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Our final report for Earmark I was submitted March of 2011. The EMU Wraparound Project served clients for a total of 21 months and completed work with clients in December of 2010. While Earmark II will continue until December of 2011 for dissemination purposes, client data and analysis will not change.
The following report includes data for our high-risk teen parents, as well as our school-based wraparound clients, who still had to meet at least one of the four criteria (experiencing homelessness, court involvement, mental health issues, or foster care placement), but did not have to be parenting or pregnant.These graphs show demographics by county, as well as by program (teen parents or school pilot). This data was collected as baseline information (at entry into the program). Subsequent progress, stated below, is reported for each client every 90 days after their baseline measure.
One big difference in this report compared to our others is that outcomes are shown in relation to the level of client participation. This report includes demographics and risk factors, participation & outcomes, housing & housing solutions, mental health, court involvement, substance use, education, employment, parenting, change in knowledge, as well as a conclusion.
We also have a mentor program report available: EMU Wraparound Project Mentoring
A total of 42 clients (5 school-based clients) were served with the following demographics collected at baseline:
Demographics at Baseline
Females: 38
Males: 4 (3 from school-based program)
Parenting Status
(does not include the 5 school-based clients that are not teen parents)
Already Parent: 17
Pregnant with first child: 14
Pregnant & Parenting: 5
African-American: 26
Caucasian: 12
Hispanic: 1
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1
Other: 2
11-12 years-old: 3 (all school-based clients)
13-15 years-old: 5 (2 school-based clients)
16-18 years-old: 24
19-20 years-old: 10
Note: Clients may be counted in several categories due to multiple risk factors at baseline.
With our tracking system, we were able to observe that the longer a client commits to the program, there is more follow through and therefore more success for the client is in completing goals. Our clients also tend to have crises (e.g. homelessness) that need to be stabilized before they have can begin working on other goals like education and employment, resulting in delays in goal progress until crises are stabilized.
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Client Participation and Outcomes
Client stabilization happens after 3-6 months of their active participation in the wraparound program. The following chart highlights the differences between clients who did not engage in the program in the first place (Non-Engaged), those who actively participated before dropping out of the program (Early Drop Outs), and those clients who actively participated and finished the program (Participants). No matter their level of participation, all clients received the same level of efforts and types of support and services from each facilitator, including outreach efforts to (re)engage client, coordination to needed community services and resources (including our mentor program), Flex Funds, support coordination and facilitation of Child & Family Team meetings to discuss progress, goals, plans and assign tasks.
Level of Participation for All Wraparound Clients
Early Drop Outs
Number of clients
11 clients
20 clients
Average Length of Contact
2.3 months
5.3 months
8.5 months
Child & Family Team (CFT)
2. 100% met regularly with their team
3. Ave. # meetings: 6
Wraparound Plans, & Goals
The chart shows that clients (Participants) who completed the most goals were in the program the longest and met regularly with their Child and Family Team (CFT). As stated earlier, clients typically stabilized 3-6 months into the program, allowing them to focus on accomplishing their goals for the remainder of their time in wraparound.
The graph below shows the number and percentage of clients who entered the program with housing needs compared to their housing needs at program exit. Twenty-five clients entered with housing needs.
In total, 16 clients (64%) improved their housing situations, with most of the improvement achieved by Participant clients who stayed in the program long enough to obtain and maintain stable housing. Non-Engaged clients who did not resolve their housing issues were not in the program long enough for housing needs to be addressed. The number of clients who resolved their housing is not as high as we would like, but is an example of how we recognize that clients who continued with their wraparound support found more success in meeting their goals. In addition, our unique population encountered many barriers while tackling their housing goals. Barriers for teens finding solutions to their housing needs include:
Housing issues were resolved in four different ways, shown in the chart below: (1) Clients who were old enough and could afford to obtain their own apartment, (2) The next best housing solution was to resolve issues with family members so that a stable and permanent housing agreement could be obtained, (3) Other resolutions were public or subsidized housing, as well as (4) transitional housing, which involved a program that housed teen mothers for up to 2 years or until they obtained their own housing.
Mental Health:
Second only to housing, mental health was the largest risk factor with 24 of 42 total clients having some kind of mental health concern. Our clients had a variety of mental health needs, including mental health assessment and diagnosis, mental health services, continuing mental health services, medication management, as well as setting up their Medicaid in order to receive mental health services. As shown by the chart below, most mental health needs were addressed during their time in wraparound, whether they needed therapy, an assessment, or they had a mental health concern.
Participation Level
# of Needs Met
Assessment & Diagnosis
Mental Health Services
Continuation of Mental Health Services
Medication Management
Early Drop Out
For Non-Engaged clients, 1/5 needs were met since one client stayed in the program long enough to get assistance with their Medicaid application in order to receive mental health services. For Early Drop-Outs 7/9 mental health needs need were met, while 12/14 needs were met for Participant clients. It is interesting to note that none of Participant clients with mental health needs needed an assessment or diagnosis, most were already receiving services or needed to start participating in services. Therefore, an indicator of "readiness for change" (individual's readiness to act on a new healthier behavior) may be a factor in the success of participants.
Court Involvement:
Court involvement for our clients included, retail theft, traffic tickets, breaking and entering (guilty by association), and check fraud. All court involvement needs were addressed during clients' time in the program, which mainly included completing probation requirements and paying fines. For the two clients that still had court involvement at the end of their time in the program, one was still on probation and the other received a ticket for cigarettes. Only 1 client re-offended during their time in the program with the offense of being a minor in possession cigarettes. The level of court involvement with our clients is very minimal.
The following chart shows court involvement pre and post by level of participation.
Substance Use:
At baseline, 10 clients reported past substance use, although none reported current use. These 10 were at-risk for substance use in the future. From these 10 clients, 9 did not use during their time in the program.
Our clients' ages ranged from 11 to 20 years old. School enrollment would, therefore, include possibilities for being in middle school or high school, actively engaged in earning a GED, or pursuing post-high school options.
Overall, 14 clients improved their GPA while in the program, while 14 improved their attendance. Furthermore, three clients successfully graduated from high school, two of which began college courses, and 13 others remained enrolled in High School with plans to graduate. One client obtained a GED and 5 were enrolled in a GED program. Client goals are tracked below.
Tracking Client Goals
# Client with Goal
Goal Completed
On track to Complete Goal
Changed Goal
Graduate High School
3 (14%)
13 (62%)
2 (10%)
Get a GED
1 (13%)
5 (63%)
1 (1%)
Attend Higher Education
2 (33%)
1 (17%)
0 (0%)
Employment & Job Skills:
Many of our clients did not seek employment due to being in school, childcare issues, and/or transportation issues. However, even if they could not work, many do have goals to increase their job skills in order to be prepared for when they are able to work. Employment for teens undoubtedly also reflects our state's unemployment rate. This said, 7 of 11 clients met job skill goals, such as job hunting, resume writing, application writing, and attending a Michigan Works! workshop. In terms of getting a job, 11 of 17 clients who had this goal reported obtaining employment during their time in the wraparound program.
Parenting and family functioning goals are addressed throughout a client's wraparound services. Using the Functioning Assessment Rating Scale (FARS), we are able to determine when clients improved on their family functioning and relationships. From our 20 Participants clients, our facilitators report through the FARS that 13 clients have improved relationships with their family members and 10 have improved in their family functioning. Although safe sex discussions are a part of the dialog between facilitators and clients, four teens became pregnant while in the wraparound program, resulting in two miscarriages, one abortion, and one birth.
Our facilitators also report clients who have demonstrated improvement in their knowledge based on self reports from clients. Of Participant clients who finished the program, 18 of 20 have reported an increase in knowledge since beginning wraparound services. Of Early Drop-Out clients, 9/11 increased their knowledge base, while 4 of 11 of Non-Engaged clients reported gaining knowledge. Increase in knowledge includes, but is not limited to:
In conclusion, after 21 months of serving clients, we believe that our grant project, Comprehensive Wraparound Social Services for High-Risk Teen Parents and Their Families, has been successful. We have supported 37 high-risk teen parents and 5 high-risk teens (school-based pilot program) to develop a natural support system and to empower them to set and reach goals that would help stabilized their lives. In addition, we have developed partnerships with community agencies in two counties in Michigan, resulting in an interest in our partners to continue to target high-risk teen parents for wraparound support programs. Our program has highlighted the needs of high-risk teen parents in our communities.
In the EMU Study we have concluded the following factors within the service delivery model to be effective.
1. Dedicated use of the Person-Centered Model, which is embedded in the wraparound training
by the state of Michigan.
2. Availability of trained paid mentors so high-risk teens can have at least one member of their
support team that is not affiliated with a social service agency. This also alleviates the need
for a pre-existing stable support in that teen's life, which is often a concern.
3. Availability of programs that support high risk teens in schools, and also high risk young
adults between ages 18 and 21, ages not typically funded by many agencies.
Also as a result of the EMU study, the researchers are recommending the following additional
research studies or future focus areas:
1. Length of stay of clients in wraparound programs seems to improve their outcomes. Research into strategies to keep clients engaged longer is needed.
2. Continued research into the effectiveness of wraparound model and services for students still in school as a dropout prevention approach is recommended.
3. Research studies examining how "readiness for change" (Prochaska & Diclemente, 1983) effects wraparound program engagement and outcome attainment is suggested.
The following data was submitted as part of the July 30th, 2010 semi-annual report, which includes data from January 2009 to June 15th, 2010. Below are demographic graphs and a summary that describes our population, their risk-factors, and their wraparound process. Facilitators began taking referrals in late March of 2009. As a result of prudent spending, we were able to hire two additional part-time facilitators for each county to begin in March/April of 2010. In Washtenaw County, this facilitator provided wraparound service to a school pilot program (school-based wraparound), which aimed to increase awareness to schools about the effectiveness of wraparound as a Tier III intervention. This program still targeted clients who fit at least one of the four criteria (experiencing homelessness, court involvement, mental health issues, or foster care placement), but did not have to be parenting or pregnant. In Oakland County, the part-time facilitator helped attend to clients who were on the waitlist.
These graphs show demographics by county, as well as by program (teen parents or school pilot). This data was collected as baseline information (at entry into the program). Subsequent progress, stated below, is reported for each client every 90 days after their baseline measure. This includes progress on court involvement, housing , mental health, substance use, education, employment, parenting, change in knowledge, as well as a conclusion, which describes observations made throughout the program, attrition, and differences between our teen parents and school-based clients.
Number of teens served: As of our June 15, 2010 data collection, we have served a total of 36 clients, 13 clients in Washtenaw County (4 closed cases) and 23 clients in Oakland County (10 cases have closed)l. Of the Washtenaw County clients, four have been from our school-based wraparound pilot program.
Gender: 32 females; 4 males (3 are school-based clients and 1 in Oakland County)
Twenty-three clients were homeless upon starting our wraparound program, all of which were in the teen parent wraparound program. Homelessness has not been an issue with our school-based wraparound clients.At the 3 month mark, 8 of 23 clients had secured housing, and at 6 months in the program, 8 of 12 clients had secured housing. After 9 months in the program 7 of 8 had secured housing, the other client's housing status was unknown for this reporting period due to lack of contact on behalf of the client. After a year in the program, 6 of 6 clients had stable housing. These numbers show that a longer commitment to wraparound (9-12 months) is directly related to a positive and stable housing outcome.
It is important to note the barriers our clients experience in obtaining stable housing. Clients who are under the age of 18 cannot apply for section 8 housing or other public housing assistance, nor can they sign a lease. In Oakland and Washtenaw counties combined, there is currently only one agency that will provide short term or transitional housing for teen mothers under the age of 18, with a capacity of five clients at a time and a long waitlist. Shelters in the area that take teens 18 and under are not set up to house children or babies. Our facilitators are left to attempt to stabilize family relationships in order to make living with family members more permanent than short term. Many of our teens who come into the program in a housing crisis (couch surfing with friends and relatives, living on the streets) often move to temporary housing with a friend or relative (short term housing with friend or relative) within three months. However, since they do not have a permanent housing solution, they are still at-risk for homelessness, hence still counted in our homeless numbers.
Mental Health
At the start of their wraparound services, 19 of 36 clients had mental health needs.These 19 clients with mental health needs include all four of our school-based clients, who were all receiving therapy at the start of wraparound. Many have a myriad of diagnoses, including Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, ADHD, Bi-Polar, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Mood Disorder, and Depression. Two clients are on a variety of medications to help deal with their mental health needs and the two others are being evaluated for medications.
In general, five of these 19 clients needed mental health assessments, 9 were actively receiving therapy, 2 had open cases at a mental health agency, but were not actively participating, while the other 3 clients were not receiving any type of mental health services. While participating in wraparound, assessments were obtained within 9 months for 4 of the 5 clients needing them. Records show that the length of time it took to obtain assessments occurred in most cases because of other crisis conditions that were deemed to be a higher priority. As for the clients who were actively receiving services at the start of wraparound (9 of 19), all 9 were still active in their therapy sessions throughout their time in wraparound and of these, 8 were on medication. At the 6 month mark, two were still receiving services. The two clients who were identified with mental health needs at the start of wraparound had open cases with a mental health agency, but were not actively participating in therapy services, were both receiving services after 6 months in the program. The last 3 clients of the 19 who had mental health needs at baseline needed but were not receiving any mental health services at the start of wraparound. One client is new, hence no data is available, and one client closed before their 3 month mark. The other client received therapy services and medication at the 3, 6, and 9 month mark, and, at the 12 month mark, the client was still taking medication for his or her mental health needs.
Court Involvement
Upon entering the program, 6 of 36 clients were involved with the courts, though the charges were dropped for one client, and another was placed in a diversion program. Specifically for our school-based clients, one has a sexual misconduct charge that they are trying to get dropped and another client's family has called the police often when the two siblings fight, but no charges have been made. We have also seen a trend of protective services involvement that we do not see as often with our teen parents. Three of the four school-based families have had history with protective services.
Overall, after 3 months of participating in the program, two clients continued to be on probation from before the start of wraparound and were meeting their probation requirements. A third client was put on probation within the client's first 3 months in wraparound due to a traffic ticket fine. After 6 months in the program, one client finished probation requirements, while two clients continued their probation periods. These two clients were still on probation 9 months into the program. Types of court involvement have included retail fraud, traffic fines, forgery, assault, theft/shoplifting, and breaking and entering. There has been no new court involvement for any of our clients reported beyond the 3 month mark. Therefore, there were no first time arrests and no repeat-offender arrests, as well as a reduction in court involvement.
Substance Use
At the beginning of wraparound services, 4 of 36 clients were identified as being at-risk for substance abuse (due to a past history), and 4 clients reported using at the time wraparound services began. For school-based wraparound, this included two of four clients who self-reported that they had used or tried substances in the past, but were not currently using substances. Therefore, these clients were identified as at-risk for using in the future.
At the 3 month check, 3 of the 4 who reported current use were no longer using. At the 6 month check, two clients self-reported using substances, which included one previously identified as at-risk due to history of past use. With the exception of the one who self-reported using throughout, 7 of the 8 clients in this category reported no substance use after 9 months in the program. At the one year mark, there were no other substance use reports.
The age range of our clients goes from 11 to 20 years old. School enrollment would therefore include possibilities for being in middle school or high school, actively engaged in earning a GED, or pursuing post-high school options. Baseline information on our teen parents shows that 24 of 36 (67%) were enrolled in school, two of which were enrolled in a GED program. Of the 12 not enrolled in any type of program, 5 had already received their HS diploma (two of which have goals to attend a trade school), one had been expelled and had a goal to re-enroll, 3 had a goal to get their GED, and another had a goal to re-enroll. Of the clients who were enrolled in school during their time in wraparound, 7 improved their GPA and 14 improved in their school attendance. Furthermore, one client successfully graduated from high school after 6 months in the program and another obtained a GED after 9 months of wraparound services.
All four school-based clients were enrolled in a center-based school for children with severe emotional impairments. Three clients were enrolled full-time and one part-time, though this client later became a full-time student. One client had a goal to improve his or her academic skills, while two had goals to improved their social skills and peer interactions. Whereas our teen parent client educational goals focused on graduating, obtaining a GED, furthering their education, which are big picture goals, school-based clients' goals were focused more on specific skills and interactions within a school setting.
Many of our clients do not seek employment due to being in school, childcare issues, and/or transportation issues. However, even if they cannot work, many do have goals to increase their job skills in order to be prepared for when they are able to work. Employment for teens undoubtedly also reflects our state's unemployment rate. This said, 13 of 19 clients have met job skill goals, such as job hunting, resume writing, application writing, and attending a Michigan Works! workshop. Twelve of 15 clients report improvement in their employment status (they got jobs) during their wraparound program. None of our school-based clients have jobs since they are aged 11-15 years. However, one client does have a goal to gain job skills, while another has a goal to get a job.
Parenting and family functioning goals are addressed throughout a client's wraparound services. Eleven clients were pregnant with their first child when beginning with the EMU Wraparound Project, whereas sixteen were parenting, and four were both pregnant and parenting. Using the Functioning Assessment Rating Scale (FARS), we are able to determine when clients improved on their family functioning and relationships. Our facilitators report that 8 clients have improved relationships with their family members and 9 have improved in their family functioning. Although safe sex discussions are a part of the dialog between facilitators and clients, four teens became pregnant while in the wraparound program, resulting in two miscarriages and one abortion. Parenting or pregnancy has not been a concern for our school-based clients at this time.
Our facilitators also report clients who have demonstrated improvement in their knowledge based on self reports from clients. Currently 27 clients out 28 (includes only clients who have reached at least the 3 month mark and had a person-centered plan) have reported an increase in knowledge since beginning wraparound services. Increase in knowledge includes the following examples: budgeting, advocating, child care needs, driving skills, job skills, parenting skills, community resources, among others. Our school-based clients have not been in the program long enough to show a change in knowledge at this time.
Our EMU Wraparound Project data for June 2010 demonstrates that our high-risk teen parents in two counties in SE Michigan come to our program due mostly to issues of homelessness and mental health issues. Clients in Oakland County outnumber those in Washtenaw County, but somewhat proportionately to the differences in population in each county. We have re-allocated monies to provide a half-time facilitator in Oakland County to help with their waitlist of clients. The clients in Oakland County are seen as having greater needs than their counterparts in Washtenaw County, which is an area that will be watched over the next 6 months of our grant period. With our re-allocated funds, we have hired a half-time facilitator in Washtenaw County to begin work with students in a center-based school for students with severe emotional impairment. We hope that by connecting with needy clients in a school setting, it will help raise awareness for the value of wraparound with these more severely at risk teens.
This June 2010 data also demonstrates the differences between our teen parent clients and our school-based clients, both of whom are receiving wraparound services, but addressing different types of needs and goals. As we stated above, our teen parents come to our program due mostly to issues of homelessness and mental health issues and are between the ages of 15 and 20. Although school-based clients also struggle with mental health issues, they do not struggle with homelessness, but do struggle with court involvement. These clients are also younger, aged 11 to 15, and their goals tend to be targeted to improving situations and issues that are happening within their families and in school, like reducing conflict and spending more time together as a family. In comparison, teen parent goals focus more on getting a job or finishing school in order to get a better job. We can see that teen parents, despite their age, already have adult responsibilities that include caring for their child(ren) and tending to their basic needs (food, shelter, clothing). In contrast, school-based clients' basic needs are, for the most part, provided for by their family, so their goals can be focused on improving family relationships and increasing social skills, for example. In this way, the needs and goals of our two client populations are different, despite the fact that they both enter the program with the same four risk factors (mental health issues, court involvement, foster care, homelessness).
Whereas we have had 14 clients close their cases with our wraparound program, eleven of these clients did so prematurely, not completing their goals. We interpret our results to show that most of our teen parents solve their immediate problems (crisis issues) and tend to stabilize during their wraparound support, but do not find the need to remain connected as they move towards more independence. Other clients stop participating in wraparound when new crises arise, and they find they have too much on their plate. However, as we have clients who have stayed in the program for 9-12 months, we are finding that they move from crisis conditions to goal setting and problem solving and even successful independence. We are learning that the longer a client participates in wraparound, the more success they have in their goals and stabilizing their lives. Their commitment and active participation in wraparound also plays a big factor in their success. We are discussing the attrition issue and working to find improved ways to identify client needs and sustain client time in the wraparound program to move towards better long-term outcomes.
The following data was submitted as part of the January 31, 2010 report, which includes data from January 1, 2009 to December 15, 2009. Below are graphs and a summary that demonstrates our population demographics and risk factors. Please note that our facilitators began taking referrals in late March of 2009.
The following graphs show demographics by county that were collected as baseline information on clients (when the client started wraparound services). Subsequent progress, stated below, is reported for each client after 90 days of participating in wraparound, and again at 180 days, etc. This includes progress on court involvement, homelessness, mental health, substance use, education, employment, as well as parenting, family functioning, and change in knowledge.
Number of teens served: As of December 15th, 2009, the EMU Wraparound Project had a total of 22 clients (15 open cases and 7 closed cases). In Oakland County, there have been 15 total cases, 10 currently open and 5 closed. Washtenaw County has had 7 total cases, 5 currently opened and 2 closed.
Gender: 21 of our clients have been female, while one male has been served in Oakland County.
Risk Factor Notes: Both clients in Foster Care/Aging Out category have aged out of foster care. Of the three who reported substance use the use was in their past history and were not currently using, therefore they were considered at-risk for reuse. Those with a mental health risk factor, include those who were receiving mental health services at start of wraparound services or needed to be assessed for mental health needs due to past history or current concerns.
Court Involvement
Two clients began in the EMU Wraparound Project with court involvement, and neither of them re-offended, although one is still on probation. A third client was put on probation within their first 3 months in wraparound, due to a traffic ticket fine, and continues on probation. Therefore, there were no first time arrests, and no repeat-offender arrests, as well as a reduction in court involvement.
Using the McKinney-Vento definition of homelessness, our data show that seventeen clients were homeless upon starting in our wraparound program. At the 3 month mark, 9 of 12 clients had secured housing, and at six months in the program, 6 of 8 clients had secured housing. Although most clients have solved their homelessness by securing housing, those that do not have stable housing are currently living with friends or family as a short-term solution and working with their facilitator to secure long-term housing.
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Mental Health
Of the 22 clients in wraparound, 10 were identified at baseline as having mental health needs, which can include need for assessment, finding a therapist, or actively participating in therapy. After 3 months, 6 of these clients were determined to no longer need these services, and a 7th client no longer needed services after 6 months. The other 3 clients continue to participate in therapeutic services and have reported improvement in mental health functioning.
Substance Use
At the beginning of their wraparound services, 4 of 22 clients were identified as being at-risk for substance abuse, due to a past history rather than current substance use for any of the 4 clients. There was no substance abuse identified at the 3 month check for any client, but there was 1 client who admitted to using a substance at 6 months into the program, but who subsequently/currently is no longer using and reports being sober.
Since the age range of our clients is 16-20 years-old, school enrollment would include possibilities for being in high school, having a high school diploma, actively engaged in earning a GED, or pursuing post-high school options. Baseline information on our teen parents shows that 12 of 22 were enrolled in school, although none were in their final year of high school. Of the 9 not enrolled in any type of program, 4 had already received their HS diploma and no clients had received a GED.
Our EMU Wraparound Project facilitators address school completion goals if the teen parents identify this area as a priority in their wraparound plans. Five clients chose to include school goals in their plans. Two of these teen parents who were not-enrolled in school wanted to obtain a GED and two wanted to re-enroll in high school, while a fourth wanted to go to a trade or vocational school. After 3 months of being involved in wraparound services, 7 of 12 clients were enrolled in school, 2 had their HS diploma, 1 wanted to go to college, 2 were actively pursuing GEDs, 1 wanted to re-enroll in school, and 1 wanted to go to a trade school. After 6 months in the wraparound program, 6 of 8 clients were enrolled in school, 1 had a high school diploma, and 1 had dropped out. One of the clients who had dropped out of school set a goal to obtain a GED and one set a goal to attend college. Clients provided the following reasons for dropping out of school during their time in wraparound: lack of transportation, child(ren) needs (e.g. doctor appointments), lack of childcare, pregnancy, and being over the age limit for high school.
Many of our clients have been unable to secure employment due to being in school, childcare issues, and/or transportation issues. At the beginning of their wraparound services and again after 3 months in wraparound, 3 of 12 clients were employed. After 6 months, 4 clients (of 8) were employed. This reflects a total of 3 clients in Oakland (up from 1), but only 1 client in Washtenaw (down from 2). Employment for teens undoubtedly also reflects our state's unemployment rate. This said, 4 of 12 clients have met job skill and employment goals, such as job hunting, resume writing, application writing, obtaining and maintaining employment, and attending a Michigan Works! workshop. Six of 7 clients report improvement in their employment status (they got jobs) during their wraparound program.
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Parenting, Family Functioning, & Change in Knowledge:
Parenting and family functioning goals are addressed throughout a client's wraparound service. Six clients were pregnant with their first child when beginning with the EMU Wraparound Project, whereas sixteen already had a child and three of those were also pregnant. Although safe sex discussions are a part of the dialog between facilitators and clients, two teens became pregnant while in the wraparound program, resulting in one miscarriage and one abortion. As part of our data tracking, facilitators score clients to track improvement in family relationships and family functioning. We have data on 12 clients who have been working with our facilitators 3 months in wraparound services, resulting in 5 reporting improved relationships with their family members, 5 staying the same, and two becoming worse. In terms of family functioning, 3 have reported improvement, 7 have remained the same, and 2 report worse functioning.
Our facilitators also report clients who have demonstrated improvement in their knowledge. Reporting on twelve clients who were in wraparound at least 3 months, 9 show a positive change in knowledge on life skills, especially the need for community and social support. Four teen parents show a positive change in knowledge for baby care/parenting and 4 exhibit more knowledge for employment needs. Three clients show a positive change in knowledge about their educational needs, two do likewise for mental health, and two do for budgeting.
The following data was submitted as part of the July 31, 2009 report, which includes data from the January 1, 2009 to June 30, 2009 reporting period. Below are graphs and a summary that demonstrate our population demographics and risk factors. Our facilitators began taking referrals in March and April 2009; hence, we do not have outcomes for this reporting period.
Number of teens served: EMU Wraparound Project has served four teens in Washtenaw County and seven teens in Oakland County.
Gender: Of the eleven teens served, all are female.
Education Status: Ten clients are currently enrolled in high school, and one client recently received her high school diploma.
Parenting Status: Four teens were pregnant when they entered the program, and two of these were pregnant with their second child. Nine of the teens are parenting, with three children under one year old, three aged 1 year, one aged 2 years, and two aged 3 years.
Risk Factors: Eight teens do not have a permanent nighttime residence and are considered homeless, two have mental health needs, and one has been involved with juvenile justice as a first-time offender. None of the teens are in or aging out of foster care, and two report past substance use, but do not currently use substances.


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Dáil Éireann - Volume 587 - 15 June, 2004
Written Answers. - Electronic Communications.
Mr. J. Bruton Mr. J. Bruton
166. Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if all public services provided by his Department that are capable of electronic delivery are available electronically through a single point of contact, as was promised in the joint programme; and if not, if he will make a statement or explanation in respect of each service not yet so provided. [17558/04]
Mr. Walsh Mr. Walsh
Mr. Walsh: The electronic delivery of services through a single point of contact is being progressed through the framework of the public services broker and the Reach agency, which reports to the Department of Social and Family Affairs, and is charged with responsibility for its design and development.
It is intended that the first stage of the public services broker will be launched at the end of this [417] month. This will be a public facing website, to be known as reachservices.ie, designed to act as a single point of access to a range of services offered by the Irish public service. Initially reachservices.ie will provide access in the form of links to forms or online services provided on other websites. It will provide access to information and application forms for up to 900 services at time of launch. The range of services accessible through reachservices.ie will continue to be expanded until it provides a fully comprehensive index to the full range of publicly provided services in Ireland.
My Department has been co-operating fully in relation to the ongoing development of the public services broker, providing information and contact details for services for the immediate launch, as well as commencing development work on two services that will feature in the next phase of the broker. Many of my Department's services have already been made available electronically through our website, www.agriculture.gov.ie. These services have been developed with due cognisance of the ongoing development of the public services broker and adhere to the standards specified by the broker development team. As development of the public sector broker continues, all of my Department's services that can be provided electronically will be made available, over time, through the public services broker.
The number of schemes and services that are provided by my Department will substantially change after the introduction of the single farm payment in 2005. A review of all services is currently being undertaken to ascertain those services that will be most suitable for electronic provision in the future.
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American Idol's Season 2 winner Ruben Studdard will compete on the new season of The Biggest Loser, People reports.
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We started using ours at 3.5 months...before that she couldn't support her head for long periods of time.
She was also so small that her head would have just rested against the back of it and she really didn't do a lot of playing then so it wouldn't be much fun. Now she sits in it and plays with her different toys.
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- Unlike the Rocket Boots, the Spectre Boots do not generate light when used. Instead, the particle effects they use when the player is flying are similar to those emitted when the player is running at top speed.
- Like Rocket Boots and Hermes Boots, the Spectre Boots also visibly alter a player's sprite.
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Bethanie \b(e)-tha-nie\ as a girl's name is a variant of Bethany (Hebrew): possibly means "house of figs".
Bethanie has 7 variant forms: Bethanee, Bethaney, Bethani, Bethannie, Bethanny, Betheney, Betheny.
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People familiar with American Expedition Vehicles know the company has been building and modifying Jeeps since 1997, and that AEV's high-end products are more than just the typical bolt-ons. AEV works closely with Jeep engineers and Tier One suppliers to carefully engineer products that improve off-road capability in the Jeeps. This is the company that's known for the Brute Wrangler-based pickup, as well as diesel and V-8 engine swaps in Jeeps.
So when the company announced it was showing a Ram concept at SEMA, it was a surprise that AEV would delve into Ram waters, but the idea makes logical sense. After all, Ram is part of Chrysler with Jeep, and there are Ram owners out there who could benefit from the types of products AEV manufactures.
As Dave Harriton, owner of AEV, explained, there are modifications on the market that can make a truck a better true work truck, a Baja racer, or a show truck. But that doesn't take care of owners whose needs are more biased toward the great outdoors, the people who have a slide-in camper, or tow a boat. Those that want some of the products that make their trucks better equipped to handle off-roading and life outdoors.
Enter AEV's Ram Concept Vehicle. This is based on a 2014 Ram 2500 Crew Cab powered by the 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel. AEV was happy with the engine, so it didn't make any changes there. However, the engineers did go to work on the body and suspension.
Up front, there is a stamped-steel winch-compatible bumper. The face of the bumper is 3/16-inch-thick steel, which is over four times thicker than stock. The quarter-inch steel mount can accommodate 12,000-16,500-pound winches. The modular three-piece bumper can be customized by the owner, and has been set up to hold 6.5-inch off-road lights. This bumper is compatible with 2010-and-newer Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks.
Moving toward the back of the concept, there are high-clearance fender flares designed to accommodate 40-inch tires with only a 3-inch lift. (Many people opt for a 6-inch lift to clear 40s.) As you can see here, the Ram has been lifted, 3 inches in front and 2 in the rear, and the truck now has a level stance. When the company worked on the suspension for this concept, it optimized the suspension geometry, which increased the roll center and helped ensure that the handling wasn't overly compromised by the 3-inch lift. AEV says the handling is close to that of a stock truck. The shocks are custom Bilsteins and AEV determined that it made the most sense to stick with the stock coil springs, with a unique cast-aluminum spacer that goes on the bottom. There's also a high steer kit that fixes the steering geometry.
Another notable feature of this concept is the wheels. They are made of A-356 cast aluminum, in a 17x10-inch Ram-specific fitment, are SAE J2530 certified (approved for normal highway use), and have a 3650-pound load rating. Each wheel also has a cast-in-hub cover and a recessed valve stem.
Is this concept going into production? AEV says no, but the good news is parts of the concept are going on sale. While the concept was built to gauge consumer demand, the front bumper and wheels are going into production, and will go on sale in 2014. In addition to outdoorsmen, AEV is hoping to appeal to fleet customers, who need durable components for their trucks. Visit www.aev-conversions.com for more details.
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Nice work on that Dodge! Everything on it is there for function and use...good to have out in the woods.
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That's Awsome!!!
Hey, Dodge. Make up your mind to build one of these yourselves, do it right, and you will have more customers than you will know what to do with.
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It's a POWERWAGON people! It's been around for year's. Its a badass truck! But its been around a while.
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The plastic fender flares make it look cheap.
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WPMA National Convention & Convenience Store Expo is a foremost conference is its category. The convention is a major meeting point for senior decision makers and policy makers of the companies in the petroleum market. The conference is jointly presented alongside an expo, which is one of the most popular destinations to showcase and learn about new products in the field. The entire program is backed by the industry, with the most reputed leaders of the field speaking and participating at the conference.WPMA National Convention & Convenience Store Expo will serve to be a huge asset for all the attendees.
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First Lady Michelle Obama isn't the only one replacing green lawns with gardens … at Timberland's New Hampshire headquarters, we're into year two of our "Victory Garden" — raised beds growing everything from carrots and tomatoes to swiss chard and beets. The garden was created last summer on open lawn in front of our building, and gained quick popularity among employees who purchase the freshly grown and picked goods all summer long (Victory Garden proceeds are donated to a local food bank).
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Love the link to the NH Food Bank – we've got to get the word out!
My sister teaches at a school in Virginia that has a Victory Garden. What a way to grow our own Earthkeeper kids and help the hungry.
Feeding the public and teaching others to grow their own food for sustaining their families is so important today. I am proud to work for a company which supports both of these concepts
Kudos Ann Caron & Timberland Victory Garden workers
Yesterday's harvest was 90 pounds and sold out in no time! Thanks to all Timberland employees and their generosity!
[...] The wet, hot weather we've enjoyed here in New Hampshire has done wonders for our front-lawn Victory Garden, producing nearly 250 pounds of fresh herbs, flowers and vegetables so far this summer … which, [...]
[...] CEO choice, but at the moment, it is summer in NH (short season up here) and out my window, the Timberland victory gardens are bursting out of the [...]
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Doctors, Series 14 Episode guide
Camper Van of Love
221/221 Heston is asked to mediate in the relationship between a retired fireman and his wife.
First broadcast: 28 Mar 2013
Crossing the Line
220/221 Zara is called up by a tightly-wound friend whose husband has disappeared.
First broadcast: 27 Mar 2013
Tea for Three
219/221 Jimmi is trapped with a woman whose belief in fate has sustained her since losing her son.
First broadcast: 26 Mar 2013
Seeing the Light
218/221 Emma needs to find a plausible cover story to deflect attention from her and Chris.
First broadcast: 25 Mar 2013
The Scales
217/221 Emma is persuaded to listen to what happened on the evening of Sam's death.
First broadcast: 22 Mar 2013
The Story of My Life
216/221 Sam's killer is revealed, and Kevin is accused of being a sexual predator.
First broadcast: 21 Mar 2013
215/221 Emma and Chris come to blows over her treatment of Sam - both in life and in death.
First broadcast: 20 Mar 2013
The Guilty Man
214/221 Tension fills the Mill as Chris comes back into work and Collier interviews her suspects.
First broadcast: 19 Mar 2013
The Cold Light of Day
213/221 Emma is officially informed that Sam's death is being investigated as suspicious.
First broadcast: 18 Mar 2013
Nessun Dorma
212/221 Jas tries to offer some helpful advice to a stressed student, but it backfires.
First broadcast: 15 Mar 2013
The Other Half
211/221 Heston is put in a difficult position when he calls round to certify Sam's death.
First broadcast: 14 Mar 2013
The Things We Do for Love
210/221 Emma arranges for her, Sam and Chris to have a perfect day together.
First broadcast: 13 Mar 2013
Wild Justice
209/221 Rob struggles to keep up with a young 'super cop', and Howard is suspicious of Zara.
First broadcast: 12 Mar 2013
With or Without You
208/221 A heavily pregnant woman completely denies to Jimmi that she is in labour.
First broadcast: 11 Mar 2013
Fifty Shades of Beige
207/221 Al is determined to follow his new diet app, but his path is littered with temptation.
First broadcast: 08 Mar 2013
Swings and Roundabouts
206/221 Kevin and Heston realise they have separately treated an arguing couple,.
First broadcast: 07 Mar 2013
Cheap Thrills
205/221 An evening of light entertainment takes a sinister turn for the team.
First broadcast: 06 Mar 2013
A Few Bits
204/221 Mandy learns why Belinda will not help her elderly neighbour with her groceries.
First broadcast: 05 Mar 2013
House Arrest
203/221 When a patient discloses that he is hurting someone, Jimmi must find out who.
First broadcast: 04 Mar 2013
D Day
202/221 A patient finding out her partner has cheated on her opens raw wounds for Zara and Daniel.
First broadcast: 01 Mar 2013
Exterminating Angel
201/221 Rob finds himself caught in a septuagenarian love triangle.
First broadcast: 28 Feb 2013
200/221 Mrs Tembe finds herself taking on the might of the church's ladies' committee.
First broadcast: 27 Feb 2013
Kiss and Tell
199/221 Heston worries about his friend's burgeoning relationship with a celebrity.
First broadcast: 26 Feb 2013
Letting Go
198/221 Jimmi finds himself facing his demons when he is called on to help catch a serial rapist.
First broadcast: 25 Feb 2013
The Official Line
197/221 Karen helps a grieving mother struggling to come to terms with her son's tragic death.
First broadcast: 22 Feb 2013
Quality of Life
196/221 When a wealthy man with cancer is given the all-clear, he struggles to find new purpose.
First broadcast: 21 Feb 2013
Job's Worth
195/221 An unexpected job review from Daniel and an unhappy patient conspire to ruin Al's day.
First broadcast: 20 Feb 2013
The Good Father
194/221 When a game of hide and seek goes wrong, a teenage girl is forced to confront her demons.
First broadcast: 19 Feb 2013
193/221 Jas clashes with a consultant when she defends a stressed mother and her autistic son.
First broadcast: 18 Feb 2013
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192/221 Mrs Tembe and the other ladies of St Bernadette's gather to welcome their new vicar.
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Our goal is to provide these cards and gifts to our local wounded troops and goody boxes to our deployed wounded troops on a regular basis throughout the year. Currently, we provide items to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Fort Gordon Army Base, and the Veteran's Administration Hospital's Active Duty Rehab Unit in the Augusta, Georgia.
5k - $25 until April 3rd, and $30 for same day registration 1 mile fun run - $10 until April 3rd online and $15 same day registration
T-shirts will NOT be available at this time but may be available at a later date. If t-shirts will be given, we will contact you for your shirt size.
This event will not provide refunds.
Additional Information
Walkers and Runners of all ages and abilities are encouraged to attend this event.
Age Group Awards
Age group divisions are 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49 50-59 and 60+. The overall male and female finishers and the first place finishers in the each age group will receive an award.
Packet Pick-Up
Packet Pick-Up will be the morning of the event starting at 7:00 a.m.
Fees5k - $25 until April 3rd, and $30 for same day registration; 1 mile fun run - $10 until April 3rd online and $15 same day registration
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The science and psychology of Mannequins; and how they influence retail customers buying habits.
What is it that makes mannequins such an indispensable asset to clothing stores worldwide?
The answer is simple; mannequins are the best tool to engage the imagination of the shopper. They set people imagining themselves in the clothing that the mannequins are wearing. It feels good to think of yourself having a picture perfect body and being able to wear award winning outfits that sit at the cutting edge of high fashion. The fact that mannequins by definition have a human shape as opposed to a hanger gives it this unique ability to fuel the shoppers imagination in the aforementioned manner. Therefore the clothing worn by a mannequin, as opposed to the clothing that sits limply on hangers or lays folded monotonously on a shelf, is exponentially more appealing, as the mannequins bring the clothing to life.
"So", you ask, "what kind of mannequin would be best for my store"? The topic of mannequins and dress forms is a passion of mine and I have spent a lot of time researching and writing about the advantages of employing mannequins for store use, so I would modestly rank my opinion on the subject far above the average layperson. Nevertheless I don't want you thinking that shopping for mannequins is a world unto itself and that you need to be an "expert " to know what you're going to need for your store. This is patently false. It just so happens that the process it easier than you might think.
There are some basic guidelines to follow and doing so would ensure that you end up with the mannequin that is perfect for you. To break it down simply there are three general types of mannequins; vintage, modern and realistic.
The way it works is like this. If you are selling rare clothing like the items you would find in a boutique than you will want to go with a vintage mannequin. If you are selling trendy items then you should go with modern mannequins. There are literally hundreds of styles to choose from. If you are focusing in children or teens then you will want to go with realistic mannequins. The most important thing to bear in mind is that the mannequin is not an island onto itself and therefore you must take the overall store theme into primary consideration. All is this is quite simple really just don't try being too creative and mix and match mannequins that belong to different style categories.
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Provence is like a magnet… it attracts you, captured your mind, and when you get back home, you already think about coming back. In this blessed sunny southern region of France, the time has stopped... You will be captured by the beauty of perched villages and landscapes between hills, lavender fields and vineyards, the magnificent golden light at sunsets, the smells of fresh air delicately perfumed by wild herbs and flowers, the abundance of (organic) produces at the markets, farms and gardens, and much more.
Cooking and Wellbeing ProvenceTM is a Lifestyle Vacations exclusive educational and cultural tour, designed for individuals and small groups limited to 6 people. The tour is escorted by Corinne A. Preteur personally. Corinne has designed the itinerary in considering considers our clients remarks and wishes to eat well for feeling good. The four cooking lessons scheduled are taught in English, and run by expert cooks who have simplified master chefs recipes for home cooks. No cooking skills are required except that you must know how to peel vegetables and fruits ! All recipes that you will experience include ingredients that you will be able to find in your country.
Aside to your cooking lessons, you will partake a yoga lesson and be granted a relaxing massage. Market tour, easy guided walks along back roads and paths, visits to local producers, excursions to hilltop villages will be also a highlight of the tour. Avignon and Chateauneuf-du-Pape sightseeing is planned on the first day (if you are not too tired). All lunches and dinners are included in the program, as well as train station transfers and ground transportation by private car or minibus for visits and excursions.La Villa des Dentelles luxury guesthouse welcomes you for the six days and five nights. This privately owned property is a gem, nestled in a lovely village surrounded by a sumptuous natural environment with a breathtaking view on the mountains and vineyards.
The story of Marie and François makes wonderful reading. François is an architect, and Marie a home designer. Some years ago, they followed their dream and left the commotion of Paris for the peace and beauty of Provence, with the idea of setting up a vineyard. Finally, they built a contemporary villa surrounded by majestic pine trees, fruits trees, and saffron culture.
La Villa des Dentelles is a luxury guesthouse, offering 5 bedrooms and suites beautifully decorated in earthy pastel colors. Each room has its private en-suite bathroom with shower and all modern amenities. It's furnished with double queen or king-size beds (or two single beds), stylish antiques and countryside-style furnitures. One guestroom and one suite have a private terrace. The property has a pool and a summer kitchen where the guests can prepare and enjoy a light lunch or dinner at the warm season, or just having a drink.You will stay 5 nights in this beautiful property. You will enjoy all morning continental breakfasts prepare with organic produces only. Breakfasts include tea or coffee, fruits juices, fruits salad, home-made yogurt, freshly baked cake, bread, cheese, butter, jam, and more. Welcome aperitif and dinner accompanied by wine will be served at La Villa des Dentelles on Sunday. Yoga class and massage are offered at the property. Two cooking classes followed by tasting dinners are taught by Chef Marie at La Villa des Dentelles.
Cooking & Wellbeing Provence program includes 4 cooking classes, all hands-on and taught in English by Chef Marie and Chef Madelaine. No specific skill is required to partake these lessons which are designed for gourmet amateurs. Classes are intimate, limited to 6 participants. Cooking classes at Madelaine's are scheduled in the morning, as Marie's courses start at 5:30pm leaving you the day for visiting, walking and enjoy the good time in Provence. Classes last 3-hours, the right time to learn how to prepare and to cook as well-balanced traditional meal that includes a starter, a main course (entrée), and a dessert.
Chef Marie is a very talented cook (trained with master chefs) and she produces also the saffron at La Villa des Dentelles. All produces you will prepare and cook under her direction are organic, grown in the kitchen garden or bought at the local producers.
Chef Madelaine welcomes you in her beautiful restored typical village house located 15mn by car from Saint Véran. You will cook in a home kitchen in using the same equipments that you have at home.
Tasting lunches and dinners accompanied by wine follow our cooking classes, served in elegant dining room when the mistral wind blows, or outside at the warm season.Sample menus can include fenouil à la Niçoise (fennel bulbs cooked with olives and white wine), artichauts à la barrigoule (stew of artichoke hearts cooked in a tomatoe sauce), saffron flavored melon soup, saffron spelt wheat risotto, grilled tuna and green olives pesto, tian d'agneau (lamb and vegetables are baked in earthware gratin dish), cherry or apricots clafoutis, icecream nougat, chocolate sorbet and its delicate saffron biscuits, and more.
Our authentic Provence covers a territory located north to Avignon at the border of the Drôme department. Here local people welcome you as a guest and a friend not as a tourist. Corinne will guide you through historical perched villages nestled in the awesome sites of the Dentelles de Montmirail and Mont Ventoux. As you will "land" in Avignon, a visit to the Popes palace cannot be missed, as well as a visit to Chateauneuf du Pape and its prestigious wineries. We will do it the first day.
Tiny villages are haven for artists, artisans, and producers who offer "la crème de la crème"... meaning the best food. Along your tour, you will visit a goat cheese farm at the milking time and discuss with the farmer, you will visit an olive oil mill including the demonstration of the first cold pressed process. Aside to Chateauneuf du Pape and its big wineries, you will also visit a family-run wine property in Beaumes de Venise. Guided easy walks are also a part of this program.
Provence features amazing landscapes, a unique light that attracts painters from all over the world, many villages of great beauty. Provence is also the smells, noises, and silence which invites to relaxation and meditation.
At La Villa des Dentelles natural environment where the cicadas song balances with the wind noise… all invites to wellbeing and relaxation. Nathalie is a professional yoga teacher and amazing massage practice. Monday morning, before your delightful home-made breakfast, you will give the priority to your body and mind.
At the pool, Nathalie will run a 45 minutes soft yoga class in which you will learn the secrets of the breathe, the awareness of the flexibility of your body, and the awakening of senses. No yoga experience is required to join the class.The one-hour massage scheduled is a full-body one. It is a relaxing massage (not a deep body one) that will eliminate your tiredness, especially after your long trip to France.
Day 1 (Sunday) : Welcome to Provence !
Pick up at Avignon "Gare TGV" train station at 2:30pm.
Day 2 (Monday) : Morning Yoga and Massage
Day 3 (Tuesday) : Visit to the largest open-air market
Day 4 (Wednesday) : Cooking class at Chef Madelaine followed by lunch *
Day 5 (Thursday) : Cooking class at Chef Madelaine followed by lunch
Day 6 (Friday) : Check-out and transfer to Avignon
Price per person, based on double occupancy : US$ 3050
Single supplement : US$590
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May 11-16
September 1-6
October 12-17
Other dates can be added upon request. Please contact us.
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Transit officer kills man, no charges yet
The family of Jordan West-Morson is seeking answers, justice and wants the Detroit Police Department and Wayne County Prosecutor's office to act.
"(Police) know who the shooter is and have the weapon. There are eyewitness accounts. Why hasn't the man been charged? We are just trying to get answers," says Boyd Morson, the victim's uncle.
Jordan Morson was killed May 1 at a gas station on the corner of Eight Mile Road near Gratiot. He was a hip hop artist, who often sold his music outside the store. He was fatally shot by an off-duty Detroit transit officer.
The officer was taken into custody the day of the shooting and told officers Morson tried to grab his gun. The name of the Detroit Transit officer has not yet been released.
The 26-year-old victim was reportedly unarmed.
Boyd Morson cannot believe it has been eight weeks since Jordan was shot and the family still doesn't have any information and the shooter is "walking free."
"With the emergency manager taking over and all that, we are still paying people to do their jobs. I am just asking for people to do their job," says Boyd Morson.
The transit officer works for the Detroit Transportation Corporation, which operates the Detroit People Mover.
Morson says his nephew teamed up with him to work on an anti-tobacco campaign, warning young people about the dangers of smoking. Ironically, Morson notes, the young Black man died of gun violence not tobacco use.
The Wayne County Prosecutors office would not make a comment on the ongoing investigation.
Morson attended University of Detroit Jesuit and graduated from Finney High School.
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'Jackass' Director Jeff Tremaine to Film Mötley Crüe Bio 'The Dirt'
Posted on Friday, November 1st, 2013 by Russ Fischer
Jeff Tremaine, who directed the recent film Bad Grandpa, has been with the Jackass crew from the beginning. He was the magazine editor who sent a camera with journalist Johnny Knoxville to "test out" a bulletproof vest — by being shot while wearing it — and video footage of that event ultimately spawned Jackass and everything that followed.
And then you've got The Dirt, the oral history of Mötley Crüe, and one of the most depraved accounts of rockstar behavior in and out of print. The book has it all: total debauchery, excessive drug use leading to entire forgotten recordings (bassist Nikki Sixx doesn't even remember making the third album) and the awful DUI-related death of one of singer Vince Neil's closest friends, for which Neil himself is to blame.
The book has been optioned to develop as a film for years, and it's the sort of thing that would make for a great movie, if someone was in the driver's seat who really got it. Now Jeff Tremaine is that guy, and he seems like a perfect choice. Read More »


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After receiving a list of maintenance projects for West Franklin buildings, the estimated cost of the projects, including technology upgrades, would be about $6.4 million, according to school district estimates.
Board members decided they were only comfortable spending about $2 million from reserve funds on those projects, in the event voters do not approve a June 4 bond proposal, Dotson Bradbury, West Franklin superintendent, said this week, leaving the board tasked with prioritizing which projects to do first and how much could be spent.
The list of projects and the estimated costs were:
• Electrical — $700,000;
• Plumbing — $150,000;
• Windows — $307,200;
• Phones — $200,000;
• Food service — $256,500;
• Gyms — $648,408;
• Fire/Tornado — $300,000;
• Parking Lots — $860,000; and
• Technology — $764,114.
Thayne Bush, board president, said going through the list and deciding which projects were more important than others was frustrating.
"It was very difficult to prioritize," he said. "We can't really cut anything because it all needs to be fixed. It's a matter of prioritizing which to do first and what will affect education less."
The $14.3-million bond issue proposed for West Franklin would consolidate the district into a centralized campus in Pomona. The proposed bond issue would cover classroom additions, renovations of existing buildings, a new gym, weight room, vocational/agricultural education, a wood shop building, an eight-lane competition track and parking lot improvements, according to West Franklin's website. The improvements also would connect the campus buildings.
The board now has about $4 million in reserves, Bradbury said. The reason, he said, for only spending a portion of the reserve fund is to maintain a comfortable amount in the fund in case of unforeseen events.
"You have to have reserves there," Bradbury said. "You need reserves in food service, because you can't always anticipate a spike in food costs, or that a piece of equipment is going to go. So when those things occur, you can get them replaced and attended to."
After deciding on an amount to spend on repairs in the event the bond doesn't pass, the board selected the top priority projects, as well as how much money would be spent, including:
• $500,000 for electrical across the district;
• $150,000 for plumbing in main building at the high school;
• $200,000 for phone systems across the district in all facilities;
• $550,000 for roof repairs across the district;
• $256,500 for upgrading food service equipment across the district;
• $300,000 for HVAC repairs or possible replacement;
• $25,000 for baseball/softball electrical upgrade;
• $281,408 for varsity bleachers and gym floor; and
• $5,000 for bleacher repairs at Appanoose Elementary School.
The board opted to cover those expenditures — totaling $2,267,908 — from the reserve fund.
Bush said the prioritization was based on which repairs would directly effect student education if they weren't fixed, saying that the repairs have been a long time coming.
"I've been on the board for four years. Most problems we're dealing with now were on the list of things that needed to be done when I got on the board and the board before that," he said. "These are inherited problems."
On the list of proposed projects was a technology plan regarding the cost of placing an electronic device into the hands of every child, grades K-12, along with the cost of increasing the wireless access in all buildings in the district, according to the agenda. Because of the cost of the plan, Bush said, it simply wasn't one of the top priorities on the list.
"We didn't say completely cut it. It's going to have to take several years to pass it in," he said. "Ideally, it would go in all at once. It's an overall costs savings because you don't have to buy both e-reader books and text books, so it would be best to do it all at once. But the cost of doing that all at once is a three quarters of a million dollars. That just won't fit into the budget right now."
Bush compared the issue of consolidating all buildings in the West Franklin district to one campus in Pomona, to the same scenario the Central Heights school district faced when they consolidated all campuses.
"Even if schools didn't need repairs, it still makes sense to put all [students]on one campus because it's the most efficient way to educate the kids," he said. "Central Heights, they consolidated back in the late '50s or '60s and they closed several schools. Their bond issue will enhance what they already have, but we don't have those things to enhance. That's why our number is so big, because we've put off the inevitable for a long time."
The Central Heights school district, based in Richmond, also is in the process of trying to pass a bond issue to repair its facilities.
Bush said West Franklin's June 4 bond issue would fix all of the necessary repairs and then some, but until it passes, the board had a tough decision in determining which projects were more important.
"That's what brought along the need for the bond proposal and to finish our reconfiguration to get everybody on one campus," he said. "So we can move forward and keep up in the education game. We have to keep up and that's what it's all about."


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Free Comic Book Day is Tomorrow
One of the biggest days in comics is happening tomorrow – Free Comic Book Day! This is an annual event where free comics are given away to anyone who walks into a comic book store, and many stores have special sales and events, as well as artists on hand for free sketches, and lots more. Check out FreeComicBookDay.com for more details and to find participating stores near you.
The LA comedy quartet Jawiin put together this video to explain how Free Comic Book Day works (while addressing some confusion about the day):
Here is just a sampling of what local stores here in Los Angeles are doing:
Golden Apple Comics is opening at 10 am with free Gamma Labs and Hubert's Lemonade drinks and a Cinco de Mayo taco bar with purchase. Our own Scott Shaw! will be doing Simpsons sketches, plus there's a sidewalk sale, $5 grab bags, a kids play area, a bounce house, and more. Plus signings by Felicia Day and the cast of The Guild, Andrew Chambliss (Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 9), Scott Davis (Wrath of the Titans), Marc Andreyko (Manhunter), David B. Schwartz (Idolized), Peter Calloway (Anti), and Geoffrey Thorne (Prodigal: Egg of First Light).
Meltdown Comics will hold their Free Comic Book Day festivities from 11 am to 9 pm. As if giving away free comics wasn't enough, they'll also give you a 20% discount on any Marvel Comics products if you show your Avengers movie ticket stub. Plus a 50% off sale from 11 am to noon, 30% off all back issues, sidewalk comics by the pound ($3/lbs.), a Marvel Comics grab bag of 10 comics for $10, and more. Greg Weisman (Gargoyles), Victor Cook (Mecha-Nation), Caleb Monroe (The Remnant), Brandon Easton (Shadow Law), Scott Lobdell (Teen Titans) and creators from Archaia Entertainment (writers Tim Beedle [Fraggle Rock], Mike Kennedy [Bleedout] and Heather Nuhfer [Fraggle Rock]) will all be signing throughout the day.
Collector's Paradise in Winnetka and Pasadena wasn't content just having Free Comic Book Day. They're expanding it to Free Comic Book Month with special events, signings and sales throughout May. But for tomorrow, there's a 3-for-1 sale, and appearances by writers Ed Brubaker (Fatale), Steve Niles (30 Days of Night), Joshua Fialkov (I, Vampire), writer Corinna Bechko and writer/artist Gabriel Hardman (Planet of the Apes), writer Kyle Higgins (Nightwing), the Mind the Gap team of writer Jim McCann and artists Rodin Esquejo and Sonia Oback, Shane and Chris Houghton (Reed Gunther), and Matt Whitlock (Peanuts).
The Comic Bug in Manhattan Beach has so many creators, like Richard Starkings (Elephantmen), Joshua Dysart (Harbinger), and Jeff Stokely (Fraggle Rock) and fun stuff to give away, they made a 20-minute preview video (special password at the end of the video gives you a 25% discount!):
Comics and Graphic Novels at this year's West Hollywood Book Fair
The West Hollywood Book Fair is this Sunday, October 2nd, and a good number of comic book and graphic novel authors, artists, publishers and retailers are taking part. There are plenty of panels and events, which all include signings immediately after. Here's a look at what's happening:
The Comics, Graphic Novels & More Pavilion will have panels throughout the entire day. Good discussions will be held to examine how comics are attempting to diversify their readership, as well as the rise of graphic novel anthologies and young adult graphic novels. There will also be a look at comic book adaptations of the worlds of Jim Henson and a broader look at comics getting adapted to film and TV. The day is then capped off with a live podcast covering Superman's impact on American and world culture.
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Diversity in Comics panel. Former TokyoPop senior editor Lillian Diaz-Przybyl moderates; panelists: author/illustrator Leland Myrick (Feynman), manga editor/writer Troy Lewter (Priest, Cabin in the Woods), and writer Kimberly Komatsu (Womanthology, In America's Shadow).
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm: The Rise of the Graphic Novel Anthology. Comedy writer Asterios Kokkinos moderates; panelists: Kazu Kibuishi (editor of Flight, Explorer), DJ Kirkbride (editor of Popgun), Nicole Sixx (contributor to Womanthology), and Michael Woods (editor of Outlaw Territory).
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: The World of Young Adult Grapphic Novels. Lillian Diaz-Przybyl again moderates; panelists: author Cecil Castellucci (The Plain Janes), writer Deborah Vankin (Poseurs), and editor Barbara Randall Kesel (Vampire Kisses: Blood Relatives, Wicked Lovely: Desert Tales).
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm: Jim Henson and Comic Books: Putting Puppets to Paper. Writer/editor (and Henson specialist) Tim Beedle moderates; panelists: The Jim Henson Company's Director of Product Development Jim Formanek, writer Brian Holguin (Dark Crystal), consulting editor Joe LeFavi of Quixotic Transmedia (Fraggle Rock, The Storyteller, Return to Labyrinth), and writer Heather Nuhfer (Fraggle Rock).
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Comics to Screen & Back Again. Moderated by Sax Carr and Blair Marnell of Crave Online's The Idiot Box podcast; panelists: writer/editor Len Wein (Swamp Thing, X-Men), executive story editor/writer Deric A. Hughes (Warehouse 13), and writer Sam Sarker of Johnny Depp's production company Infinitum Nihil (The Vault).
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Inside the Comics Industry: Superman. A live broadcast of the Fandom Planet podcast hosted by comedians Tim Powers and Sax Carr; panelists: artist Jon Bogdanove (Superman: The Man of Steel), writer Elliot S! Maggin (Action Comics, Superman), and comics historian/cartoonist Scott Shaw! (Oddball Comics, Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew)
The Current Events & Hot Topics Pavilion will also include some comics mixed into their "traditional" book discussions. Writer Joshua Dysart (Unknown Soldier) will be one of the panelists for The Way of the Gun: Fascination & Fear in Fact & Fiction, moderated by writer Gary Phillips (Cowboys). Other panelists include novelists Naomi Hirahara (Blood Hina: A Mas Arai Mystery) and Adam Winkler (Gunfight: The Battle over the Right to Bear Arms in America).
The Teen Stage has a live author interview with Cecil Castellucci (The Plain Janes, Janes in Love), conducted by blogger and book reviewer Chelsea Swiggett. The two will discuss Castellucci's two graphic novels, as well as her popular young adult novels like Rose Sees Red.
Young Adult author Cecil Castellucci will also be exhibiting her collaborative narrative project Literary Diaspora at the Fair. She mails (yes, old fashion mails!) out words to visual artists and images to authors who then create something inspired by what they received. They then mail it back to her to add to the growing stories. So far comics artists Becky Cloonan, Joe Infurnari, Chip Zdarsky and others have participated. Cards returned so far will be displayed at the Fair, and visitors might even find a card in a books asking them to participate. Check out LiteraryDiaspora.com for more on the project.
Live Art with Billy Martinez – Indie comics creator Martinez will produce art at the Indie Comics Creators Booths all day long. Booth: C 19-22
How to Make Comic Books & Zines Workshop – The Indie Comics Creators Booths will hold workshops and tutorials all day long. Booth: C 19-22
Special Guests:
Cecil Castellucci – The Plain Janes and Janes in Love graphic novels, as well as YA novels Boy Proof, The Queen of Cool and Beige. Official site.
Kazu Kibuishi - Amulet graphic novel series, Flight comics anthology. Official site.
Deborah Vankin – Poseurs graphic novel, LA Times staff writer. Twitter.
Archaia Entertainment – Publisher of graphic novels Mouse Guard, Return of the Dapper Men, Jim Henson projects like Fraggle Rock and The Dark Crystal, and much more. Booth: C 4-5
The Comic Bug – A great comic book store in Manhattan Beach. Booth: C 1-2
The Devastator – A quarterly comedy magazine with comics, funny writing and other wackiness run by editor-in-chief Geoffrey Golden (Cracked, National Lampoon). Booth: C 19-22, Table E
Eyedraugh Comics – Independent comics publisher located in Fontana. Booth: C 19-22, Table A
Neko Press Comics – Art studio, school and publisher run by La Mesa-based illustrator Billy Martinez, who will be producing live art all day long. Booth: C 19-22, Table H
OMGcow: A Comic Diary – An autobiographical web-comic by cartoonist Sheika Lugta of Long Beach. Booth: C 19-22, Table A
The WeHo Book Fair is happening this Sunday at the West Hollywood Library, which is itself having a grand opening the day before, and the neighboring West Hollywood Park, at N. San Vicente Blvd. at Melrose Blvd, this Sunday, 10 am – 6 pm.
Looking at the Eisners: Nominees for Best Single Issue
Today we're taking a look at the nominees for the Best Single Issue or One-Shot category.
The 2011 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards released their nominees for excellence in comic books for the previous year recently. A panel of 6 judges made up of professionals throughout the industry selected the nominees. People throughout the industry will now begin voting on the nominees. Winners will be announced at the award show put on at this summer's huge Comic-Con International convention in San Diego. The Eisners are basically the comic book equivalent of the film industry's Academy Awards, TV's Emmy Awards, music's Grammy Awards, and theater's Tony Awards, so it deserves a closer look.
I'm breaking down the nominees in each category, providing context and background info, and giving links to Amazon and other sites so you can buy your own copy, if possible. I can't read everything, so lots of this stuff passed by me or is on my way-too-high to-read pile, so I'm going to avoid saying what "should" win. (I'm also pretty bad at predicting award show winners, so I'm not going to bother embarrassing myself.) Please feel free to post your predictions, preferences, opinions, or questions.
Best Short Story
- The Cape, by Joe Hill, Jason Ciaramella, and Zack Howard (IDW)
- Fables #100, by Bill Willingham, Mark Buckingham, and others (Vertigo/DC)
- Hellboy: Double Feature of Evil, by Mark Mignola and Richard Corben (Dark Horse)
- Locke & Key: Keys to the Kingdom #1: "Sparrow," by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez (IDW)
- Unknown Soldier #21: "A Gun in Africa," by Joshua Dysart and Rick Veitch (Vertigo/DC)
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Condors play three games in a row beginning Friday night
Condors host Las Vegas Friday night
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Las Vegas comes to Rabobank Arena Friday night to face the Condors.
This will be the third game of a five-games-in-six-days-stretch for the Condors.
After facing Las Vegas Friday night, they have back-to-back games with San Francisco Saturday and Sunday.


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|Sport, 1 pitch, 125'
|YDS: 5.7 French: 5a Ewbanks: 15 UIAA: V+ ZA: 13 British: MVS 4b [details]
|Lawrence Stuemke, 1995
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By Steve Marr
From: Colorado Springs, CO
Jun 5, 2002
|This route is every bit as good as No Mystery Here, if not better. The bolts were thoughtfully placed (but not always comfortably placed). The crux starts around the 6th or 7th bolt where the route steepens. There is a very positive right-facing flake with bomber holds. Once over the flake there are a couple options like Dave pointed out. The first is to clip into Wes Bound's anchors and then rap. The second is to continue straight up past two more bolts to Abbot's anchors. There is a long run out between the 9th and 10th bolts with pretty straight forward climbing. You could probably clip the right bolt on the Wes Bound anchor with a long sling if you wanted. Stellar route with fantastic views.
By Mike Epke
From: Denver, CO
Jun 28, 2003
|You can actually rap from this route with two one rope rappels by going to the rap station for Southern Hospitality. Fun route that was definitely stiffer climbing than the two 5.7s down the hill. Enjoy this excellent, long climb.
By joell
From: Fort Collins, CO
Aug 4, 2004
|You can also rap from the Abbot Arete anchors with a single 60 meter rope if you go down to the large flake that Southern Hospitality begins from. If you choose to use the Wes Bound anchors, you can actually be lowered on belay if you descend into the Inner Sanctum along Wes Bound. A 60 meter rope will reach from the base of Abbott Arete to the Wes Bound anchors and down to the base of Wes Bound with plenty to spare.
By Blitzo
Sep 12, 2006
|A really fun 5.7.
By Rick Thompson
From: Mount Nebbiolo, CO
Aug 3, 2009
FA: Lawrence Stuemke, 1995
Lowering from the anchors at the top of Wes Bound is definitely the preferred method as the climbing from there to the top is uneventful and of lower quality.


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Coach Norv Turner and the rest of the Chargers coaching staff continued to install their culture of perfection during minicamp practice on Tuesday night. The intensity was cranked up in the evening workout after this morning's walkthrough. Players were hustled around the field with few seconds wasted between snaps. The majority of the practice was spent on special teams and third down work.
Rich Bisaccia, assistant head coach - special teams coordinator, took his players to the field 15 minutes early for additional work on blocking and lane assignments during kicks. WR
Three more segments of practice were designated to the kicking game. In one drill, a returner stood behind a ball that was placed on the five yard line as the coverage unit ran down the field. Bisaccia then blew his whistle which cued the returner to pick up the ball and attempt to avoid containment.
Several players were given an opportunity to be a returner: RB
Bisaccia also ran punt and field goal drills. Kickers
The offense and defense squared off in two separate periods with the majority of snaps taken in third down situations. QBs
- Today's report was contributed by freelance writer Dan McLellan.
Photos: PM Practice | AM Practice
Video: Afternoon Practice | Morning Practice | Coach
News: Minicamp starts | Tues. AM
Who benefits most from minicamps and why? Coaches, veterans or rookies. Let us know in the comments bellow.


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It's time for another MFTWSC sketch! When I first saw this weeks sketch it took me a minute or two to wrap my head around it. Once I got over my initial fear, I really enjoyed it.
I used the Postage Stamp STAX Die-namics die-cut a piece of Smooth White card stock. This piece was stamped with the Art Expression Text stamp set and Black Licorice Premium Dye Ink. I used one of the stamps from the Abstract Art stamp set and some Electric Red Premium Dye Ink for the element on the left hand side of the sketch.
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Is this happening when trying to copy/paste from a Word document? Or is it just typing up a post?
It happened after I typed up a post. As I hit the post button again, it gave the same error basically, that post flooding was detected and to look for the highlighted passage. I finally got it to post AFTER I posted this error message, but I've never encountered that error before.
We've encountered this error before, but normally it's after trying to cut/copy/paste from a Word document.
If it happens again, click the HTML tab above the text editor and see if there's a lot of nonsensical HTML formatting that needs to be cleaned up. If it continues on a "regular" basis I might need to get the developers involved to track down the issue.
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