stedman's.
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The TLCA Eagles would play their third district game against the Miles Bulldogs and come away with a 12-7 victory at Lake View Stadium. The Eagles stay undefeated with the win as they are now 6-0 and 3-0 in district play.
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Last of The Summer Wine
Summer Wine - 1995 Reserve
Nine Episodes: Man Who Nearly Knew Pavarotti; Glory Hole; Adopted By A Stray; Defeat Of The Stoneworm; Once in a Moonlit Junkyard; Space Ace; Most Powerful Eyeball in West Yorkshire; Dewhirsts of Ogleby Hall; Sweet Smell of Excess. 4 Hours 50 Minutes
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Summer Wine - Vintage 1995
Ten Episodes: Leaving Home Forever (or 'Till Teatime); Bicycle Bonanza; Glamour of the Uniform; First Human Being to Ride a Hill; Captain Clutterbuck's Treasure; Desperate for a Duffield; Suit That Turned Left; Beware of the Elbow; Thing in Wesley's Shed; Brushes at Dawn. Plus: 30 Years of Last of the Summer Wine; A Leg Up for Christmas; The Funny Side of Christmas. 6 Hours
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Summer Wine - Vintage 1993
Ten Episodes: How to Clear Your Pipes; Where There's Smoke There's Barbeque; Black Widow; Have You Got a Light Mate; Stop That Bath; Springing Smiler; Concerto for Solo Bicycle; There are Gypsies at the Bottom of our Garden; Aladdin Gets On Your Wick; Welcome To Earth. 5 Hours
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Summer Wine - Vintage 1992
Ten Episodes: By The Magnificent Thighs Of Ernie Burniston; Errol Flynn Used to Have a Pair Like That; Phantom of the Graveyard; Self-Propelled Salad Strainer; Ordeal By Trousers; Happy Birthday Howard; Who's Got Rhythm; Camera Shy; Wheelies; Stop That Castle. 5 Hours
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Summer Wine - Vintage 1991
Seven Episodes: Quick Quick Slow; Give Us a Lift; Was That Nora Batty Singing; Cash Flow Problems; Passing the Earring; Pole Star; Situation Vacant. 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Summer Wine - Vintage 1990
Ten Episodes: Return to the Warrior; Come in Sunray Major; Charity Balls; Walking Stiff Can Make You Famous; That's Not Captain Zero; Das Welly Boot; Empire That Foggy Nearly Built; Last Surviving Maurice Chevalier Impression; A Landlady for Smiler; Barry's Christmas. 5 Hours 30 Minutes.
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Summer Wine - Vintages 1988 & 1989
13 Episodes: The Experiment; Treasure of the Deep; Dancing Feet; That Certain Smile; Downhill Racer; Day of the Welsh Ferret; Come Back Jack Harry Teesdale; The Kiss and Mavis Poskit; Oh Shut up and Eat Your Choc-Ice; Who's That Bloke With Nora Batty Then; Happy Anniversary Gough and Jessie; Getting Barry Higher in the World; Three Men and a Mangle. 6 Hours 30 Minutes.
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Holiday Specials 1986-1989
Four Episodes: Merry Christmas Father Christmas; Big Day at Dram Acres; Crums; What's Santa Brought For Nora Then. 3 Hours 40 Minutes.
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Summer Wine - Vintage 1987
13 Episodes: Uncle of the Bride; Why Does Norman Clegg Buy Ladies Elastic Stockings; Heavily Reinforced Bottom; Dried Dates and Codfanglers; Really Masculine Purse; Who's Feeling Ejected Then; Ice Cream Man Cometh; Set the People Free; Go With the Flow; Jaws; Edie and the Automobile; Wind Power; When You Take a Good Bite, Yorkshire Tastes Terrible. 6 Hours
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Summer Wine - Vintage 1985
Eight Episodes: Christmas 1983 - Getting Sam Home; Christmas 1984 - The Loxley Lozenge; Mysterious Feet of Nora Batty; Keeping Britain Tidy; Enter the Phantom; Catching Digby's Donkey; The Woollenmills of Your Mind; Who's Looking After the Cafe Then. 5 Hours.
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Summer Wine - Vintage 1982-1983
13 Episodes: In the Service of Humanity; Car and Garter; Odd Dog Men; A Bicycle Made For Three; One of the Last Few Places Unexplored By Man; Serenade For Tight Jeans and Metal Detector; From Wellies to Wet Suit; Frozen Turkey Man; White Man's Grave; Waist Land; Cheering Up Ludovic; Three Astaires; Arts of Concealment. 6 Hours 30 Minutes.
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Last of the Summer Wine: The Story of the World's Longest-Running Comedy Series
It started in 1973, and after 30 series it is still going strong, even though all its original protagonists Compo, Clegg, Foggy, even Nora Batty are now dead. This book covers the shows inauspicious beginnings, with low ratings; its endless re-invention as participants like Bill Owen, Michael Bates, Brian Wilde, and Kathy Staff retired or died; the appearance of a string of guest stars from John Cleese and Norman Wisdom to Thora Hird and Russ Abbott. Thorough, affectionate and well-written, this is a must-have for all fans of the show. 320 Pages, Softcover
Book ($16.95)
Summer Wine - Vintage 1979
Seven Episodes: Full Steam Behind; The Flag and its Snag; The Flag and Further Snags; Deep in the Heart of Yorkshire; Earnshaw Strikes Again; Here We Go into the Wild Blue Yonder; Here We Go Again into the Wild Blue Yonder. 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
The Christmas Specials 1978-1982
Four Episodes: Small Tune on a Penny Wassail; And a Dewhurst Up a Fir Tree; Whoops; All Mod Conned. 2 Hours 6 Minutes.
Summer Wine - Vintage 1977
Eight Episodes: Ferrett Come Home; Getting On Sydney's Wire; Jubilee; Flower Power Cut; Who Made a Bit of a Splash in Wales Then; Greenfingers; A Merry Heatwave; The Bandit from Stoke on Trent. Plus: Rare 1977 Interview with Roy Clarke. 4 Hours 5 Minutes.
2 DVDs ($29.98)
Summer Wine - Vintage 1976
Seven Episodes: The Man From Oswestry; Mending Stuarts Leg; The Great Boarding House Bathroom Caper; Cheering Up Gordon; The Kink in Foggy's Niblick; Going to Gordon's Wedding; Isometrics and After. Extras: Interview with Petere Sallis and Brian Wilde. 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
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A White Plains man's attempt to steal a $35 Maglite flashlight ended with him facing misdemeanor charges, police say.
Mall security at caught the 64-year-old man after he placed the flashlight in his back pocket and tried to exit the store on Jan. 20, police said.
The man was arrested and charged with petit larceny—a misdemeanor—and released. He was due in court on Jan. 24.


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If you're having a rustic wedding or country theme wedding, these jute favor bags, muslin favor bags and other great natural fabric accessories are for you! They are all eco-friendly, and will complement your wedding theme, making it easy right down to the last detail. For all of your rustic wedding and country wedding theme needs, turn to Advantage Bridal for our huge selection and low prices!
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Hereford Sparks Gymnastics Club celebrating a season of success
1:00pm Wednesday 8th May 2013 in Sport
GYMNASTS from the Hereford Sparks Club have plenty of success to celebrate in the spring competition season.
Competing on four pieces of apparatus — floor, bars, beam and vault — each gymnast who entered the regional grades 14-9 passed, with six girls gaining a distinction.
"The highest award of a gold medal was won by Jazmine O'Leary who came first in the grade 12 'out of age' competition held at The North Solihull Sports Centre," said club press officer Jane Rocca.
"Our team of gymnasts looked very elegant in their new black club tracksuits, and matching black diamanté leotards."
But the work to get to competition standard requires plenty of dedication "The gymnasts commit to train many hours each week," said Rocca. "This includes hours of conditioning exercises which give them the core strength to perform increasingly difficult moves.
"The girls are highly motivated by their team of dedicated coaches."
Club members Olivia Morgan, who received the annual Emily Goring award for top gymnast, and Rachel Griffin, who was Highly Commended in the young volunteer-of-the-year section at the Herefordshire Sport awards for her volunteer coaching at Hereford Sparks, have also had prizes to celebrate.
Work is continuing at the Hereford Leisure Centre-based club to raise funds for a sprung floor.
"That is an essential item for the club as it will develop gymnasts' tumbling skills and give them the ability to train at a higher level to compete on an even footing with other clubs," said Rocca."The club are looking for sponsors to help achieve this."
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Our office phone is 951.696.1405. Our fax number is 951.304.1726
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Supervision begins at 8:05. Please do not send your child to school earlier than 8:05 as there will be no adult supervision.
Child care is available for working parents. For fees, registration, or more information, please call 951.304.1624
When grade 1-5 students arrive in the morning, they should go directly to the center quad area. Kindergarten students should go directly to the Kindergarten playground.
The instructional day for grades 1 through 5 begins at 8:35 A.M. All grades will be dismissed at the end of the regular school day at 2:50 P.M. Students arriving after 8:35 A.M. must check in at the office before going to class to receive their tardy slip.
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The Ambler Police are investigating reports of theft and vandalism in the borough.
An Ambler resident reported items valued at $969 were stolen from her home on Church Street on Jan. 10.
The investigation is ongoing.
On Jan. 13, a resident on the 200 block of Bannockburn reported to police that an unknown suspect(s) struck his steel fence post.


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I just posted on the "Who is your favorite all-time Bruin" thread and I am feeling hyper fanatical about our Bruins at the moment. I just brought back all my memories as a seven year old kid at my first game in the Rose Bowl (1996 SUC game) and oh what a game it was. I still have the t-shirt I wore to that game. As I grew out of it, I refused to let my mom throw it out. It got me thinking about all the other UCLA stuff I have in my room at home and how those things (along with my signed Sandy Koufax baseball that no one can touch) are among my most prized possesions. Most notable is the framed UCLA football jersey with my last name and the number 1 on it that hangs above my bed. Next is the picture of me with the entire team in the locker room after we won the 2006 Pac-10 tourney (yes I understand many would kill to be me). I also have a signed basketball from Coach Howland (though its signed to my dad who has the same name is me, my dad gave it to me for my collection) and I keep my 1995 National Champions hat in full view on top of my sports stand (where my other UCLA hats and basketballs reside). To top it of my room is painted....yah you guessed it powder blue. What Bruin memorabilia does the rest of Bruins Nation hold dear?


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The indigenous world and the world "kaxlan" (mestizo) are very different worlds, the Maya youth of today defy these worlds and are willing to reinvent another with fairness, dignity and without having to be called Indian.
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|LadroÌn que roba a ladroÌn = To rob a thief by
La regla de honor ladrones es nunca robar a tu propia gente. Pero las situaciones extremas solo se pueden arreglar con medidas extremas, asi´ es que una gran banda de asaltantes decide robarle a uno de los mejores en el ramo, el reto es inmenso pero la recompensa lo es ma´ ... si es que lo pueden lograr.
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Going back to a time when superheroes were new to our world, we learn how the Justice League came together during an alien attack of Earth. In the shadows of Gotham City a mysterious character known as A Silent Guardian Batman hides. Facing the injustices of the night and a growing distrust of citizens while fighting crime. He will have to team up with a arrogant cop named Green Lantern and the duo will discover an inminent threat bigger than what the world has ever faced.
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For the first time, these three great talents manage to combine the music of the three countries they represent because they live and feel the folklore of their people. To create the CD, each one contributed a list of songs with which the public has identified with them throughout their careers. The final selection was chosen by consensus: Twelve songs that clearly represent them and their country.
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134 Members of US Congress Sign Letter Against ASA Boycott
Chris Carlson (IMEMC) : Israel's Hayom newspaper reported, on Monday, that 134 out of 435 members of Congress have signed a letter criticizing the American Studies Association's decision last month to boycott Israel's academic institutions.
The effort was spearheaded by Illinois Republican Peter Roskam, Florida Democrat Ted Deutch, Georgia Republican Doug Collins, and Illinois Democrat Brad Schneider, the Middle East Monitor (MEMO) reports.
The letter, addressed to ASA President Curtis Marez, stated: "We write in strong opposition to the ASA's recent decision to boycott Israeli universities and academic institutions… While ASA has every right to express its views on policies pursued by any nation or government, we believe that the decision to blacklist Israeli academic institutions for Israeli government policies with which ASA disagrees demonstrates a blatant disregard for academic freedom… to single out Israel, while leaving relationships with universities in autocratic and repressive countries intact, suggests thinly veiled bigotry and bias against the Jewish state."
Last month, former Israeli ambassador Michael Oren published an article in which he called upon US Congress to legislate a bill against any initiative to boycott Israel.
Chris Carlson, IMEMC
Related articles:
ASA Endorses Boycott of Israeli Academic Institutions
American Studies Association Adopted Boycott of Israel
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Signatories as of 1-14-2014 8:00 p.m. (96)
|Bachmann, Michele
|Bauchus, Spencer
|Brown, Corrine
|Brownley, Julia
|Campbell, John
|Cicilline, David
|Collins, Doug
|Connolly, Gerry
|Cook, Paul
|Costa, Jim
|Davis, Rodney
|Delaney, John
|Dent, Charles
|DeSantis, Ron
|Deutch, Ted
|Duncan, Jeff
|Engel, Elliot
|Fleming, John
|Frankel, Lois
|Franks, Trent
|Gabbard, Tulsi
|Garcia, Joe
|Gerlach, Jim
|Grayson, Alan
|Green, Gene
|Griffin, Tim
|Grimm, Michael
|Hastings, Alcee
|Higgins, Brian
|Holding, George
|Hudson, Richard
|Israel, Steve
|Joyce, David
|Keating, Bill
|Kelly, Mike
|Kennedy, Joe
|Kilmer, Derek
|King, Peter
|Kinzinger, Adam
|Lamborn, Doug
|Lance, Leonard
|Langevin, Jim
|Larson, John B.
|Latta, Robert
|Levin, Sander
|Lowey, Nita
|Maloney, Carolyn
|Marino, Tom
|McCollum, Betty
|McGovern, James P.
|Meadow, Mark
|Meehan, Pat
|Meeks, Gregory
|Meng, Grace
|Murphy, Patrick
|Nadler, Jerrold
|Nunes, Devin
|Nunnelee, Alan
|Pearce, Steve
|Peters, Gary
|Pierluisi, Pedro R.
|Polis, Jared
|Quigley, Mike
|Reed, Tom
|Rokita, Todd
Roskam, Peter
|Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana
|Royce, Ed
|Salmon, Matt
|Schakowsky, Jan
|Schiff, Adam
|Schneider, Brad
|Schock, Aaron
|Schwartz, Allyson
|Sensenbrenner, Jim
|Sessions, Pete
|Sherman, Brad
|Shimkus, John
|Sires, Albio
|Smith, Chris
|Stivers, Steve
|Swalwell, Eric
|Tiberi, Pat
|Titus, Dina
|Upton, Fred
|Vargas, Juan
|Walberg, Tim
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I have an Android smart phone from an unnamed carrier. I'm mostly happy with it. It runs a relatively new version of the OS --4.1.2 -- but not the latest. And that bothers
BlackBerry CEO John Chen's strategy might be showing a little bit of traction. After three consecutive quarters of sequential decline, shipments BlackBerrys rebounded slightly in Q2 of this year from the previous quarter, market research
For most people a smart phone is a personal thing: Unless your organization has mandated a specific device, the choice is yours. Many business users who don't need the security of a BlackBerry have
Recently my inbox had a heads-up about the new Moto E handset from Motorola, which is now available in the Canadian marketplace for $179 at Staples…unlocked. For those looking for a new handset,
Download Securing Android for the Enterprise to learn why IDC believes the solution lies with the development of mobile operating systems (OS) that provide for their own security, such as that developed by
Sure, your Android smartphone or tablet can be a lot of fun all by itself, but sometimes it's good to have some travel companions to add to the fun. Here are a few
I have a confession: I'm a Luddite. Not for all things, but when it comes to a smart phone I only need the basics: A dial pad and Internet access. Not for me
Ever since Samsung reported slower sales for its flagship Galaxy S5, the race to develop smartwatches has never been more important for the Korean giant. Samsung is not the only tech giant developing
Many CIOs still think that this is a Microsoft-dominated world when they look at the number of Windows desktops and servers in their environment. But a report last week from Gartner and comments


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Darci Thompson is the Director of UA Life & Work Connections (LWC). Unique features of this University of Arizona program address "whole person wellness" through the integration of employee assistance, worksite wellness, child and elder care services, and work/life integration to over 14,000 faculty and staff. Select dependent care services are also provided to students. These combined efforts provide a unique life cycle response that ensures employee/student well-being and retention.
As a licensed clinical social worker, Darci has 20 years of clinical, managerial, and organizational consulting experience. She applies a work/life perspective when educating supervisors and employees on achieving resilience, promoting wellness, and mitigating risk in the academic/work environment. She presents to national, state, and local forums; serves as an external consultant/educator, research associate, and a faculty associate of the ASU School of Social Work, and is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources by the Society for Human Resources Management.
In addition to her administrative duties, Darci participates on the UA Campus Emergency Response team and the Threat Assessment and Management Team. Darci is trained in multiple crisis response models, and is a member of the Southern Arizona Peer Support Interagency Team, the Southeastern Arizona Coalition for Healthcare Emergency Response, and the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals.
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CATEGORIES Action, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Thrillers, New Releases, RumorMonger, Distribution, Comic/Superhero/Geek, Movies, New Releases, Cinematical'R' you shocked? We told you last week that Grindhouse was teetering on the edge of the dreaded "NC-17" rating. A studio insider reported that "Some cuts definitely will have to be made. There's no question." Well, I don't know if they made the trims or not, but Grindhouse is officially being released with an "R" rating. The rating is for (and this is hardly surprising) "strong graphic bloody violence and gore, pervasive language, some sexuality, nudity, and drug use." That about covers everything, doesn't it?
So it's official. The trailers will no longer say "This Film Is Not Yet Rated." You'll see ads for Grindhouse in your local newspaper. And you'll be able to check it out at the local mall -- might want to avoid the food court beforehand! I suppose we'll learn in a couple weeks if any major deletions were required by the MPAA, but for two experienced envelope-pushers like Tarantino and Rodriguez, I'd imagine working the ratings board couldn't have been that big of a challenge. Wouldn't it be great to sit in on these ratings conversations? "Take out one pelvic thrust here and one exploding eyeball there and we'll give you your 'R'." It just seems so ridiculous. You can see all the "strong graphic bloody violence and gore" for yourself when Grindhouse blasts its blood-drenched, drugged-up, foul-mouthed, totally naked, sex-havin' self into theaters on April 6th!


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BOARDMAN TOWNSHIP, Ohio - Boardman Township Trustees are closer to fulfilling a promise they made to voters late last year.
Trustees are currently interviewing candidates for the township police force.
Boardman voters passed a levy in August of 2011 to hire 10 new officers. The township has already hired six, now they plan to hire four more by the end of the year.
"We came to them on the ballot asking them for new money which is kind unheard of at this time. We're at a stage right now in Boardman where we want to make sure that the element of crime stays out of Boardman and the way to do that is to be visible and be proactive," said Boardman Township Trustee Brad Calhoun.
The new hires would bring the Boardman Township police force up to 57 officers.


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Still Serving Veterans (SSV) is empowering Veterans, including Wounded Warriors, and their
families to transition into post-military careers and communities through
outreach and education, assistance obtaining all VA and other earned benefits,
training and placement into meaningful new careers, individual advocacy and
case management support, community partnerships with Veteran service
organizations for quality referrals, and long-term career development and
employment placement.
The Seal of Distinction ("Seal") is a new program based around the Endowment's metric-driven, venture philanthropy model of treating applications from prospective grant recipients like business plans. The award will recognize those organizations in the veteran employment space that have achieved the highest levels of effectiveness and efficiency in placing veterans in jobs. This award will give them an opportunity to showcase their success and access more resources.
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News: Dame Dash Gears Up For Financial Rebound, Designs Luxury Vehicle
Friday, Apr 10, 2009 9:10AM
Hip-Hop mogul Damon "Dame" Dash has reportedly unveiled a new vehicle design for a line of expensive trucks with a variety of luxury features.
Dash's company Tiret New York is behind the entertainer's latest business move.
Tiret New York, the luxury timepiece and jewelry brand established in 2004 by accomplished designer Daniel Lazar and entertainment entrepreneur Damon Dash, has moved into a new realm with its latest creation: the Tiret Sport Coupe. Based on the Range Rover Sport, the luxe 2-door sport utility was just unveiled at Swiss watchmakers expo Baselworld alongside Tirets opulent bejeweled timepieces. (Just Luxe)
The special line of trucks will feature a time piece and Tiret blended color schemes.
Available by special order at an undisclosed but undoubtedly astronomical price, the car is available with custom watch dial displays derived from Tiret's diamond timepieces, as well as an elegant central clock. A wide variety of color combinations including two-tone schemes is available inside and out in addition to Nappa leather seating and fine wood trim. Exterior modifications include wider flared arches, LED lighting, 22-inch LSE alloy wheels and a full panoramic glass sunroof. (Luxist)
Aside from vehicles, Dash is currently working alongside rapper Jim Jones on a number of music-related projects.
This week saw the arrival of Jim Jones' "Hip-Hop Monolgues" at 37 Arts. In an MTV interview, Jones and Damon Dash express their desire to take the show to Broadway. Jones and Dash have a packed schedule in the coming months. They're currently deciding the proper venue to release the documentary "This Is Jim Jones" and then there's a movie based on Byrd Gang, but Dash says their aspiration is to eventually get "Hip-Hop Monologues" on Broadway. (MTV)
Currently going through a highly publicized financial crunch, Dash recently talked about his legal issues and admiration for Jones.
"My mistake was watching everyone else's careers and not watching mine," Dame explained. "After being able to settle my wife's company, I was able to start doing other things. My first approach was the music business and getting with Jim Jones. At first I wanted to help him because I've known him since he was young and me listening to the album and thinking it was really good. I thought it deserved to be heard outside of the urban market. So I spent the last six months doing research, trying to figure out how to use all my resources to blow this out...I'm not in the community like I used to be. I just know that good records sell. But I also know I don't depend so much on record sales; I depend on the brand." (Billboard)
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Petaluma High School sports teams have played their last game at Durst Field and their first game at Steve Ellison Field.
Midway through Friday night's football game against Analy, the school's football/soccer field was rededicated in honor of Ellison, the school's three-decade football coach and teacher.
The renaming of the field was approved last week by the Petaluma City Schools District Board, but not officially announced until Friday night in hopes it could be kept secret from Ellison.
It almost was. A chance mention of congratulations by a woman in a grocery store earlier Friday had the coach wondering and there was nothing to prevent him from seeing the big "STEVE ELLISON FIELD" sign above the scoreboard as he drove to the game.
"I'm floored," Ellison said. "I benefited a lot more from the students and people at Petaluma High School than they benefited from me. To have the field named for me is beyond belief."
"He was the heart and soul of Petaluma High School football for 31 years," said his friend and former Petaluma High School principal Frank Lynch during the official dedication ceremonies at halftime.
"As a teacher he was a role model for thousands," Lynch added. "He required respect and he delivered respect."
"I am mainly overwhelmed," Ellison told a capacity crowd that included family, many friends and former students and players. "This is a tremendous honor.
"Outside of my family, the happiest day of my life was when I came to this community and to this great school."
The stately educator coached at Petaluma High School for 33 years, the last 31 as head coach before retiring after the 2009 season. His entire coaching career spanned more than four decades, including a year at San Rafael Military Academy and eight years at Sacred Heart Cathedral in San Francisco before he came to Petaluma.
Ellison and wife, Linda, have raised two children in Petaluma, still reside in the city and the former coach attends many Trojan sporting events.
Ellison's Petaluma teams compiled a 204-126-7 record. His overall coaching mark was 218-173-7.
In his final coaching year at Petaluma, his team won 10 straight regular-season games, captured the Sonoma County League championship and went 12-1, reaching the North Coast Section semifinals.
In addition to his coaching duties, Ellison was a popular teacher who influenced the lives of many young students through his classroom work.
Whether coaching or teaching, Ellison always conducted himself with class and character, teaching not only with words but by example.


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Albany- Clear Channel's "Boogie Nights Ball" is returning for a second installment of fun and funky music this Saturday, November 26th, at the Hilton Garden Inn. The party starts at 8pm and ends at 1am. Tickets are on sale at the Hilton Garden Inn and can be purchased at the door for $15 or $25 per couple.
Kurt Baker of B100 says it's a blast and that "Last time, we partied and danced and had a good time. This time, it will only be better and bigger and people will still hear the best in 60's, 70's, and 80's music."
Robyn Rojek of the Hilton Garden Inn says, "In August, we had 600 people. This time we expect even more and we are offering a discounted hotel rate of $69 for those persons who want to stay at the hotel that night.
Liz Gray of Clear Channel Radio says, "There will be a lot more people because a lot of people will be in town visiting for the holiday." For more information you can call Liz Gray at 229-439-9704.
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Fifteen-year-old Bridget Liu just wants to be left alone: by her overprotective mom, by Matt Quinn, the cute son of a local police sergeant, and by the eerie voices she can suddenly and inexplicably hear. Unfortunately for Bridget, the voices are demonsand Bridget possesses the rare ability to banish them back to whatever hell they came from. Literally.
Terrified to tell her friends or family about this new power, Bridget confides in San Francisco's senior exorcist, Monsignor Renault, who enlists her help in increasingly dangerous cases of demonic possession. But just as she is starting to come to terms with her freakish new role, Bridget receives a startling message from one of the demons. And when one of her oldest friends is killed, Bridget realizes she's in deeper than she ever thought possible. Now she must unlock the secret to the demons' plan before someone else close to her winds up deador worse, the human vessel for a demon king.
About the Author
Gretchen McNeil is a former coloratura soprano and was the voice of Mary on G4's Code Monkeys, and she currently sings with the L.A.-based circus troupe Cirque Berzerk. She is a founding member of vlog group the YARebelswhere she can be seen as "Monday"and is an active member of the Enchanted Inkpot, a group blog of YA and middle-grade fantasy writers.
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"A fantastic YA debut …. the humor and occasional twists will keep fans of the genre hooked and wanting to finish this book in one sitting."
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Angry? Frustrated? Yearning for the 'good old days'?. Remember when the Bolts would have dusted off the Ravens like so much unwanted dandruff and would, at this point in the season, already be crowned the AFC West champs and be an odds on favorite for the AFC Division championship? Well, as of now, those days are officially over. The San Diego Chargers have now been admitted to that most wondrous of clubs, the Doormat League. That elite group of teams that are nothing more than a speed bump for other teams to steamroll over. Our little club includes teams like the New York Jets, the Oakland Raiders and those fearless leaders of incompetency...the Kansas City Chiefs. Teams whose coaches aren't so much on the hot seat but are already nothing more than smoldering embers. Enter the San Diego Chargers (sound the trumpets here).
Before last Sunday, any team playing against the SuperChargers would be concerned if they fell behind in scoring (as they would in any game), but now the Mighty Chargers have proven that no matter what, your never 'too' far behind. Just in case there are opposing players that might want to sleep in on game days, some teams might not even put in their starters for the first half. Behind by 34 points? No problem! The newest member of the Doormat League is happy to let you wipe your feet on their beautiful powder blue uniforms. The Chargers look unstoppable in the first half? Don't dismay, they will go into hibernation and you can gallop on to victory.
Until Sunday, there was still hope. Hope that we could rally and maybe, just maybe, get into the playoffs with a wild card. Hope that we could salvage a season that, so far, has been an embarrassment. But no. Our coach can't seem to stay awake long enough to finish a game, our defense can't defend, our RB can't run, our QB can definitely throw the ball, he just needs to keep in mind that he has to throw it to someone on his own team, and our GM seems to think that if the team shows any promise at all, it's obviously time to dump some of our key players and pick up some re-treads, has-beens, and players that spend their entire careers with one injury or another (but came really cheap).
Welcome to the Doormat League dear friends. They say it's lonely at the top, but that's just a rumor. It doesn't seem likely we'll ever find out for ourselves.