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An insulated glove construction having a strip of mesh-like insulation material extending over the front, back and tip portions of each of the fingers and of the thumb of the glove and positioned between outer and inner linings making up the glove body. Heating means may be provided to warm the tips of the front of the fingers and the tip of the front of the thumb of the glove. Battery means may be carried in the glove body to provide a source of energy for the heating means.
1. An insulated glove construction comprising an outer covering, an inner liner material extending over the finger portions and the thumb portion of said glove construction, and a separate strip of mesh material between the inner lining material and outer covering extending over the back, front and end of each of the finger portions and of the thumb portion.
2. An insulated glove construction according to claim 1 wherein each said strip comprises two layers of a woven fabric-like material separated by a corrugated material and a film of plastic material overlying each layer of woven fabric-like material to form a plurality of non-collapsible air-impervious cells within the strip.
3. An insulated glove construction according to claim 2 wherein said cells are air evacuated to form vacuum chambers.
4. An insulated glove construction according to claim 2 having in addition electrical heating elements between said inner liner material and the strip of mesh material at the front sides of the end of each finger portion and the thumb portion, and electrical leads extending from said heating elements to a battery means.
5. An insulated glove construction according to claim 4 wherein said heating elements each comprise a first plastic layer, a conductive circuit printed on said first plastic layer and a second plastic layer overlying said conductive circuit.
6. An insulated glove construction according to claim 1 wherein said inner liner material comprises a hydrophobic pile material.
7. An insulated glove construction according to claim 4 having in addition switch means for selectively connecting said battery means to said electrical leads.
8. An insulated glove construction according to claim 7 having in addition indicator means for indicating when said battery means are connected to said electrical leads.
Insulated gloves and mittens have been proposed which include heating means to provide comfort to the wearer under extreme frigid conditions. See, for example, the heated mittens disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 3,621,191. A difficulty with the prior art gloves and mittens has been that the heating means were distributed throughout the glove or mitten body so as to provide heating of the complete hand. This resulted in heating portions of the hand, such as the palm, which is relatively less sensitive to cold than other parts, such as the tips of the fingers, with the overall result that electrical energy was wasted in heating parts of the hand not requiring heat for comfort. Since batteries used to provide the electrical source were of limited capacity, such overall heating would often result in premature exhaustion of the energy of the batteries.
Further, gloves of the prior art in an attempt to provide sufficient insulation would often include excessive amounts of insulation material distributed throughout the glove body resulting in an over-size, unwieldy member which impeded movement of the wearer's hand.
It is an objective of our invention to provide for an insulated glove construction which takes into account that certain portions of the hand are more sensitive to cold than other portions, to provide effective insulation for those portions without impeding movement of the wearer's hand, and where necessary, to provide a heating means which will only heat those portions of the hand most sensitive to cold, and thus to utilize a minimum of electrical energy while still providing the necessary degree of comfort to the wearer.
Broadly, our invention comprises a glove construction where an outer lining, such as a leather-like material, and an inner lining have a mesh-like insulation strip positioned therebetween to extend over the front, back and tip of each of the finger portions as well as of the thumb portion. The mesh strip itself comprises a plastic-like material having two woven fabric-like materials separated by a corrugated material. The properties of the plastic material, including the corrugated material, are such as to withstand considerable compression forces. The strips may be encased in a thin plastic foil material so that a plurality of non-collapsible air impervious cells are formed which in turn provides a further insulation barrier between the inner and outer linings. In one form of the invention, the space in the cells within the strips may be evacuated to form a partial vacuum to still further reduce any conductive effect of heat between the inner and outer linings.
Electrical resistance elements in the form of printed circuits are included at the front tips of the finger and thumb portions to provide heating in that area only as this is the area of the hand most sensitive to cold. Electrical leads extend from the resistance elements to rechargeable battery means carried on the glove which provide a source of electrical power. In order that electrical energy will only be utilized when heating is needed or desired, a selective switch is included on the glove in order that the batteries may be selectively connected to the electrical means. A light emitting diode is included in the circuitry to indicate when the batteries are connected.
FIG. 1 is a side view of a glove constructed according to our invention;
FIG. 2 is a view similar to FIG. 1 with a portion of the actual lining removed to reveal the inner lining and insulation strips;
FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross-section of a part of a finger portion of the glove of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a plan view of the heating elements as may be included in the glove of FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is an enlarged plan view of a portion of FIG. 1 illustrating a sample heating element in closer detail; and
FIG. 6 is a view of the glove of FIG. 1 with the outer lining and insulation strips removed to reveal the positioning of the heating elements and associated circuitry.
Referring to FIG. 1, there is illustrated a glove constructed according to the invention comprising an outer covering 1, preferably leather, made up of a gauntlet portion 2, a thumb portion 3 and individual finger portions 4, 5, and 6 with the last or little finger portion not being illustrated. The glove has a zipper 7 thereon in order that the gauntlet portion may be securely affixed to the lower part of the wearer's arm.
Referring to FIG. 2, the glove as shown has an insulation strip 10 which is mounted on the inner liner 11 of the glove and extends around the front, tip and back of the thumb portion 3. Similar strips 12, 13 and 14 extend around the finger portions 4, 5 and 6 so as to cover the front, tip and back of the fingers. The strips may be affixed to the inner liner which comprises a fabric or pile material by an adhesive.
As shown in FIG. 3, the strip 12 comprises two mesh-like fabrics 20 and 21 which are separated by a corrugated monofilament 22. Preferably, the mesh-like fabrics and corrugated monofilament comprise a plastic material, for example, saran. The plastic material is of such a strength that when formed into strips it will resist deformation applications of a compressive force. The spacing of the mesh-like fabrics 20 and 21 by the corrugated member 22 produce a plurality of air cells or pockets 23 which provide an insulation barrier.
In order to increase the insulation properties of the strip 12, a film of the plastic material 24 may be affixed to the mesh-like fabric 20 by a layer of adhesive 25 while a similar film 26 may be affixed to the mesh-like fabric 21 by a layer of adhesive 27. The films 24 and 26 preferably comprise a saran or polyethylene material having heat sealing characteristics such that the films may be sealed together around their peripheries to enclose the strips 12 therebetween and to provide dead air spaces within the cells 23. The cells 23 may be partially evacuated of air to produce a vacuum or the cells may be filled with a gas having less heat conduction properties than air to further increase the insulation properties.
It has been found that the use of the insulation strips as described provides a sufficient degree of insulation under most climatic conditions resulting in comfort to the wearer. Since the strips only extend around the portions of the hand most sensitive to the cold, that is the front, tips and back of the fingers and thumbs, overall massiveness of the glove is reduced resulting in a minimum of impedement. Further, since the strips extend over the fronts and backs of the fingers and thumbs, they may bend along the joint lines of the fingers and thumbs.
In extreme frigid conditions, it may be desirable to include a heating means in the glove such that the tips of the faces of the fingers and thumb may be heated. Referring to FIG. 3-6, and particularly to FIG. 3, a heating means 30 for one finger is disclosed which comprises a plastic film 31, i.e., mylar having an electrical circuit 32 printed thereon which provides a resistance heating element. The heating element 32 may be overlayed by further film 33 so that the heating element may be conveniently inserted in the glove construction without fear of shorting. As shown in FIG. 4, the mylar strips containing the heating elements have extensions 35-39 which extend to the finger and thumb portions and which are joined together at a center portion 40. Each element 32 is connected by leads 41 and 42 contained between the two layers of mylar. These leads extend to the central portion 40 to a common junction to join leads 43 and 44 which in turn are carried in extensions 45 and 46 to a rechargeable battery 47 contained within a pocket of the gauntlet as shown in FIG. 6. Battery 47 is provided with a switch 48 such that the leads 43 and 44 may be selectively connected to the battery, the battery also has a recharging plug 49 through which it may be connected to a recharger. It has been found that in many instances it is only necessary to connect the battery to the heating elements for a short period of time to provide the necessary heating. This use of energy in short periods of time rather than a continued use results in a prolonged life of the battery before recharging becomes necessary.
In order to provide an indication when the battery is connected to the heating elements a light emitting diode 56 is included in the circuitry which will illuminate when the battery is connected.
As shown in FIG. 6, the heating elements extend only over the front of the tip portions of the fingers and of the thumb. It has been found that when these areas are warmed that a sufficient degree of comfort is provided for the complete hand. This further reduces drain on the battery 47 since only those portions of the hand most susceptible to cold are heated.
As shown in FIG. 3, the film 31 is secured to the inner liner 11 by means of adhesive layer 50. Liner 11 may comprise a fabric or a pile material and preferably the material of the pile or fabric is hydrophobic which reduces moisture accumulation in the glove structure and thus increases comfort.
While the FIG. 3 construction includes a heating element, the invention contemplates a glove construction without heating elements wherein the inner liner would be joined by adhesive directly to the insulation strip. Further, although the FIG. 3 construction discloses encasing the insulation strip within the films 24 and 26, the invention further contemplates that these films could be dispersed with so that the outer covering would contact the mesh-like fabric 20 directly and the inner liner the mesh-like fabric 21.
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NASA's New Horizons robot spacecraft is almost mid way on its nine-year deep-space voyage to the planet Pluto-ok, dwarf planet or Kuiper Belt Object or-whatever current buzz word you want to slug this fascinating world.
The plutonium-powered spacecraft, traveling at 47,000 mph, will flyby chilly Pluto in July 2015. If successful, it will be the first humanmade object ever to reach Pluto approximately 3 billion miles from Earth.
New Mexico astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto accidentally in 1930. I had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with Tombaugh in 1977 at a meeting of the Lehigh Valley Amateur Astronomical Society in Allentown, Pa. Tombaugh was a gentle and humble man. I think he would be proud of the New Horizons mission to reach this smallest of planets.
Pluto is the farthest, large planetary body from our Sun. Occasionally, Pluto gives up this position to Neptune due to the unusual, elliptical Plutonian orbit. A year on Pluto lasts 248 terrestrial years.
In 2000, after scrubbing its Pluto Fast Flyby, later renamed Kuiper-Pluto Express mission, space agency officials were forced to reconsider their mistake when many scientists and vocal pro-space groups protested loudly. "We have to get to Pluto quickly," the experts claimed. So, from the ashes of the PFF/KPE mission was born New Horizons. But what's the hurry and why should we visit Pluto now, you may ask?
As it moves away from the Sun, Pluto's atmosphere will re-freeze falling to the surface as a nitrogen-carbon dioxide-methane snow sometime around the year 2020. Hence, scientists are anxious to get to Pluto now, while it still has a gaseous atmosphere. Missing the January-February 2006 launch date would have meant waiting until the year 2200 when Pluto's long-sleeping atmosphere sublimes back from ice to gas.
What will we find when we finally visit Pluto?
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Cuba benefits from extensive natural sanctuary system.
As the country's communist regime reluctantly re-oriented Cuba's priorities to attracting foreign tourism in the 1990s--to the detriment of agriculture and industrial development--it began paying more attention to protecting and preserving environmentally valuable areas.
The result is that since 1986, Cuba's protected lands have grown by 43%, from 6,623 sq miles to 9,497 sq miles (including land and water), according to the Oficina Nacional de Estadisticas.
However, Cuban statistics are often confusing. In 1999, ONE reported barely 3 sq miles of protected lands--completely at odds with figures reported by other official sources.
But it's not only the overall area which has changed. It seems the rules are getting tougher. There's also more international recognition and support for some valuable territories.
In the mid-1980s, Cuba had only one biosphere reserve sponsored by the UNESCO's Man and Biosphere program. This was the one at Sierra del Rosario, covering 61,949 acres. Today, there are six such reserves with a combined area of 4.45 million acres.
In addition, the ratio of protected territories of national relevance (and consequently, centralized management) grew from 51% of all protected areas in the mid-1980s to 66% in 2010. The transformation of Cuba's natural environment and ecology over the past 500 years of development and human assimilation has left virtually no corner of the island untouched.
This poses a serious danger to Cuba's ecological systems because tropical lands are particularly vulnerable to extensive, often irreversible damage from changes introduced by human activity.
Cuba's most conspicuous problem has been deforestation. At the time of the first European colonization in the late 15th century, at least 90% of the island was covered by woodlands. Today, that figure is down to only 20%, with preserved forests remaining mostly in less accessible places like mountains, swamps and offshore keys.
Cuba's first efforts to protect its natural heritage date back to 1930, when Sierra de Cristal National Park was established to preserve still-flourishing forests in the northeastern mountains.
That was soon followed by establishment of the National Sanctuary for Hunting and Fishing at Cienaga de Zapata, in 1933, and the National Sanctuary for Flamingos in the northern swamps and keys of Camaguey province (1936).
But in an island that has too often fallen victim to political turmoil, bloody revolutions or desecration of its own past, those designations were not to last very long. Soon, even those early nature reserves were overwhelmed by invasive economic development.
Timber was extracted from Cuba's eastern protected forest and schemes were proposed even to drain the swamp at Zapata National Park and extract its peat deposits for energy.
Currently, Cuba's national system of protected areas (known by its Spanish acronym SNAP) offers different levels of protection. These range from areas that forbid all forms of economic activity and most visitors (except for scientific researchers), to national parks or areas managed for conservation, which are open to limited activity.
The objective is to prevent the extinction or severe destruction of Cuba's last remaining original ecosystems. Yet despite laws already on the books, enforcement is difficult. Poaching, cattle theft and illegal logging are hard to control, and fires are often intentionally set for hunting--in some cases causing widespread destruction.
The Cuban sanctuaries system includes nature reserves and ecological reserves as the highest categories of protection. As a rule, these zones are designed to shelter specific plants or animals species, particular ecosystems or unique landforms.
El Salon ecological reserve, for example, was created to save the last remnant of a mountain rainforest in western Cuba. It's supported by the Man and Biosphere program.
A number of natural reserves along the southeastern coast of the island were created to protect the unique landscape of marine terraces covered by dense xerophytic shrubs and fauna associated with them.
Wildlife sanctuaries target both fauna and flora of interest that must be spared from economic development. They often correspond with the gathering or reproductive aspects of migratory species.
The "national park" and "protected landscape" designations are broader zones commonly including several categories of protection, and a more tolerant form of usage.
Tourists may visit national parks such as Vinales or Cienaga de Zapata, though some are not normally visited, like the Humboldt National Park in eastern Cuba.
Finally the "area managed for conservation" designation is a more tolerant form of protection. Normally these territories allow some economic activity--including wood extraction, agriculture, tourism and hunting--within their borders. They are designed to protect woodlands or wetlands without halting all forms of economic activity.
Such designations are often contradictory. It's possible to find an "area managed for conservation" that has much more restrictive access than many nature reserves.
One such case is the southern plain of the Isle of Youth, a supposedly open zone that in fact is accessible only to handful of residents and workers. This contrasts with some nature reserves--the toughest restriction category--in Pinar del Rio where military activities reportedly have caused irreversible damage.
Protected areas are not totally safe from challenges. They may collide or are very close to mining zones or urban and industrial developments. For example, Humboldt National Park in northeastern Cuba sits partially on top of nickel-rich lateritic deposits.
Future investors in Cuba, from resort developers to industrialists, will have to carefully consider the location and impact their projects will have on the National System of Protected Areas.
Cuba's Cienaga de Zapata shows off its splendor in this false-color satellite photo mosaic taken around 10 years ago by NASA's Extended Thematic Mapper.
Cienaga de Zapata is not just Cuba's largest national park, but also the largest and best-preserved wetland in the Caribbean--and one of the island's most important ecosystems.
Its 1.7 million acres encompasses grassy marshlands (1), shown in dark hues in the center of the picture above, and dense mangrove forests (2), shown in dark green colors near marshy areas. Its swamps are bordered to the north by agricultural lands (3)--predominantly sugarcane plantations, citrus groves, pasturelands and orchards.
In past decades, irrigation and the massive use of fertilizers altered the balance and quality of waters flowing into the swamps. This offense to the environment has likely been reduced considerably, due ironically to Cuba's economic crisis which began after the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s.
Bright green belts in the center of the image and periphery of the swamps correspond to dense semi-deciduous forests (4) growing on higher rocky grounds. For decades, these forests have been seen as timber storehouses, providing some hardwood for construction and for charcoal production. In fact, they belong to a category known as "protected area of managed resources" and are not included in the national parks protected zone.
Cuba's cash-strapped economy led to a reduction of timber imports, forcing the island to rely heavily on woodlands like these. Hurricanes also have reportedly caused serious forestry losses.
The black color in the image's lower right corner corresponds to the deep waters of the Caribbean Sea (5), with depths in excess of 2,000 feet very close to the shoreline. The light blue, meanwhile, represents the shallow sea water of the shelf (6). Obscure hues surrounding Punta Zapata are likely related to the mix of fresh and sea water around the swamps (7).
The wetlands protected in the national park shelter some unique plants and animals, including a few seriously endangered species found nowhere else in the world. They form a fragile ecosystem which is critical to guaranteeing the productivity of nearby farms as well as a healthy marine environment.
Vinales National park
Cultural and natural landscapes, endemics.
Sierra del Rosario
Mountain rainforest
Guanahacabibes peninsula
Well-preserved forests. Endemics.
Isle of Youth southern plain
Well preserved original coastal forests and swamps. Invasive exotic animals (hogs, cows, deers, alligators) have turned into pests.
Los Canarreos archipelago
Coral reefs, sand islands, original vegetation. Includes Cantiles National Park and several natural sanctuaries
Cienaga de Zapata National Park
The largest wetland in the Caribbean (1.7 million acres). Includes a special protection zone at Playa Giron shoreline, Las Salinas wildlife sanctuary and parts of the ocean shelf.
Jardines de la Reina National Park
Coral reefs, sand islands, wildlife, original vegetation.
Caguanes National Park
Forests, caves, aborigine paintings
Turquino National Park
Rainforests, endemics
Baconao-Gran Piedra
Endemics, forests, landscapes diversity
Humboldt National Park
Mountain rainforests, hundreds of endemics
NOTE: This map has been compiled by CubaNews based on I the information provided by Cuba's official Sistema Nacional de Areas Protegidas. For reasons of space, some minor protected zones and/or names are omitted here. More importantly, the boundaries of some protected zones--as well as their names and even the category in which they belong--may differ greatly from those shown in official sources.
Havana-born Armando H. Portela has been a contributor to CubaNews since its birth in 1993. Portela has a Ph.D. in geography from the Soviet Academy of Sciences and resides in Miami, Fla.
CUBA'S PROTECTED TERRITORIES IN 2010 PROTECTED LANDS 9,497 sq. miles UNPROTECTED LANDS 69,320 sq. miles Nearly 14% of 1Cuba's total territory (including water) is currently protected by law under one or more of the eight existing conservation classes. Note: Table made from pie chart.
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Fielder content to share spotlight in Detroit
"It just feels like I left the iron on," he said. "For me, it's a weird feeling, and I don't like that feeling."
Cabrera won the MVP last year, and Verlander nearly took his second straight Cy Young Award. Fielder teamed up with those two to lead the Tigers to the World Series.
Once there, he went 1 for 14 - but he wasn't the only Tiger who struggled. Detroit was shut out twice, had the third-lowest batting average in Series history at .159 and was swept by San Francisco.
"To lose the World Series, you've got to get there," Fielder said. "Disappointed by the loss, but we still achieved something great."
Hoping for their first title since 1984, the have added outfielder Torii Hunter. Designated hitter Victor Martinez is back after missing the whole 2012 season with a knee injury.
That means Fielder still shouldn't have to do anything special. If he's his usual self with the bat, the Tigers can score plenty.
"I thought he made a great transition last year - to come over here with all the expectations and everything," Detroit manager Jim Leyland said. "I think he might be even more comfortable this year."
Notes: Leyland stated the obvious before the workout, announcing Verlander as his opening day starter. ... Leyland also said he's not going to spend too much time harping on the competition for the No. 5 spot in the starting rotation. RHP Rick Porcello and LHP Drew Smyly are vying for that role. "I'm not going to give a day-by-day running of the Porcello-Smyly situation," Leyland said. The same holds true for prospect Bruce Rondon's attempt to become the team's closer. "I think the best way to deal with all these things is to just wait and see and let it play out," Leyland said.
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Tharun James Jimani says he chose to celebrate the Nineties in his debut novel because it was an important decade for India
Tharun James Jimani's Cough Syrup Surrealism (Fingerprint, Rs. 250) is a wild ride through sex, drugs, rock n roll in Chennai. The 29-year-old "recovering Malayali" has peopled his dark bildungsroman with eminently-believable characters and in his description of cities—Trivandrum and Chennai, he has gone beyond the picture postcard into the soul.
"Trivandrum is where I was born and brought up and it will always be home," says Tharun. "It's not like Cochin or Kottayam or any other place in Kerala; it's the political capital, it's both a very cultural city and a cultural melting pot. As a child, I'd spend my holidays with my grandparents in Vaikom and Kaipuzha so there was always this sense of not really being from one particular place anyway.
"As for Chennai, I'd lived there for three years while studying in college. It's again a very diversely cultured population — especially among college students — and they tend to sort of congregate into little niches of their own depending on interests. Charlie, the protagonist, offers the 'Peter' perspective: non-Tamil-speaker, more observer than participant in the real Chennai, but part of a subset with a life and culture of its own."
On why he set the book in Chennai, the Mumbai-based writer says: "Because it was the only other place I had ever lived in at the time I was writing it. It could have been any Indian tier 1 city with students from diverse middle-class backgrounds, because the gang in the novel have only one common bond: 'Western' pop culture, brought to their childhood homes by cable TV and the internet."
Through the book, we get to see another side of Chennai — a sub culture that never seems to spoken about, Tharun disagrees. "Chennai could have been any city. Because the sub-culture, is really mainstream. It's everywhere, in every city. It's just a group of kids, living in a new city, on their own for the first time, finally getting an opportunity to live like their internet heroes."
Insisting that "The similarities end with the protagonists being Malayalis," Tharun says, "I've drawn on real life experiences of course, both mine and others', but it's not an autobiographical book. It's pure pop culture homage than anything else."
And homage brings us to the references to the pop culture of the Nineties. Why the Nineties? "Because the 90s were awesome. Because I grew up in the 90s, and leaving aside all the great music and movies that were coming at us from every corner of the world, it was a defining decade for India. Mine was the first Indian generation to be reared on and groomed by cable TV, by international programming, and we hit puberty and what do we get? The internet! I couldn't have come up with a better backstory than that — what easier rationale for collective identity crisis? That's not a criticism though— we set the tone for a change that was long overdue and I love that I grew up where I did when I did."
Along with the pop cultural references, substance abuse is a constant through the book. So does the book condone substance abuse? "How do we distinguish between substance use and abuse? The book doesn't condone abuse of any kind; as for the latter, I'd like to think it gives the reader enough material to make an intelligent decision."
Denying the book is a morality tale, Tharun says, "The intention was to give all the characters some kind of salvation, albeit in their own different ways. There's a strong romantic element of course, but I think it's really more about 21st century relationships in general — of a particular age group — and how hard it is to find people you can relate to, what with all our different affiliations. It's hard to find somebody who loves your favourite movies, and hates Greenday as much as you do."
Nitin Malik from Parikrama describes the book as an "An incredible read." Tharun says "I really wanted to know what Nitin made of the book because he's part of one of India's oldest and biggest rock bands and the novel is a lot about Charlie's love of 90s music."
Describing himself as "a big fan of Hanif Kureishi, Jeffrey Eugenides and Upamanyu Chatterjee" (What Chatterjee's English August was to the Nineties, Cough Syrup Surrealism has the potential to be for the present generation) Tharun says he has "tried to keep the language a little like a blog — a little self-indulgent, a place to rant, digressions, meta humour, because I thought it fit the narrator's age group, both in terms how personal they can be on public forums and how small all our attention spans have become thanks to the wonderful invention that is broadband."
Keywords: Tharun James Jimani, Cough Syrup Surrealism, Indian fiction


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"No one is served by this action," said Alessandri. "The child with autism misses out on an opportunity that is rightfully theirs. And others miss out on the joy of learning about people with autism who are always remarkable in so many ways."
Under law, the Girl Scouts -- if it receives federal funding -- is required to make a "reasonable accommodation" for Magi under the Americans With Disabilities Act, according to Alison Barnes, a law professor at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis.
Asking Magi to travel a long distance for another troop would not meet the letter of the law, Barnes said.
"What happened here instead is [Magi] got a troop that said, 'OK, we'll try it.' Then after one day they said, 'Never mind, we don't want to do it,'" Barnes told ABCNews.com.
But in a similar case in 2006, a California court struck down a suit filed by parents who claimed their teenage son -- who had a form of autism - was not allowed to attend a weeklong Boy Scout camp.
Lawyers for the troop argued that the boy, "spits, kicks and swears at the other children."
The court dismissed the case, ruling that Boy Scouts -- which also openly discriminates against gays and atheists -- is a private club.
But the Girl Scouts has been historically open to anyone and prides itself on its anti-discrimination policies.
The Klageses say the local council called them this week to help find another troop for Magi.
"They want to work with us and we'll continue to work with them," said Michele Klages. "Magi really wants to be a Girl Scout, but it's important to find a troop that's a good fit for her."
But Magi won't go back to the troop that kicked her out. "These leaders need to be educated and they can't pick which disabilities they want in the troop," her mother said. "It's not their call."
"Every child needs more than one chance in a new situation," she said. "I'm a mother protecting my child. I want people to know this is not something to fear."


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Facebook account Blocked – How to solve/get it back now?
Did you just got your facebook account blocked? because of some illegal activity that you do (breaking their terms) or even without doing any mistake intentionally? Well don't worry then! like all nice networks facebook also provides its user friendly service and allows them to request to review their blocked account and probably get it restored back.
The account disabled page of facebook reads: (link to page at the end of article)
There are different reasons why you may not be able to access your account and unique ways to contact Facebook for each case. Therefore, it is important to be sure that you are using the correct channel when submitting a request for help. First, identify the correct reason why you are unable to access your account from the three reasons that are listed below. Then, follow the instructions listed by the reason that pertains to you.
1. Disabled for violating Facebook's Statement of Rights and Responsibilities
Facebook accounts that have been reported or detected for policy violations may be disabled by Facebook. Possible reasons include, but are not restricted to:
* Continued prohibited behavior after receiving a warning or multiple warnings from Facebook
* Unsolicited contact with others for the purpose of harassment, advertising, promoting, dating, or other inappropriate conduct
* Use of a fake name
* Impersonation of a person or entity, or other misrepresentation of identity
* Posted content that violates Facebook's Statement of Rights and Responsibilities (this includes any obscene, pornographic, or sexually explicit photos, as well as any photos that depict graphic violence. We also remove content, photo or written, that threatens, intimidates, harasses, or brings unwanted attention or embarrassment to an individual or group of people)
Please review Facebook's Statement of Rights and Responsibilities to learn more about specific types of conduct and content that are not permitted on the site.
If you have not posted violating content or otherwise violated the Statement of Rights and Responsibilities, click here.
2. Security disabled
Accounts that have been reported or detected as hacked or phished may be disabled by Facebook. If you think your account was disabled for security reasons, refer to the Security section of the Help Center to find the correct contact form.
3. Can't log in due to access issues
If you are disabled, you will clearly see a "Disabled" message when you try to log in to your account. If you do not see this message, then your account is not disabled and you are simply experiencing login issues. You should refer to the Login and Password section of the Help Center to find the correct contact form.
Examples of login issues include:
* Inability to log in due to password problems
* Inability to log in due to an error message (e.g., "Site Maintenance," "Invalid/Unregistered Email Address," etc.)
* Inability to log in due to forgetting one's login email address or password
* Other technical difficulties accessing Facebook
Facebook account Blocked – How to solve/get it back now?
So if you think your sin wasn't big enough and you can apologize to facebook and get your account working back again then follow the link below and submit the form there (please note, logout of any facebook account that you are currently logged in, in order to submit the form).
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yes i have filled the form many a times but didnt got any reply from facebook what shall i do how do i contact the facebook manager or sum other head person that account was too important for meeeeeeeeee please help pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
hi,,please my email was stolen and i return him and i not noticed that the one who take my mail he do some bad behaviors as he send msg not good to some person i don't know him so yesterday my facebook has disabled and i send msg to facebook team they return on me that they can't retour my facebook becouse my bad behaviors and this not fair i was 4 years on facebook i am not doing anything only this time but becouse this is not me so now what can i do!!pleasee im waiting your response its very importance to me this account
Hi, my account has been disabled and i dont know for what reason. i havent done anything wrong.. please help me i really need my account back
Hi sir, my account has been disabled and i don't know the reason why. i haven't done anything wrong. please help me sir. i really need my account back.
hehehehe.. ok bro.. thx for the guide.. can i get your facebook id??
my facebook profile is blocked. help me pleeeease, it's very important for me. please… :(((
bro the facebook team has sent me a msg that they said my account already delete from their system.. for any reason they cant reactivate back and this is the final decision.. so sad bro.. lost all my friends
hi,someone is hacked my facebook account…i see it from my mails,,i read my mails it mention 'your recently password changed' but i did not change my Facebook password please help me..
not me ..somene is chenged my Facebook password..
i disabled that morrning
and when i send them an e-mail u had posted above thay reply:
You were disabled because you created or posted content (i.e., photos, groups, shares, etc.) that violated Facebook's Statement of Rights and Responsibilities.
Types of content that are prohibited from Facebook include, but are not restricted to the following:
• No nudity or other sexually explicit content
• No content that contains hate speech or directly attacks an individual or group
• No content that contains self harm or excessive violence
• No content that contains illegal drug use
Unfortunately, we won't be able to reactivate your account or respond to your email directly. This decision is final and cannot be appealed. You can visit the Warnings section of the Help Center for more information:
Thank you for contacting Facebook,
The Facebook Team
what can ia do now bro plz help me
can you please enable my facebook account ?
it was disabled for no reason !!!
i tried to ask facebook for help but nothing happen !!!
They want me to send my passport in order to get my facebook account back they aren't bank who do they think they are is that legal to ask such a thing???
I'd love to know how to be myself if facebook has blocked my account if they say I am not who I say I am?
My facebook account got permanently disabled 2 weeks ago because I violated facebooks Rights and Responsibilities such as:
Adding people I didn't know
Messaging people I didn't know
I was only trying to be social but I'm sorry if I broke your rules it was by accident.
I never got a warning stating what I did to make my account disabled.
My facebook account is my life. I really don't want my facebook account taken from me.
I would really like to get a second chance because now it has been 12 days that haven't contacted my friends and family.
I promise that I will not make this error again.
My account was disabled due to a violation of their agreements. I had NO clue that I violated their terms. They sent no warning…I am currently in the process of appealing it with the facebook team. Is there any advice you can give me?
Thanks Jamie
plz help me my facebook accont is block plz plz help me
my dear brother plz help me ….my facebook account is permanently block …plz plz help me /…..my facebook accont is my life ..sapoz that my facebook accont is nor open i am dad ………..plz help me plz
Hi, MY ACCOUNT ON FACEBOOK HAS BEEN BLOCKED! 1ST MY BIRTHDAY INVITE BOOKMARK WAS BLOCKED 4 VIOLENT BEHAVIOUR?! I HAVE DONE NOTHIN WRONG! I CUD STILL ACCESS THE HOMEPAGE AND LIKE COMMENTS BUT COULDNT PUT A STATUS SAYIN THE SAME REASON, VIOLENT BEHAVIOUR! NOW I AM COMPLETELY BLOCKED, CANT EVEN GO ON THE SITE AT AL FROM MY PHONE! PLZ HELP!
i can't open my facebook account
Hi..My facebook account has been disabled this sunday 26 Sept 2010 and I am sure I've done nothing wrong.I've got loads of important contacts which I don't wana lose.Don't kno what I should do. Hope 2 receive a positive reply !
sir my account was disabled for giving more friend request. sir i gave a mail to the link which they gave sir. sir i added only me friends. i didnt get any reply from facebook. please help me out. am so scared that my account will permanently disabled.
dear sir….
my fb account was blocked cos i sent so many requests….
pls tell me how i open my account again???
my account was blocked due to a virus that was put on my page i have to right my account and get it back but i have over 1600 members and dont know half of their pictures to confirm the account but i know some of the names in my account {thomas clark , patric palen ,edward la rock ,skip phillips ,james dorman ,dee lovell,jody blackman, geoff glover} that is some please help me get it back i changed my password too but cant remember it please i play mafia wars
sir ,
my facebook account is blocked beacuse i am sending massage to actress. so tell me what i will do now.reply me on my yahoo email Id.
my account was hacked n i asked fb to disable it
sir help me plz
sir i hv sent a frnd rqst to one girl to whom i proposed 2 yrs back she blocked my account how can i get rid of this
my facebook account have block and i want open it pleas i need help
my facebook account have block and i want open it please i need help
When I m trying to login my facebook account, its showing following message:
'Account Temporarily Unavailable
Your account is currently unavailable due to a site issue. We expect this to be resolved shortly. Please try again in a few minutes.'
Im afraid that my account has been blocked bcoz I used the word mistakingly 'sucks' to comment a picture.. Plz help me.. thx
Sir, my account has been temporarily blocked saying dat it doesnt recognise d computer i m logging in wit…wat cn i possibly du 2 unblock it…?
Dear Facebook Support Team,
Yesterday at about 16:40hours, i had a challenge, my account was closed due to reported spam. Up to now, it is not yet opened and i have got 1,604 friends from all over the world.
I have been using Facebook for 3 years and i have never had any problem, I kindly need your help to re-activate it such that i am back online. Please help
Hello Nabeel,
My facebook account was closed yesterday friday at 16:40hours.It was immediately after i had accepted an invitation from someone from west Africa Mr Evra. It gave me instructions of reported spam.
I have got 1604 friends from all over the world and i have been using FB for 3 years without any problem. Among my friends i have ; Jim kleiber,Mugisha simon,Bashabe Simon,Biryabaho Simpson,stanley kafu,stanley joseph,Benjamin Mtesigwa,Amos Mtaita,Rita Kyomugisha,Angella Kaguna,Martha Akello,Benjamin Wakely ,Kameraho Moses. Pliz i need your immediate help such that i can access my account.
Thanks Nabeel,
this is the response i got,
Friend requests are more likely to be accepted when you send them to people you already know, such as classmates, friends, family and coworkers.
If you use Facebook to communicate with strangers, they have the option to report that they don't know you or to mark the communication as spam. If this happens repeatedly, you could be viewed as violating Facebook's Statement of Rights and Responsibilities.
Kindly help pliz
My account is temporarily limited (Lawrence ByamukamaRwebishengye), Pliz kindly fix it.
How long will i have to wait before my account is fixed. Kindly let me know because the 4 days has been hell. my emails are; [email protected] and my phone no +256 782 556 078.regards
Hi i have a account on facebook ok and i want to block one friend comments that he is posting on the walls abt my profile can u please help me I would highly appreciate ur help and please send me the details through mail
hi. i have been blocked from my original facebook page. so i forced myself to make me a new one. but having a new page is not what i want an i would love to have my original page again. can u help me get it back?
I dono how my account is blocked back one month i created pls help me
Does my Facebook got blocked? I cannot open my facebook account. Can anyone please help me? As I open my account, it states that
"Account Temporarily Unavailable
Your account is currently unavailable due to a site issue. We expect this to be resolved shortly. Please try again in a few minutes."
Hallo Nabeel!
Plz i want your help.
FaceBook has block my Account 2 days now.
What can i do now tou take it back?
I have send email in [email protected] and next i have send my photo ID because FaceBook has want to see if my details/informations is real, and i send it, and all is real.
But only this i send, i dont know how i send a message, where can i send a message in FaceBook Team?
And im wait 2 days now and i dont have receive any answer.
What are you think? Block Accounts has enable again or not? I can take back my Account or not?
Please help me.
Im gonna crazy, im really sad and unhappy.
I wait for your answer.
I am not able to post any kind of status,comment or message on my facebook id.
Hi Nabeel, my account is locked because I entered my password and it appeared that it is an old password so i chose block my account and when I tryed to unblock it, I had only one option which is to send reset code to my mobile, but the problem that my sim card is expired so I have no access to the sim card so what can I do?
my account has been blocked. it asks me to submit government issued identity from where can i do that? i want my account back..please help mee:(((((
well my Fb account is temporarily blocked, I can still access my account but can't make comments. they're saying that I was warned to stop this beahvious but I recieved no such warning.
sir,i can't accses my facebook account.it shows that your account is currently unavailable.try later…wat can i do sir
Hi Sir, my facebook account is blocked. and it need a phone number.
i am entering my number but it is not accepting. and now it is asking for a proof like Passport or DL
i have my passport, but on that my date of birth is different.
and on my passport my name didnot contain any sername. but on facebook i mentioned it. because it need 'last name'. which is not my falt.
please help me.
i dont know what to do?
respected sir,
i can;t access my account will u please tell tell me wat is d problem ..is their is any maintenence working on facebook……………
My fb account is not opening…pls help me…the id which i used was 9188240582351…help me
i can't open my ac facebook. fbook say:
Sorry, something went working
We're working on getting this fixed as soon as we can
Facebook © 2011 · Help
how i can open my acc angain? please heelp mee
Hi brother my acc has problem. when i try to log in ,facebook show me the word UNDERSTANDING FRIEND ,i cant log in. so what can i do to solve it?
hi sir im encountering a big problem on fck…….its important for my work please help me in…plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzplzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzplzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz help me in fck blocked account……………….password blocked…………………………..
Hello Dr. Nabeel
My facebook account is temporarily blocked
They said i need to regain my access
I have already sent them a photo of my passport and have changed my password twice.
It is still blocked what do i do?
Should i wait a bit more? or contact Facebook security team?
I went on Facebook with my other account and I noticed that my blocked account has changed to Facebook Centre Whats happening? i am pretty sure that i havent done anything wrong
I really need this account back Help me Dr. Nabeel
Hi i was on my acclunt yesterday then i suddenly got signed out ive tried to log in since 1pm yesterday it keeps coming up with error message we are working on fixin this proble, any ideas how long it will take?! Becauses its nearly being 24hours, thanks in advance
It just keeps saying "unable to connect to facebook" and "system error please wait while we fix this problem"
Really over a day now?! Thats crazy -.- its "sorry something went wrong" message its bein sayin it for over a day now
my facebook acc has been blocked 4 days now,all im asking is pls help me get bck on
plss hekp me back my fb
Dear facebook staff – I have a great problem to You. I am facing facebook blocked ID problem continously. I am unable to understand that why it happening with me . I am facing so much problem . What is this . I think Facebook staff is playing with me a game . You are requested please get away this problem as early as possible
Pls my facebook is blookced,wat can i do to open it back?
excuse me sir… please help me i am so disturbed.. my account is locked by facebook i have tried a lot but nothing is happening… they said that my account was hacked that is why they have locked it… just tell me instantly
hi, my facebook account is disabled. The reason i think is due to invalid email address i provided, i forgot the password of the email provided and couldn't open it. Is there any alternative solution to my problem please.
Thanks, to all your staff and management for immediate resolving this case that i reported you today? i promised i will never do anything against in your rules and regulation about Facebook Administration! Again, from the bottom of my heart! Thank you very much! :)
Hi, my account has been disabled and i dont know for what reason. i havent done anything wrong.. please help me i really need my account back.
my facebook acount is teproarly locked how could i get it back
hello sir i am in serious trouble ,
Somone stole my facebook username and password and started messaging my friends ….when i get to know this i changed my password …. but he simply blocked my account …. by typing wrong password and further….bloking it ….
help me plz ……..
my facebook account is block plzzz help
sir some one has hacked my id, nd is temporaily blocked
Hi I'm Theodorah..I have a problem accessing my Facebook account..I deactivated my account 4 days ago on my phone and on the laptop. then I got an email saying that should I want to reactivate it I should just enter my username and my password. but when I do it tells me Sorry, your account is temporarily unavailable. Please log in to http://www.facebook.com from your computer and follow the instructions given. When I do try to log in on the laptop it then tells me Sorry something went wrong,we working on solving the problem. What should I do now?
someone has blocked my fb account tempraly help me sir
Good morning Sir/Madam,
I was reported this case i think last week, that I've encounter a problems about my Facebook account? I make apologized for what i have done this before, but now i think? I done nothing wrong in violating against your rules in regulation?
Kindly! Help me to resolved this case, as soon as possible.
I do much appreciate your helping me to resolved this case.
Thank you very much!
hi sir , i dont know how my passwrd has changed now its nt wrking n i also forget the password of recovery email how can i connect agin with my account plz reply its v imp for me
My facebook ac hack then how i block my acc
my Facebook account was blocked cos i sent so many requests….
pls tell me how i open my account again??? plzzzz
I cant login in on my other phone but i could before one phone work for facebook the other dont
i blocked my id
Hii…My account seems to be temporarily blocked..I havnt violated any rights.Could you help me?
Have been locked out of my Facebook acct because of someone hacking into my computer. FB wants copy of id, which I did not need when acct was opened.
Makes no sense to me.
Hey my account was hacked nd sumbody uploaded a vewi disgustn photo nd tagged my contactz on it … Plz give me account bk so i may restify this pwob
Please help it says my Facebook has a virus… and is temp. blocked
what is an e-mail to contact facebook for blocks
dear sir,
i got this message "your account is temporarily locked" and they want me to send proofs of ID which i have not….can you tell me what else to do please?
Hi. My facebook was locked due to reports that I am impersonating someone. FB asked me for my ID and I sent them one. Until now, no reply. All it says is
Thank you for providing your ID
Thanks for your patience as we work to verify this account. We will get back to you as soon as we have reviewed your ID.
And still have not got any reply. I tried the contact link you posted above and they replied that my account is in 'good standing'. What the heck?
Please reply urgently. This is getting into my brains now.
Sir i can't send friend request beacause i request unknown person so how can send friend request again pliz help me!
hi sir. . Aaaaa. . ,i cn't open my fb. . I forgat my password..and the facebook keep on sending an reset password to my account but i can't open it. .plsssss help me to open my account. . It is imfortant me. .
Pls help me facebook Staff. please if any one in future use my pictures or name like in this account then block it. misuse(gay taimoor and taimoor gay) block.but i am send to block this id and pic no return reponse me to facebook. plz i request help urgent.
Thank u to coprate total facebook staff im very happy to solve my problem.
please if any one in future use my pictures or name like in this account then block it.
Thanks & Regards.
m not able to use facebook now.. plz help me…..showing like dis ..You recently posted something that violates Facebook policies, so you're temporarily blocked from using this feature. Learn More.
To keep from getting blocked again, please make sure you've read and understand Facebook's Community Standards.
I want to unlock my facebook account which have been locked and i dont have any of my account details.
my account is temporarily blocked what should i do
Im so glad that i found your website and you are still replying people!
Recently, when i log in to my facebook account and i encountered some issues. I logged in+out like 5 mins ago and when re-log in …a security box pops out! It says i've to use phone no. to get confirmation code..and even i do …i never receive any msg from them. so what can i do?? pls help..i want my acc. back!!
My FACEBOOK ID HAS BEEN TEMPORARY BLOCKED..AND ASKING FOR My Id and i don't have ID..Can someone help me..
Sir I can't open my Facebook id. . I forget my password..and the Facebook keep on sending an reset password to my account but i can't open it. .plsssss help me to open my account. . It is important me. .
I want to ask a question. I have block my friend from her profile at the right side arrow bar then went to the Report/Block option & then mark "Block a friend" Blocking means you won't be able to see or contact each other on Facebook….
now her account is totally disable so how to unblock her plz tell me fast…
how can i email an owner of facebook to explain this important info to him
I had same problem. But after change and save the privacy and security settings. If it is beneficial for you. revert me on my mail.
my face book id was bloked sooo plzzzzz sir help me .this is a very important for mee plzzzzzz sirrrrr
i want to remove my id form my boy frien fried block list… so tell me pleaseeeeeeee… my email id is
[email protected]
i clcked on a video and i was logged off and i can't comment write a status or message any one and when i attempt it says "For security reasons, your account has limited access to the site for a few days. If you have any question, please contact our Help Center." but the help centre doesnt help atall and i cant wait that long :/
Dear Sir / Madam,
Greetings of the day!!!
My name is vijaya Laxmi some one is hacked my account when i tried to retrive it. it was not open please advise me what i do because most of my friends is in face book. now these day i dont contact him facebook is my fist or last option to touch with my friends.
Please pleaseeeeeeeee advise me what i have to do.
Vijay Laxmi
Hello Dr.Nabeel, Good Day! My Facebook account was phished and my account is temporarily unavailable. In order to secure back my account a confirmation code will be send to my mobile number. I have changed to a new mobile number recently so what will the steps for me to take to secure back my Facebook account?
my facebook account blocked :(( i want it back :((
my ID of facebook has been blocked by someone
please open my Id
while i login thn the facebook ask me for the code which is sent to the mobile ……
but i enterd the wrong mobile numbers so how can i change that number or access my account..?
My facebook account is temporarily unavailable please help me and solved temporarily problem issue.
please help me open my facebook
I was not hacked I changed my password once forgot what it was and tried again.I have forgot my login password and I need to know how I can get this peoblem solved>
Hi I am terry Harris. My email is [email protected] I am asking you to unblock my page. Every thing I did it was all in trial on my part. Most that I ask as friends are people's I know and family. When some dont send a reply right away I can't help that. Yes I was trying to get my password right over and over. I am verry sorry about that. I think I have all of my pass words rather than trying it all in my head its to write all of this info down. Plus I just learns how to get anew facebook. It was all by trial and erra on my part so I would all ways thinking that I had to get a new pass word. I was doing on my own thinking I was doing right. I did not ask any of my friends were did I go wrong until I was blocked. But if it means any thing to you all at facebook I am verry sorry I am asking you all for my freedom back on the net. It would be a blessing to me to keep up with family & friends. In case you say no how long am I blocked for. Thanks for your time. I did not know I was wrong changing password all of the time . The invites are for people's I no and many family members across the country. Yes I have had invites that I did not no and I did mean any thing by it. Again I am sorry. Can you please let me know how long I will be blook thank
Dear sir i can't access my account since las night
my facebook account is currently not available suggest me how to resolve it?
How can start again
hello sir, my problme is that my account was blocked by facebook because of many time posting massege on samsung mobile fb page related to my samsung phone problem hence they block my account for 15 days now my account is open but i can't able to use msg posting on any other fb page…pls help me…
please open my account
Plz activate my facebook.account
some suspicious activity block my account. plz open my account.
nice pic
my facebook account block how i open my please
why I m block … I don't know what is wrong please tell me
Sir i was cerate my fb acount on my phone number it was well but 2 days ago i go to my profile click about and write a wrong number the place of right number and now i cannot loggin plz helpme
sir, i make a f.b account on my numbr…but i can not use this only use 2 mnth… by a chance i lost my phone and the sim is not a my name and someone using this and post bad thing on my friends time line… plzz tell me how i can recover this… plzzzzz and i have no numbr thats have a face book i have lost this… and no sim card it was register on my friend ….. and he is no in this world
sir i creat a account on my mobile phone and i forget my paswars and also lost mobile numbr. now i have no mobile numbr that i had lost.. plzzz tell me what i do
my fb acc was blocked so how can i get it back right now?
My facebook account has been blocked. I can't like some status and pictures. I can't also send some messages. Please help me. Hoping for your responses.
Hi sir my account is blocked so please help me . Thanks
please help me to block my facebook id
please reply soon sir am in v tens
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At one hour, C'Est Vrai is indeed a long single take, but them's peanuts compared to conceptualist Mary Ellen Carroll's Federal, a 24-hour movie composed of two screens of the Federal Building in Los Angeles, a stark, International Style concrete-and-glass box. Planned to run on the same date it was shot, Federal will unfold in a re-creation of real time: shot from 9 a.m. to 9 a.m., the film will be projected in the same interval. Federal updates Andy Warhol's skyscraper portrait Empire (which runs a piddling eight hours) for the homeland security era; like its Pop precedent, it's a work designed more for discussion than full viewing. Judging from Carroll's lit-crit-heavy written documentation, which drops more names than the U.S. got bombs, she's willing to take up that challenge.
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NEW YORK The police officer who accidentally killed a Long Island college student along with an armed intruder faced perhaps the most harrowing decision in law enforcement: choosing the split-second moment when the risk is so high that you must pull the trigger.
That's the moment authorities say a Nassau County police officer experienced early Friday morning when a masked man holding 21-year-old Andrea Rebello in a headlock pointed a loaded handgun at him.
"The big question is, how do you know, when someone's pointing a gun at you, whether you should keep talking to them, or shoot?" said Michele Galietta, a professor of psychology at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice who helps train police officers. "That's what makes the job of an officer amazingly difficult."
She spoke Sunday as Hofstra University students honored Rebello, a popular public relations major, by wearing white ribbons at their graduation ceremony.
On Saturday evening, flags on the Hempstead campus were at half-staff and students held a silent outdoor vigil in front of a photo of the young woman. Surrounded by candles and flowers, they sang "Ave Maria."
Rebello's funeral is scheduled for Wednesday in Sleepy Hollow, in Westchester County, north of New York City.
Her life ended in the seconds that forced the veteran police officer to make a fatal decision, but the questions surrounding the student's death are just beginning, along with an internal investigation by the Nassau County Police Department.
The bare facts are simple. Rebello and the intruder, Dalton Smith, died early Friday when the officer fired eight shots, hitting him seven times, with one bullet striking Rebello once in the head, according to county homicide squad Lt. John Azzata.
With a gun pointed at her, Smith "kept saying, `I'm going to kill her,' and then he pointed the gun at the police officer," according to Azzata.
The officer acted quickly, saying later that he believed his and Rebello's life were in danger, according to authorities.
No doubt, he was acting to try to save lives - his own and that of the young woman, Galietta said.
"What we're asking the cop to anticipate is, `What is going on in the suspect's mind at the moment?'" she said. "We're always trying to de-escalate, to contain a situation, but the issue of safety comes in first, and that's the evaluation the officer has to make."
Eugene O'Donnell, a former New York City police officer and professor of law and police studies at John Jay College, said the crucial issue may be whether or not police had deemed it a hostage situation. If so, he said, there are protocols police follow to buy time, slow down, isolate and assess.
But O'Donnell said the officers may have had few options because of "an eyeball to eyeball confrontation between the officer and the offender."
"It may have been too fluid to deteriorate for the officers to do anything else," O'Donnell said. "It underscores that there's no two of these that are exactly alike."


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Twenty-three years ago, our training at the Lal Bahadur Academy in Mussoorie was a great chance to taste different domains of knowledge. One met peers from very diverse backgrounds, with just about any and every perspective or worldview.
Once on a real long train journey, my batch mate was as bored as he was restless. His volley of complaints amused me. Sensing that, he smirked and sheepishly said that some people may find even cowdung interesting! A completely unintended consequence of this remark was that my mind started working…. True to my grain, I had mentally listed out the possible uses and benefits of cowdung! I didn't utter these aloud, lest he blow his already precarious fuse.
The diehard optimist in me has helped, as one has grappled with the turns, twists and bends that the enigma called life unfolds daily. Hence, the title, Silver Lining, of this column is a near authentic prognosis of my mind state and worldview. But, even against the cobbled path paved with silver linings, once in a blue moon, we come across a dazzling, spectacular story, which completely brooms you off your boots!
Last week on a visit to Odisha, I was treated to an 'Aha' experience at Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS). This was indeed a Kiss of Life and Giving.
Over 20,000 tribal students from across Odisha live and study in this haven called KISS. This is not counting the thousands, who have passed out over the last 20 years of its existence. Developing these young students on various dimensions, this is a direct, visible transformation of their lives. Entering the gym, I was stunned seeing the series of medals, trophies and shields lining the walls. Incidentally, a full, girls rugby team of the school is all set to leave for the UK in the first week of this month to compete in an international tournament. Had they continued in their villages as other children, would they ever have played at the state or district levels, leave alone the dream of being propelled into the international rugby arena?
Starting their day at 5.30 am, these children from KG to PG have a packed day filled with prayer, studies, art, craft, music, dance and games. The huge dining hall can serve as many as ten thousand children at a time.
Sitting under the trees, well past sunset, interacting with the girls, hearing their experiences, getting a peep into their lives was great. What was truly inspiring like cherry on the cake's icing was the modest life force behind this tremendous work.
49-year-old Achyut Samantha lost his father at the tender age of four. Instead of complaining and delving on his bruised and scarred childhood, he decided to act… act with a supremely compassionate vengeance for 18 hours daily, offering his very life to KISS. He attributes all his success to the grace of Lord Jagannath, whose temple is located in the centre of KISS.
The medical centre, language labs, library, sports facility and RO water plant were well-equipped, yet modest without any fancy frills. But are absolutely thriving and breathing with sweat, life and love. The twinkling eyes, smiling faces and brisk gait of these kids have stolen the hearts of many visiting world leaders.
If one single man, with no support, could create a paradise of this scale and complexity, what is it that our educational leaders with large resources can't do?
The sweet prayer of Nirupama, the dreams of rugby champions Liza and Parvati of KISS filled me with great hope that evening. This is a must see, must experience and must feel for every Indian who loves India; well, for every human being who loves humanity.
Jayanti S Ravi
The author is a Harvard educated civil servant and writer, now working in the education sector


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Neel Kashkari is shedding light on just how bad things really are in California as he makes his run to be governor of that state.


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Achuthan, K; Titheridge, H; Mackett, RL; (2010) Mapping accessibility differences for the whole journey and for socially excluded groups of people. Journal of Maps , 2010 pp. 220-229. 10.4113/jom.2010.1077.
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Accessibility measures and maps are useful in helping to identify social groups and locations with poor levels of access to services and facilities. These measures however fail to directly account for differences in physical capabilities and mobility levels of different social groups of people. Also, many of the access issues for the excluded groups of people such as the elderly are micro level such as the obstructions in pavements, while accessibility measures tend to be at macro level and do not include the whole journey.To help do this a GIS-based tool, AMELIA, has been developed. This paper discusses the specific elements of accessibility incorporated in AMELIA such as the modelling of walk and public transport accessibility, the micro level data required, the capabilities of the different social groups considered and how these affect the accessibility measures. Public transport accessibility maps produced for the elderly people are compared to those of the younger people using St Albans in Hertfordshire, UK, as a case study area.
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See an awesome display of the most brilliant, colorful sunsets ever seen due to the interaction of the sea breezes across the bay. Dolphins dance alongside the boat as we completely encircle historical Cape May.
Our new 100 foot long boat is specifically designed for non-obtrusive, up close viewing of marine mammals. She is the smoothest, most stable marine observation vessel on the entire East Coast, and makes an ideal platform for creative photography and stunning videos.
- The antics of man's best friends as they cavort and frolic alongside the boat.
- Pelagic birds soaring overhead.
- Historic sites as we encircle the island of Cape May.
- The exotic and gorgeous Cape May sunset.
- Complimentary dinner of cheese pizza and hot dogs.
Your voyage will last but a few hours...the memories will last a lifetime! SHARE IN THE ADVENTURE!
What Is Not Included?
- There will be a galley on board, so bring extra money with you if you'd like to purchase some snacks or drinks! Alcohol will be available for purchase.
- Souvenirs and various items will also be available for purchase, from teeshirts, jewelry, toys, hats and sweatshirts to disposable cameras, field guides, lip balm and sunblock.
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|Rating: 4
need to see more dolphin
|Sun, Aug 31, 14 6:00 PM
|Family With Children
Cruise was good , craws are very informative, i will go back and recommend other friends
|Rating: 1
boat departure times are wrong
|Sun, Aug 31, 14 6:00 PM
|International Tourist(s)
|Group of Friends
I have booked the tickets for 6.30 pm, but boat left at 6.00 I didn't used the tickets.
I feel bad about the way how it's being organized. Gps gives wrong address people are just roaming around just to find address.
Finally I don't recommend to any one . I lost all my money because of improper maintaince.
|Rating: 5
Capt. Matt & Ron know how to please a crowd :-)
|Thu, Aug 28, 14 6:00 PM
|Family With Children
Best Sunset I have seen with my Family and the crew treats you as their family. thanks for the best night of our summer 2014. Will be back again and again. Plus they have great good and drinks onboard.free pizza and hot dogs :-)
|Rating: 3
Not impressed
|Mon, Aug 25, 14 6:00 PM
|Domestic Tourist(s)
|Group of Friends
The brochure made the Sunset Dolphin Cruise sound like it would be amazing so instead of going whale & dolphin watching we opted for this cruise. Was disappointed to say the least. We did not get to see the dolphins as much as the passengers on the 10 to 11 o'clock side of the boat. Thought the captain would turn the boat around so we could also see the dolphins, but instead he moved on to another spot where the same thing occurred. Towards the end of the tour we actually got to see them. However, we were unable to get any good pictures of the dolphins as they were quite a bit of distance from our boat. Which was disappointing since there was another boat who was also dolphin watching and they were up close enough to take great pictures. The only great thing I can say about this cruise was the sunset which the captain had nothing to do with. Should have taken the name down of the other boat as he seemed to know what he was doing...
|Rating: 5
Tremendous memory with Kids
|Mon, Aug 25, 14 6:00 PM
|Domestic Tourist(s)
|Family With Children
We got so beautiful scenic sunset with dolphines. It was so memoriable and fantastic.
|Rating: 5
fantastic time !
|Sun, Aug 24, 14 6:00 PM
|Family Without Children
my husband & I decided to take a trip from Cherry Hill and hopefully enjoy a few hours on the water and see the sunset. We had been on the same boat last year, for a dolphin ride in the afternoon. so we thought we would give it another try. We had a great time, more than what we expected. The crew was wonderful, we sat up top, met some very nice people, and saw a beautiful sunset! Well worth the trip & the money.
|Rating: 5
Family fun
|Fri, Aug 22, 14 6:00 PM
|Domestic Tourist(s)
|Family With Children
The boat ride alone was peaceful. The kids loved the up close swimming dolphins. Captain and crew were very friendly and knowledgeable. We will be back next year!
|Rating: 5
|Wed, Aug 13, 14 6:00 PM
|International Tourist(s)
|Family Without Children
je le recommande
|Rating: 5
This was a wonderful experience
|Fri, Aug 8, 14 6:00 PM
|Family With Children
My daughters and I took this dolphin watch. We seen tons of dolphins and wild life. There wasn't a lot of people on this tour. The staff was great and friendly.
|Rating: 5
The most dolphins I have ever seen!!!
|Fri, Aug 8, 14 6:00 PM
|Domestic Tourist(s)
|Family With Children
Saw several groups of over 100 and the girl doing the announcements was excellent
- Do I have to purchase tickets in advance?
- We recommend you purchase your tickets in advance in order to guarantee your spots on board because our trips do often sell out. Tickets can be purchased online or over the phone with either a Visa, Mastercard, or American Express. Book early to have the best shot at the day/time you prefer!
- What happens if it rains?
- We go rain or shine. In the event of severe weather that would result in the cancellation of the trip, you would be welcome to reschedule or receive a voucher for a future event.
- Do you guarantee dolphin sightings?
- Yes, we guarantee a marine mammal (dolphin or a whale) sighting on each trip. If you do not see a marine mammal, you get another trip for free!
- Is this trip appropriate for children under 7 years old?
- Yes, children of all ages enjoy our trips. Children have a reduced price, but all children must have a ticket in order to attend the cruise. Note that the first child 6 or under with an accompanying adult is free, but all other children must purchase a reduced price ticket.
- Do you have life jackets on board?
- Yes, we are US Coast Guard regulated. We have well over 200 life jackets on board. However, you are not required to wear one on our vessel due to its size.
- Can I bring a cooler or food and drinks on board?
- No, coolers, food or drinks are not permitted on baord. We do have a full galley with snacks, soda, and triple filtered water in our signature reusable bottles on board, so bring extra money with you! Alcohol will be available for purchase.
- Are there bathrooms on the boat?
- Yes, we have both a women's and men's bathroom on board for your convenience.
- What is the best time to see dolphins?
- We see dolphins from April to October daily about 98% of the time.
- Will the boat be stopping?
- The trip is continuous; however, we do pause to watch the dolphins and other marine life.
- Is the trip wheelchair accessible?
- Usually manual wheelchairs are no problem and can be lifted on board. Electric wheelchairs, on the other hand, may not be able to fit on board. If you need more information, please click "Contact JJCBoats" and let us know details about your particular situation.
- Can I take a stroller on board?
- Yes, strollers are welcome on board (and advised, especially for children two and under).
- Is the cruise suitable for pregnant women?
- Yes, the cruise is suitable for pregnant women. Our boat is large so movement is minimal!
- How far is Cape May from Wildwood?
- Cape May is a 15-20 minute drive from Wildwood. However, you will need to allow a few extra minutes for occasional drawbridge openings.
- What else is there to do around the meeting spot?
- There will be plenty for you to do if you're interested in hanging around before or after the cruise! There are restaurants, vineyards, a lighthouse, Victorian architecture tours, and a great beach.
- Is there a better time of day to see the dolphins?
- No, we see them all day long.
- How close can we get to the dolphins? Can we swim with them?
- We get within 10 feet of the dolphins, and unfortunately you are not permitted to swim with the dolphins.
- How far from the coast will the boat go?
- You will see land the entire trip. This trip stays inshore.
- Is seasickness an issue? What do you recommend?
- Seasickness is only an issue if you are susceptible to motion sickness. We recommend using "seabands." We have them at the dock for purchase if you are particularly prone to motion sickness.
- Is there shade on the boat?
- Yes, we have an inside cabin that will protect you from the elements if need be.
- Can I smoke on the boats?
- No, we don't permit smoking.
- Can I bring my own food and drinks? What about alcohol?
- Unfortunately you are not permitted to bring your own food and drinks on board. However, we do have a full galley on board, and pizza and hot dogs are included on this trip. Bring extra money with you if you want to purchase additional snacks/drinks at the galley. Alcohol will be available for purchase.
- What kinds of food and drinks are available on board? Is anything included in the ticket price?
- The galley on board will offer hotdogs, pizza, mini cheeseburgers, chicken quesadillas, pbj, snacks, ice cream, and hot and cold beverages (ranging from $2 - $5). Remember that this trip includes complimentary pizza and hot dogs too! Adult beverages available for purchase.
- Will there be souvenirs available for purchase?
- Yes -- we sell teeshirts, jewelry, toys, hats, and sweatshirts on board. There will also be various items for sale including disposable cameras, field guides, lip balm and sunblock.
- How much should I tip the crew?
- They do work on tips, so feel free to tip the crew much like you would a server in a restaurant.
- Do you offer gift certificates?
- Yes, we offer gift certificates which make perfect gifts for holidays, birthdays or any other occasion! To purchase a gift certificate please click on the "Gift Certificates: Purchase" link in the box above.
- Are group rates available?
- Yes, groups of 15 or more will receive an automatic discount of $5 off per ticket upon purchasing.
- Do you offer group charters?
- Yes, we do offer private charters for all special occasions! If you're interested in a private group charter, please click "Contact JJCBoats" to let us know what you're interested in. Someone from our staff will contact you shortly.
Refund/Rescheduling Policy
- Non-refundable, cannot be rescheduled.
- Once purchased, tickets cannot be refunded and cannot be rescheduled because your space is being guaranteed at the event.
Weather Policy
- Activity may be cancelled due to severe weather.
- The activity usually runs in light rain and other moderate weather conditions, but the seller may cancel the activity up to an hour before the start time in the event of severe or unsafe weather conditions. If the seller cancels the event, ticket-holders will be allowed to reschedule tickets (subject to availability) or receive credit for a future event.
Other Policies
- All participants must have a ticket in order to attend.
- All participants, regardless of age, must have a ticket in order to attend. Only one free child age 6 or under may attend per accompanying adult, and each additional child age 6 or under must have a reduced price ($10) ticket.
JJC Boats
The Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center is a proud member of Whale SENSE, 1 of only 2 in the state of New Jersey, the other being our sister ship, the Atlantic Star. Whale SENSE (www.whalesense.org) is a collaborative, voluntary program recognizing commercial whale watching operations committed to a higher standard of whale watching.
It is such a privilege for the Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center to be participating in research with the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS). As a grant funded by NOAA's Whale SENSE & WDCS, we were outfitted with cameras and GPS units to photograph and document the whales we see, and it's already been a huge success!
Using photo ID, WDCS researchers matched whales that we photographed off Cape May, NJ to the Gulf of Maine humpback whale catologue and confirmed sightings of 2 young whales named Campfire and Esca.


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Happy Birthday Amelia Bedelia
Apr 19 2013 4:00PM - Apr 19 2013 4:45PM
Program No: 10731
grades 2-3
Hey all you Amelia Bedelia fans! Amelia Bedelia is turning 50! Let's celebrate her birthday with some of her stories and fun activities. CANCELLEDMEETING ROOM D&E Registration necessary.Because we want to make sure as many children as possible get to attend our programs, spots are guaranteed for those who are registered only if they check in when the program is scheduled to begin. The waiting list that you may sign up for is used to fill cancellations before the program. Once the program begins, openings are filled on a first-come basis, not off of the waiting list.
You will need a valid library card for each person you are registering.


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Entertainment News Archive - June 14, 2011
CLUJ NAPOCA, Romania, June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Finmouse, the mobile development company based in Cluj Napoca, Romania has launched Call Reminder on Android Market.
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass., June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Eliyahu M. Goldratt's publisher, The North River Press, is deeply saddened to announce that on June 11th, 2011, after a brief illness, Eli Goldratt passed away at his home in Israel.
WASHINGTON, June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- First prize in the 2010 CGAP Microfinance Photography Contest goes to Mohammed Rakibul Hasan for "The Tannery Industry." Hasan took the photograph, in which hundreds of hides turn golden in the sun, in his hometown of Dhaka, Bangladesh, where there are many small tanneries.
BRUSSELS, June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.K. increased 0.4 percent in April, after increasing 0.4 percent in March and increasing 0.5 percent in February. Five of the seven components made positive contributions to the index in April.
LOS ANGELES, June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Managed health care provider Health Net, Inc. (NYSE:HNT) has chosen Acento Advertising to lead the national marketing efforts of its Commercial Health Plan Division.
LONDON, June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- - Online Casino Player From Newcastle Wins GBP2.64 Million From 90p Stake on Millionaires Club Progressive Slot After completing the verification process, Cryptologic can now reveal that the winner is David R, a 37-year old civil servant from Newcastle, England.
BOSTON, June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston's most beloved comedy group, Improv Asylum, is altering the landscape of late-night comedy with the announcement of their brand new TV show, Improv Asylum's Vanity Project.
PORTLAND, Maine, June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- New England photographer Donald Verger today announced that he has created a series of 25,000 postcards featuring inspiring images he is sending to the tornado survivors in Joplin, Missouri.
HARTFORD, Conn., June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 30 million Americans are about to discover some amazingly fun ways to enjoy summer - and every one of them is closer than they think.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. and EDMONTON, Alberta, June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ChartPoppers.com announced today that a new second audio interview with Smart Kids Group Inc. (OTCBB: SKGP) is now available. The interview can be viewed at ChartPoppers.com/iReports We Inspire Vision! Smart Kids Group Inc.
- The horn of a unicorn considered as a medical or pharmacological ingredient.
- A winged horse with a single horn on its head; a winged unicorn.


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Proud Officer of The Order Of Dii [Dii] - join us
You can tell the quality of life of people by what they complain about
The results are in. Though I could just as easily have edited my previous post.
I... did nothing interesting. Had more of my coffee, continued browsing the web. Memorable!
Working all day and now I'm working at home tonight. So jelly.
Participating in The Secret World ARG (not a pirate game) while off work with a horrible stomach bug.
Let's see...
12:12 AM - I was either getting ready to go to bed, or I was already sleeping...I don't remember
12:12 PM - I was busy trying to make sure my lunch didn't burn...
And, of course, I missed seeing both times on the clock.
Reporting back to central command.
Also sorting mail... I think.
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