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May 11, 2012 CAPS Law students ended their semester by debriefing the CAPS Poison Mock Trials, and completing work on their Final Projects and Expert Reflections. Some students used their role in the Mock Trial for their project. Said students returned to experts --attorneys, law enforcement officers (both federal and local), fellow CAPS students who served as jurors, and CAPS Instructors --who provided meaningful feedback and instruction. Students used the expert input and insights to rework the investigative reports, CSI lab results, opening and closing arguments, direct and cross witness examinations, and the outcomes of their trials. A few examples of Students Final Projects include: Comparison of the United Supreme Court and our Johnson County Office of the District Attorney; analysis of the politics behind the removal of the Iowa State Supreme Court Justices for a 2009 decision; the triangle love-murder case involving the preacher and the married couple; review and research the Shaken Baby case that students did not observe (defendant pled) with a different outcome; reform the prison system; conduct the investigation of the Florida Travon-Martin/Zimmerman situation; redesign of career path that excludes law and public safety; and many more law and public safety issues. Continuing to spot legal issues in media and entertainment, CAPS Law students watched and provided feedback to the movies "Witness for the Prosecution" and "Win Win". One old and classic; the other not. Both, however, provided students an atmosphere to wind down and reflect on criminal trials and unexpected witness testimony ("Witness"); and also fraud, CINC- runaway teen, elder/guardianship law, and attorney ethics. As one CAPS Law and Public Safety Senior student stated, "My CAPS Law journey isn't the end for me…it's just the beginning"! Until we resume the very exciting Fall 2012 semester, the CAPS Law and Public Safety 2011-2012 is adjourned! May 11, 2012 For the past several weeks, CAPS LEO's were investigating an alleged poisoning based on a report from CAPS Emergency Room, and results from CAPS Crime. Following up on LEO's Prosecution Summary CAPS DA's Office pressed charges of aggravated battery and issued an arrest warrant for the prime suspect. Law and Public Safety students attorneys prepared for trial, working with LEO's, witnesses, lab reports, client (defense lawyers), up until the Judge/s called CAPS Court to Order. Students were formidable and flexible as real trial experiences frustrated and altered their preparation, including missing witnesses, last-minute discovered evidence damaging to the defendant, and lawyers called away for "other business"! Experts helped prepare, submitted pre-trial feedback, observed trial/s, and shared meaningful, educational comments following the verdicts. The Experts included: Attorneys-- Mike Reed, Tim McCarthy, Paul Cramm, Shelley Diehl, and Sarah Stewart; Law Enforcement--DEA Special Agent-in-Charge Dave Mizell; Lieutenant Kelli Bailiff, Sergeant Steve Hunter, and Officer Suzie Tousey. CAPS prosecutors and defense attorneys stated their Appearances, and began with Opening Statements. Foundations of Medicine provided not only the comprehensive Medical Records of Victim but also a competent, capable 'Physician' CAPS student to testify. Bioscience conducted tests on victim's hair, coffee mug, blood, and the defendant's eye dropper. The Bioscience PhD 'CSI' (Crime Scene Investigator) handled the direct and cross examination brilliantly. Jurors from 5 CAPS classes were attentive, fair and impartial. And, with different defense strategies, the accused was Guilty in AM Trial; and Not Guilty in the PM Trial. May 4, 2012 CAPS Law Enforcement Officers continued the investigation of the 'CAPS Case of the Poisoned Director'. LEO's reported their findings and updates to Officer Suzie Tousey and Sergeant Steve Hunter. Officer Tousey and Sgt. Hunter had LEO's start at back to the beginning of the case to review the investigation in order to confirm that LEO's had the right suspect and enough evidence to convict. LEO's obtained the Medical Records from CAPS Foundations of Medicine a/k/a CAPS Hospital where Victim went for treatment. After search warrants were issued, searches pursuant to consent were conducted, and many CAPS Instructors were interviewed, the CAPS LEO's had their suspect. Upon submitting the investigative reports to the CAPS County District Attorney's Office, the CAPS ADA's issued an arrest warrant, LEO's read suspect her Miranda warning, and the suspect was in custody. Fortunately for the suspect, CAPS County has a few great defense attorneys which the suspect promptly retained, and thus suspect was out on bail. Now that the suspect had 'lawyered-up', she would say no more to the police investigators. LEO's continued interviewing potential suspects in order to ensure that they were not jumping to conclusions and were eliminating all others. LEO's took evidence-- blood samples, victim hair follicles, suspect's ear-dropper, and victim's coffee mug -- and, following the chain of custody, delivered evidence to the CAPS Bio-Science Crime Lab, enlisting the services of the CAPS CSI's. In the meantime, CAPS attorneys worked with Experts, namely Assistant District Attorney Shelley Diehl, and Defense Attorney Paul Cramm, to prepare their cases for trial. Throughout the excitement surrounding the CAPS Poison Case, some CAPS Lawyers, LEO's and Public Safety Officers continued their training of Elementary students with the Olathe Fire Department. April 27, 2012 Detective Kathleen Wedel and Detective Marcus Fizer, Overland Park Police Department Special Victims Unit, instructed students about Child Abuse, Sex Crimes, Elder Abuse, and Child in Need of Care investigations. Both detectives 'called in' actual scenarios, 'presented' fact patterns; students were charged to investigate! Students needed the expertise of Detectives Wedel and Fizer since the suspects were getting away...! Students learned the complexity, pressure, and difficulty in prioritizing and conducting investigations in the SVU! CAPS Law and Public Safety students provided service to CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate). CASA is moving offices and students were a tremendous help, and had great fun. CASA trained-volunteers were available to continue advocating for children as CAPS students packed and moved boxes, organized moving and prepped walls for painting. Attorney Cheryl Reinhardt organized and led CAPS students to Lansing Correctional Facility for a tour of the East Unit (minimum security). Students were amazed as they learned about the various programs for inmates, saw how they live day-to-day, and listened to the precautions staff must take to prevent contraband or escapes. Students also met two inmates who told their personal stories, and how they are using their time in prison to change their lives for the better. Students then toured Zephyr Products Inc, a prison work release, manufacturing company. Mr. Fred Braun, the founder, and Mr. Randy Reinhardt, President, advised students that the majority of inmates are in prison because they are unskilled, unschooled, unmotivated, and undisciplined. Thus, the goal of Zephyr is to provide an environment for inmates to develop skills and qualities required for success when they are released. April 20, 2012 Attorney Nick Badgerow, Spencer, Fane, Britt & Browne, Ethics Expert, educated CAPS Law students of the Rules of Ethics as he led students through situations they experience in their daily lives to more "gray" issues. Mr. Badgerow instructed students of the many benefits and privileges of the legal profession along with the duties and the many constituencies to whom those duties are owed. Mr. Badgerow succeeded in bringing excitement to Civil Litigation as he shared his prized Exhibits from past trials. Assistant District Attorney, John Fritz, of the Johnson County Office of the District Attorney, educated CAPS Law students about the DA's Office--divisions, directives and most importantly the DA's discretion. As Senior Warrant Officer, Mr. Fritz taught CAPS Law students the relevant factors in charging, or not, as led students through actual scenarios.CAPS students decided whether the fact patterns warranted a criminal charge. Johnson County District Attorney, Steve Howe, met with students at his conference room table, inquiring as to their legal and public safety aspirations and discussed current cases, such as the Martin/Zimmerman case in FL. Students feel certain that due to the strength and leadership of DA Howe and our Johnson County Chiefs of Police, such a pre-charging situation (public outcry). Attorney Matthew Eickman continued and deepened his work, instruction and improvement of CAPS students' thinking, analyzing and writing skills. In the meantime, CAPS LEO's (Law Enforcement Officers) are inquiring, interviewing, and interrogating witnesses as CAPS students uncover facts and zero in on the CAPS Suspect for CAPS Crime. April 13, 2012 Last week CAPS Law students learned disappointment as a plea agreement was entered into in Criminal Trial they were to observe. In order to learn first-hand the details of the plea agreement and the mind-set of the defendant and attorneys, CAPS Law students contacted the Defense Attorney, Paul Cramm. Mr. Cramm came to CAPS, complete with his Opening Statement and pre-trial briefs. Students reviewed, reconstructed, and analyzed documents, proposed medical evidence, weaknesses and strengths of both sides of the shaken- baby case. Students' verdicts we're well-reasoned and supported by analytical thinking. Marie DoRego, Senior Legal Assistant for MIP, taught CAPS Law students about the Midwest Innocence Project ("MIP"). Students learned the history of Innocence Projects world-wide and our MIP, criteria for MIP to take a case, grounds for wrongful convictions; how even a wrongful conviction does not result in a automatic release from prison; success stories of Innocence Projects Exonerees; and an update on the recent MIP global Conference held at UMKC Law School. CAPS Law students were especially interested in learning from MIP in that over the last several weeks, one of our ADA's and a CSI both shared how they were supportive of the work of MIP since they all work for justice! Olathe Fire Department, under the leadership of Chief Jeff Degraffenreid, and the instruction and training of Captain Derek Sobelman and Captain Dan Crall, and the many additional, stupendous OFD Captains trained and 'entertained' CAPS Law students for an all-day Public Safety Training! Students learned the basic principles of Fire Marshalls; Fire Behavior-Scene Size-Up; Medications, CCR, and EMT's work; Delsar Listening Devices and Code Blue Scenarios. From last semester, the Olathe Fire Department added a Train-the-Trainer section to the experience in order to expand the Level 2-students' education. Thus CAPS Students who were trained last semester, received advanced instruction in a particular fire safety topic, and then trained their peers. Some CAPS Law students continue their work on special legal assignments from Attorneys, Melissa Hillman of Norris & Keplinger, LLC; Paul Cramm, Paul D. Cramm, Chtd.; Ryan Cook, Polsinelli Shughart, PC; and a educational/advocacy assignment from Development Director, Sarah Fox of the ACLU. April 6, 2012 CAPS Law students learned from Criminal and Forensic Psychologists, Dr. Dan Claiborn and Mr. Pat Hinkle. Dr. Claiborn and Mr. Hinkle shared the kind of experiences they deal with including: (i) psychological testing for hiring law enforcement officers, (ii) working with LEO's following traumatic incidents, (iii) criminal profiling, and (iv) preparing court documents and testifying for cases, including but not limited to mental capacity of defendants, guardianship, child custody and mental evaluation for parents. Students were reminded of the intense and stressful nature of law and public safety careers. CAPS Law students learned and experienced disappointment, flexibility, and the practical aspects of working a criminal case. The issue is not how much work the prosecutors or defense attorneys prepared for a trial, or how a judge cleared his/her docket to hear the case, or how experts and witnesses rearranged schedules and set time to testify, but rather does a defendant have the will, strength and/or conscience to have his day in court and tell his story, and risk a jury of his peers deciding his guilt or not. In the case planned for CAPS Law students to observe, the defendant, who was charged with felony murder for abusing his child who later died, decided—during the selection of jurors—to plead guilty to a lesser charge, for a shorter term in prison rather than risking a 20 years minimum (to life) sentence. Some CAPs students committed to a great community service project for CASA ("Court Appointed Special Advocates"). CAPS Law & Public Safety students prepared the annual CASA fundraising luncheon. Students not only quietly tabbed and organized the table-prize-cookbooks in the CAPS Law Office, but also worked at the Ritz Charles to set-up tables and registration, greet and direct the luncheon guests. CAPS students have heard 'rumors' of 'CAPS possible criminal activity!' Thus, CAPS Law & Public Safety students are set and ready—the law enforcement officers to investigate; the prosecutors to either charge possible suspect/s or not; defense attorneys to represent even the most heinous, deceptive or completely innocent accused; judges to fairly and impartially conduct a trial; and social workers from the victims assistance unit to provide services and support through the process for victims; and whatever else their great CAPS Law & Public Safety experts lead and educate students. March 30, 2012 Expert Greg Musil, attorney of Polsinelli Shughart, instructed students as to the selection of jurors. Mr. Musil led students through perceptions, impressions, stereo-types of any profession, any person, thus any potential juror any professions, and how perceptions are often misperceptions! Mr. Musil reviewed his homework assignment--a wrongful death case filed by the family of the deceased child, who used the drug to treat a serious condition, against the pharmaceutical company, who manufactured the drug. Students then were assigned positions and designed questions to ask potential jurors in order to select the jury the students thought would render hopefully the best possible verdict for either the plaintiff or defense counsel. Students learned some different techniques that attorneys use to illicit information from persons not forthcoming and within the confines of the Judge's pre-trial rulings. Students learned from Mr. Musil at the impressive, large conference room table that was once used by the NCAA. Some CAPS Law students assisted with Jury Assembly project of Johnson County Court Services. Shala Bloomberg, CRT, directed student who in turn checked-in, guided, advised of the restricted items, and led potential jurors to their assigned Courtrooms at Johnson County Courthouse. Under the leadership and guidance of Officer Suzie Tousey, BV Campus Police/BVW, CAPS Law and Public Safety students tested their mental and physical strength, agility, and leadership as they participated in the Regional Police Academy Training Course! Dressed in workout gear, students exited the police car, ran around cars in a parking lot, through gravel, under obstacles over a fence, up and down stairs (touching each one or being disqualified ("DQ"), and finally dragged a 150lb 'dummy about 6ft! Students were great sports, and better athletes! Students not only ran the course for her/his individual best time--4 CAPS Law students were only 3 seconds off the course record--but also ran the course in relays to provide a successful completion of the course for students whose strengths lie elsewhere in the great law and public safety program! "Coach Tousey" timed and cheered students while also instructing them about the importance of preparation, adrenaline, fear, discipline, breathing and endurance! Assistant District Attorney, Megan Fisher, did a dynamic, educational lesson on Domestic Violence ("DV") in Johnson County. Since Ms. Fisher is licensed and has practiced in 4 states, she compared and contrasted some of the laws of the states where she has prosecuted DV cases; reminding students how the wording of the laws and the philosophies of the District Attorneys (County Attorneys, in some jurisdictions) determines the enforcement of police officers and the work of the prosecutors. Ms Fisher emphasized to students that DV is not a crime in itself; rather DV describes the relationship between the accused offender and victim. Dv crimes involve property and persons, misdemeanors and felonies, thefts, criminal destruction of property, rapes and murders. Of the 9 homicides in Johnson County in 2011, 5 involved DV crimes. Some CAPS Law students participated in the Train-the-Trainer course with the Olathe Fire Department ("OFD") team. OFD Officers and CAPS Law students will co-train over 2,000 2nd-graders over the next several weeks through the Fire Department's Safe House Program! CAPS students learned the Fire Safe basics out of components from a training trailer, 'made-up-home' to teach young elementary students to be safety heroes in their personal lives, whether at home, school, or somewhere in between---fires know no boundaries. Director Bruce Rider, Johnson County Youth & Family Services Center, taught students about the Juvenile Justice Process. CAPS students experienced the same training that Director Rider's new staff receive. Director Rider emphasized the number one indicator for whether juvenile offenders ("JO") will experience success--that is not re-offend, and live productive, meaningful lives--is attitude. Attitude --not mental illness, drugs or alcohol, not parents, or friends, or school, money or lack thereof--of a juvenile is most important, thus our Johnson County Detention Center provides unique and positive evidence-based-practices for our young people. Director Rider is also involved thus brought expertise and research in the national Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative ("JDAI") for which Kansas is undergoing at present. A few CAPS Law students submitted their own research, opinions and feasible idea for an alternative facility to detention centers for various JO's--another illustration of the relevance and importance of CAPS students' work! Norris & Keplinger, LLC law firm continued to coach and mentor a few CAPS Law students through an invaluable, experiential externship. Students furthered their understanding of what it is like to work in a law firm and support all team members. Lenexa Police Department continued its exceptional, meaningful experiences for a future law enforcement officer ("LEO") --one of our CAPS Law and Public Safety students. March 23, 2012 Students returned from Spring Break to report and analyze issues pertaining to law and public safety. From the Mexican police arresting American teens without probable cause or any noted crime but rather a hefty fee in American dollars to be released from jail; to Costa Rica, with no military, yet many plants, stores and kiosks advertising and selling-- legally --marijuana; to a dead body washed up on a Florida beach; to accidents and ambulances on our Overland Park streets, and arrests at a local shops. CAPS Law students began work on one of their service projects, the DEA Take Back Program. The DEA Program, in collaboration with local law enforcement, collects --with no questions asked-- unused and expired prescription drugs for proper and safe disposal. Goals of the DEA Take Back Program are to prevent drug abuse or misuse and protect our environment. Students packed and wrapped boxes for DEA to deliver and mail to local law enforcement departments. For their service, CAPS Law Students were rewarded with a DEA Headquarters tour and honored with an official, meaningful DEA Pin! Johnson County Crime Lab sent the Sheriff's Van and two Crime Scene Investigators (CSI's), Experts Ashley Vogelaar and Jess Van Ackeren to CAPS this week. CAPS Bio-Science, Foundations of Medicine, and Law & Public Safety students learned all about CSI's work in both Johnson County and in their former positions with the KCMO-PD. All students learned HR value of a science, biology and/or chemistry educational background; along with strong communication skills, especially report writing! In addition, students learned that CSI's are trained in a variety of scene-investigation techniques, including calculus, trigonometry, photography (cameras and lighting), and much more. CSI's learn not only what to look for but also what is missing!! Learning directly from CSI's Vogelaar and Van Ackeren brought to life and added meaning to the tour Bio-Science and Law students experienced a few weeks ago of our new Johnson County Crime Lab. Expert Dr. Dolores Furtado, Community Leader, former Kansas House of Representatives, County Commissioner, and President of League of Women Voters, instructed CAPS students about evaluating our system of government. Dr. Furtado shared her wealth of education, experiences and advocacy. She challenged and encouraged students to question, understand, and get involved in our representative governing bodies through examples. March 12, 2012 The Honorable Judge Kathleen Sloan, and Pro Tem Judge Dennis Stanchik, guided CAPS Law students to another level of the Child In Need of Care ("CINC") law from Assistant District Attorney Don Hymer's previous lesson. Judge Sloan and Pro Tem Judge Stanchik prepared students of the docket for the day, sought approval from attorneys and parties, and then opened their Courtrooms to actual proceedings. (Students were asked to step out of the Courtroom for minutes while a confidential matter was heard.). Judge Sloan's and Pro Tem Judge Stanchik's commitment to meaningful, impacting education is evident through their instruction and advocating for CAPS Law & Public Safety students to learn through observation of actual cases. One CINC expert noted that the CAPS students' presence and professionalism --knowing the impact on CAPS students--brought more meaning and depth to all in the Courtroom. The Drug Enforcement Administration ("DEA") by and through Special Agent-in-Charge Dave Mizell, taught CAPS Law students about the DEA through actual experiences including the rigors of Quantico training; the daily desk work, to the airport to Mexico; the undercover work abroad and in Overland Park; the collaboration and relationships with local law enforcement; the most troublesome, dangerous, expensive drugs; and the difficulty in depositing $200,000.00 in cash! DEA Special Agents catch many drug dealers by following and stopping the money exchanges which has the primary and major negative impact on dealers lives. CAPS Law & Public Safety students headed off to Spring Break with lessons of remorse, repentance and Reaching Out From Within ("ROFW"). Jason, Sam, Andre and Brad taught students the most solemn lesson of living with and through the consequences of our actions, associations, and decisions as each shared his story through respective childhood experiences, characters each hung-out with, crimes each committed, and "time" each served. Far more important and valuable, ROFW Experts taught students of their ongoing journey of growing up and developing relationships from growing within! SuEllen Fried, co-founder of ROFW/founder of BullySafe USA, added to the rich instruction as she advised CAPS students of the community responsibility and impact through law, education, public safety, and human services. SuEllen taught through her story of her dream (to dance professionally in NYC); to change of direction and talents (teaching the Cha-Cha dance to residents in Osawatomie Mental Institution); to joy (meeting, bonding and growing with the inmates who are reaching out from within).
March 2, 2012 Expert Don Hymer, Senior Assistant District Attorney for Juvenile Section, Johnson County Office of the District Attorney, led CAPS Law students through the identification of a child in need of care (CINC) through the investigation, proceedings (possible reintegration plans or termination), and permanency. Mr. Hymer taught through cases that he has handled. Since most CINC cases are tragic, ADA Hymer reminded students of the delight of the CINC docket wherein the biological parents are successfully reintegrated with their children and adoption of a permanent home for a child. Overland Park Police Department Detective Schreiber provided expert instruction on Computer Forensics. Detective Schreiber guided students as to the new and growing area of computer forensics, including securing, reviewing and analyzing deleted information from (his) cell phone! Detective Schreiber guided students through the most famous computer forensics cases, including the BTK from Wichita. Of particular interest was a case involving multiple victims, including a CAPS Law student whose credit card number was stolen from a Missouri establishment, and computer forensics solved the case! Expert Bob Lambrechts, Lathrop & Gage patent attorney, impressed and instructed not only CAPS Law students but also a few Engineers of the many complex components of patent work. He educated students of the history of patent law and the September 2011 change in the law which will go into effect in March 2013. Mr. Lambrechts, too, shared that lawsuits involving patent infringements are one of, if not the, most expensive type of litigation. The Externship program with Norris & Keplinger, LLC, under the leadership of Michael Norris, continues; the legal experience has enhanced the two CAPS students' understandings of the workings and atmosphere of the law firm. CAPS Law added Extern experiences; (1) Lenexa Police Department, under the leadership of Chief Ellen Hanson, and the training of Captain Tom Hongslo, added an educational experience for a young, law enforcement officer-to-be; and (2) Expert Mike Reed, Attorney at Law, provides a path for students from crime to sentencing or acquittal, to a plea bargain, including the many phases of criminal defense work. February 24, 2012 Olathe Police Department, under the leadership of Captain Kathy Tytla, instructed CAPS Law students on the Hiring Process, Legal Use of Force and MILO training. Captain Greg O'Halloran, Sergeant Jeff Bragg and Officer James Fredrickson "(Officer Freddie") impressed, taught and trained students that the OPD hires Law Enforcement Officers ("LEO's") who are not only qualified but also the 'Best of the Best'! Sgt. Grant Allen met with students to scope the future LEOs and add insights of additional programs of Olathe PD. One program, of particular interest to CAPS Law & Public Safety students is the partnership between the OPD and Johnson County Mental Health Liaison wherein mental health professionals work directly on-site with police officers. The program allows law enforcement officers to focus on public safety and crime prevention while mental health professionals provide services for those in need. Sgt Bragg and Officer Freddie trained CAPS Law students with handguns and tasers; from the shooting range to actual training scenarios. Students amazed themselves and each other as some froze and could not shoot the 'bad guys' (criminals) while others accidentally and vigilantly shot the 'good guys' (victims, hostages) with their guns instead of using their LEO-voice, direct combat or tasers. Quite obvious to CAPS Law, OPD hiring process works--Olathe PD Chief Steve Menke does hire the 'Best of the Best'! Expert Tim McCarthy, Gilliland & Hayes, P.A., taught students the components of a Civil Trial, with emphasis and examples from medical malpractice cases. Mr. McCarthy compared the fundamentals of a Criminal Trial, and Administrative proceedings, namely Mediation and Arbitration. Students learned about duty, breach, causation and damages; and negligence and comparative fault; and plaintiffs as opposed to prosecutors. Mr. McCarthy also plans to expose some CAPS Law students to depositions, pleading review and oral court hearings. CASA ("Court Appointed Special Advocates") Experts, Nina Kimbrough-Smith, Volunteer Recruitment & Training Director, and Kathy Bussing, CASA Volunteer and lawyer with Husch Blackwell, LLP, educated students on the solemn, tragic lives of children in State custody (CINC- Child in Need of Care). Experts, Nina and Kathy shared story after story of children who spend more time in Court then at birthday parties or playful moments at or eating family meals. CASA instructed students about the requirements and responsibilities of CASA volunteers throughout Johnson, Wyandotte KS and Jackson County MO. With CINC cases in Johnson and Jackson counties increasing over 38% in the last few years, CASA provided ideas and motivation for Service Projects for CAPS Law students. Level 2 students continued their meaningful and educational externships with Attorneys Mike Norris and Melissa Hillman of Norris & Keplinger, LLC; Judge Kathleen Sloan's CINC Courtroom; and School Resource Officer Suzie Tousey's 'Rookie-LEO' project. CAPS Law students are growing their minds and network.
February 17, 2012 Expert Matthew Eickman, Attorney of Utz & Miller, worked with CAPS Law students in their review and analysis of United States Supreme Court cases addressing Constitutional issues, namely Search & Seizure, 1st Amendment, Death Penalty (of juveniles), and Prisoner Rights (to marry a fellow prisoner). Mr. Eickman assisted students as they prepared for their lesson with the ACLU. The American Civil Liberties Union ("ACLU"), Gary Brunk, Executive Director, and Doug Bonney, Legal Director, led students through two actual scenarios dealing with search and seizure and student blogs, both in school settings. Mr. Bonney taught students about Constitutional issues and limitations on civil liberties as he assigned students a 'client' (whether they liked their client and agreed with the position, or loathed their client and were offended by the issue). CAPS Law students argued their assigned position, and educated each other and the ACLU of the strong points, the weak points, and the invisible 'line' in distinguishing between lawful speech, and searches and seizures. Victims Assistance Unit ("VAU")of Johnson County Office of the District Attorney--Experts Colleen Abraham and Brian Porch--instructed students on the services offered for victims of abuse, stalking and domestic violence. The professionals with our Victims Assistance Unit support and assist victims of all crimes from moral support to form completion to the filing and court process. Judge Phelan worked with CAPS Law students in that he had a light docket, and a few of the victims did not show-up for their Motion for Protection from Abuse. Thus, he dedicated his time and expertise during the gaps in his docket. In addition, students met an expert from Safehome who partner with the VAU in Court to provide resources and services. Experts Special Agent Harry Letts, Special Agent (Dog Handler) Randy O'Dell, Special Agent Trista Frederick (Public Information Officer), and Explosives Enforcement Officer, Jed Bradford, the Department of Justice: Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives ("ATF") educated CAPS Law students about the important, exciting, dangerous, intense, rewarding Federal Agency work! "Roxie", Expert Explosives Canine impressed all, and found two 'hits' (planted, of course), thus earned two portions of her daily food. That is, Roxie eats her entire day's rations through the hand of Special Agent O'Dell and only when Roxie successfully trains! EEO Bradford educated students on the recovery and handling of explosive devices, to include the use of the bomb robot! February 10, 2012 Expert Sergeant Steve Hunter brought his many years of law enforcement and military training and experience to educate students about the criminal justice system. Sgt Hunter worked with both Prairie Village and Overland Park departments, and continues to 'work' for family and justice even though retired from the force. Reworking with students the investigations of two highly visible Johnson County murder cases, Sgt .Hunter gave students the roles and impacts of prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, federal agents, and fellow, local law enforcement officers which enriched students' law enforcement education. Sgt. Hunter added to students' growth as he shared his recent realization of his dream to become a pilot! Beyond law and public safety, Sgt Hunter reminded students to dismiss anyone who tells them that they are too young or too old to accomplish or achieve their goals, their dreams. CAPS Law students headed back to the Courthouse to learn about the basic components of a criminal trial. Expert Shelley Diehl, Johnson County Assistant District Attorney, instructed students about charging, based on law enforcement officers' investigations and reports; jury selection and jury duty; and the role of the prosecutor and defense attorney. ADA Diehl called upon the assistance of her 'externs' for a direct and cross examination demonstration. Throughout the semester, CAPS Law students continue to observe different parts, thus ADA Diehl provided students' the criminal trial outline along with exciting examples. CAPS Law students brought questions to ADA Diehl from their lesson with Sgt Hunter. Some students were troubled by the disparity in the sentences, and parole, of the murderers in the two case studies which Sgt Hunter used in his instruction. Thus, ADA Diehl gave students the first 'chapter' of their future study of sentencing guidelines. CAPS Law students are making the connections and spotting legal issues--important to developing analytical legal minds. Expert Gary Brunk, Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union ("ACLU") for Kansas and Western Missouri, provided CAPS Law students with an overview and historical background of the ACLU through the Declaration of Independence, Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Mr. Brunk provided students background and preparation for their upcoming lesson with ACLU's General Counsel. Students have research assignments which they will use in deciding whether or not to 'defend' some of the bad characters who the ACLU has represented; or is a Constitutional right at issue...CAPS Law students will have the opportunity to ask questions and articulate and argue their positions through case studies with the ACLU experts. The Office of the Johnson County District Attorney, the law firm of Norris & Keplinger, LLC, and BVW SRO Suzie Tousey continue to provide some CAPS Law students with meaningful, invaluable 'on the job' experiences! February 3, 2012 Deputy City Attorney Ron Shaver, City of Olathe, instructed CAPS Law students about local, municipal law. Mr. Shaver and his legal department report to City Council, thus his departments' clients are the citizens of Olathe. Mr. Shaver delights in never working with criminals; and never going to court. He shared his expertise and experiences in planning, business development, tax abatements and assessments, bonds, permits, collaborations, negotiating, and innumerable projects. Mr. Shaver's lesson gave CAPS Law students both confirmation of interest and not! Regardless, all students remarked and admired Mr. Shaver's competence and conscientiousness to his profession, and commitment to people. Back to the streets, where characters roam and drive; and attempt to, and/or do, commit crimes...not for long! Lieutenant Kelli Bailiff, Wyandotte County Sheriff's Department, impressed and challenged students to think fast and just! Lt Bailiff brought to CAPS Law & Public Safety students her years of varied and exciting experiences from fashion design, EMT, local law enforcement, highway patrol to the Unified City Government. She taught law as black and white; offend and you will be caught and punished. When in pursuit of an alleged offender, she drives fast, chases hard, and then speaks with professionalism and poise as Lt Bailiff serves as Public Information Officer for Wyandotte County's Sheriff. Throughout the week, Expert Matthew Eickman's (Attorney, Utz, Miller & Eickman) influence and superb legal analysis and writing remains in the minds, and permeates the work of, CAPS Law students. Mr. Eickman's assignments continue to enrich and deepen CAPS Law students' thoughts and improve their writing. Mr Eickman challenges students to pick a side--prosecution or defense, argue the facts, and then switch sides. Level 2 CAPS Law students value and appreciate their experts and experiences with their Externships: Norris & Keplinger, LLC, law firm teaches two CAPS Law students each week; our District Attorney's Office works with three students; and our BVW SRO Tousey continues to grow four Rookies in law enforcement.
January 27, 2012 CAPS Law students spent two days at our Johnson County Courthouse--Mr. Mike McLain, JoCo Court Administrator, instructed students about the history, architecture, staff, and functions of the Courthouse. Mr. McLain gave each CAPS Law student a pocket-copy of the Constitution of our great United States. Never again will a CAPS Law & Public Safety student be without! Judge Tom Foster and Judge Allan Slater met with CAPS Law students, and Judge Slater invited students into his courtroom as he finalized and entered orders finalizing Divorces and Parenting Plans. Students observed attorneys, in the presence of their clients and without the divorcing parties present , agree to visitation of children, support payments, and claiming children for tax purposes. From tours to divorces, CAPS Law students moved to our Johnson County Court Trustees Hearings. Hearing Officer, Melanie Busse, spent time educating students of the procedures, resources, and consequences for persons not abiding by Judges Slater's or Foster's Court Orders, especially as orders pertain to child support. Hearing Officer Busse provided CAPS Law students a redacted copy of one of her docket sheets, thus students could follow her Court hearing. Although not glamorous or exciting, Hearing Officer Busse shared the importance and seriousness of the thousands of cases that the Court Trustees Office handles each year. Expert Busse provided students with a redacted copy of one of her docket sheets... CAPS Students hustled to Judge Bennett's courtroom as they supported Assistant District Attorney Shelley Diehl (some Level 2 CAPS students had assisted in the preparation of the trial) as she prosecuted the defendant who allegedly battered "LEO", Law Enforcement Officer. he Law Enforcement Officer was in the line of duty as the defendant was racing through--via car and foot--police barricades and fire department vehicles to get to his burning home and pet. Watching the several minute...CAPS Level 2 students, working with ADA Diehl, had additional, relevant, interesting facts for which to form an opinion. Judge Steve Tatum presided over Mistreatment of a Dependent Adult case. Students listened to the tragic testimony of the treating physician, attending physical therapist, case worker and hospital nurse describe the victim, and the difficult work of caring for an elderly adult, who is failing in health, confidence, and mental capacities. Prosecution powerfully asked each witness if they treated the victim as the defendant had! None had, thus did non-family-member defendant commit a crime or merely fail to provide expert treatment? Ask your CAPS Law student; s/he will have an analytical response and reason for his/her decision! CAPS Law Students will analyze and logically articulate their opinions due primarily, and thanks to, Expert Attorney Matthew Eickman! Mr Eickman has students making deals, picking sides, slanting the facts for one side or the other!! Campus Police Officer Suzie Tousey and SRO Jimmy Neal challenged students and worked them through real scenarios as they applied the Constitution and street-wise training.
January 20, 2012 CAPS Law students reviewed and reflected and wrote about Martin Luther King, Jr. and other great legal minds, and visionaries.
Several CAPS Law II Students began their field experiences:
[1] Norris & Keplinger, LLC law firm, under the leadership and expertise of Mike Norris, will guide two CAPS Law II students as they work with and learn from, and assist their legal team.
[2] The Office of the Johnson County District Attorney, under the leadership and expertise of Assistant District Attorney Shelley Diehl, is coaching 5 CAPS Law students as they learn their way around the Courthouse in general and the DA's Office in particular.
[3] Blue Valley Schools School Resource Officers, under the leadership and expertise of Officer Suzie Tousey, BVW, appointed four CAPS Law II Students as CAPS Rookies. CAPS Rookies will learn all aspects of Law Enforcement.
Attorney Carly Farrell, Law Office of Carly E. Farrell, taught students about Domestic Violence and Date Violence from her Prosecution background in Wyandotte County. In addition, Expert Farrell instructed about Safehome and other domestic violence shelters, and the resources and services they provide.
Executive Director Karen Wulfkuhle, United Community Services ("UCS"), instructed students on the policies, strategies and priorities of Johnson County. Ms Wulfkuhle shared data, statistics and proposed legislation that stimulated and provoked deep and meaningful dialogue and debate among CAPS Law students.
Attorney Matthew Eickman, Utz Miller & Eickman, L.L.C., returned to work with CAPS Law students as they analyzed United States Supreme Court cases, and used the USSC as a resource for their defense of Dealing David and Angry Andy.
January 13, 2012 CAPS Law & Public Safety began the semester with Legal Analysis, and Research and Writing! Students have the great fortune to learn from Expert Attorney Matthew Eickman. Mr. Eickman led CAPS Law students through hypothetical deals as he challenged and grew their minds. Students analyzed and discussed outside their comfort zones and appreciated language and words! CAPS Law students are learning and understanding the value of writing in all areas of law and public safety: general/civil, criminal, public safety, social services, and public policy! Mr. Eickman will regularly lead students as they make and analyze deals in all aspects of life and law. Expert Criminal Defense Attorney Tom Bath taught CAPS Law and Bio-Science students the value of collaborative learning! Bio-Science and Law students together reviewed and analyzed "Forensics: You Decide", a documentary about the murder trial/s of David Staggs (victim: Bill Jennings.) Among his many highly-visible and complex lawsuits, Tom Bath handled the defense for defendant David Staggs in not one, but 2 hung jury trials! Following the 2nd hung jury, the judge acquitted the defendant. Mr. Bath taught students about the forensics of science, computers and psychology!! CAPS Law students' growth and education was highlighted by both Mr. Bath's great instruction and experiences, and the Bio-Science students questions and depth of understanding forensics issues!
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Moll is a self-taught virtuoso on a variety of vintage keyboard instruments, and their evocative period-piece strains define his latest endeavors. His sensitive, string-laden songs are just as often bitter as sweet. Ascending to a new level of compositional complexity with the yet-unveiled "Project X," he's redefining for his peers exactly what a local band can be.
A mouse-pushing desktop publisher for an insurance brokerage by day, owner of a Ford Focus, Moll creates a complex, sophisticated, self-contained world of meticulously orchestrated, swooningly cinematic lusciousness. "If you cut off Christopher's arm, he wouldn't bleed," says a friend, known simply as Bone. "No, sir. A shoegazy E-minor chord, perfectly orchestrated and played by six different instruments, would pop out and smack you in the tympanic membrane. He's that musical."
Instead of getting together with his collaborators to improvise, producing songs spontaneously, Moll's method is akin to that of a classical composer -- albeit one who can discuss software code and processor speed as easily as diminished-seventh arpeggiated chords. "I don't do well with jamming," he says. "I want to create a universe that feels like it has a blueprint, a purpose to it." His carpeted, red-walled office, covered floor to ceiling in acoustic baffles, is where the magic is made. He edits and arranges his songs entirely within the digital domain. This glove-boxian technique could seem an austere, sterile means of composition, but Moll's suburban bedroom symphony is suffused with post-teenage heartbreak and disillusion.
Working with the sort of painstaking pointillism one would expect from a graphic designer, Moll has sculpted his own records to compete on the same playing field as any world-class artist. Lately, his production talents are bringing in a steady stream of clients looking for that signature Moll sound: clean, orchestrated, detailed recordings skillfully crafted to stand out in the Amazon.com world.
Casey Fundaro, a Fort Lauderdale lawyer/singer/songwriter, enlisted Moll to join a project called timewellspent in 2002. Fundaro, who funded the recording of the album himself, first considered hiring some well-known players from the indie-rock world, like Chris Stamey of the dBs, to help him realize his vision.
"I could have picked anyone," he says. "But after spending a little time with Chris, I chose him. He'll get up at 7 in the morning and work until 6 p.m. with no breaks until he gets it exactly right. Paul McCartney did that. Brian Wilson did that. Records that sound like Project X don't just go poof! -- it takes a lot of time and skill."
Project X started to take shape in the wake of the death of See Venus, the band Moll spent the first few years of the decade honing into one of South Florida's most memorable musical exports.
Born in the Bronx, Moll moved here with his parents from Ogdensburg, New Jersey, when he was 19. A fascination with horror-flick soundtracks led to an interest in organ music; he got a Casio keyboard as an eighth-grade graduation present and took it from there. He didn't even start playing guitar until college. "Just a means to an end," he shrugs. "I've never been afraid to get an instrument and get in there and figure out how it works."
Within a few years of arriving in Florida, he started his first band, Twenty-Three (a number generally acknowledged to have magical qualities, Moll says). The group didn't leave an album behind to document its three-year, early-'90s existence, but Moll (vocals/guitar), Alex Gimeno (drums), and Brian Hill (bass) developed a reputation for a live show that set them apart from the local pack. "We were total Anglophiles!" remembers Gimeno, who now enjoys international acclaim as Ursula 1000, with four albums of all-over-the-map dance workouts under his belt. The trio immersed itself in weekly music tabloids from England like New Musical Express and Melody Maker, and its swirling, psychedelic songs were clearly influenced by Brit-poppers of the day, like Ride and Pale Saints.
Twenty-Three was a "benevolent dictatorship," Moll says with a smile. Gimeno explains that he and Hill were so in awe of their companion's knack for melodic hooks and ability to map out complicated vocal and instrumental passages that they were too intimidated to offer their own ideas. "We just let him kind of run the show because he was so far ahead of us," Gimeno recalls.
After Twenty-Three, Moll moved from North Miami to West Palm Beach, expecting the music scene to be exciting. "And it wasn't," he recalls. Not until the end of the decade did he hook up with the principals of what would become See Venus. The other players -- including bassist Eric Rasco, singer Rocky Ordonez, and keyboardist Eddie Alonzo -- had all been grammar-school brats while Moll was graduating from high school, which caused much of the friction that gave See Venus its energy but ultimately derailed it. The array of talented control freaks nursed neuroses and perfectionism as well, making for an unstable but irresistible force.
Before the band had played a single show, See Venus gained an international reputation. The group's first five songs were passed around as a homemade CD and posted on its website, resulting in attention from intrigued listeners as far away as Norway, Germany, Vietnam, and Brazil. A Swedish music dot-com interviewed Moll and Ordonez, and the BBC even starting playing See Venus songs. Thai and Italian web pages still pay homage to the band. Intrigued listeners often noted that the music was so good, so professional, that it must have originated from a hipper locale than culture-deprived South Florida.

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Contact: Pam Joseph (419) 995-8284 or Lesley King Fry (419) 995-8671
Ohio State Marching Band to join Lima Symphony Orchestra for Nov. 6 concert
Buckeye-themed music wont be the only Scarlet and Gray on display at the Lima Symphony Orchestras Buckeyes and Berlioz, 7:30 p.m., Sat., Nov. 6, 2010, at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center. Members of The Ohio State Marching Band, the Ohio State Lima University Band and the Ohio State Lima Chamber Singers will perform with the Symphony.
Marching band directors for the Best Damn Band in the Land Jon Woods and Jon Waters will also be on hand.
Ohio State Lima and the Lima Symphony will also host a Tailgate Party at 5:30 p.m. on the courtyard on the Lima Town Square before the concert. The tailgate is free and open to the public. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
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Hello friends! Welcome to our September blog hop for Samantha Walker's Creative Crafters! If you've come here from Eva's blog, then you are already on the right track! If you've just stumbled in here, you can start at the top of the hop, right here on Samantha's blog. This month's theme features fabric creations from Samantha's […]
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Gallery Idol Round 4: Household Item
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Hello Friends! I was humbled again on Friday to see that I'm still in this competition, thanks to your votes. I was excited to see the challenge was to use a household item on our card because really I am always looking at things and asking myself, could I use that on a card, on […]
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September 21st, 2011 · 2 Comments · blog, Family, Holidays, sewing
Hello friends! We have been going back and forth on our Halloween plans for this year. The past two years we have been gryffindors but have decided to make a change for this year. I've been pinning costumes for a while. We discussed Lego Mini Figs, Source: coolest-homemade-costumes.com via Joscelyne on Pinterest superheroes…. but whatever […]
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Hello friends! I have been working like a busy worker bee in the background while not posting, but NOW, I will share. Two Peas in a Bucket Projects You make Me Smile Hybrid Card Pin It Fantastic Nesting Dolls Digital & Hybrid Stickers by Holly Brooke Jones Bazzill Kraft Cardstock, Hero Arts Stamp, Versafine in […]
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I have been a sewing fool this week! I'm almost done with my aprons to send out to some friends, and I am so stoked. I so LOVE to finish a project, don't you?! I've also done a few projects. From Two Peas in a Bucket: I used Erica Hernandez's Happy Paper Pack and Wonky […]
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I have spent the last week/weekend working on my desktop computer. Some how my 1 Terabyte HD was almost full. and I keep all my digiscrap and pictures on 2 external hard drives, so I was a bit puzzled by this. The best I could figure is that the computer backed up my two external […]
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Sunday was a very busy day, we took a little trip down to China town to buy lei for Troy's homecoming and a little snack too. Our favorite Lei Store was called sweethearts back in the day and then re-emerged as Po'ohala a few years ago, same family, new name. I always go there to […]
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Do you remember the blanket/sleeping mat that I sewed for Jordan? I didn't really measure it. I just eyeballed the fabric, made a loose plan in my head and started sewing. I only had to rip the seams one time… ha ha. I was quite proud of it. sent it to school with him.. and […]
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Know Your Lore: The curious dissonance of Alliance leveling {WoW}
Apr 1st 2012 7:12PM You mean a quest where after you're done, it's back to where it was before?
Sound more of just not having that area phased instead of deliberately shoving if to the Alliance. I think you're reading more into it then there is.
Haven't quested that much as Alliance. But after having read this article, they do need some positive storylines/endings.
What are multiboxers and how do you fight one in PvP? {WoW}
Mar 1st 2012 7:03PM @Jorges
The reason why Steelseries mice and other equipment with macro functionality is prohibited is because you can create longer and more complicated macro's. For example, you can make a macro that pushes 1, then waits 1.5 second, then pushes 2, waits another 1.5 second, and then push 3. Which means that you have 3 (or more) actions per keystroke.
All that the multiboxing software does is forward keystrokes to applications running in the background. At least that's to my knowledge.
5 ways to fail at Battlegrounds {WoW}
Feb 29th 2012 7:14PM In late Wrath I PvP'd a lot on my Prot warrior, I used the exact same build and gear as for my ICC25 runs, except for pvp trinket. My damage was abysmal, but I was practically unkillable. Most of the times I used that to defend bases, but sometimes I fought on the roads intentionally when there was defense enough. Because I could hold against 2-3 DPSers I was keeping them from attacking/defending stuff.
And I noticed also that a lot of players can't ignore what they think are easy preys. When they see a couple people attacking 1 target, they join in, even though the single person was going down already.
Which brings me to another point for the list:
#8 If 5 people are bashing in 1 persons face, don't bother dismounting and make that 6. You're better of helping somewhere else.
Breakfast Topic: Where have you spotted any hidden homes? {WoW}
Feb 10th 2012 10:28AM That exact lake is where I usually spend a lot of time just sitting there next to a campfire and chatting with people. It felt so nice and secluded, although I never really understood why that canoe is there.
The man who gave away 1,000,000 gold {WoW}
Jan 24th 2012 7:41AM Pretty funny that all the plate gear linked in the article and comments are really skimpy plate bikini's.
Breakfast Topic: Would you vote-kick that NPC from your party? {WoW}
Jan 17th 2012 9:49AM I can't really figure Thrall out, one moment he keeps on pulling and not waiting for the group, then he just stops dead in his tracks. He will only move if you ask him to, after which he says to "follow him".
He also has a thing for Thunderstorming casters away, and then jogging up to them to melee them. I thought he respecced Elemental this patch.
The Queue: What am I going to do with all these Green Proto-Drakes? {WoW}
Sep 4th 2011 2:46PM I always assumed on the other side of the gate is the boat inside Deadmines, because if I recall there's also a big gate in there.
And since the boat is inside a cave, it makes sense that there's a mountain.
Ready Check: WoW Insider guide to Ragnaros, page 2 {WoW}
Aug 19th 2011 3:09PM Heroic Leap gives the "no path available" error when there's a slight difference in height between the target and player. You can however Heroic Leap straight down to where you would be landing if you're fast enough. The minimum range is more a sphere around the character then a circle, same as with charge/intercept and intervene. I suppose you can also charge/intercept to Raggy instead of stance dancing to Intervene a raid member.
WoW Archivist: The Emerald Dream, Outland, and other Z-axis secrets, page 2 {WoW}
Aug 9th 2011 4:29PM Those dragons you see on your minimap is recolered textured in the shape of a dragon. There's on on the southern edge of Dragonblight under water near the Path of the Titans.
WoW Archivist: The Emerald Dream, Outland, and other Z-axis secrets, page 2 {WoW}
Aug 9th 2011 4:16PM This kinda reminds me of the GTA:SA Hidden Interiors, I believe it's the same system.
But I do wonder, if all the map/terrain data is stored on client side, isn't there a way to use some mapping program to view it without being in game and having the risk of getting banned.


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Bye-bye, incandescent bulb?
Is Thomas Edison's most famous invention, the incandescent light bulb, about to fizzle into obscurity?
Thanks to global warming, the ban-the-bulb movement is gaining strength. Australian officials and European lighting manufacturers have announced phaseouts of the energy-draining bulb. A California legislator has proposed a ban. Now, in a move that could speed the move away from the 128-year-old invention, some of the world's largest bulbmakers have joined environmental groups and the California Energy Commission in talks that could lead to a phaseout in the US within a decade, sources say.
The scope of the move – and manufacturers' support of it – is still undecided, they add. "We're talking about a 10-year phaseout of incandescents, but there's no plan on paper on how to do that yet," says a source close to the talks who, lacking authorization to speak to media, asked not to be identified. "We're thinking through and seeking answers to a number of questions," said the source, noting the talks could yet fail.
The negotiations – which could yield a phaseout of incandescents for the huge California market, or perhaps affect the product line in most of the nation – are taking place amid evidence of a rising anti-incandescent clamor.
• On Monday in Paris, the European Lamp Companies Federation, a trade group of lighting manufacturers in the European Union, unveiled a pact to phase out incandescent bulbs, without specifying a deadline.
• Last week, Australians officials announced a phaseout of incandescents bulbs by 2009.
• In California, state lawmaker Lloyd Levine in January introduced a bill that would ban the sale of incandescent bulbs statewide by 2012.
"We are definitely seeing a trend with some leaders in the lighting industry proposing a ... shift away from incandescent to higher-efficiency technologies," says William Prindle of the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.


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A free gadget turns your Keurig 2.0 into a equal-opportunity coffee machine that sees all single-serve cups as authorized K-Cups.
Adobe Premiere Clip delivers a basic set of video-editing features with an easy-to-use interface.
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This Bluetooth seat belt clip alerts you if you walk away from the car with the baby still in their seat. It also tracks baby's temperature too.
A tech blogger's too-itchy trigger finger has revealed HTC's new flagship phone a day before the firm's press event at Mobile World Congress -- that is, if appearances are to be believed.
The NFL and Facebook will share revenue generated from the video ads, which will show up in news feeds, according to The Wall Street Journal.
What are Microsoft Office users to do now that clip art is no more? "Tonight Show" host Jimmy Fallon is not happy. He also says goodbye to Google's Captcha.
An old face is back from the dead in the "Breaking Bad" spinoff that also features everyone's favourite criminal...lawyer.
The Narrative Clip camera attempts to be your always-on wearable way to record photographic memories, but it lacks the flexibility, affordability, and camera quality to meet its promise.
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Skydiving – A Great Way to Kick Off a Midlife Crisis
There's no better way to kick off a midlife crisis than to jump out of an airplane! Watch as Rick checks a big item off his bucket list.
There's no better way to kick off a midlife crisis than to jump out of an airplane! Watch as Rick checks a big item off his bucket list.
Happy Hump Day!! It's not every day you get to see rhinos playing leap-frog! If you love animals, you'l love our behind the scenes look at Lion Country Safari, in West Palm Beach Florida.
We received several emails telling us that we HAD to eat at the Berry Fresh Cafe in Port St. Lucie , Florida. So when we were in the area filming at the PGA Village, we stopped by and were treated to some great food and great fun.
While at Guy Fieri's closing party at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival, we ran into one of our favorite Travel Channel celebrities, Andrew Zimmern, host of Bizarre Foods, eating of all things, a cupcake.
We got to check something else off our Bucket List as we trained at the official PGA Training Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida. It was so cool learning from the people who train the pros on the PGA tour. The technology they use is nothing short of AMAZING.
Wine, food and celebrities – what more could you want? The South Beach Wine and Food Festival is like Spring Break for adults. We got to sample the creations from some of the best known chefs in the world!
Nobody "Decks the Halls" quite like the Stetson Mansion in Deland, Florida. Florida's first luxury home built in 1886 by famed hat maker and philanthropist John B. Stetson is transformed into a winter wonderland throughout the holiday season. Holiday music is heard on the baby grand player piano as you take a guided tour through three gorgeous floors of holiday decor where you'll learn the history of the mansion and hear the inspiring story of the new owners and their […]
We had the pleasure of interviewing six-time GRAMMY® Award nominee Dave Koz . His live show, "Dave Koz and Friends A Smooth Jazz Christmas ″ is a hit, year after year! The Famous Audrey Koz Chocolate Chip Cookie 1/3 cup softened butter 1/4 cup Canola oil 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 tablespoon Frangelico 1 1/2 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1 Heath bar chopped into small […]
No road trip is complete without a shopping excursion. So on a recent trip to Florida's east coast, we became Pawn Stars at this unique boutique.
On the Best of the Road Rally we found DeLand, Florida to be a city where patriotism runs deep EVERYDAY! Museums, Main Street, and a Magnificent Mansion celebrate Deland's past, present and future.
Have you ever stayed at a Bed & Breakfast? It's a nice alternative to staying a hotel and a great way to get a feel for a community. We recently stayed at Miss Olivia's B & B on our way through Gainesville, Texas on a cross-country road trip. After weeks of hotels it was a welcome change to slow down the hectic pace. There's nothing else quite like sitting on the front porch of a B & B, sipping an […]
The journey is indeed part of our Rand McNally & USA TODAY 'Best of the Road' adventure as we share with the gang on the syndicated morning show Daytime! http://youtu.be/m5TslJUpCK4
They're cute, they're cuddly and they'll quack you up. The Famous Marching Peabody Ducks spend the day frolicking in the Orlando's Peabody Hotel's fountain. At 5:00 p.m. the Duckmaster escorts the ducks via red carpet, their own private elevator and much fanfare, back to their $100,000 Duck Palace. Each morning at 11:00 a.m. they ceremoniously return to the fountain. Our own Sandi McKenna joined an elite group of celebrities including Paula Deen, Joan Collins, Molly Ringwald, Kevin Bacon, Peter Frampton, […]
A fun, behind the scenes look at the NASA tweetup before the space shuttle Discovery's last mission, STS-133. Want to know what an astronaut has on his bucket list? Watch the video!


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HHS Chamber Singers open year by taking to the road
By DIANE GASPER-O'BRIEN
The Hays High School Chamber Singers will begin a busy second semester with a road trip.
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By DIANE GASPER-O'BRIEN
The Hays High School Chamber Singers will begin a busy second semester with a road trip.
The 24-member performing group will travel to Kansas City, Mo., this weekend to take part in a Martin Luther King Jr. concert at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, an Episcopal parish in downtown Kansas City.
The concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday, when the Chamber Singers will sing several pieces, then perform a few numbers along with the Staley (Mo.) High School choir.
Johnny Matlock, Hays High choral director, is friends with Tracy Resseguie, choral director at Staley who has taken his choirs to perform throughout the country and to other countries as well.
Last year, Resseguie took his choir to Aspen, Colo., and made a stop en route to Colorado to perform in Hays with the Chamber Singers at First United Methodist Church.
Last summer, Matlock and Resseguie talked about where to meet to perform together this year, and Resseguie extended an invitation to the Hays group to come to Kansas City.
Along the way, the Chamber Singers will perform at First Presbyterian Church in Lawrence, where Resseguie is choir director.
The group's accompanist, Lexi Robinson, will make the trip, as will several parents of the HHS students.
Matlock's select vocal and performance group has a full slate of events for which to prepare when it returns home. So he said he is glad he can treat the students to a trip of this kind.
The cathedral, located near the Convention Center, was built in the late 1880s and consecrated about 10 years later. The transitional Norman style building was designed similar to the architecture of European churches.
"It's a wonderful, gorgeous church right by the Convention Center, and they have a lot of concerts there," Matlock said. "I'm excited for my kids to get to sing there."
Members of the 2012-13 Chamber Singers are:
* Boys
Seniors -- Spencer Greathouse, Spencer McCue, Dustin Mulkey, Preston Ryan, Charlie Stieben.
Juniors -- Nick Overbey.
Sophomores -- Jacob Balzer, Max Befort, Quin Brungardt, Alex Crowley, Conrad Hoffman, Andrew McGinnis.
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Seniors -- Delphine Burns, Anna Hickert, Olivia Zody.
Juniors -- Molly Barnett, Amy Jordan, Shelby Matlock, Rachel Muirhead, Raeanna Peacock, Olivia Wiesner, Megan Zeman.
Sophomores -- Emily McPherson, Emily Peckham.
TMP scholars bowl 2nd at Oakley tournament
Even without its senior leader, the Thomas More Prep-Marian High School scholars bowl team fared well Monday afternoon.
Competing without Ross Werth, the only senior on the team who had another commitment, the Monarchs went 5-1 at the Oakley Invitational to place second behind unbeaten Leoti.
Oakley was third with a 4-2 mark.
Also competing at the varsity level were teams from Dighton, Quinter, Rexford-Golden Plains and Winona-Triplains.
TMP also competed in the junior varsity division, where it finished in a four-way tie for first with a 4-2 mark.
Next action for TMP (31-9 on the season) will be Tuesday at Phillipsburg.


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The inquiry began at the end of last week, after it was decided that the Federal Trade Commission instead of the Justice Department would conduct the review, said the executive, who asked not to be identified because he had not been authorized to speak. The two agencies split the duties of antitrust enforcement.
Google DoubleClick Deal Brings U.S. FTC Scrutiny [nytimes.com]
Hey this Google company is doing what the government wants to do. Regulate everything and spy on everyone. We must stop these people!
Its a capitalist country until you become too successful or take income or control from the government.
And BTW, isn't there another outfit out there that bought up an advert property not long ago, as well as lots of other properties of different kinds over the years to keep it all in-house?
With the stipulation, of course, that Google gets to can all the bureaucrats that sit around and don't do anything.
My thoughts exactly.
I'm moving back to the mother country.
I have had enough of Google swallowing the entire net. I want the Feds to stop this.
As far as June 1 is concerned, it's been "Mene, mene, tekel, Upharsim" for a long time. The people affected by June 1 should have seen the handwriting on the wall long ago and made preparations. Besides, that's off topic for the matter of concern here, the Adsense purge is a done deal.


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!! OMG, she's not fat: Kirstie Alley !!
Apparently 12 months ago "Fat Actress" Kirstie Alley promised to lose 75 pounds and go on Oprah in bikini. I missed the original promise, but she has indeed made good on it, prancing around like a stripper for a live studio audience.
Watch the video here.
Oprah says, "You go girl!" I say it's time for Kirstie to make another music video.
Kirstie Alley and the secret sauce
Fergie's new Pier One ad campaign
OMG, Kirstie Alley is an Ugly Dancer: The Ugly Dance [Christmas Edition]
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Why do watches have jewels
Why do watches have jewels
Nicolas Fatio de Duillier together with Jacob and Pierre (or Peter according to other sources) Debaufre were said to be the ones responsible for the development of using jewels on watches and received a patent in 1705. However, it was not until the 19th century that the knowledge in utilizing jewels as wheel bearings in watches became popular which is continuously practiced even at present times.
The first jewel used as watch bearings was made out of pure ruby. It comprises of a ring, also known as the holeâ€, together with a sink intended for oil. Since then, other gemstones were put into use that includes garnet (which was too soft) and quartz. High-end watches uses sapphire, diamonds in addition to rubies. During 20th century, the development of synthetic gems was invented which made the value of jewels a lot cheaper. And in modern watches, the use of synthetic jewels (made out of corundum) became widely accepted.
Jewels were primarily used in watches to reduce the friction created by its gears. It is because of the durability, glossy exterior, and lower frictional coefficient†that made the jewels more functional as a wheel bearing compared to metals. When the friction in the watch's gears is reduced, the reliability of the watch in telling time becomes more accurate.
Jewels are also known to extend the life of the bearings inside the watch, thus also affecting the overall stability of the watch. Watches without jeweled bearings tend to wear out quickly and becomes inaccurate in giving time, or eventually stop running. With this, jewels are put on watches to help prolong its life.
Currently, many people believed that the number of jewels put into watches define its value; the more jewels a watch has, the more accurate and durable the watch is. Because of this popular assumption, watch manufacturers took advantage of the knowledge and eventually use non-functional jewels just to raise the watch's market value.
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INDYCAR NEWS AND NOTES - April 17, 2013
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INDYCAR NEWS AND NOTES - April 17, 2013
Today's IZOD IndyCar Series, Firestone Indy Lights and Mazda Road to Indy headlines:
1. If You Missed It: INDYCAR Conference Call with Charlie Kimball
2. Competition to get tougher in IZOD IndyCar Series
3. Chaves aims for another podium at Long Beach
1. If You Missed It: INDYCAR Conference Call with Charlie Kimball: Earlier today, IZOD IndyCar Series driver Charlie Kimball participated in an INDYCAR Conference Call to discuss the 2013 IZOD IndyCar Series season and preview the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 21. Selected quotes from the call are below.
Q. Before we talk about Long Beach, let's talk about the race weekend at Barber. It was a very strong weekend for the entire No. 83 team. You led a practice session. Qualified for your first Firestone Fast Six, led laps in the race and scored your first top five of the season.
CHARLIE KIMBALL: I think that's an indication of the progress that the whole team has made over the winter. We went away after Fontana last year and did a really intensive self‑evaluation from everybody on the team: From driver, to management, to engineering, to mechanics. And we all came up with ideas and started to put those in practice. We went testing before the Christmas break, and then coming out of Christmas and coming out of the winter, when we went to the open test at Barber, we went with a pretty decent car and continued to make it better, so that the momentum carrying from Barber into Long Beach is better than it's ever been.
We're really proud of the progress we've made as a team, and I think that there's no reason why we can't continue to build positive results through the rest of the season.
Q. You mentioned the momentum your team started at Barber. How do you carry the momentum from the Barber weekend into the Long Beach weekend? And does the way you've started the season change the outlook for the weekend in terms of scoring a podium and maybe even your first win?
CHARLIE KIMBALL: I think as far as carrying the momentum, you have to forget about the result a little bit. You have to take the positives, learn from the mistakes and move forward. The first practice at Long Beach, anything we did at Barber is irrelevant, as far as where we are on the timesheet. We have to take that, forget that and move forward. But also understand when we get, hopefully, into the Fast Six again in qualifying and racing up front when we learn from the strategy and weaknesses we've shown at Barber. I've learned about how to race up front a little bit better. So I think you take those lessons, remember them, and apply them, and that's how you build that momentum. You get comfortable up there. You're used to being up there. When you're running up front, it's almost a little easier. I mean, it's harder. The speeds are harder, and the lap times harder to maintain. But as far as knowing the people that are around you and understanding the risks everyone's taking, it's maybe a little easier.
Q. Chip Ganassi Racing was a four-car team last year, and it's reduced to three cars this year. Can you talk about the relationship between Scott Dixon and Dario Franchitti this year? Does that affect the way you guys have worked together this year?
CHARLIE KIMBALL: I think one thing I've noticed in the testing and then in the first two rounds of the season is that with three inputs from drivers, you have a better opportunity to learn, and learn from what they're doing car‑wise, driving‑wise, engineering‑wise. And so we're able to collate that data. Because between sessions, if you have four-car data to look at or only three-car data, you have the same amount of time,
So to be able to pull highlights from Scott and from Dario, and have a little more time to talk to them individually, the communication has been a little easier definitely starting the season. I think the more that the 83 team is able to run up front, the more we're contributing back to the 9 and 10 cars.
To be fair, I'm really excited about the addition of Ryan Briscoe coming on board in the 8 car for the Indy 500 in the month of May. To have somebody of that caliber, to have last year's pole sitter, the guy who won the race, and the guy who finished second last year to learn from, it's definitely ‑‑ Chip Ganassi has built a very strong stable heading into the Month of May.
Q. You mentioned with the reduction of Ganassi from a four-car to a three-car outfit. That you have more time to talk to Dario, talk to Scott and learn from them. What is some of the best advice or some of the best things you've learned from them being such great drivers and your time with the team with them?
CHARLIE KIMBALL: Well, I think the biggest things I've learned have not been about a certain corner or a certain racetrack. It's more about how to work with the team and how much effort to put in and how that be repaid by the crew members and by the mechanics. It's more about managing the team and working with all of the tools that are available to maximize what options we have.
Because I think that's what Chip Ganassi Racing does best. It's got great people with all the tools that we need to go in, and sometimes you don't know how best to use those tools. And watching Scott and Dario, they are masters at making the most of whatever the situation is.
2. Competition to get tougher in IZOD IndyCar Series: What do Scott Dixon and Helio Castroneves have in common aside from at least one Indianapolis 500 victory?
They're the only drivers this season to finish in the top five in both of the series' first two races. Naturally, they're 1-2 in the championship standings heading into the 39th Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.
The six other drivers with top-five finishes at either St. Petersburg or Barber Motorsports Park shows the competitiveness of the series in Year 2 of the fourth-generation IZOD IndyCar Series chassis and turbocharged V-6 engine packages from Chevrolet and Honda.
Overall, 16 different drivers have scored top-10 results. Marco Andretti and Justin Wilson each have two top-10 finishes, while rookie Tristan Vautier and second-year driver Josef Newgarden each recorded their first top 10 at Barber
"It's been a pretty good mix," said Dixon, driver of the No. 9 Target Chip Ganassi Racing car who is coming off a runner-up finish at Barber. "I know some of the bigger teams have made pretty big fumbles. I think this year you have a lot of smaller teams that have caught up in areas.
"It's tough. It's not like the old days if you messed up with a big team a few 10ths (of a second), you would lose a spot or two. Now it's like five, six or seven spots. You have to keep your eye on the ball and try to make the most of it. So it is a tough season. I think it's going to get tougher as the season goes on."
Similarly, nine different drivers have competed in the Firestone Fast Six session to determine the Verizon P1 Award and set the first three rows for the race. Castroneves, Vautier and Will Power have advanced to the 10-minute round at both venues.
"In INDYCAR, the momentum can swing at any point because the competition is so close, the drivers are so talented," said reigning series champion Ryan Hunter-Reay, who won by .6363 of a second April 7 at Barber. "You could be going to your best racetrack, have a little bit of a mistake in qualifying, be 10th or 11th. Your weekend is changed at that point."
Hunter-Reay started from the pole on the 2.38-mile, 17-turn Barber Motorsports Park road course and led a field-high 53 of 90 laps. There will be a season-high 27 competitors at Long Beach, including six former winners.
"It's amazing when I think about it how different the weekend could be," Hunter-Reay said about the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama. "Let's say I didn't put that lap in qualifying in the end, you start second or third, the whole weekend is changed. It can hinge at any point. That's the beauty of racing. That's the things that the fans don't get to see is how precise the whole entire execution of the weekend is.
3. Chaves aims for another podium at Long Beach: After contact with another car cost him a potential top-three finish in St. Petersburg, Gabby Chaves was not to be denied at Barber Motorsports Park.
Chaves, a 19-year-old from Bogota, Colombia, marched his No. 7 Schmidt Peterson c/w Curb-Agajanian car to a third-place finish on the permanent road course and is setting his sights even higher entering Long Beach.
"The podium finish in Barber was much needed after a disappointing finish in St. Pete," Chaves said. "It gets us back on track and begins to build our momentum."
Chaves finished on podium in 10 of the 17 Pro Mazda Championship rounds in 2012 and never once finished outside of the top 10. To carry that momentum into the next level of competition in Firestone Indy Lights and not finish the first race was a frustrating start to the season, but the rebound at Barber has him sitting solidly in fifth in the race to the championship.
Chaves will join a talented field of 10 for the Long Beach 100 on Sunday, April 21, hoping the trouble he encountered in St. Petersburg is ancient history.
Each of the five rookies on the entry list will be racing at the 1.968-mile street circuit for the first time. Veteran Peter Dempsey did not race at Long Beach last year and only completed nine laps in 2011 after contact in an early incident.
For Chaves, the benefits of a team that has won multiple times over the series' history at the track is paying off in pre-race preparations.
"Thanks to the Schmidt Peterson Motorsports guys, I have some resources I can use to make the process of learning new tracks quicker," Chaves said. "The objective is still to stand on the top step of the podium at the end of the race weekend.
"I've heard Long Beach is a great street venue, and I'm really looking forward to having a winning car there."
The 2013 IZOD IndyCar Series season continues with the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach on Sunday, April 21 on the streets of Long Beach, Calif. The race will be televised live at 4 p.m. (ET) by the NBC Sports Network (Verizon FiOS 90/590, DirecTV 220, DISH 159 and AT&T UVerse 640) and broadcast by the IMS Radio Network, including on Sirius and XM Channels 211 and www.indycar.com. The next Firestone Indy Lights race is the Long Beach 100 on Sunday, April 21 on the streets of Long Beach, Calif. The race will be broadcast by NBC Sports Network at 3 p.m. (ET) on April 21, immediately preceding the IZOD IndyCar Series race broadcast.
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