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State and Federal Wildlife Officials Work With Local Partners to Restore Shad in Charles River
Officials plan to stock the Charles River waterway with 3 million shad larvae this summer.
WALTHAM – Friday, June 29, 2012 – Officials from the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game's (DFG) Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) released tens of thousands of American shad larvae into the Charles River in Waltham today as part of a multi-year effort to restore native shad populations in Massachusetts' rivers.
Once abundant in larger river systems such as the Charles, Connecticut, Merrimack, and Neponset, American shad populations have decreased over the last century in Massachusetts waterways due to construction of dams, water pollution, and overfishing. Water quality improvements, construction of fish passage facilities, and regulation of fishing have resulted in the recent restoration of shad in the Connecticut and Merrimack River systems. State and federal agencies are now working to reintroduce shad into the Charles River.
"We are optimistic for the future of the restoration effort given that we are already seeing the return of adult American shad into the Charles River," said DFG Commissioner Mary Griffin. "We are grateful for the support of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and partnership with non-profit environmental organizations such as the Charles River Watershed Association in our effort."
The goal of the American Shad Propagation Project is to restore viable populations of American shad to the Charles River and create a local sport fishery. The project is a long-term collaborative effort between the DFG's Division of Marine Fisheries and the USFWS Central New England Fishery Resources Office. It includes the development of a shad larvae stocking program in conjunction with fish passage improvements.
"The Service continues to work with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, non-government organizations and other state partners throughout New England to enhance American shad and river herring populations and we continue to see positive results," said USFWS Northeast Regional Director Wendi Weber. "This spring, sampling efforts have documented hatchery origin shad returning to the Charles River and their numbers are expected to increase in coming years given hatchery production success and increased stocking in the river."
The larvae stocking program is modeled after successful programs implemented for restoring shad to the tributaries of Chesapeake Bay. In the Massachusetts program, adult shad migrating upriver to spawn are obtained from the Merrimack River, where the shad population has rebounded over the past several decades – likely due to water quality improvements and the construction of more efficient fish passage structures on hydropower dams.
"I think history will show that those organizations and people who made significant contributions to the restoration of the environment in these first years of the 21st Century made a real difference," said Charles River Watershed Association Executive Director Bob Zimmerman. "We're making significant strides on the Charles, and the release of this iconic fish is a great case in point."
The Charles River is the primary target for restoration of shad in Massachusetts due to the availability of spawning and rearing habitat, functioning fishways, and the historical significance of shad in the system. The partners hope to restore an adult population of about 30,000 in the Charles River.
In the last six years, wildlife officials have taken adult American shad from the Essex Dam fish lift on the Merrimack River and transported them to the two USFWS hatcheries in Nashua, N.H. and North Attleboro. The adult shad are spawned in tanks and the resulting larvae that hatch are marked with oxytetracycline (OTC), an FDA approved antibiotic that marks bony structures, before being transported to the Charles River. The process of marking with OTC is implemented so that returning adult American shad can be sampled and their otoliths, bony structures analogous to ear bones that aide fish in equilibrium, can be removed and examined for the presence of the OTC mark, which fluoresces under ultraviolet light. The combined efforts of the two hatcheries have resulted in the release of an estimated 13 million marked shad larvae into the Charles River in Waltham beginning in 2006.
In 2010, DMF biologists began looking for adult shad returning to the Charles River in the fishway at Watertown but did not find any. Sampling continued in the fishway at Watertown in 2011 and 2012, however, biologists from both DMF and USFWS also began using an electrofishing technique to sample for adult shad. This technique uses a boat to supply an electric current to the water which stuns nearby fish thus allowing them to be sampled. Electrofishing in both the 2011 and 2012 seasons has been successful with more than 50 percent of adult shad sampled having a hatchery OTC mark on their otoliths. The majority of the marked adult shad in 2012 are 6-year-old fish, indicating that they came from the first year of stocking in 2006. This finding is promising and sampling in upcoming years should yield larger numbers of adults from the estimated 13 million larvae stocked to date.
The Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) has assisted USFWS and DMF in the American shad restoration efforts by monitoring the Charles River prior to release events to help project fish survival rates, and following release events to document habitat conditions. CRWA has also worked to repair and maintain fish passage along the Charles - especially fish ladders at dams - so adult shad are able to return to the river to spawn. CRWA's mission involves continually promoting a clean Charles River which will be able to support a healthy shad population.
The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is responsible for promoting the conservation and enjoyment of the Commonwealth's natural resources. DFG carries out this mission through land protection and wildlife habitat management, management of inland and marine fish and wildlife species, and ecological restoration of fresh water, salt water, and terrestrial habitats. DFG promotes enjoyment of the Massachusetts environment through outdoor skills workshops, fishing festivals and other educational programs, and by enhancing access to the Commonwealth's rivers, lakes, and coastal waters.
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Pag a town of sea salt A- A A+
The old city of Pag was devastated by Zadar (Venice), but salt works next to which the town was built has been too important for economy. In 1443, the construction of a new city of Pag, the one we know today, began according to strict blueprints of the Croatian Renaissance sculptor and architect Juraj Dalmatinac and was completed in 20 years.
Pag is a town of sea salt!
Little has changed in the very centre of the city. Beside salt, Pag discovered tourism very early and dedicated itself to it like a true host that offers its guests abundance of clean sea, exotic, specific landscape and snowy white pebble beaches that, like a pearl necklace, surround the island and the channel of Pag. Pag is well connected with the inland by a bridge and a ferry line.
Accommodation: hotels, apartments, private rooms, campsites.
Natural sights
Specific rocky landscape, low grass and kilometres of stone walls (stone fences), salt works, medicinal mud "peloid", medicinal herbs that grow freely in nature, marked point of the 15th meridian.
Heritage, Wine, Food
The old city centre is a unique monument, ornamented portals of stone houses door-posts, and city palaces with blazons of aristocratic families, the parish church is a valuable monument of culture and art, the palace of the Prince, two medieval towers, remains of the Old Pag (2km from the city), old depots for salt, a Benedictine monastery and Abbey of St. Peter, folk costumes and the unique lace from Pag.
Pag can boast with autochthonic types of wine (Gegić and Žutica), a special prosecco (sherry), original brandy (rakia) from Pag. In relation to the gastronomic offer, the most known specialities are the cheese and lamb from Pag that have a specific flavour which they owe to the characteristic grazing of the sheep. There are also other traditional dishes like žgvancet, saur, and an interesting dish in the cuisine of Pag is the preparation of snails. A special delicacy is "baškotin", aromatic hard rolls that are prepared by the Benedictines.
Entertainment, Recreation, Excursions
Winter and summer Carnival, a series of concerts and manifestations, surfing, cycling (120km of arranged cycling trails), diving, water-skiing and there are climbing polygons at two locations.
Trips around the entire island or to Zadar and to national parks Paklenica, Northern Velebit, Plitvice and Kornati.

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Is your relationship in a rut and you're not feeling the love anymore, like you once did for your partner? You know you love them but life with them has become ho hum and boring?
Do you find yourself going to functions alone because your partner just isn't into that kind of thing anymore? Did you used to enjoy everything together but now you find that you or your partner don't enjoy doing those same things anymore?
Are you starting to feel like a wall is being built between you and your partner?
We all change with time, and we can't help that, that's what living life does to people, but there are several things we can do to put the fun and romance back into our relationship when things become boring. The following are a few things I have found helpful when your relationship is in a rut and you're not feeling the love anymore!
Date Night
I know you've heard me say it over and over but I truly believe in date night. Making it special can bring all those romantic feelings back into full swing. Sometimes it may take a few dates to dig up those feelings especially if they have been laying dormant for a long time. Date night can be one of the easiest things to do to get your partner back into your relationship.
It's recommended to have a date night every two weeks or once a month if that's all the time you have. I found an e-book that offers 300 ideas that are in between the $5-$20 range. So they are perfect for people on a tight budget. I also like this e-book because not only do you get 300 Creative Dates to Impress Your Date you also get 8 ways to ask someone out, 20 date night coupon ideas, a 100 page e-book on the do's and don'ts of dating and 14 dating disaster stories that are invaluable and may save yours from becoming one!
Spend Time Making Love
Women are different than men when it comes to making love. You can just mention it to a man and he's running through the house taking off his clothes and diving into bed. Women need to feel a connection to their partner to even get close to a thought about it. They have to be in the right mind set to let themselves go and surrender to their partner. So if you want to start feeling the love again you have to spend the time getting your lady ready to open up and relax into making love.
As far as the mindset goes I have found a guy whose Female Orgasm Blueprint teaches a technique for getting any woman into the right mindset for making love. It's worth the cost of his whole program that shows you how to give your lady squirting orgasms, by the way, just to know this one mind control technique. He also has a free video on how to find and stroke the G-Spot so you can give your lady an all over body, mind blowing, squirting orgasm. If she's never squirted before or you don't know how to make a woman squirt, this is the program for you!
Talk About Your Feelings
Sometimes things happen in a relationship that tears it down. Being aware of the problems that arise and talking them out as they happen will make your relationship stronger. Notice I say talking, not hollering, arguing?
Also see the article Trust Builds Strong Lasting Relationships. A relationship built on a strong foundation will stand against any adversity thrown it's way. So if you have any issues that are causing resentment or hurt you need to talk them out until you both feel better about them or they will eventually eat away at the foundation of your relationship and cause it to be become weak.
A strong relationship can still get boring so finding ways to help it stay exciting is imperative to it's survival. You can get 101 Romantic Ideas free when you sign up for Questions For Couples. This site is chuck full of romantic ideas, so take a look around and I hope you find something that will help your relationship when you're not feeling the love anymore. I hope you get the love back for each other that you once shared and learn how to keep the love flowing throughout your lifetime together.
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Speaking of ugly menus, maybe a way to customize the look of menus? Uploading a picture for it, changing the text, etc?


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i have appreciated all the info in the posts. i am having a manufactured home made and want to add skylights or solar tubes. has anyone else had these, how did they work? what size gives best light into the room for least cost? thanks for any advice, K |
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- Posted by old-vt-crafter (My Page) on Sun, Mar 30, 08 at 6:51
I have neither but I have been in shops where the solar tubes have been used. The Amish in PA use them as some shops don't have electricity. The tubes work very well and don't add heat in to the space in the summer. I would put one in with no reservations if I wanted just some light in an area. A skylight is great if you want to flood the room with light. But in time, will they leak? You must clean them and that usually means a ladder inside the house. I would favor the tubes. |
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I have a fixed velux (at least 4 ft long) that was installed in our livingroom 12 years ago. The room was a cave.. very dark. It was just what we needed. No problems with it. If you have one installed theres a few options you can have done.. 1 is to have the opening be angled wider at the bottom (where it comes thru the inner ceiling) than the top to let in more light. 2. this is cool.. saw it done.. instead of having the skylight put directly onto the roof, have a box built to raise it up 2 ft or so above the roof. The box forms the light tunnel and makes it appear your roof is much higher. The solutubes look like they'd be better in dark halls or bathrooms. I've seen now they have a unit you mount in one place and it has tubes that are routed to different rooms.. so only 1 main hole. |
FWIW, We have solar tubes and LOVE them! 5yrs. and zero problems. We should have installed more as we like them that much! Hope this helps. |
We have both. We have a solar tube in our guest bath. There are no windows in there but you don't notice because of the tube. We save lots of power because we don't need to turn on the lights unless it is nighttime. We have a 2x4 skylight over the peninsula in our kitchen. I love the way it brings in the light over my favorite work area. It is a problem to clean. It is so high up, we can't get to it except to put a ladder on top of the counter and then climb up. My only regret is that we should have put a solar tube in our walk-in master closet. |
is there anyway to clean the bugs out of a solar tube? I can't figure out if there is anyway to take the cover off from inside the house. |
i have been hoping to do a solar tube in our windowless bath someday |
We have 4 smaller skylights & One very large one in our kitchen I love the light it gives us. The only problem is they have been leaking the last few years. We need to do something about it but don't know exactly what to do. My husband has threatened to take them out & board them up. I'd go for the tubes unless they are problems also JUDY |
- Posted by desertsteph (My Page) on Thu, Apr 30, 09 at 19:16
the one i'm getting has a skylight in the kitchen - no sign of any leaking. it brings in a lot of light - love it! having one / tube in a big closet would be a very good idea! my sister had 2 skylites in her mfg home - 1 in kitchen and 1 in the mstr bath. she had it 9 yrs and no problems. i would think if it's leaking someone needs to go up on the rooftop and reseal around where it joins the roof... I'd check with a place that sells them / window place - they might have special stuff to use. |
- Posted by shades_of_idaho (My Page) on Sat, May 2, 09 at 23:05
I would like to put a window above the door in the guest bath to let light in. It is interior door, opens into laundry room, and the window would just be in the wall.Pane of glass framed in. Not an opening window. Not sure there is enough room. Going to have to poke around there to see about headers over the door and all. Guess this would also be called a transom. |
- Posted by desertsteph (My Page) on Sun, May 17, 09 at 2:09
oh - I love a transom! we had those in houses we lived in when I was a kid! and someone put one of those in a kitchen remodel (over on kitchens). I love it! great idea to get light into that room. I wish I had a window in my laundry room - one thing I'm missing - but I do plan to replace the door next year so I'll check out a door with a window when the time comes. keep us posted on the transom - what you find out about it - maybe something on HGTV on putting those in? |
We had one installed at the time of manufacture in our MH, but afterward can be tricky. I know folks who had skylights put in afterward and had problems, but not sure about the tube lights. You will really want to go to a reputable installer. Check them out and get some guarantee on the leaking. They have to be sealed well and the installation is important also. I would love to have one put in my laundry room but we are hesitant on this for sure. |
- Posted by skchapman(firstname.lastname@example.com) onSat, May 28, 11 at 10:29
I'm having the same problem. How do you clean them? Is there a way to get the cover off inside the house?? |
If the tube is properly installed and sealed, bugs should not be getting in. But if they have, the methods of removing the diffuser to clean them out varies depending on the product. The SolaTube website has a pdf fact sheet on how to open and clean several of its products. If you know who manufactured your solar tube and what model it is, check the manufacturer's website for similar instructions. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Solatube cleaning and care
I put in a large skylight when we remodeled our kitchen. One choice you need to make is if you want clear or frosted. The skylight guy told me that the frosted diffuses the light better and because it is double glass, you don't see dirt on the outside dome. When the roof was open (skylight not installed yet), I could see how the light would be more direct. I love the frosted skylight! We replaced an old skylight (clear) for a frosted one in a stairwell at the same time as our remodel. It really made a difference in the lighting. Last week I had 2 more (frosted) skylights put in my bathroom remodel, one (2'x2') over the new shower and one(17"x36") over the vanity. They are wonderful! We have lived in our house for 20 years. The house had 2 skylights to begin with, they never leaked. Our house is a flat roof and the skylights are installed on a curb. |
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South Korean exports of computers and related products will rise 16.5 percent, to U.S. $13.1 billion this year, compared with 2001, as sales of liquid-crystal displays gained, the government said. South Korea, reportedly the fourth-largest Asian economy, will increase overseas sales by 6.5 percent to $13.8 billion next year, the government said. Still, exports are not expected to reach the level of 2000, when they totaled $14.7 billion. (Bloomberg News)
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Microsoft has confirmed that it's working on a cheaper version of the Xbox 360 Slim, reports GameSpot.
Microsoft announced the Xbox 360 Slim at £199 and slashed the prices of the current Elite and Arcade models.
Microsoft's Ryan Moore has said that a second Xbox 360 Slim will be in line with the Arcade's pricepoint, approximately £134.
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Finding Apartments for Rent in Kapolei, HI
It wasn't that long ago that Kapolei, Hawaii, was just the place you drove through to get up island. Highway 1 came to an abrupt halt, changing to the two-lane Route 93 that leads to the more remote northwest coast. Savvy hoteliers took note of the beaches in the area and built the Ihilani Ko Olina, a luxury property that rivals anything Waikiki has to offer. That set the tone for the area, one of sophistication, peace and quiet. Soon golf courses went in, as did upscale private residences. Kapolei's oceanfront Aliinui Dr. neighborhood was born. It remains the most desirable area in town, followed by the Akupu neighborhood which is farther inland.
Cultural Attractions in Kapolei, HI
Paradise Cove predates the resorts and growth spurts of the Kapolei area. This was how tourists discovered the area, traveling by bus from Waikiki to an oceanfront village setting. Considered one of the most authentic luaus on Oahu, guests participate in Hawaiian games and crafts, pull in the hookilau net and witness the ceremony of opening the imu, an underground oven, to reveal the slow roasted pig. Mai tais, food and entertainment make it a fun evening. To explore some aviation history, visit the Naval Air Museum Barbers Point at the Kalaeloa Airport on the southern end of Kapolei. Pearl Harbor and the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument are 8 miles east. Another 5 miles has you in the heart of downtown Honolulu, home to the Iolani Palace and the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum. Both venues have histories connecting them to the Hawaiian royal family. The excitement of Waikiki Beach is just a few minutes west.
Shopping and Dining in Kapolei, HI
Kapolei has two shopping malls near the center of town. One is the Kapolei Commons with anchor stores including Target, Petco and Ross and a host of smaller shops. Ruby Tuesday and Denny's are stand alone restaurants at the mall. An additional food court offers everything from sushi to frozen yogurt. A branch of the Bank of Hawaii, cellular phone outlets, hair salons and drug stores are also on site. The Kapolei Shopping Center has more than 30 shops and restaurants. One of the mall's favorite eateries is Loco Moco, a drive in serving the traditional dish of the same name. Loco Moco is a filling dish containing rice topped with a hamburger patty and a fried egg, smothered in gravy. For some high-end shopping head to the Ko Olina resort area. The Ko Olina Station and Center are independent of the hotels and offer everything from souvenirs to wine and beer. You don't have to be a hotel guest to shop or dine at the Ihilani or the Aulani but reservations for the latter are strongly advised.
Outdoor Activities in Kapolei, HI
Kapolei is the center of the sports fishing industry on western Oahu. The Ko Olina Marina has the largest assortment of charter companies that offer full and half-day fishing outings. Barbers Point Harbor and Malakole Harbor also offer slips for private pleasure boats. South of the marina is Ko Olina Beach Park, one of the four man-made lagoons that offer swimming, picnic areas and plenty of parking. The lagoons have rock barriers that make the water safe for even novice swimmers. The snorkeling is also good but there's not enough wave action for surfing. Kahe Point Beach Park, about a mile up the coast, offers even better snorkeling reefs suitable for experienced swimmers. Kapolei also has its own water park. Wet 'N' Wild is just off Highway 1 on the northern end of town. In addition to pools and slides the park has its own mini golf course. Golfers also have their choice of teeing of at the posh Ko Olina Golf Club, the Kapolei Golf Club or the West Loch Golf Course, a municipal course maintained by the City of Honolulu.
Transportation Options in Kapolei, HI
It's about a 30 minute drive to downtown Honolulu if you don't travel during commute hours. During the work week from 6 am until 9 am and again from 3 pm to 6 pm Highway 1 usually resembles a parking lot. That 30 minutes can double or triple on some days, especially if it rains. TheBus, Oahu's public transit system, provides regular service to parts of Kapolei but most stops are along Kalaeloa Blvd and in the downtown core. If you work outside of Kapolei you will most likely need a car.
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Moore and Russell
The first break from the idealist view that the physical world is really only a world of appearances occurred when Moore, in a paper entitled "The Nature of Judgment
" (1899), argued for a theory of truth that implies that the physical world does have the independent existence that it is naively supposed to have. Although the theory was soon abandoned, it represented British philosophy's return to common sense.
The influences on Russell and Moore—and thus their methods of dealing with problems—soon diverged, and their different approaches became the roots of two broadly different traditions in analytic philosophy, referred to above as formalism and informalism. Russell, whose general approach would be adopted by philosophers in the formalist tradition, was a major influence on those who believed that philosophical problems could be clarified, if not solved, by using the technical equipment of formal logic and who saw the physical sciences as the only means of gaining knowledge of the world. They regarded philosophy—if as a science at all—as a deductive and a priori enterprise on a par with mathematics. Russell's contributions to this side of the analytic tradition have been important and, in great part, lasting.
In contrast to Russell, Moore, who would inspire philosophers in the informalist tradition, never found much need to employ technical tools or to turn philosophy into a science. His dominant themes were the defense of commonsensical views about the nature of the world against esoteric, skeptical, or grandly metaphysical views and the conviction that the right way to approach a philosophical puzzle is to examine closely the question through which it was generated. Philosophical problems, he thought, are often intractable simply because philosophers have not stopped to formulate precisely what is at issue.
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Because of these two themes, Moore enlisted sympathy among analytic philosophers who, from the 1930s onward, saw little hope in advanced formal logic as a means of solving traditional philosophical problems and who believed that philosophical skepticism about the existence of an independent external world or of other minds—or, in general, about common sense—must be wrong. These philosophers also shared with Moore the belief that it is often more important to look at the questions that philosophers pose than at their proposed answers. Thus, unlike Russell, who was important for his solutions to problems in formal logic and the philosophy of mathematics, among other areas, it was more the spirit of Moore's philosophy than its lasting contributions that made him such an important influence.
In his seminal essay "A Defence of Common Sense
" (1925), as in others, Moore argued not only against idealist doctrines such as the unreality of time but also against all the forms of skepticism—for example, about the existence of other minds or of a material world—that philosophers have espoused. The skeptic, he pointed out, usually has some argument for his conclusion. Instead of examining such arguments, however, Moore pitted against the skeptic's premises various quite everyday beliefs—for example, that he had breakfast that morning (thus, time cannot be unreal) or that he does in fact have a pencil in his hand (thus, there must be a material world). He challenged the skeptic to show that the premises of the skeptic's argument are any more certain than the everyday beliefs that form the premises of Moore's argument.
Although some scholars have seen Moore as an early practitioner of ordinary language philosophy, his appeal was not to what it is proper to say but rather to the beliefs of common sense. His rejection of any philosophical doctrine that offends against common sense was influential not only in the release that it afforded from the metaphysical excesses of absolute idealism but also in its impact on the sensibilities and general orientation of most later analytic philosophers.
Moore was also important for his vision of the proper business of philosophy—analysis. He was puzzled, for example, about the proper analysis of "a sees b," in which b designates a physical object (e.g., a pencil). He thought that there must be a special sense of see in which one does not see the pencil but sees only part of its surface. In addition, he thought that there must be another sense of see in which what is directly perceived is not even the surface of the pencil but rather what Moore called "sense data" and what earlier empiricists had called "visual sensations" or "sense impressions." Moore's problem was to discern the relationships between these various elements in perception and, in particular, to discover how a person can be justified, as Moore fully believed he is, in his claims to see physical objects when what he immediately perceives are really only sense data. The idea that sense impressions form the immediate objects of perception played a large role in early analytic philosophy, showing once again its empiricist roots. Later, however, it became an important source of division among the logical positivists. In addition, most ordinary-language philosophers, as well as those closely influenced by the later work of Russell's most famous student, Ludwig Wittgenstein, found sense data to be as unpalatable and unwarranted as Moore had found McTaggart's doctrine of the unreality of time.


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- Sample Letter from Employer
After You Apply For CPT
What Is Curricular Practical Training (CPT)?
This type of off-campus work is defined as employment which is an integral part of your established curriculum including: alternate work/study; internship, cooperative education, or any other type of required internship or practicum which is offered by sponsoring employers through cooperative agreements with the school.
CPT permission is obtained from the Office of International Programs (not USCIS). The employment authorization will be indicated on page 3 of your I-20 which will include the signature of the International Student Advisor.
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CPT Eligibility Requirements
- Be in valid F-1 student status and have been enrolled full-time for one academic year (two semesters; Summer does not count).
Exception: Internship is required in the first or second semester (i.e. Social Work, Counseling, Nursing). Graduate students only.
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.0 (Undergraduate students) or 3.0 (Graduate students).
- Be enrolled in full course of study or have an approved Reduced Course Load (RCL).
- Must register for an internship, fieldwork, practicum, cooperative educationor other course specifically designed for experiential or practical learning and listed in the SF State Bulletin as such. Internship class in which you are waitlisted do not count. CPT will not be granted for Independent Study and Special Study courses.
- The units that a student earns for the internship experience must be used towards the student's degree requirements. Graduate students must be able to use the internship units on the ATC form.
- Students who have already completed all of the coursework required for their degree and are working on their thesis are not eligible for CPT. They should consider applying for Optional (Thesis) Practical Training .
- Job must be directly related to your major field of study
- Job offer is required.
Types of CPT
Part-Time Training:Employment for 20 hours or less per week while you are also enrolled in classes is considered "part-time" CPT. The employment authorization written on the third page of your I-20 should therefore specify permission to engage in "part-time" training and you must be careful to limit your work to no more than 20 hours per week.
Full-Time Training:
Employment for more than 20 hours per week is considered "full-time" CPT and the employment authorization on your I-20 should, in this case, specify permission to participate in "full-time" training.
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Duration of CPT
CPT authorization is granted on a semester-by-semester basis, even if the proposed training period is more than one semester long.
Period of authorized employment will begin no earlier than the first day of instruction and must end no later than the last day of final exams for the semester. For example, if the semester runs from January 26 through May 25, then the student may not work before January 26 or after May 25.
F-1 regulations do not limit the amount of CPT you may be granted prior to completing your degree requirements. The limitation depends on the curricular requirements and options of your degree program.
Note: The time you spend on CPT will not be deducted from your 12 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) as long as you use less than 12 months full-time CPT. If, however, you spend 12 months or more on full-time CPT, you will lose all eligibility for OPT.
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When to Apply for CPT
You need to get CPT authorization BEFORE beginning employment. CPT cannot be post-dated. Plan ahead.
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CPT Application Procedures
All applicants are required to review the Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Online Information and Application Workshop BEFORE submitting CPT application materials to OIP. The application materials must be submit in an envelope (with the cover sheet) to the OIP front desk anytime between Monday to Friday, 8AM to 5PM
An F1 advisor will review your application within 5 business days (excluding weekends and holidays). Once approved, you will be contacted to pick up the I-20 with CPT authorization at OIP.
CPT Application Checklist
Please make sure that you are registered full-time in the current semester (including the internship class) or already have an approved RCL before submitting the CPT application to OIP:
- CPT Application Cover Sheet
- Completed and signed Curricular Practical Training Authorization Form (2 pages). The Authorization Form can only be downloaded from Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Online Information and Application Workshop,
Undergraduate Business major: This form must be signed by the advisor in the Student Services Center, College of Business (Room 112), not your faculty advisor.
MBA/MSA major: This form must be signed by Jeffery Chun, Assistant Director of the MBA program, not your faculty advisor nor your Thesis reader. - Employer's letter
- Letter must be typed on official company letterhead stationery and must contain the employer's original signature
- Original only. Fax and scanned documents are not acceptable.
- See template. If your employer chooses not to use the template, the information in bold in the template needs to be included in the letter.
- Photocopy of the identification page(s) in your passport (must include name, current expiration date, and photo)
- I-94 admissions verification printout from http://www.cbp.gov/i94 (If you entered the U.S. prior to April 30, 2013, provide a front and back copy of the I-94 card stapled to inside of your passport)
- Original or photocopy of your most current I-20
Sample Letter From Employer
(For use with Curricular Practical Training )Date
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is written to support the application for ( part-time/full-time, number of hours ) Curricular Practical Training of ( Name of student ).
( Name of student ) has been offered a job as a ( occupation/job title of student ) and will be working for ( name of company ) beginning on ( date student is to begin employment ). We expect to continue to employ ( name of student ) through ( date student is expect to end employment ). This period of employment corresponds to the time allowable for ( name of student ) 's practical training period and is needed for ( her/him ) to complete the training we provide. ( Name of student )'s duties will include ( provide a brief description of duties, relating the task(s) performed to the student's prior training and experience ).
( Name of Company ) therefore respectfully request that the application of ( name of student ) to accept ( her/his ) period of curricular practical training be granted.
(Name and Title of Company Officer)
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After You Apply For CPT
Application Processing Time
Within 5 business days, the international student advisor will authorize CPT employment in SEVIS and on the 3rd page of your I-20. You must be careful not to continue employment beyond the date authorized on your I-20 unless you apply for and are granted new permission to work.
You will not receive a response from USCIS. Once approved, CPT will be counted whether or not you actually work for the entire authorized period of employment.
Additional Information about CPT
Change of Employer
CPT is authorized for specific employer.
If you change employers, or if you change from part-time to full-time employment, you must re-apply for a new CPT authorization. You cannot make the change until you have received the new CPT authorization from OIP, or you will be working without authorization (i.e "working illegally").
Employment Eligibility Verification
When you begin work, you and your employer must complete a form entitled "Employment Eligibility Verification" (USCIS Form I-9), which the employer retains. The I -9 must be updated each time you receive a renewal of your work permission.
Social Security and Other Taxes
In general, F-1 students who have been in the U.S. less than five years are exempt from Social Security (F.I.C.A.) taxes. Your earnings, however, are subject to applicable federal, state and local taxes. Students must file a tax return on or before April 15 each year, which will determine if any of the withheld taxes can be refunded.
A Note of Caution
While USCIS regulations provide a variety of opportunities for you to be employed during your time in F-1 status, working improperly or without authorization is a serious violation of your status. You should therefore consult with the international student advisor before taking up any employment.
See Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Online Information and Application Workshop FAQ section for more CPT information.
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- Posted by anneliese_32 6 (My Page) on Wed, Oct 10, 12 at 5:53
Wondering too, hope they are well and just in the same slump as the rest of us here. |
- Posted by lilosophie none (My Page) on Wed, Oct 10, 12 at 9:23
Don had so many medical problems, and he was schedules for heart surgery (heart ablation), so I am a bit worried. I am suggesting we all send healing thoughts, sunflowers and other mojo his way. I have not seen him on Hot Topics or on Facebook either. He surely is missed, hope he is done with all the medical stuff and is healing. |
He just posted 4 days ago on Hot Topics. You have to skip to the bottom to see it, but he's there. I have them in my thoughts, but I assume they're just taking it easy. Or busy putting up Halloween webs in trees! I can hope, can't I? :) |
Here is a link that might be useful: Don's post on Hot Topics
Hi and thanks for the interest. Just too glum to be social lately. Read some days. The ablation may or may not happen as the cardio Dr. I saw last week says I have been stable in the ekgs they have done lately. That would mean indefinite time on the heart meds, possibly permanent. my goal is to be off them so I want more opinions. Have to call San Diego and talk to the coumadin guy. Worked on the truck that has been sitting since April and got it running to do some work. Activity will show if the flutter/fibrillation is still there so may request a monitor to wear and record. The truck and I seem to have a symbiotic relationship of things to fix. Thyroid is out and Gallbladder is out so am off the pain meds that had me light headed an off kilter. Trying to loose weight that was gained back from them. Getting busy with calls from some that are worried about fall Santa Ana winds after not doing much of anything for months. Stretching muscles that have not been used for a bit and adjusting. Did find a new goodie at an antique store for a great price. |
- Posted by west_gardener (My Page) on Wed, Oct 10, 12 at 18:05
Hi Don, glad you posted. Sorry you feel a bit down, but that is understandable. You've had some heavy medical issues lately. Nice to see your post no matter what mood you're in. Take care. |
- Posted by west_gardener (My Page) on Wed, Oct 10, 12 at 19:37
Rob. a lot of fodder in the quotes in "Hot Topics". Thanks for posting. |
I'm very glad you have given us this update -- I was beginning to worry. Your new/old pot is cute. Best thoughts for your well-being! |
- Posted by lilosophie none (My Page) on Wed, Oct 10, 12 at 23:15
Hello Brother! So happy to see you! So glad you are taken care of and are back to a more "normal" life, don't miss the appendages taken away. I'm glad you are doing a bit of what you know best, though be careful and don't overdo. Missy - how about your cataract/vision problems? They are really not a biggie, if your Doc is like mine. Except for post-op and follow ups it's not an awful thing, and besides having to put eye-drops in for a couple of weeks, recovery is not a biggie. Love you both, think of you often |
- Posted by anneliese_32 6 (My Page) on Thu, Oct 11, 12 at 6:18
Am I glad that you are doing better and up and around. Love your coffepot. Looks like something out of a lab. |
(((Don, Missy, and their critters))) Thanks west. I mostly wanted everyone to see his most recent post, his poem. It is Don's thread and he adds to it every now and again, but his post the other day was a good poem. |
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Report: Rockstar will not publish Bondi's next game
Publisher has "disdain" for L.A. Noire developers.
The recent outburst from ex-Team Bondi employees against the studio's poor working conditions has garnered "disdain" from Rockstar, which has now opted out of publishing the studio's next title, according to a source at GamesIndustry.biz.
"I've heard a lot about Rockstar's disdain for Team Bondi," says the source, "and it has been made quite clear that they will not publish Team Bondi's next game."
"Team Bondi are trying to find another publisher for their next title, but the relationship with Rockstar has been badly damaged – Brendan treats L.A. Noire like a success due to his vision but I think Rockstar are the ones who saved the project. They continued to sink money into L.A. Noire, and their marketing was fantastic."
"Without their continued support, Team Bondi would have gone under several years ago," said the source.
"It's also worth pointing out that Rockstar used to be very keen on making Team Bondi something like 'Rockstar Sydney' – the more they worked with Team Bondi management, the more they came to understand that this was a terrible idea."
Strong words, but it is evident that Rockstar's branding alone lifted L.A. Noire to be considered among the top triple-As this year. The game received decent acclaim from critics across the world, while it has done equally well in retail as well, selling 4 million units across all platforms so far.
L.A. Noire is now scheduled to release on PC sometime this fall.
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There's no question that the birth control pill has given us modern women an undeniable amount of freedom that our grandmothers didn't have — both sexual and cultural — since its introduction to the free market 50 years ago. But what it's costing our generation is an increased likelihood of infertility, or so says New York magazine's cover story this week, "Waking Up From The Pill." While it's not news to link the birth control pill to women waiting later in life to have children, and thus infertility, because of their diminished egg supplies as they age, writer Vanessa Grigoriadis does have a new perspective on why this is so. She claims it's because taking the Pill makes women either forget altogether about their biology until it's too late or to think of it as something controllable by modern medicine.
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If the fans in Greenville, S.C., were wondering how the Dixie Chicks were feeling about the heat they've been taking for an infamous anti-Bush remark, they didn't even have to wait for the group to take the stage for their U.S. tour opener Thursday night at the Bi-Lo Arena. There was a considerable amount of cheekiness just in the selection of songs the group chose to have played over the arena P.A. prior to the curtain dropping.
A noticeable pattern began with "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding" by Elvis Costello, who dedicated that very song to the Chicks at a concert in L.A. last month. Next up was "Born in the U.S.A" by Bruce Springsteen, who recently issued a statement in defense of the beleaguered Chicks. Then came such pointed choices as Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World," Paul McCartney's "Band on the Run," the Go-Gos' "Our Lips are Sealed," Tammy Wynette's "Your Good Girl's Gonna Go Bad," and, finally, R.E.M.'s "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)."
Is this controversy really the end of the Chicks' career as we know it? And should they feel -- as Diane Sawyer suggested -- "awful," instead of fine? Many of their detractors were looking forward to the Greenville show as a potential signpost of a well-deserved chastening for the Chicks. As Charles Crowe, a protester outside the venue, noted, "This is Republican territory. You couldn't get elected on a Democratic ticket around here if you were paying $1,000 a vote. In this area, I doubt if you'll ever hear one of their songs on the radio anymore, because people would stop buying from their advertisers."
The South Carolina legislature had passed a motion expressing its collective dismay with the band, and an alternative concert was organized in neighboring Spartanburg to celebrate veterans and woo away disgruntled Chicks fans. Prior to the show, the trio might well have been second-guessing the choice to open the tour in such an avidly conservative community and thinking of the words sung by another feisty crooner: "If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere."
Given all that pre-show drama, the event couldn't have been considered anything but a triumph for the Chicks and a disappointment for those who hoped to see them embarrassed. Protesters against the group numbered fewer than 50, although their colorful signs -- with slogans like "Ashamed the Ditsy Chicks are from U.S.A.," "Nothing Dixie about these Chicks," and "Natalie Maines has wide open spaces between her ears!" -- attracted plenty of attention from the dozens of TV crews and print reporters on hand. These demonstrators were about evenly matched by pro-Chicks picketers with signs like "Support our Chicks!" And although there'd been threats that former fans might use their tickets to attend the show and boo or stand and turn their backs on the group, there were as few signs of dissent inside the hall as there were empty seats, which is to say, none.
"They said you might not come, but we knew you'd come, 'cause we have the greatest fans in the whole world!" Maines shouted after the third number, "There's Your Trouble," as if to say: Where's our trouble? "Wait, I hear some booing," she added, though none was evident over the deafening roar of approval. "We have a plan for that. If you have to boo, we welcome that, because we welcome freedom of speech." Maines announced that, on the count of three, anyone who wanted to express dissent would have 15 seconds to get it out of their system; naturally, none was evident amid the roar of approval.
After that, it was mostly the business as usual you'd expect at the opening night for a superstar act. The only other allusion to the controversy came during a video montage accompanying "Truth No. 2," which mostly sported vintage footage of civil rights marches before climaxing with clips of angry Americans burning or smashing recordings by the Beatles, Sinead O'Connor, and, yes, the Dixie Chicks. Maines did make a sly reference to the group's Entertainment Weekly cover at one point, after an acoustic segment where all three Chicks sat down near the edge of the stage. "I contemplated not wearing a skirt, because I knew I'd have to sit down," she told the sold-out crowd of 15,000. "Then I thought, 'Hell, these people have seen me naked!'"
Bi-Lo Center building manager Dan Rubenstein said the arena had experienced an unprecedented amount of security: Bomb-sniffing dogs came through on Monday, and the hall was "locked down" for the three days following that, with everyone entering the premises being "wanded" with metal detectors -- even, at one point, Maines herself. (No offense taken, apparently: "That just made them feel better," he laughed.) Incident-wise, "it was a non-event," he said, adding that the nearby alternative concert organized by conservative talk-show host Mike Gallagher and featuring the Marshall Tucker Band, probably siphoned off a good deal of those most likely to protest.
After the show, crowds milled around the myriad TV reporters doing live feeds for their respective stations. Among the onlookers was Bob Myers, who'd driven down two hours from North Carolina with his 9-year-old daughter, Lisa. "My friends at work called me a communist! They said 'How could you go see the Dixie Chicks?'"
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Earth Hour is tomorrow evening. The event is organized each year to promote and support energy conservation efforts. Participants turn off their lights for one hour to mark the event. In celebration of Earth Hour, we're taking a look at some power outages that have taken place in NHL history.
And we're talking about actual power outages here, not teams that can't score goals with the man advantage.
In March of 2006, a game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Toronto Maple Leafs was delayed twice as the lights at the old Igloo just couldn't stay on. The screen at center ice still had power though and the Penguins organization took this opportunity to air a video that outlined their plans to fund and build a new hockey arena in Pittsburgh. The fans agreed, chanting "NEW ARENA" throughout the blackout.
Unfortunately, when the team did get their new arena (the CONSOL Energy Center) there were still issues with keeping the lights on. The lighting system malfunctioned twice in one week back in February.
At least the Penguins were able to continue those games eventually. A Tampa Bay Lightning visit to the Prudential Center in New Jersey was cut short in January 2010 when half of the arena's lights went out. The game, which originally started on Friday January 8, 2010 was stopped in the second period due to a lighting problem.
After a 1 hour and 42 minute delay, the game was postponed. It was rescheduled for Sunday January 10th. The Lightning, who were leading 3-0 when the game stopped, ended up winning 4-2 after the game resumed two days later.
That wasn't the first time the Devils had to deal with a lighting issue.
In the 2006 playoffs, the lights went out at the RBC Center during a game between the New Jersey Devils and the Carolina Hurricanes. They came back on quite quickly though, but then the Hurricanes turned off the lights again, this time on the Devils' season as they eliminated them from the playoffs.
Of course, the most famous hockey blackout took place during the 1988 Stanley Cup Final.
It was game four of the 1988 Final and the Oilers were leading the series 3-0. Boston was trying to fight off the sweep and the score was 3-3 in the second period. Then the lights went out. Boston Garden went dark and eventually the game was cancelled. It was rescheduled for two days later and the game was played in Edmonton rather than Boston. The Oilers won the game 6-3 and were awarded the Stanley Cup on home ice.
This video shows the fog that delayed the game earlier and makes the whole situation seem very creepy:


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12 Days of Winter Veil Giveaway Day 4: Landro's Gift Box {WoW}
Dec 26th 2010 1:58AM Yes please.
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Oct 12th 2010 11:51PM :D
Cataclysm rewards low-level faction loyalty with cloaks, bags {WoW}
Oct 3rd 2010 2:18AM Although this is very cool am I the only who thinks it should have happened ages ago?
I guess mounts were the main reason to get rep with the your faction's cities and then they added the Tournament which had awesome pets/mounts/tabards, etc. but that was just for high level characters.
Nice to see there's some of that fun for the lower levels. I remember levelling and getting exalted with my home faction and I was like, 'So? What difference does it make?'
Win sweet prizes from the new, new WoW Insider {WoW}
Sep 16th 2010 12:14AM comment number 2!
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Sep 15th 2010 4:14AM yes please
The Daily Blues: Zul'Gurub is gone as a raid instance come Cataclysm {WoW}
Sep 1st 2010 9:14AM Zul'Gurub gone? Wtf! :(
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First Grader delivers cards to injured Deputy Chief
Rochester-- Enzo Vinci, a first grader at the World of Inquiry School, delivered a 26-page book of "Get Well" cards to Rochester Fire Departmetn Deputy Fire Chief Martin McMillan.
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Hello all, I have troubles in my veggie gardens trying to get stuff to set on because of low population of bees. All of the neighbors have worked hard to get rid of their clover, I like the little white flowers so I have it in a few areas of my yard. But I just don't have many bee's around. I was thinking about what can I set out to attract them to the garden. I have a big jar of honey, was wondering if I put drops of that out in the garden would the bees come and eat it? Do I need to thin it with water?
Thank you Sandy |
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Hi Sandy! If you put out drops of honey, flying pollinators will eventually find it (no doubt about it!)... but likely, so will ants... Since I see you like garden junk, you might try feeding hummingbirds. They also pollinate and bees/wasps tend to make visits to their feeders too. If you have the space (and the inclination), you could also try inviting a beekeeper to set up a hive or two in your neighborhood - that'll get you some *serious* pollinating accomplished! |
the feral population of honeybees is at an all time low. Sandy, have you considered a garden hive? |
- Posted by brdldystlu 5b Mo (My Page) on Tue, Apr 5, 05 at 8:59
I don't think at this time a hive would be a good thing. I don't think I need another thing to take care of, but I might check into it a bit and see what I can find out aobut them. How do I go about finding a local person that might be willing to teach me about them, or would come and set one up here. Thank you for your suggestions. Sandy |
On going maintenance for a hive is about an hour every two weeks. The big work is building it, stocking it in the spring... and then harvesting in the fall. Try this link |
Here is a link that might be useful: Missouri Beekeeping Org
brdldylstlu - One of the best ways to attract bees is to plant the flowers that they are attracted to. I planted some borage - which can become quite a pest if it likes the area, and reseeds profusely. The bees love it. However, the best ways I've found is to avoid use of pesticides - and they will find you. My present colony was a volunteer swarm that happened to like my apricot tree. I looked into the yellow pages to find a "bee man" and he brushed them off the tree and into an old hive (I had one empty just laying around from previous years.) I had some bees - as a beginner from another location. They really were quite happy here - and I notice all of my trees and berry bushes seem well-pollinated. Last week, we had a Santa Ana (hot desert winds) that brought in a lot of painted lady butterflies - and from that time on, I seem to notice a lot fewer bees on the plants. Whether this caused them to swarm or not, I'm not too sure. We are also experiencing a lot of noise from frantic building in our area - which may or may not be contributing. Anyway, yesterday, I donned my "suit and veil" and opened the hive. Actually, it seemed to be "business as usual" but I am at a loss as to why they are not flying in the yard. You might try the library for books on beekeeping, if you are interested. I have two books - One is "First Lessons in Beekeeping" by Dadant, and the other is "Practical Beekeeping" by Garden Ways. Both are very good although perhaps others would have more up-to-date information. This forum is also a good source of information. Just my 2 cents. Another good plant pollinator is basil - which I try to plant near my tomatoes each year. Bejay |
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Remember that montage in Love, Actually when all the couples and families are reuniting at the airport arrivals gate? That montage turned my heart to mush. And that scene in real life has the same effect. Since I was a kid I can recall loving to pick people up at the airport, or be picked up after a long flight; greeted by my mom beaming with smiles as I returned from a faraway trip or my boyfriend holding a bouquet of flowers and wearing a suit and top hat for the occasion.
My high school friends were in the marching band and we used to go to the SFO arrivals gate and play welcome music for random strangers just for fun. Throw in some free carnation flower handouts and we had ourselves an amusing night out. That moment of reuniting after a trip hasn't lost it's charm after all these years. In Love, Actually, the British Prime Minister, played by Hugh Grant, says:
"Whenever I get gloomy with the state of the world, I think about the arrivals gate at Heathrow Airport. General opinion's starting to make out that we live in a world of hatred and greed, but I don't see that. It seems to me that love is everywhere. Often, it's not particularly dignified or newsworthy, but it's always there – fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, husbands and wives, boyfriends, girlfriends, old friends. When the planes hit the Twin Towers, as far as I know, none of the phone calls from the people on board were messages of hate or revenge – they were all messages of love. If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find that love actually is all around."
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There is a certain ignominy that comes with winning Getting Blanked's Man of the Year. It is not an honor bestowed upon the most deserving baseball player or even a person of high character who best exemplified greatness in their chosen field over the previous calendar year.
In both 2011 and 2012, the award went to a notably bad baseball player. 2013 is no different, as the highest honor ever created by me out of a need to publish something during the slowest week of the year doesn't go to a hero. It goes to a bad player basically on his way out of professional baseball.
Getting Blanked's 2013 Man of the Year is Casey Kotchman (formerly) of the Miami Marlins – for his noteworthy badness at the plate and his ongoing role as the personification of hope.


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Passengers on the Iroquois, Vista King, and Voyageur cruise ships have passed under century-old raising bridges and laid eyes on history-rich chunks of Milwaukee skyline. However, they've also sat under squadrons of F-18s performing barrel rolls over Lake Michigan. Licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard to perform tours and charters on the lake, Jake Chianelli and his captains offer their passengers a unique perspective on the city's waterside events. They also partner with the nonprofit organization Historic Milwaukee by using their trained docents to lead history tours, which include facts and anecdotes from the arrival of the first fur traders up to modern day.
With kitchen facilities and a full bar on board, each of the three double-decked ships are equipped for tours as well as a range of corporate events, wedding-rehearsal dinners, and Moby Dick-themed improv shows. Climate-controlled lower decks give passengers shelter in all weather, and open upper decks house a stage space where local indie-rock bands play during a summer concert series.
Action Marine keeps cutters in wave-cruising order with its comprehensive boat-maintenance services. A recommended part of the summerizing process, boat tune-ups are overseen by Action Marine's certified technicians, whose constant training keeps them up-to-date on techniques for stomping out nautical nuisances on ships from manufacturers such as Mercury, Yamaha, MerCruiser, and Johnson. A typical tune-up involves inspecting the fuel and wires, replacing overworked filters and rotors, and making sure spark plugs haven't been replaced with vintage Game Boys. Mechanics also take a deeper look at engines, preventing mean-spirited contaminants from spiking the fuel with water. Once properly tuned, boats shake off the rust accrued during a wintery off-season, smoothly navigating summer seas while providing the low harmonies in all-boat Beach Boys cover bands.
Refreshing zephyrs glide off freshwater lochs and onto SkipperBud's, an all-purpose marina on the shores of Lake Mendota. New and used boats from high-end brands such as Starcraft and Sea Ray bob beside the sprawling facilities, where savvy salespeople bring decades of know-how to the 40-year-old company. Engine parts, safety tackle, and watersports equipment are also on hand, as are adept boat mechanics trained to tinker on most boat models and engine types. Indoor storage facilities fend off the icy barks of Old Man Winter, and, in the summer, make for easy access to Lake Mendota's launch points.
Stationed on the shores of Lake Mendota, SkipperBud?s staff pairs clients with their choice of vessel before launching them into the lake?s placid waters. Up to 12 passengers can lounge on the Sylvan pontoon?s wraparound couches as the vessel cruises past the university campus and circles Governor?s Island. The more compact Sea Ray, meanwhile, kicks up waves as it races to the dock.


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Councilman James Sanders (D-Laurelton) knows how the bad economy has affected his constituents, but believes some JFK Airport workers are not getting their fair share in wages.
Many airport contract employees such as baggage handlers, security officers and maintenance personnel, earn $16,000 a year, significantly below the federal poverty line of $22,040 for a family of four, according to the report "Above Board." It was released by the Women of Color Policy Network at New York University's Wagner School of Public Service and funded largely by union SEIU-32BJ, which represents many airport workers.
Members of the Southeast Queens Clergy Coalition for Good Jobs, along with New York Communities for Change and other residents, gathered last Friday at the Greater Refuge Church of Christ in South Ozone Park, to rally for proposed changes. The group is calling on the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to put an end to wage and benefit disparities between PA employees and passenger service contract workers, who earn an average of about $8 per hour, to allow collective bargaining. That is the process of negotiations between employers and their employees to agree on and regulate work conditions.
According to the report, more than half of non-union workers expressed having difficulties making monthly bill payments; roughly 20 percent receive food stamps and other food assistance.
Sanders acknowledged that the workers often have to work two jobs just to get by, but if the PA allows collective bargaining, it will be beneficial to all involved. "Setting minimum standards for work conditions, wage and benefits will help raise the standard of living, making for happier employees and a more efficient airport," Sanders said in a statement.
The councilman said he is committed to working with the PA, who runs JFK, LaGuardia and Newark airports, and employs thousands of southeast Queens residents, noting how important it is for airports to show a commitment to the neighborhoods where their workers live.
"Airports should be an economic and social boon to the communities in which they reside; not an economic boondoggle for ownership and their appointed employees," Sanders said.
The coalition sent a letter to Patrick Foye, PA executive director, expressing its need for jobs that offer a living, sustainable wage for its employees.
öoye acknowledgd in a statement that he is sympathetic to the concerns of the workers and has since directed agency staff members to review the findings. Sanders reaffirmed his promise to work with the PA and is optimistic about improvements in wages.
"I want to applaud Executive Director Foye on his commitment to fight for justice for airport workers," Sanders said, "and I look forward to working with him, local clergy and community members to help invest in Southeast Queens, its residents, and their future."


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Kat of Old Lyme, CT 06371, writes:
Hi! I have been looking for a new (queen) mattress and box-spring for a country studio and was shown a Laura Ashley "Daphne"set for $1099.I was told it had a layer of latex and a layer of comfort foam for better wear. I have a latex mattress at my home which I love on a slat bed-frame no box and wondered what difference a slat-system vs. a box plus mattress would make? And what Stearns and Foster alternative you would recommend for someone with lower back and SI issues who rolls around a lot during sleep- rarely on my back in the morning!
Hi Kat. The quality of the platform will play a part in the support it gives the mattress and how the mattress will feel. You can get a S&F Blisswood in a luxury firm or luxury plush for $1079...queen set, or $809...queen mattress only. Delivery is free to CT ansd there's no sales tax.
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Remember this post I did almost a year ago? About how to style your own brood for family photos? Well I took my advice and started with myself this year. I have Anthro to thank (no suprise there), as well as Chie Mihara and Target. I'll explain.
When I was lucky enough to acquire the Aurelie Tulle Skirt a while back, I knew it was a piece I wanted well-documented. Floaty, ballerina-like, versatile, and the perfect shade of "barely-there" pinkish/nude. I recognized it's potential immediately, that it was 'the skirt that would go with anything'. I knew I was wearing it in our family pics no matter what.
But it was actually somewhat of an accident how the color scheme of our family pictures came to be. Several months back I had purchased my uber lovely Chie Mihara Amarelos. Sometimes when I make purchases as special as a pair of Chies, I just can't bring myself to tuck them away in my closet just yet. So they were nestled in a sitting chair next to my bed for several weeks, you know, so I could smooch them every night before bed ;). Then, after a super successful bow tie shopping trip to Marshall's, I came home with several new bow ties for my 9 year old son. One of them was a tiny polka-dotted bow tie in orange sherbet and white. It was SO awesome. I took it out of the bag and tossed it down on the same chair as my Amarelos. Just as I was turning away, I did a double-take.
Orange sherbet and burgundy? OOOOOOH, YESSSSSSS. Definitely yes. LOVE IT!
It felt suddenly familiar to me too, and after taking a second to flip through my colorphiled brain rolodex, I remembered a shirt I had purchased from Target for Mr. Banks several months earlier, a deliciously sherbet/burgundy/aqua/ checkered number that drew me in the second I laid eyes on it. I quickly grabbed the shirt, put it next to the sherbet polka-dotted tie, with the Aurelie skirt and my Amarelos nearby and felt all tingly inside.
I was lucky enough to secure a photo session with the lovely Kristin Blue of Bluefire Photography. Her work is seriously GORGEOUS! She's super quick and efficient too, snapping dreamy images in record time. I can't wait to blow up these shots larger than life and flank my entry on both sides!!
I knew I wanted a field of tall grass that looked like wheat. I did some hunting around my area and found the perfect location for what I had in mind. Thankfully Kristin had a cute little couch in tow that just happened to be…..you got it, burgundy-hued.
There was even a family of deer that showed up for the occasion. Look right above Mr. Banks' head below. There's a Momma deer and her two babes in the background. (I totally promise they weren't photo-shopped in!)
A reverse "kid stack" from the one I had taken 2 years ago.
Mr. Banks, that squishy little stud. He gets a gold star for being a total cooperator that day. I wish his hair would permanently affix itself in the coif you see below.
There were so many GREAT shots from our session. I'm blowing up EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. Thanks a million, Kristin! You did a fantastic job.
The card I ended up ordering this year was from Pear Tree Greetings. It was their "Spread Cheer" design.
And here's how ours turned out.
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I couldn't possibly be any happier with them. I think they're my favorite cards ever. I say that every year though. By the way, I got 30% off my order from Pear Tree with the Black Friday special, and they had these cards to me in less than a week. No joke! I am not sponsored or affiliated with them in any way. No freebies here. Just wanted to give them a shout-out for awesome card design and excellent customer service.
I also ordered some address wrappers again this year from The Postalbee, an etsy seller who is super cool, talented, and timely. Once I mailed our address list to her in an Excel file, she had them back to me the next day for proofing and mailed to my door within 3 days. HELLO! Now that's some serious customer service! Thanks again, Dorthea!
And there ya have it, friends. Hope your own family photos went smoothly this year! If you care to send me any I'd LOVE to see what you all came up with, especially if you're sportin' some Anthro! Feel free to shoot me an email or a comment if you have any questions. One week to Christmas, ladies. Hope you've picked up some fancies for those you love from our favorite mothership. I know I certainly have….
xoxo Molly


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In 2000, the U.S. Bureau of Health Professions reported that the demand for the services of child and adolescent psychiatry is projected to increase by 100% between 1995 and 2020.
Source: AACAP, Department of Health and Human Services
Suicide is the third leading cause of death in youth ages 15 to 24. More teenagers and young adults die from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza and chronic lung disease combined.1 More than 90% of children and adolescents who commit suicide have a mental disorder.2
Sources: National Strategy for Suicide Prevention: Goals and Objectives for Action. Rockville, MD: U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, 2001; and Shaffer, D., & Craft, L. "Methods of Adolescent Suicide Prevention." Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 60 (Suppl. 2), 70-74, 1999.
States spend nearly $1 billion annually on medical costs associated with completed suicides and suicide attempts by youth up to 20 years of age.
Source: NGA Center for Best Practices, Youth Suicide Prevention: Strengthening State Policies and School-Based Strategies
Multiple studies indicate that 60 to 70% of youth detained in the juvenile justice system met the diagnostic criteria for at least one psychiatric disorder.
In Rhode Island, 75 out of every 100,000 youth between the ages of 10 and 15 reside in juvenile detention or correctional facilities.
Source: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, 2006; Annie E. Casey Foundation KIDS COUNT Program, 2010
About 3% of U.S. adolescents are affected by an eating disorder, but most do not receive treatment for their specific eating condition.
Source: Swanson SA, Crow SJ, LeGrange D, Swendsen J, Merikangas KR. Prevalence and correlates of eating disorders in adolescents: results from the National Comorbidity Survey Replication Adolescent Supplement. Archives of General Psychiatry.
Approximately 50% of students ages 14 and older who are living with a mental illness drop out of high school. This is the highest dropout rate of any disability group.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, Twenty-third annual report to Congress on the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Washington, D.C., 2001.