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Combining her skill as a photographer and affection for dogs, Linnea Lenkus held a pet portrait fundraiser that netted thousands of dollars for California animal welfare organizations.
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This reproducible piece provides tips on how to keep pets safe and warm in cold weather.
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Doing a World of Good
To reflect the significant and growing global scope of the annual initiative known as Spay Day, the program has been renamed World Spay Day.
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Mary Astor, discovered at age 14, was one of the few silent stars who successfully made the transition to talkies. Perhaps best known now for her role in "The Maltese Falcon", she appeared in over 120 films over the course of her career. She was smart and witty (she once said, "There are five stagesContinue reading »
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There are two hidden gems at different locations on Samford's campus that look strikingly similar. In fact, the items, two busts of Frank Park Samford, are exactly identical.
Samford served as chairman of the board of trustees for nearly 40 years and was instrumental in the relocation of Howard College from the East Lake area of Birmingham to Homewood.
In 1958, the board of trustees voted to name the campus's new administration building Frank Park Samford Hall, and a bust of Samford was placed on the second floor of the building.
After Howard College gained university status in 1965, the name was changed to Samford University in honor of the Samford family's contributions to the university, who at the time were the university's largest donors.
Samford also served as president of Liberty National Life Insurance Co. When Liberty National moved its headquarters from Birmingham to McKinney, Texas, the company gave a gift to the university: another bust of Samford.
The second bust of Samford now sits on the second floor of the Harwell G. Davis library.
The identical busts represent an individual who dedicated countless hours to the well-being of Samford University and the Baptist tradition in Alabama.
In his book, Towards a History of Samford University, James F. Sulzby, Jr. writes, "He (Samford) was widely known as a most energetic businessman and life insurance executive, and as a faithful, consistent Christian in all enterprises. His influence was ever given to sustain the moral character of Howard."
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Let's start with the obvious: New Kids on the Block are neither new nor kids. But if their name is now a misnomer, the singers point out, they're in good company.
"You don't think of the Beach Boys as boys, right?" says Jordan Knight, 38, sitting with his bandmates in a hotel suite after wrapping a promotional appearance. "Are the Eagles flying around?"
"Garbage isn't garbage," says Danny Wood, 39.
NKOTB, as the group also was known to its predominantly preadolescent fans back in its late '80s/early '90s heyday, also includes Knight's brother Jonathan and Donnie Wahlberg, both 39, and Joey McIntyre, 35. Collectively, they have nine children, including three teenagers. Wahlberg's 7-year-old son, Elijah, makes a cameo appearance on "The Block," New Kids' first album in nearly 15 years.
Other guests on "Block" include an earlier boy band, New Edition, Akon and the Pussycat Dolls. Ne-Yo shares vocals on new single "Single," one of several thumping, suggestive tracks definitely not aimed at today's tween set. Previous single "Summertime" has sold more than half a million copies.
"There had been many conversations" about a reunion through the years, says Wahlberg, who has pursued an acting career. (He appears with Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and 50 Cent in "Righteous Kill," which opens Friday.) "But it was usually someone else wanting us to get back together for their own motives."
Wahlberg and McIntryre did speak last year about the possibility of a New Kids tour. The latter had just wrapped a "Dancing With the Stars" tour. Then Wahlberg heard some material by Nazaree, a young songwriter featured on "Block," and "it really triggered something in me."
Jonathan saved a text message he received from McIntyre after the five started working together again. "It said, 'Are we really doing this?' " Jonathan recalls. "It was so surreal in the beginning."
Blender editor in chief Joe Levy says "Block" "is pitched adult, but it also has a very light, cute sound. It's (unclear) where this music should be played, on adult-contemporary radio or Disney radio."
But the group, which launches a tour Sept. 23 in East Rutherford, N.J., "may do better on T-shirt sales than album sales. It's an opportunity for a generation that grew up with New Kids to get back with its first crush."
The band members concede, happily, that their fan base is heavy on former tweenyboppers, now in their 20s and 30s.
At the peak of New Kids' fame, "these were 12-year-old girls, so we couldn't do anything with them then," McIntyre quips. "Now they're gorgeous women, but I'm married, so I still can't do anything. It's a tough spot to be in. But, as Jordan says, we're all single on stage."
Wahlberg grins. "I'm polygamous on stage. I'm Hugh Hefner on stage."
Don't be deceived by their cheeky frat-boy humor: These longtime friends have endured their share of grown-up drama since they last toured together in 1994. Wahlberg and wife Kim Fey filed for divorce in August; Wood is also divorced.
Still, their transition from boys to men was less traumatic than that of other teen stars. "We all grew up in Boston, in a working-class town," Wood says. "Our families kept us grounded."


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Phuntsok Choephel Ling Monastery [PCL] was founded by Kyabje Chogye Trichen Rinpoche [1919-2007], following a proposal made on October 1st and 2nd, 2003, by Ven. Lama Ngawang Kunga Thupten Gyaltsen (Sapan Rinpoche), the Spiritual Director of Kunga Tenphel Ling Dharma Center [KTL, founded by His Eminence in 2001], now based in Lyons, Colorado, USA.
Following suggestions, questions, discussions and views by Lama Kunga, shared with His Eminence and Shabdrung Rinchen Paljor, PCL is intended to be a Sakya Tsarpa Rime [Non-Sectarian] Monastery in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, United States of America, North America. PCL and KTL are thus now known as the Sakya Tsarpa Sycamore Lineage of North America. All of the blessings and profound wishes of Kyabje Chogye Trichen are poised to be manifested by this project.
The original proposal for the building of the monastery, a retreat center, a Yogi and Yogini Contemplative yurt community and a hermitage was presented to His Eminence at Jamchen Lhakhang Monastery at the Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal. After the presentation His Eminence said, "This is a project which should receive the widest possible support and encouragement."
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European Motorboat Championship at the Po River in Italy. Contestants in their motorboats rush down the river, under a bridge and take turns. A motorboat crashes at a turn and shatters into pieces. Large crowd gathered at the bank. Switzerland's Schiller emerges as the winner.
European swimmers gather for the 26th annual 'Across Rome' water race contest in Rome, Italy. Swimmers jump and swim across the Tiber River. Tugboats and few small boats escort the swimmers. Spectators on the riversides cheer their swimmers. Italian swimmer Renato Bacicalupo is the winner of the race.
People pushing a flight to the track as the 10th Annual Soaring Contest gets underway in Elmira, New York. The motorless flight takes off. Flights tied with wire. Two flights flying in the sky. United States flag waves and a flight passing by.
Young girls gathered with their dolls in Long Beach in California. They parade their dolls in a prize contest. The girls carry their dolls in prams. A child carries the doll in a small dog driven carriage. Several girls carry their dolls in hands.
Many samples of handicrafts are exhibited by young girls and boys in Bird House building contest. Group of boys holding bird houses they made. Few boys pose with their bird houses. View of two girls holding bird houses pose as winners. 14 year old Donald Greeger wins with his Purple Martin house, which is admired by Walter Hastings, wildlife photographer of the state conservation department.
A collection of Mona Lisa look alike paintings in New York. Visitors view the collection of Mona Lisa paintings during a contest. A Mona Lisa painted on a cheesecake. A painting of Mona Lisa on a missile and it is judged by famous painter Salvador Dali. In Paris, painter Eric Munster creates abstracts by setting his canvas on fire and quickly dousing it in the river.


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HOUSTON (ICIS)--US December maleic anhydride (MA) contracts settled at a rollover, sources said on Tuesday.
The rollover puts US December MA contracts at 79.70-85.70 cents/lb ($1,757-1,889/tonne, €1,283-1,379/tonne) on an FOB (free on board) basis for molten material.
Buyers and sellers said the month has been quiet because of seasonal factors depressing demand, as well as steady feedstock costs.
Producers said that had feedstock butane prices moved up significantly, there could have been a price increase of 1-2 cents/lb.
Buyers said this was unlikely, as demand is poor, and said that a steep decline in butane would have been unlikely to lead to a price reduction.
The settlement puts contract prices lower by 11% year on year from the average price of 93.20 cents/lb in December 2012.
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Fava Bean Salad With Pickled Ramps And Goat Cheese Recipe
May 1, 2014 2:30 pm
Photo: Francoise Villeneuve
Ramps have a pretty short season, but when they're here come spring, they're on every restaurant menu. Its leaves are versatile, adding a garlicky heat to pesto, vinaigrettes and other sauces. They can also be wilted in a sauté pan with other seasonal goodies like morels, which are also out around about now. The ramp's bulb is even more pungent than the leaves. Even though they lack the leaves' gorgeous emerald green color, their texture makes for a fabulous pickle.
In this seasonal salad, they add a slightly spicy, onion-y kick to chilled spring favas and peas, seasoned with goat cheese and lemon juice.
Servings: 4
1 cup rice vinegar or white vinegar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup fresh peas, shelled
2 ounces semi-soft goat's cheese, crumbled
1/2 bunch mint, leaves only
1/4 cup good-quality olive oil
juice of 1 lemon
For the pickled ramps:
- Soak the ramp bulbs in several changes of cold water until there are no grains of sand at the bottom of the bowl.
- Drain and leave to dry on a clean dish towel.
- Warm the vinegar, water, salt and sugar in a small saucepan, stirring until the salt and sugar have dissolved.
- Remove from the heat and cool.
- Chill, covered, in the refrigerator in an airtight pint container.
- Once the pickling liquid is completely cool, add the ramp bulbs and cover.
- Allow to pickle for at least 6 hours. These will keep for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
For the Salad:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Have a large bowl of ice water and a large slotted spoon ready.
- When the water is boiling, blanch the fava beans until they are firm but cooked, then fish them out and shock them in the ice water.
- When they are cool, strain and remove the outer thick skin that holds the 2 lobes of each fava bean together.
- Now blanch and shock the peas, then strain them.
- Combine in a large bowl with the fava beans, cheese and mint.
- Season with salt, olive oil and lemon juice. Toss and serve cold.
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Racial identity and African Americans with disabilities: theoretical and practical considerations.
According to Tajfel (1981), the construct of racial identity development may be a more salient issue for ethnic minorities because the physical manifestations (e.g., skin color) of race can be assigned negative social values in American society. For example, African Americans are constantly forced to examine their racial status in several aspects of life (e.g., work, school) (Johnson, 1990). Helms (1990) suggested that African Americans' feelings of self-worth may be associated with their assessment of racial status as a minority group member. Thus, racial identity development can be a crucial aspect of personality development for African Americans. As noted by Helms (1990), intrinsic to racial identity is the belief that individuals need an appreciation of group identification in order to maintain a healthy sense of personal identity.
While a large portion of the racial identity development research has focused on nondisabled African Americans, little, if any, attention has been devoted to African Americans with disabilities. The omission of persons with disabilities in the racial identity literature is surprising given the large percentage of African Americans with disabilities. For example, the incidence of disability among African Americans is nearly double (14.8%) the incidence in the White community (8.4%) (Bowe, 1992); however, African Americans comprise only 12% of the American population. Furthermore, the lack of attention in the literature devoted to the racial identity development of African Americans with disabilities seems to imply that racial identity development is the same for both disabled and nondisabled African Americans. The notion that racial identity development is the same for all African Americans, regardless of disability, is difficult to endorse due to the large psychosocial impact that a disability can have on an individual's life (Wright, 1983).
According to Wright (1983), the stigma attached to disability status in American society can be so intense and pervasive that it can overshadow other personal characteristics (e.g., ethnic/cultural attributes) that comprise the individual's self-concept. Walker (1988) noted that although some societies looked upon individuals with disabilities with "awe and reverence," in most societies disability has traditionally been associated with tremendous negativism. In the most recent past, as indicated by Walker, persons with disabilities have been "tolerated but not allowed to participate fully in society" and have been "consistently relegated...to economic deprivation and dependency" (p. 184). Thus, the powerful effects that disability status can have on an individual's sense of self, of which racial identity development can be an integral part, seems evident (Alston & McCowan, 1994; Alston & Mngadi, 1992).
The purpose of this article is to explore the racial identity development of African Americans with disabilities. Cross' (1971, 1978) model of racial identity development for African Americans, along with Parham's (1989) revisions of the model, will serve as the foundation for the discussion. A brief historical perspective on racial identity theory will be offered. Also, the interplay between disability and racial identity will be examined. Lastly, implications for rehabilitation counseling practice and research will be provided.
Historical Perspectives of Racial Identity Theory
The emergence of literature proposing theories and models of African American racial identity was an outgrowth of the Civil Rights Movement in America. Literature on racial identity began appearing in the early 1970's and concentrated almost exclusively in counseling psychology and psychotherapy journals. It was hoped that if practitioners could understand the process by which the Black client "becomes" Black, they would be more sensitive to the racial issues confronting the client in therapy, Numerous researchers explored and continue to explore this concept from several perspectives. Helms (1990) identified two major racial identity theoretical frameworks. The first perspective is often referred to as the (Black) client-as-problem perspective (CAP). CAP focused on Black identity development merely as a consequence of the often volatile zeitgeist of the Civil Rights Movement in which racial oppression of African Americans consumed intellectual thought and social activism. In short, the CAP racial identity perspectives were designed primarily for the purpose of relieving White counselor anxiety by providing them with a method of predicting the therapeutic behavior of Black clients (Helms, 1990). Researchers believed that an African American client's behavior or social/political thought (e.g., whether they referred to themselves as Colored, Negro, or Black) would enable counselors to identify which Black clients would be problematic for therapy (Dizard, 1970; Jackson & Kirschner, 1973; Vontress, 1971).
The second major perspective of Black racial identity development consists of the Nigrescence or Black Racial Identity Models (NRID) and is the perspective most widely used. Nigrescence is defined as the developmental process through which one "becomes Black" (Helms, 1990). Here, Black does not refer to complexion, but the manner in which African Americans evaluate themselves and their reference group (Helms, 1990). NRID models differed from CAP models in that the former models explained racial identity as a normal part of the developmental process as African Americans attempt to become "self-actualized" (Maslow, 1970), rather than a process which occurs in response to racial oppression. Generally, models of Nigrescence propose that African Americans progress from the least healthy stages of White definitions of identification to the most healthy stages of identification which is self defined and transcends racial demarcation. Several authors have proposed NRID models (Cross, (1971); Dizzard (1970); Jackson, (1975); Milliones (1980); and Vontress (1971)).
The Cross Model of Racial Identity Development
Cross (1971, 1978) introduced one of the first process models of racial identity development. As suggested earlier, the aim of process models is the identification of developmental stages through which a person progresses in discarding an old identity and achieving a new identity. Cross developed a four stage process model of racial identity development in Blacks which was believed to occur during late adolescence/early adulthood. It should be noted that Cross used the term Black as opposed to African American. As a result, the term Black will be used when describing the four stages of Cross' model and Parham's (1989) revisions.
According to Cross (1971, 1978), an individual begins in the Pre-encounter stage. It is proposed that the individual in this stage views the world from a White frame of reference and does not accept Blacks as a valuable reference group. The person in this stage holds positive attitudes toward Whites and negative attitudes toward Blacks. Interactions with Blacks are minimal or nonexistent, and the individual aspires to White customs and values.
Individuals enter stage 2, the Encounter stage, when they experience shocking events of a personal or social nature (e.g. racism) that are inconsistent with their White frame of reference. It is during this stage that individuals realize that the White frame of reference is inappropriate, and they fluctuate between clinging to this old identity and facing the challenge of developing a new identity. This stage is characterized by feelings of confusion, hopelessness, anxiety, depression, and eventually anger and euphoria. These psychological consequences associated with the absence of a stable identity motivate the individual to begin an active search for a new Black identity.
When individuals decide to begin the search for a new identity, they enter the Immersion-Emersion stage. This stage is characterized by a period of transition during which the person struggles to discard the pre-encounter reference group orientation while at the same time becoming greatly involved in the development of a Black identity. In order to achieve this goal, the person withdraws from interactions with Whites and immerses oneself in various aspects of the Black culture. During this stage, all facets of the individual's life must pertain to the Black culture.
The Immersion-Emersion stage is also characterized by "either/or thinking," meaning all that is Black is good and all that pertains to White is bad. In essence, the person holds positive attitudes toward Blacks and negative attitudes toward Whites. Tension, emotionality, and defensiveness on the part of the individual are also associated with this stage. Although one's recognition of Blackness at this stage is very high, it has not been internalized.
As individuals begin to achieve a greater understanding about "what it means to be Black," they enter the Internalization stage. This stage is characterized by a sense of inner security and self-confidence in one's Blackness. According to Cross (1971, 1978), the person during this final stage displays a calm demeanor, psychological openness, and a decline in anti-White attitudes. Black remains the primary reference group, but the individual migrates toward a nonracist perspective.
Parham's Revisions of the Cross Model
Parham (1989), in recognizing that some of the basic premises of the Cross model required reexamination, proposed several revisions and extensions. First, Parham suggested that the individual's initial attitudes can coincide with any 1 of the 4 stages of development. After this initial stage, the person can (1) move in a stagewise linear fashion through the stages (as originally proposed), (2) stagnate or not progress, or (3) re-cycle through the stages (including backwards movement through the stages). Thus, one's initial attitudes are not confined to those of the Pre-encounter stage (as originally postulated) and movement through the stages is not restricted to a stagewise progression from Pre-encounter to Internalization.
Second, Parham (1989) proposed that racial identity development is a life-long process that begins in adolescence/early adulthood and is subject to continuous change. Parham suggested that a person may re-cycle through the stages of development in response to certain life cycle tasks encountered in early adulthood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood. Therefore, racial identity development is not confined to late adolescence/early adulthood (as originally postulated). Finally, Parham suggested that movement from one stage to the next can be propelled by both negative experiences with Whites (original formulation) and positive experiences with Blacks. Thus, racial identity development does not begin solely in response to racism.
Disability and Racial Identity Development
Although Parham's (1989) revisions and extensions of Cross' (1971, 1978) model allow for more individual differences with respect to the how, when, and why of the process of racial identity development, they do not necessarily allow for the inclusion of disability into the racial identity development equation. However, it seems very likely that some African Americans with disabilities may not solely view themselves with respect to race. Their disability may be an equally salient aspect of their identity, and they may consequently identify more with individuals who share their disability (Reynolds & Pope, 1991). As a result, these individuals may not progress according to Cross (1971, 1978) and Parham's ideas of racial identity development.
For example, in an article on African American deaf adolescents, Anderson and Grace (1991) shared the following anecdote: "A Black deaf adolescent female was asked which community she identified with most: the Black community or the deaf community. She replied without hesitation, 'I'm black deaf. My community is the Black deaf community." The young lady's statement demonstrates that some African Americans with disabilities are not able to choose and should not have to choose between identifying with members of their racial group and individuals who share their disability. These individuals have achieved an integrated identity that renders such a choice impossible. It can be suggested that race and disability are inseparable parts of their identity. For African Americans with disabilities, racial identity development does not occur in a vacuum. Any exploration of racial identity occurs in the context of the disability. Consequently, any information gathered about their identity as an African American is filtered through the "lens" of their disability.
Another consideration is that racial identity development for African Americans with disabilities may be disability specific, which means that it may not apply as strongly to persons with certain disabilities. For example, African Americans who are blind may have greater difficulty understanding the concept of racial identity. In fact, it may be more difficult for them to comprehend the importance that race has in the United States because so much depends on seeing the color of a person's skin when making judgements about character and behavior. Also, the cognitive and social level of some persons with mental retardation may limit their understanding of racial identity. For example, an African American with mental retardation may not realize the insult of a racial joke intended to demean African American culture and standards. African Americans of average intelligence constantly interpret and evaluate the subtleties, nuances, and motivations of racism as well as the effects of racism on one's identity.
It may also be the case that racial identity development is context specific. For example, the racial identity of some African Americans with disabilities may assume greater relevance when they are with other African Americans. This observation is not to suggest that African Americans "forget" about their disability when in the company of other African Americans, but the common experience of being an ethnic minority may be more prominent in the individual's mind than the disability. For example, if an African American with a disability attends an event (e.g., party) where most persons present are African American, then increased contemplation may be given to "what it means to be African American." The conversations/debates at the party will likely center around Black political/social issues and the music will likely reflect popular Black culture. The person's interactions with other African Americans may serve to motivate examination of racial identity.
However, the opposite may be true when the African American person with a disability is in a social gathering with a predominant group of persons with disabilities from other racial backgrounds (e.g., White Americans). Racial awareness may exist, but disability issues are likely to eclipse ethnic differences and dictate the nature of social interaction. The common experience of disability adjustment will likely function to lower common social barriers based on racial criteria. Therefore, the need to develop a strong racial identity with Black culture is lessened. Consequently, the African American with the disability may not become adept at negotiating situations requiring racial interpretation (e.g., racial slur).
It can be suggested that age-at-onset of disability is significant in the racial identity development of African Americans with disabilities. For example, it is likely that African Americans with congenital disabilities will simultaneously incorporate disability and race into their identity development. Since both statuses (disability and African American) are present at birth, the opportunities to learn survival strategies relevant to being an ethnic minority and having a disability would likely be a natural part of maturity and human development. In contrast, African Americans with adventitious disabilities may experience a sudden shift in identity development. The onset of disability may interrupt or completely halt the psychological and social exploration of their African Americanism. The demand for medical/psychological/social adjustment to disability may overshadow or replace previous pursuits of Black identity development.
Implications for Rehabilitation Counseling Practice
Recognizing that African Americans can have different attitudes of racial identity may help rehabilitation professionals improve their counseling services to African Americans with disabilities. For example, rehabilitation professionals may want to pay particular attention to African American clients who display pre-encounter or immersion attitudes (e.g., Extreme pro-White-anti-Black or pro-Black-anti-White attitudes). Parham and Helms (1985) found that African American individuals with these attitudes exhibit low self-esteem. Moreover, Carter (1991) reported that pre-encounter and immersion attitudes were positively associated with clinical conditions such as self-reported anxiety, memory impairment, alcohol and drug concerns, and paranoia. Carter suggested that persons with a predominant pre-encounter attitude may feel as if they exist on the borders of two worlds, perhaps feeling at some level not "fully" accepted by Whites, while simultaneously dreading contact, association, and interactions with African Americans. In contrast, Carter asserted that immersion attitudes, which entails searching for one's African American identity, may influence an individual to engage in what is often thought to be stereotypical behavior associated with popular images of Black culture (e.g., drug use). These clients are likely to need help (e.g., psychoeducational material and/or support group participation) to increase their level of self-esteem and alleviate psychological distress before embarking on rehabilitation goal attainment.
African American clients at Cross's (1971, 1978) pre-encounter or immersion stages will likely display behaviors which signal these attitudes. For example, they may dress or groom themselves in a manner which suggest over-identification with White culture, or they may speak in a manner which suggest political and social Black militancy as an overcompensation for previous negative feelings toward Black culture. If rehabilitation professionals suspect either of these attitudes, they can attempt to diagnostically identify African American clients at the pre-encounter or immersion stages by administering the Racial Identity Attitude Scale (Parham & Helms, 1981).
Racial identity attitude may also help to explain a client's racial preference for rehabilitation counselors. Several authors have found an association between therapeutic trust and counselor race among African American clients receiving therapy (Atkinson, 1983; Bernstein, Wade, Hofmann, 1987; Parham & Helms, 1981). Again, rehabilitation clients with pre-encounter and immersion attitudes may express cultural distrust reflective of their pro-White-anti-Black or pro-Black-anti-White racial identity stance. To counter client resistance stemming from preference for a counselor of a particular race, the rehabilitation counselor must remain cognizant of the stage theory of racial identity and express an openness to the political/social perspective of the African American client while avoiding criticism of their developmental level of racial identity.
As asserted earlier, the racial identity development of an African American with a disability may be complicated by psychosocial adjustment issues pertaining to the disability. According to Reynolds and Pope (1991), counselors must attempt to facilitate an integration of identity between two group memberships when serving individuals who are members of more than one oppressed group (e.g., ethnic minority and disabled). Thus, if an African American client expresses or displays an emotional struggle with choosing between or identifying with being Black and having a disability, the rehabilitation professional may propose that the client not make an "either/or" decision. The client's perception of the struggle should be explored, and the potential psychological harm of denying either identity emphasized. The rehabilitation professional should highlight the strengths of both communities and the value of dual membership.
Knowledge about attitudes of racial identity is valuable for any rehabilitation professional who wishes to understand African American people, particularly African Americans with disabilities. Greater understanding about the psyche of racial identity development of African Americans will likely lead to less professional-client conflict and enhanced rehabilitation service success. An African American's level of racial identity may be influenced by sociocultural (e.g., family, peers), psychological (e.g., self-concept), personal (e.g., coping style) and physical (e.g., skin color) attributes as well as systematic forces (e.g., racial discrimination). Thus, through an analysis of the various influences that may affect African Americans, it might be possible to assess their type and level of racial identity development (Carter, 1991). Helms (1990) noted that such a psychodiagnostic assessment might aid human service professionals in developing a better understanding of the role racial identity may have in their clients' psychological and emotional adjustment.
Despite the apparent soundness of the assumptions described in this article, little, if any, empirical evidence exist to substantiate its relevance for African American persons with disabilities. Studies are needed which attempt to define more clearly the strength of association between psychosocial adjustment to disability and the higher stages (Encounter and Internalization) of Cross's (1971, 1978) racial identity attitudes among African American clients in rehabilitation. In addition, investigations are recommended which measure African American clients' perception of the relative influence between disability membership and minority membership on self-concept and psychological functioning.
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Piedmont Technical College now provides public computer labs at all locations in all seven of the counties it serves. The labs are staffed by knowledgeable personnel who are available to help computer users. These labs are available through the $437,000 grant Piedmont Tech received with the SC Technical College System, as part of a grant for $5.9M by the US Department of Commerce – National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
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I want to print an Excel word doc but when I look at print preview it only sows part of the doc.I use windows. Vista. I have used page set up but still no luck
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If you mean an Excel.xls worksheet, you probably are only seeing page 1 in the print preview, at the bottom left it should tell you how many pages altogether. You have to click on 'Next' to see page 2 etc. You have not said which version of Excel you have, the following is for Office 2003.
You may find it more helpful to see all of the pages (pieces of A4 paper) displayed that are needed to print out the full worksheet, click on: View -> Page Break Preview, then you can adjust the page setup to how you want it.
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I can select the section of the doc in page set up but only part appears i print preview
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In Page Setup and the 'Page' tab, in 'Scaling' have you selected 'Fit to' .. page(s) wide by .. tall and then clicked on OK? (.. pages means for you to put in the number of pages you want)
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