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Pilgrim Church not alone in struggling to deal with sex offender
Heffner also wrote that every congregation probably has members who are sexually attracted to children. While sexual offenders who make themselves known and who agree to restrictions are not threats, she wrote, the ones who are unknown are potential threats.
"That's why policies for screening all volunteers who work with children, doing background checks for all staff and employees, having a two-adults-in-the-classroom rule, providing annual sexual-abuse prevention lessons to children and parents and so on are so important," she wrote.
Besides those restrictions, Shockley said, his church is considering a policy that would include background checks on all volunteers who work with children, which is now required only of employees.
Cool heads needed
A new policy also may see the church retaining a professional qualified to evaluate whether a registered sexual offender should be considered a threat.
Rancho Santa Fe resident Glenn Lipson, a forensic psychologist who has worked with county and law enforcement agencies regarding sex offenders, has spoken to the congregation and offered to perform risk assessment for Pilgrim Church. "The church is taking this seriously," he said.
Lipson said cool heads and accurate information are needed to help the church through this time.
One of the most inaccurate statements Lipson said he hears repeatedly is that all sex offenders will repeat their crimes. "Any reoffense is too much, but in the hysteria, (people) believe that anyone who commits a sex crime is going to go out and do it again."
Lipson said statistics from the federal government's Bureau of Justice showed sexual predators had a recidivism rate of one in 94, or 5.3 percent, over a three-year study that included California and 14 other states. A research paper from last August summarized findings of 79 studies and found a recidivism rate of 12.7 percent, he said.
According to the federal Bureau of Justice Statistics, the recidivism rate for other crimes is much higher. One study showed 67.5 percent of criminals who were released in 1994 after serving time for a violent, property or drug offense were rearrested within three years. A similar study showed a 62.5 percent recidivism rate for criminals released in 1983.
An organization called Keeping Kids Safe Ministry, in Nashville, Tenn., is another resource for churches facing situations similar to Pilgrim's.
"There's such a need to educate church leaders on how to deal with these offenders," said Greg Spores, the program's co-founder and a former Ramona resident who used to operate the similar Sexual Outlets Accountability Program in San Diego County before moving to Nashville and starting the new ministry last year.
Spores said he used to work in a prison, where he counseled sex offenders. There, Spores said, he noticed that more than 50 percent of the sex offenders attended church, a statistic he confirmed continues when offenders are released.
Keeping Kids Safe Ministry offers resources such as online training, phone consultations and on-site seminars to churches struggling with what to do when a registered sex offender joins their congregation.
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Oh, Nina Wong? Of the Wongs' Lyn-Lake icon, Rainbow? Same Nina, who worked there with her sister, Tammy, before her entrepreneurial spirit, and cooking élan, prodded her to strike out on her own. (Well, with the blessing assistance of her husband, Thomas, an ethnic Indian from Malaysia.) Toss Nina's own heritage — born in Vietnam, raised in China — into the kettle, and out comes Chin Dian's Pan-Asian menu, based on local, organic foodstuffs and Nina's signature sauces.
The small room resonates of Modern Asian minimalism, backed by colors so rich you want to wear them (lick them!) and a splashy, hypnotically attractive mural of giant koi in aqua waters: That's it.
And outside, an unlikely stretch of Hennepin that's left trendsters far behind. Why here? "We drove by and it spoke to me," spoke Nina. Foodies got the message, too.
We started with the chicken and chive steamed dumplings, and you should, too. They're fluffier than most despite chunks of chicken mingling with the fresh breath of chives. In fact, they almost require a paperweight.
Equally delicious — the spicy peanut noodle app, enough to satisfy an NFL team. It's a tumble of cold rice noodles given a little crunch from cabbage, carrot and scallion slivers, all glossed with a sweet and savory peanut sauce hot-wired with chilies. (Appetizers $3–$8.)
What's about to follow is an itemized confession of the sin of gluttony. We, (OK, I) so grossly over-ordered that Nina had to push another table over, as neighboring diners shielded their eyes and concentrated on their chopsticks.
We shared the curry chicken — a chunky mélange of potato, carrot, onion, peapods, bamboo shoots and chicken morsels bathed in coconut milk and yellow curry. Having failed to specify "hot," it came off well-cooked but downright boring. We did better with the platter of wok-fried green beans, tricked out with Nina's black sauce and garlic, though they could have been crisper, please.
Loving noodles, and Malaysian food, we also summoned the Kew Tieu Goreng, featuring lots of the flat rice ribbons mingling with shrimp, tofu, bean sprouts, egg and scallions in a conflagration of garlic and chili sauce so addictive it should require a prescription.
Next, the Chin Dian Manchurian. It's based on a super-tasty tomato-garlic-ginger sauce that flavors garlic, jalapenos, and dried chilies. (Need I tell you it's dynamite, in both senses of the word?) Plus, you get your choice of chicken, paneer or gobi (cauliflower), topped with palate-cleansing sprigs of cilantro. We opted for the paneer version — cubes (too large, too dry) of the soft Indian cheese.
And just before the truck with the straight jackets arrived, a platter of Chin Dian fried rice — the best fried rice in the city, thanks to an infusion of dried chilis and curry seasonings to pump up the usual suspects. (Entrees $8–$13; seafood $15.)
Struggling under the weight of countless white paper cartons, we departed before trying Nina's ginger tea. Or Anna's hot lemonade. Or — oh, stop! But a final word about the short wine list with its off-the-mainstream labels, and that word is "swell." Nice beer offerings, too.
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With their new wedding collection, designers Kapil and Monika Arora intend to add Swarovski sparkle to the most momentous occasion of your life and make it a ruby and emerald-studded affair. The designer duo tells DNA more about offering a special gold and zardosi-laden treat to brides...
Tell us more about the collection.
The collection comprises of jeweled tones like emeralds, rubies and swarovskis. There is also a strong play of fabrics this season with different textures, such as the use of net with beautiful gold embellished motifs. The lehengas are teamed with corsets in crushed tissues. Our collection also involves heavy zardosi artmanship and the outfits complement the 21st century bride.
What do you envision a modern 21st century bride to be like?
A modern 21st century bride is the multi-tasking queen. She is a diva who balances her home and career with ease and glamour. She is the perfect blend of modernity with strokes of traditionalism. Therefore, in our creations, you can see how we have transformed the regular bridal wear keeping the modern day woman's preferences in mind.
How has bridal wear evolved to suit the modern bride?
It absolutely has transformed; the colour palettes used now are more in variation from the traditional maroons, reds and greens. Now we can see brides getting bolder with their choice of outfits, therefore we can see more of goldens, pinks, greens and yellows. There has been a variation in the cuts from flares to fish cut lehengas and more kalis in the lehengas.
What is "in" this wedding season?
We see brides getting bolder, going in for deeper necklines and choli cuts; along with antique work done in zardozi since it gives the perfect regal look. We also suggest more of nets with gold sheeting while velvets top the fabric charts!
What is the worst wedding trousseau faux pas?
The worst is to have too much in one garment. One must keep the work heavy but intricate at the same time, as it gives the body more structure as well as the needed amount of class and elegance.


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Europe's biggest economy notched up a trade surplus of 198.9 billion euros (S$343.2 billion) last year, the highest since foreign trade data have been compiled. In 2012, the surplus had stood at 189.8 billion euros.
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The critics argue that Germany needs to boost domestic demand and so help its partners in the European Union by spurring export-driven growth in their economies rather than continue to rely mostly on its own exports for growth. Berlin, however, has persistently dismissed the criticism, arguing that the high surplus reflects the competitiveness of German firms.
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Maramar Casa Infinity, Santa TeresaCosta Rica, Puntarenas, Playa Santa Teresa
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This beautiful house is new since february 2014. There are 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 2 terraces, fully equipped kitchen, living room, ocean view, garage. There is a gate with guard, concierge, gardener, cleaning service, and a shared pool
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Santa Teresa... It's paradise if you want nature, surf, beach & relaxing moments !
Maramar Ecomaritim 'resort' is a secure gated community on the best spot of this booming town. The beach is only 150m away from your front door.
Our house is positioned a little bit up the hill, so you're far away from any noise.
The house has 2 nice spacious bedrooms & bathrooms, an open kitchen with living room on the first floor. All is there for you to have a very relaxing holiday.
The 15m pool is a blessing on those warm sunny days, it comes with comfortable lounge chairs with shade where you can dream away...
All amenities are on the site : maid service, security 24/7, Wifi, safe, full equipped kitchen, caretaker on site... everything is here.
It's a spectacular tropical paradise with white sandy beaches, turquoise water, and incredible sunsets. For surfers, St. Teresa has some of the best breaks on the Pacific coast and for wildlife enthusiasts, there's plenty to see everywhere around ! The Cabo Blanco nature reserve is just around the corner.
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There's a caretaker on site 24/7. So you don't need to worry about anything.
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The surfspot 'La Lora' is super consistent & the best place in the region.
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We have had a great time at Maramar and Santa Teresa (2 adults and kids 11 & 15). Chris has been a great host and everything was as we expected or better. We strongly recommend Maramar as a "basecamp" for families and couples that would explore these surroundings. The pool area is great to have during mid day to get out of the sun and get some rest. The hill up to the appartment is pretty steep but good for exercise and we used it : )
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We can go together.
Already planning to get first row seats for next year.
As long as it's for the GOAT, or any bearable player for that matter.
Yeah, that's true. It either goes out or goes into the net. Good for me though - a guy's first serve is really scary to return.
Yeah, indeed. It's always a joy to play against someone who can't make their first serve.
I find returning really tricky, though, but it's the variation in serve that does it. One point the opponent is bombing it down the tee, the next point he's kicking it up high to the backhand.
It's just too hard.
My problem is still the ball toss. I can't toss it consistently in the correct position. And I'm too lazy to practise haha. Not to mention it's so hard to play tennis here - cold, no access to courts, etc.
I'm gonna play SO much tennis when I go back to Singapore. I have missed perspiring like crazy under the sun and in the humidity.
Bah, the toss is not easy, especially as its easy to get into a habit of throwing it into the wrong place or too low, but if you aren't willing to practice, nothing will ever get better.
Central London is a nightmare for tennis, I have to admit.
Do you play for your school or something?
Yes, but I also play for a club and individually, too.
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I am particularly fond of it in March, right at the beginning of spring when everything is starting to flower. So beautiful.
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In short: Well organised, friendly marshals on hand with drinks each lapIn full: Marshals offered to take belongings to finish line just before start - a nice touch. Really well organised thank youDate of review: October 1, 2011
In short: ExcellentDate of review: September 30, 2011
In short: Blackheath turned red for the afternoon. Great to see so many people enjoying themselves, even on a hot day for running.Date of review: July 16, 2007
In short: Great start venue to keep warm in, friendly marshalls, quick scenic route, opportunity to beat time in seriesDate of review: November 5, 2006
In short: Pros - fast route if you could start near front, encouraging marshalls Cons - too quiet, no room for ambulances, no food in goody bag!Date of review: September 18, 2006
In short: Well organised, grim run on roads with traffic. Tough mental test in that it's 4 lapsDate of review: March 12, 2006
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In short: A mud fest - very well marshalled. Rubbish Goody BagDate of review: January 29, 2006
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Transforming the health care experience for patients is the inspiration behind the new Franciscan Medical Building at St. Joseph that opened on Feb. 19. The new 120,000 square-foot destination care center, located at 1608 South J Street in Tacoma, was developed by Franciscan Health System and Frauenshuh HealthCare Real Estate Solutions.
The new Franciscan Medical Building at St. Joseph (Photo: Business Wire)
What makes the new medical building different from the usual doctor's office?
- Self-rooming. Following a quick check-in process, patients proceed directly to an exam room, greeted within minutes by a member of the care team. This minimizes exposure to other patients who may be ill. Even follow-up care and services are scheduled in the patient's exam room, making the experience more convenient and more personalized.
- Care and services designed by patients, for patients. Patient volunteers worked in partnership with Franciscan clinicians, physicians, operational staff and architects during the design process to help bring the patient perspective to life. From streamlined, consistent layout on all five floors to make wayfinding easier and design touches such as subdued lighting, gliding doors and relaxing spaces to on-site laboratory, pharmacy, café and free wi-fi, everything in the medical building was designed for patient comfort and convenience.
- Destination care centers. Designed to meet all the needs of the patient in one location, the new medical building includes primary care, women's care, orthopedics, neurosciences and ENT, and eye care as well as a retail pharmacy, walk-in (no appointment needed) laboratory and a café.
- Patient-only hallways minimize exposure to the hustle and bustle of operations and reinforce a soothing, calming environment for patients.
- Free parking and just a skybridge away from advanced care. A new parking garage with 818 spaces offers patients free parking with validation. Patients who need additional services or specialty care can easily access St. Joseph Medical Center via a skybridge.
"The collaboration between physicians and patients during the design process made a big difference in how this building functions," explains Stephen Spare, MD, president and chief medical officer of Franciscan Medical Group. "By reimagining care from the patient's perspective and working to streamline processes, our patients will benefit from more quality time with their physician and a more comfortable experience overall."


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ClassicsOnline Home » STEVENSON, R.L.: Treasure Island (Abridged)
Treasure Island must be the most enthralling adventure book ever written for children. As we listen to the voice of Jim Hawkins telling his extraordinary tale, and later that of his companion Dr Livesey, we are plunged into a world of pirates, buried treasure, mutiny and deceit. We meet Billy Bones, Blind Pew, Black Dog and, of course, the charming buccaneer Long John Silver. The action and adventure never falter, and the spell of this enduring story is sustained until the very last word.
Robert Louis Stevenson
Treasure Island
Robert Louis Stevenson was born in 1850, into a family of
lighthouse builders: thus coastlines and the sea held a particular interest for
him. He wrote Treasure Island (which he first called The Sea Cook) to entertain
his thirteen-year-old stepson, during a wet family holiday in Scotland in 1881.
He wrote it very quickly, completing a chapter a day, and soon all the family,
including Stevenson's father, would wait expectantly for the next chapter.
The book first appeared in serial form in a periodical
called Young Folks, under the pseudonym of Captain James North. Strangely the
serial was not particularly successful and when Stevenson wanted to publish the
story in book form, several people tried to dissuade him, arguing that the book
was inferior and would do nothing for his reputation. Wisely Stevenson
persisted and answered his critics: "Let them write their damn masterpieces for
themselves...and let me alone."
Until this time Stevenson had only
written essays and short stories, and he was delighted when the manuscript was
finally accepted and published as a book by Cassell & Co. for one hundred
pounds. He wrote to his parents: "A hundred jingling, tingling, golden, minted
quid. Is not this wonderful?" The book was published on November 14, 1883,
became a Christmas bestseller, has sold ever since and has become one of the
most famous children's classics.
It is always difficult to pinpoint exactly why some books
capture the public imagination and live on throughout the generations, but in
Treasure Island we find that rare blend of narrative pace and superb
characterization. Long John Silver has become an archetype, and even those who
have not read the book will be familiar with the one-legged pirate, with
Captain Flint on his shoulder, squawking "pieces of eight". Indeed every school
fancy dress parade will have at least one Long John Silver. He is a superb
invention: terrifying, charming, utterly plausible, and calculating his escape
right to the end. There was some concern at the time of publication that the "arch-scoundrel"
should be allowed to survive, but the fact that Stevenson let him off to join
his wife ensured that he would live on beyond the confines of the book, and
hence take his place as one of the most memorable characters in children's
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At her younger sister�s wedding in Rome, workaholic Beth (Kristen Bell) meets best man, sportswriter Nick (Josh Duhamel). They�re attracted to each other but soon argue. Inebriated on too much champagne, unhappy Beth wades into a (magic) fountain of love, conveniently located in front of the wedding hotel. She renounces love, picks up four coins and a poker chip � tossed into the fountain by lovesick men � drops the five love tokens into her evening bag, and flies back to New York. Little does she know, four of the men live in NYC, and all have fallen magically and madly in love with her because she has the coins. The men pursue her while she and Nick try to get together. That�s the setup.
Are Beth and Nick a match? Do Beth�s goofy suitors keep her from Nick? Who tossed the fifth token � the poker chip � into the fountain? Will you care, should you ignore this review and see �When in Rome�?
The actors
Kristen Bell and Josh Duhamel are romantic leads Beth and Nick. They�re attractive and work hard, but an unfunny script and heavy-handed direction allow them little chance to show their acting skills. Beth is a no-nonsense career woman, a dedicated curator at the Guggenheim where she�s in charge of a major exhibit of fine art � depicting pain. She�s chronically cynical about love. �We wait our whole life for the perfect man to sweep us off our feet,� she says. �But guess what? He�s not gonna come.� For his part, Duhamel speaks with a bit of wit and, for laughs, bumps into things. Everything. A disability he got from an old football injury. �I was struck by lightning,� he says. I think that�s another joke about pain. Pain is supposed to be funny in this movie, but it�s just lame.
Will Arnett, Jon Heder, Dax Shepard and Danny DeVito play the four annoying, hapless suitors. Each has a quirk. Arnett is a wannabe artist, but can�t paint feet. Heder is an inept street magician. Shepard�s male model takes off his shirt everywhere. DeVito is in the sausage business. �Encased meat is my life,� he says. Others in the cast include Anjelica Huston, wasted as Beth�s art museum boss. Don Johnson is Beth�s philandering dad. �You refuse to fall in love,� he says, �and I can�t stop.�
Other comments
�When in Rome� is a lowbrow, unfunny attempt at a romantic comedy. Mark Steven Johnson directed. David Diamond and David Weissman (last year�s �Old Dogs�) are to blame for the script. They wrote DeVito�s line: �I�m your liverwurst nightmare.� You get the picture.
Rated PG-13 for suggestive content, the film lasts just 91 minutes. Stay home. Rent a real romantic comedy: �Roman Holiday� (1954).�
Final words
Relentlessly lowbrow,
Witless �When in Rome,�
Painfully unfunny �
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Bio: "Together we can and must fight for justice for our children and protect them from draconian tax cuts and budget choices that threaten their survival, education and preparation for the future. If they are not ready for tomorrow, neither is America." — Marian Wright Edelman
Preparing students for college, career, and life is the vision of the Duval County School Board and among the strongest held beliefs shared by Paula D. Wright, elected in 2010 to serve the students, families and communities throughout District 4.
"If we don't stand up for children, then we don't stand for much," said Marian Wright Edelman. While Paula D. Wright stands at only 5'5 inches, her commitment to our youth is giant, as evidenced by the 25 years of dedicated service she's provided to public education in the community for which she was educated. Prior to being elected to the Duval County School Board, she served as a teacher, an administrator, and adjunct instructor for over 30 years. "When our schools succeed our children succeed, and when our children succeed, Our community thrives." A thriving community encompasses a partnership. That partnership must include the collaborative efforts of students, parents, teachers, corporate entities, and community leaders all with the common goal of ensuring that today's student becomes a viable part of our community and its future. Thus we must prepare students for college and the workplace. A thriving community also has all of the building blocks in place to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of students. We can't build the future on just hopes and dreams, we must be proactive in our foundational as well as our comprehensive endeavors to ensure the availability of a quality education to all students and to maximize their potential growth.
Though elected by districts, school board members represent all students, and most importantly Duval County Public Schools. That's why, she has worked to ensure that students in District 4 improve academically, socially, and emotionally. Results. In 2010, District 4 high school grades were: 2As, 3Ds & 1F today they are 3As, 2Bs & 1C, the graduation rate increased from 58% to 72%, and the African-American graduation rate increased from 63% to 67%. Paula is proud to compare what was so badly needed when elected in 2010 to the accomplishments today. The job is not complete. There is a lot more work to do, and she is willing, able, and qualified to continue the journey.
1. If you had to give the Duval County Public Schools a grade, how would you rate its current performance at educating
High-performing students? A B C D F
Average students? A B C D F
At-risk students? A B C D F
Strategic Plan
Duval County Public Schools has a strategic plan approved by the school board in April 2013 that guides the day-to-day management and activities of the superintendent. A copy of the strategic plan can be accessed at http://www.duvalschools.org/Page/11436. When referencing the strategic plan, please cite the strategy number and title.
2. In what respects do you think Duval County Public Schools is doing well in its strategic plan? In what areas of the plan do you think Duval County Public Schools needs to improve significantly?
Board Policy 2.14 states: "The Board shall annually conduct the formal, written summative performance evaluation of the Superintendent within forty-five (45) days after receipt of the Duval County Public Schools' accountability data and scores, using the Superintendent Evaluation Instrument. This requires that Duval County School Board commits to an ongoing process of evaluating the Superintendent's performance throughout the year with frequent honest discussions between Board members and the Superintendent regarding the performance of the school district." As a Board Member I have a duty to follow the above stated policy. The policy further outlines that the Board, after sharing directly with the Superintendent in a publicly held meeting, will then post each Member's evaluation. However, assessing the Strategic Plan, which is a part of the Superintendent's evaluation, cannot/should not be done by merely looking at the Strategic Plan and sharing one's opinion. The academic progress of our students is the most pressing issue before the Board, and I fear that responses without in-depth knowledge of the benchmarks, targets, and on-going conversations with the Superintendent specifically about the Plan will not serve the Board or the Superintendent justly.
Finally, there is a perception that the core values and the goals and strategies have been effectively implemented because initiatives have been developed and accomplished. But the real success of the implementation of the strategic plan will be in the progress of the initiatives in meeting the benchmarks set by the Board. When this is done with fidelity, then our core values, our vision, and our mission will be met.
3. Please describe how you would differentiate between the governance responsibility of the school board and the management role of the superintendent.
Governance (Board) sets the vision for the School District, and translates the vision into policy, and management (Superintendent) makes the decisions for implementing the policies. Governance relates to providing the right direction and leadership. The governing body has only the role to oversee the functioning of the management, and it has no role in management. The Board sets policy and the Superintendent carry it out by managing the day to day operations. The Board must use policy as its voice when convened or not. It is the Board's role to establish the direction and organizational structure of our school district through our legislative act of adopting policies.
4. At times school board members may encounter a situation where the interests of their specific district might conflict with what is best for the entire school system. What is your philosophy on this issue, and what would you do if confronted with such a situation?
The primary role of a board member is to fulfill a mission that requires us to provide educational excellence in every school, every classroom, every student, every day. EVERY SCHOOL. As a result of our mission, I cannot conceive of a situation where the interests of a specific district might conflict with what is best for the entire school system. I believe in our core value that "we are a community of individuals who share a collective responsibility to achieve our common mission," and we achieve that common mission by welcoming differences to be expressed. Differences are a part of accepting diversity- and diversity includes divergent ideas, thoughts, actions, and needs. Diversity brings hope and cultivates the dreams of people of every walks of life. This sharing of ideas and needs will lead to a stronger and better educational system, because the needs of all students will be placed on the table. When all needs are known, then and only then will we be able to see our mission of providing "educational excellence in every school, in every school, in every classroom, for every student, every day," become a reality.
The more relevant question is how, as a board member, do I help to create synergy -which is the interaction of multiple elements in a system to produce an effect different from or greater than the sum of their individual effects- among board members? I am humbled by the honor of serving District 4 residents as their elected representative, and I will always seek the opinions and desires of my constituents and represent them by voicing their concerns, ideas, and desires for systemic academic success for all students. But I am also keenly aware that I, too, serve Duval County. Board Policy 2.15, dictates "the need to provide quality service to constituents, the Duval County School Board and Superintendent will together put into place a system for tracking and responding to constituent inquiries." As an elected official, my role is to share all of the information, not just to my constituents but to the superintendent and my colleagues as well, so that the discussion is all-inclusive of facts, figures, and ideas. In 2010, I inherited three of the four Intervene schools facing closure by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE): William M. Raines (District 5), Jean Ribault, Andrew Jackson High Schools, and North Shore Elementary. It was my and the community's belief then and now that closing neighborhood schools would lead to destruction of that community, and closing four schools in same community was not what was best for the school district. Instead we should focus on ensuring that quality teachers, rigorous and necessary resources were in place. It turned out the community was right. This was the most difficult decision I've been faced with during my tenure, but I believed it was the right decision not just for District 4 but for DCPS because it served the greater good of our District because of standing for our students, our District, and our community, not one school was closed. Please remember that the headlines will read Duval County Public Schools. Perhaps more focus should be on the fact that all board members represent Duval County Public Schools?
5. The Duval County School Board appointed Superintendent Nikolai Vitti in November 2012. Please review the school board's evaluation instrument at http://ow.ly/yignz. What areas would you highlight where the superintendent is excelling? Where is improvement needed?
See answer to number 2.
Financial Resources and Budgeting
The Duval County School Board is responsible for adopting an annual budget. The most recent final budget can be viewed at http://duvalschools.org/Page/9540 and a recent presentation of the proposed 2014-15 budget can be viewed at http://www.slideshare.net/JaxPEF/042514-dcps-budget-preso.
6. What specific areas of the district budget would you prioritize, particularly if additional resources became available? If revenues continue to be flat or decline, what specific areas would you recommend reducing first?
Although there have been budget cuts in the prior years due to decreased revenues, funding the schools has always been a priority for the district. Additionally, there are many mandates that we are required to meet whether they are funded or not. In order to meet these mandates with decreased revenues, we have previously had to make cuts in all areas – do more with less. Because schools are the priority (class size requirement, instructional requirements, etc.), non-school areas such as maintenance, payroll, accounts payable, etc. have had to also cut their budgets; however, their workload has not really changed. This past school year the Superintendent was able to place additional positions at the schools because of prudent fiscal planning in prior years. Should additional resources become available, the non-school areas should be analyzed to determine which previous staffing/budget cuts could be restored.
If revenues continue to be flat or decline, the district would have to take a serious look at all aspects of the entity in light of the strategic plan. We would have to determine what initiatives are funded and how do they meet the goals of the strategic plan. They we would have to prioritize the funded initiatives and then determine what is required to be funded, what should be funded, and what is nice to be funded. This would have to be a collaborative effort led by the Board directing the Superintendent and including essential stakeholders such as employees and students.
7. To ensure the district has adequate fiscal resources and avoids budget shortfalls in the future, what, if any, revenue sources should the school district pursue and on what timetable (e.g. increased local property or sales taxes, statewide tax increases, etc.)?
Raising any type of taxes is certainly a revenue source that the school district could pursue but it is generally an unpopular option with most taxpayers. Unless the school district is seen by taxpayers as fiscally responsible, fiscally transparent, and educationally excellent, most taxpayers would not approve a tax increase of any kind. This would also be true of a general obligation bond issue. As a district, we must improve the public's perception regarding this area in order to pursue these types of revenue sources. Until public perception improves, the district could pursue additional public and private grants in order to fund specific Board-approved initiatives. While the Superintendent has pursued funding from private organizations such as Jacksonville Public Education Fund, Quality Education for All, and The Community Foundation, the Board should determine which initiatives should be funded and be provided information as to which public and private grants the district would be eligible to pursue.
Community, Parent and External Relationships
8. What would you do to improve communication and strengthen your relationships between the schools and parents and community members, especially when a new program or policy is being introduced?
I would continue to accompany community members (5-7) to visit schools throughout the District, meet with student focus groups, return to meeting with the principals in District 4 quarterly, and sponsor a quarterly meeting with the PTSA and SAC chairs. These initiatives give prospective as to how the students, parents, administrators, and community view our schools and will allow us to better understand, monitor, and adapt to ensure that academic progress is the focus of all involved. This process has allowed the greater community to learn more about available resources, and it strengthens the focus of creating a better education system quicker. In addition, I would use the Parent Academy to provide the type of workshops and trainings that are needed or requested from the group meetings. These groups will also serve sounding board to share about existing and new programs. Finally, I would seek to strengthen PTSA and SACS as the foundational voices of the schools and communities they serve.
9. Conditions for children outside the classroom such as crime, homelessness, lack of parent involvement or other factors can affect a student's academic achievement. There are a number of external organizations that interact with and work to support Duval County Public Schools to help reduce the impact of these issues. What do you see as the ideal role/relationship between the school district and these efforts so that children are prepared to succeed?
External Partners are our most valuable asset. They demonstrate that love is truly an action word because they give of themselves as mentors and donors and supporters. They help us meet the needs of the whole child and to reach out to the families. We must continue to strengthen the relationships, applaud them, and most importantly work closely with them to ensure alignment school by school and student by student. The alignment of a partner's program and the needs of the school and its students affords all involved to maximize their fullest potential.
Major Policy Issues
10. In the 2014-15 school year, schools across the state will implement new English language arts and mathematics standards called the Florida Standards. These standards are closely aligned with Common Core State Standards adopted by states throughout the country. What is your view of the new Florida Standards? How well do you feel that the new standards have been implemented in Duval County Public Schools and communicated to teachers and parents?
It is a state policy, and my view of the Florida Standards are outweighed by how effectively can we help our students view the assessment as positively as possible. What we know is this: The students will take the test this school year but, the students/schools will not be held to the assessment scores; however, the State will still assign a school grade. Fast forward. Focus on preparing students and teachers and informing parents about the Florida Standards. For instance, the Northwest Friends of Jacksonville along with Dr. Vitti are sponsoring an informational session to learn about the Florida Standards on Saturday, July 19 at 10 am at Bethel Baptist Institutional Church. Elementary implementation has been in place since the 2011-12 school year, so the K-2 teachers have had more information/training, but the upper elementary teachers and secondary teachers have not. No group has had adequate training, preparation or exposure. So the focus must be on educating and training. The District began a gradual shift from lecture style classrooms to more interactive learning models with emphasis on developing critical thinking and problem solving skills in 2010-11 with the kindergartners, but how well the implementation has been is determined by the superintendent. However, the effectiveness of the implementation will be determined, unfortunately, by the school grade.
11. To measure the student performance against the Florida Standards, the state will replace the FCAT 2.0 with a new standardized assessment in spring 2015. In addition, the state Legislature has approved a revised school grading formula to go into effect that spring. What are the biggest challenges of the new system? How should the district respond to the changes?
Some of the biggest challenges with the new grading system include students must write short and extended answers to some questions, complete the writing prompt on a computer, and some questions will have the possibility of two answers. For example instead of A, B, C, or D choices some answers could be A&D. The Superintendent plans to respond to these challenges by modifying the district assessment to include short and extended written responses, to provide a computer based writing program for students to respond to writing prompts on computer and to enhance their keyboarding skills, and to ensure that students increase their ability analytical and comprehensive skills through rigorous curriculum and targeted instruction.
12. What is your view of the discipline-related initiatives that the district has undertaken in the last year? What is the role of the school board in ensuring a positive school climate and culture throughout the district?
The Board is charged with ensuring that all students receive a quality education; inherently in that charge is an environment conducive for teaching and learning per Board Policy 3.41. I supported the Superintendent's recommendation to provide Deans in secondary schools, increasing the number of mentors, revising the Student Code of Conduct, and providing parents, students, teachers, and community stakeholders more access to surveys. This provides opportunity to more quickly improve the address safety concerns and/or perceptions and to improve the culture within schools to improve the academic performance of our students.
13. Duval County has a complex school choice environment: There are numerous magnet schools and new public school models such as single-gender classrooms and K-6 elementary schools, as well as 9,000 students attending charter schools in Duval County. What is your view of the current school choice environment and how does it impact student achievement? How should the district respond to the impact of charter expansion?
The District's choice options for all students have been greatly enhanced by first realigning of the feeder patterns for all schools. The realignment assures continuity of themes as well as expectations of rigorous academic outcomes from all students every day. Adding a "choice" theme to all schools affords each school within every community to re-brand itself and connect to themes that excites and ignites its particular community. The District should respond to the charter school expansion the very same way that charter schools have responded to the District- compete. But we should compete for students not against charter schools. The academic/magnet themes that now connect our schools by feeder-patterns, the single gender Leadership Schools at Eugene J. Butler Middle and the Joseph Stilwell Military Academy of Leadership requires parents to opt-in not opt-out. Marketing the Early College, AICE, Dual-Enrollment programs, our performing arts powerhouses, our award winning Culinary Programs at our Career Academies, and services we offer to ESE and ELL students are unmatched. In addition, I think the District should always work with charter schools because we need every student in Duval County to be prepared to enter college and/or the workplace upon graduation from high school.
14. Over the past couple of years, Duval County Public Schools have expanded opportunities for families to enroll their children in Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten programs at select elementary schools. What role do you feel the Public School system should play in promoting and expanding quality pre-kindergarten programs within public school?
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) is a critical time to prepare some of our youngest and talented for academic success. Like every educational initiative or opportunity, there is a place for it. Expansion should not be considered for every school. The District's VPK student assessments scores came recently, and they were 94% or above for Kindergarten ready. For years, we have known that too many students come academically challenged for Kindergarten. If the District can step up and help our youngest to the tune of 94% or better proficiency- I believe our community welcomes the effort and our parents appreciates the cognitive growth of their children.
15. Duval County Public Schools has grouped Raines, Ribault and Jackson high schools and 33 feeder pattern elementary and middle schools under a new Duval Transformation Office. These schools will benefit from the Quality Education for All Fund, a philanthropic investment of $50 million of private funding. The goal of this effort is to improve the pipeline of great teachers and leaders in Duval County Public Schools, especially at the 36 Transformation schools. Do you support these efforts? In your view, what else should the district do to support the high-needs schools within the Transformation region?
First, I am so very appreciative that private donors would donate $50 million dollars to support the educational pathways of children most of them will never see or meet. This is a testament to the type of city we live in and the type of people who love this great community. I wholeheartedly support this effort. With the focus on quality teachers, rigorous curriculum, the wireless capability, one-to-one devices, relevant resources, and enough funding to meet the financial costs of the QEA Initiative for three years, these are needed ingredients to produce high level students who are prepared academically, socially, and emotionally to become productive citizens. The challenge is ensuring that the teachers are committed to the academic progress of every student. The missing piece is to have a parental/guardian and a community stakeholder's assessment team to prepare these members to support and encourage the students, teachers, and administrators. Parents/guardian and community stakeholders must be on the ground level of this type of initiative if students are to receive a holistic education – where the academic, social, and emotional needs are met to ensure that students are provided the wraparound services needed to create a solid foundation for their success.
16. Career and technical education is an important component of the school district's programming. In your opinion, what should be Duval County Public Schools' biggest focus when it comes to career and technical education?
The District's vision is to inspire and prepare every student for success in college or a career, and life. To that end, we must create as many paths for our students as possible. But in creating those paths, we must make certain that students, parents/guardians understand how to maneuver our system to determine which path is best for each student. The District's focus is to coordinate college level work with a career focus by connecting with the Chamber of Commerce, the Unions, our medical community, colleges and universities, and our entrepreneurs, to know what job related skills are needed to align our academies with the needs of the job markets.
17. What is your view of the role of technology in preparing Duval County students for the future? Should Duval County Public Schools increase the use of technology in classrooms, and if so, how should it be funded? How big of a priority should it be?
In preparing students for the future, technology is not a panacea, but it is a necessary tool. Our digital natives must be presented with a balanced approach of infusing technology into the instructional process in the classroom. The tool must be age appropriate and must be led by teachers who are professionally developed to use technological tools to enhance the instructional process in the classroom effectively. Technology must be age appropriate in order to ensure academic learning and progress. The data associated with the use of technology must be used to guide not just instruction but advancement of each student and teacher. Two years ago with the QZAB bond, the District was able to use $32 million dollars to dedicate to the increase of technology. Another QZAB bond is being sought for another dedicated pocket of dollars for technology. This is one way that I support increasing technology in the classroom.
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By Per Ake Persson: WBO lightheavy champ Zsolt Erdei retained the title tonight in Oberhausen with a unanimous decision over German challenger Thomas Ulrich. It was scored 120-108, 118-110 and 116-112 . There were no knockdowns in a clean fight fought at long distance with the sharper Erdei scoring with a precise, hard jab that Ulrich couldn´t avoid. Thomas finished with a bad swelling around the left eye and was also cut in the same region..
The challenger punched a lot more than the champion but could never breakthrough the clever Erdei´s defence. Referee was American Eddie Cotton, who had very little to do. Both men are with Universum, who also promoted the show. For Thomas Ulrich, 29-3, this may be it. All three losses, to Glencoffe Johnson, Tomasz Adamek and now Erdei have been in important crossroads fights.
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You don't say.
Blame it on the rain gods then, it still doesn't change anything.
And peak for peak Novak would beat him on slow & medium HC and roflstomp him on clay.
I do agree with that, Roddick's biggest career mistake was firing Gilbert and reverting to his junior defensive style play, in that sense I agree he underachieved because he didn't keep up with the playing style which has brought him most success.
He's a baseline controller.
FFS man, paragraphs, ever heard of them? Anyway, you also make your own luck, all that matters is the end result and Novak reached heights Roddick never did and never even potentially could have, that's not a knock on Roddick who was a terrific player but Novak is in a different league.
Novak is a pusher, just watch him play. He is in terrific physical condition and when he is one, he won't even miss shots on the run. That's why he is the best player of the last 2 years. However, this pushing style from novak would have got him nowhere in 03-04 because the courts were faster and they were way more big hitters who would have their good days when they would not be beaten by a pusher.
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Stoppard Coast & Mary Lead Brit Tony Nominees
Editorial Staff • West End • 15 May 2007
John Doyle, who won last year's Tony for Best Direction of a Musical for the UK transfer of Sweeney Todd, is nominated again in the same category, for the Broadway-originated revival of another Sondheim classic, Company, which he's once again given his trademark actor-musician treatment. (The production is also up for Best Revival of a Musical and Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical for American Raul Esparza.)
In the race for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play, three out of five contenders are British: Eve Best for the Old Vic production of A Moon for the Misbegotten (its only nomination), Vanessa Redgrave for The Year of Magical Thinking directed by David Hare and London-born Angela Lansbury for Deuce. There are also three British nominees, in a field of only four, for Best Direction of a Play: Donmar Warehouse artistic director Michael Grandage for Frost/Nixon, David Grindley for Journey's End and Melly Still for the National Theatre production of Coram Boy. The fourth Best Director competitor is Jack O'Brien for The Coast of Utopia.
Stoppard's trilogy – comprising Voyage, Shipwreck and Salvage and spanning 33 years of 19th-century Russian history - premiered at the National in August 2002 in a production directed by then NT artistic director Trevor Nunn. While applauded for its scale, it was largely ignored in that year's round of UK theatre awards (though it did receive several nods, including Theatre Event of the Year, in the Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers' Choice Awards) so the epic drama's Tony nods will, no doubt, be seen as a welcome validation by many.
In addition to Best Play, Lincoln Center's new Broadway presentation of The Coast of Utopia sees head-to-head acting contests for many of its stars – Americans Billy Crudup versus Ethan Hawke for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play and Briton Jennifer Ehle versus Martha Plimpton for Featured Actress – as well as nominations for design, costumes and lighting.
The biggest British contender in the musicals stakes is Mary Poppins, the Cameron Mackintosh and Disney premiere, still running at the West End's Prince Edward Theatre, with a total of seven nominations including: Best Musical, Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical for original West End star Gavin Lee, Best Choreography for Matthew Bourne and Stephen Mear, and Best Scenic and Costume Design, both by Irish-born Bob Crowley (adding to his joint Best Scenic Design in a Play nomination – with Scott Pask – for The Coast of Utopia).
Elsewhere amongst UK play transfers, Coram Boy and Journey's End both clock up six nominations apiece, several for members of their US casts. For Coram Boy, Helen Edmundson's adaptation of Jamila Gavin's children's book which premiered at the NT in December 2005, director Melly Still personally received two more nods, for Best Scenic and Costume Design (jointly with Ti Green), while Paule Constable is nominated for Best Lighting. And, in addition to David Grindley's inclusion for Best Direction, Journey's End - first seen in the West End in January 2004 to mark the 75th anniversary of RC Sheriff's First World War drama - is nominated for Best Revival and Best Scenic Design (Jonathan Fensom) of a Play.
Meanwhile, Peter Morgan's Frost/Nixon, premiered at the Donmar Warehouse in August 2006, rounds out its three Tony nods with another Best Play nomination and a Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play nomination for the production's original American star Frank Langella, who plays Richard Nixon. Two notable omissions in the same category were Langella's co-star Michael Sheen, lauded in the UK, and Old Vic artistic director Kevin Spacey, who received his second consecutive Best Actor prize in the Whatsonstage.com Awards for A Moon for the Misbegotten at the Old Vic.
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K-12 takes effect this June—DepEd
MANILA, Philippines—If you're a graduating sixth grader this March, then you may as well be among the first to undergo two more years of public high school.
Incoming first year public high school students in June are the first batch of students projected to enter the additional years of senior high school under the Department of Education's K-12 (Kindergarten to 12), a DepEd official said.
This as DepEd pursues the phased implementation of K-12, a flagship education program of the Aquino administration that aims to improve the quality of Filipino high school graduates by giving them more time to learn.
The K-12 model involves Kindergarten, six years of elementary education, four years of junior high school (Grades 7 to 10) and two years of senior high school (Grades 11 to 12). The two years of senior high school intend to provide students time to consolidate acquired academic skills and competencies relevant to the job market.
DepEd Assistant Secretary for Programs and Projects Elena Ruiz said high school freshmen next year are programmed to enter Grade 11 by school year 2016-2017 under the K-12 implementation plan.
"By 2016, we will have our first batch of senior high school, or Grade 11 … That's the batch entering first year high school in June. By March 2018, we will have our first graduates of the two additional years in senior high school," Ruiz told the INQUIRER.
If all goes as planned, this would mean there will be no high school graduation on March 2016, as all fourth year high school students will transition into senior high school, Ruiz explained.
This would, however, require the passage of legislation allowing for 12 years in basic public education, currently pending in Congress.
"When this (K-12) is passed into law, the length of time in high school in the Philippines will be six years. So by 2016, the fourth year class will not yet graduate," said Ruiz.
Through two additional years in senior high, DepEd aims to provide students with specialized training in their area of interest, whether they hope to work after high school or pursue college or vocational training.
Ruiz said DepEd is confident that it has enough support among lawmakers as K-12 is part of President Aquino's education reform agenda.
"We believe our lawmakers see the wisdom of the program because they also believe in global competitiveness," Ruiz said.
"They're also aware of the kind of graduates that we yield in high school and in college. We see very strong support in the government starting with the President," she added.
Even pending an enabling law, DepEd has already started laying the groundwork for full-cycle implementation of K-12, starting with the institutionalization of public kindergarten in the current school year and the introduction of a new Grade 1 and First Year high school curriculum by June.
Ruiz said DepEd has set teacher training in the new K-12 curriculum for a smooth transition in classrooms.
The K-12 program seeks to level Philippine education with the rest of the world, with 12 years of basic schooling a global standard. Only the Philippines, Angola and Djibouti continue to have a 10-year basic education cycle, DepEd said.
"It may be viewed as additional cost right now but you have to look at the long run, how it would improve the value of a student after graduation," Ruiz said.
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Great cooking show for Middle School kids
Can you suggest a great cooking show to entertain and inspire my middle school 'foods' class? No fake reality TV... [more inside]
Recomend me and advise me on how to safely eat exotic and bizarre foods in South East asia
Recomend me and advise me on how to safely eat exotic and bizarre foods in South East asia [more inside]
What food should we freeze for cancer patient mom and caretaker dad to enjoy?
We have a couple days with my parents over the holidays. Mom is in chemo. Dad is caring for her. What are foods we can make and freeze that will tempt her appetite, tempt Dad's appetite, and give him a bit of a break from cooking and cleaning up? We suspect those are different foods in some cases. [more inside]
Looking for recipes
Looking for recipes that are low to very low calorie, filling and full of volume, made with whole foods and whole ingredients, gluten and grain free, and lower carb if possible. Thank you so much! I love really spicy stuff too.
Flavoured Milk.
Different foods and breastfeeding - looking for real evidence. [more inside]
Weird question but earnest!
Does anyone know what lobbying firm Whole Foods employs? [more inside]
Why do some things smell better than they taste? And how/can I change that?
When I smell many foods, they nearly always smell better than they taste. Whatever it is smells marvelous but as soon as I pop it in my mouth I wonder where the flavor went. My question is why this might be, whether it is just me, and what I can do, if anything, to improve my sense of "taste".* [more inside]
I Like It Raw
Help me come up with raw food (balanced) meal ideas, please. [more inside]
Help me do my groceries!?!
Need help shopping for groceries healthy & effectively. Details inside. [more inside]
Need recollections, tips and inspiration for a dinner party themed around the Oscars Nominees for Best Picture
Foodie Cinephiles, help us pair foods with the 10 Best Picture nominees for our Academy Awards dinner. Need help especially remembering food in the films and, secondarily, thinking of other possible connections. [more inside]
Help me eat!
Help me eat without a refrigeration or microwave. [more inside]
Experience in hydro/aeroponic food business?
Does anyone have experience with the hydroponic or aeroponic food business? I would love to know your experience with: -Insights about the industry -Operating/ start-up costs for a business -Any other thoughts or feedback about it? I have a friend very passionate about food justice, especially in urban areas with "food deserts" and would love your thoughts. Thanks!
Hacking Whole Foods?
Hacking Whole Foods: Give me your best suggestions and tips for finding LOW-priced options at Whole Foods that are not available in typical, mainstream chain grocery stores. [more inside]
Southern Foods is it worth it.
My wife and I are getting ready to buy in the the Southern Foods Corp. Has anyone used them before? It seems like a great deal for good food at the good price. Any help would be great.
Help bring some spice to my poker game!
Inspired by this post and a love for all things spicy. I am going to make Gumbo for New Years Eve. Where the hive mind comes in, well more inside. [more inside]
Not-quite skinny bit*h.
Help me lose the last 15 lbs! Recommend your favorite secret low-calorie foods. [more inside]
Snacking with the Green Fairy.
Suggest me a hors d'oeuvre to take to an absinthe tasting. [more inside]
What foods are best to spice up bland whole grains?
Multi-part query: Which foodstuff has the strongest flavor, in your experience? Garlic, onions, peppers, spices? Which spices? Cheeses? Which category---meat, grains, dairy, fruit, veggies, spices? Which category has the least flavor? [more inside]
Picklers of the world unite!
What's your favourite pickle recipe, and why? And what advice can you offer to a novice pickler? [more inside]
Simple recipes with flour
I've got a 10lb bag of all purpose flour. What easy-to-prepare foods can I make with it? [more inside]
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PHOENIX -- A relocation fee imposed by the NHL could ruin Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie's bid to buy the bankrupt Phoenix Coyotes and move them to Hamilton, Ontario.
The potential fee was a consistent topic during a 6½-hour hearing on the team's fate in U.S. Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday.
Judge Redfield T. Baum said his reading of case law shows the NHL owns the right to the Hamilton region and would be entitled to a fee if a team is located there.
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If this were the office of a junior high school guidance counselor, which it resembles, Bob would make a perfect handyman, the kind of cheerful, neutral adult with an enormous ring of keys that kids can afford to be friendly with. But it's not a school, it's a prison—The Federal Correctional Institution of Fort Worth—and though there's no denying the fact that Bob is a prisoner, here in his own home he's called a "resident," one of the many courtesies (no, dignties) afforded to the population of this two-year-old, quietly revolutionary institution.
Most of the sensationalism for this article is supposed to stem from the fact that we're talking about the nation's first and, at the moment, only "coed prison." But though no one at FCI is ready to deny that that aspect of the institution is crucially important, they're very eager to point out that it's only part of the story, and it's a little less salacious, by the way, than we angle-mongers insistently report to keep our readers salivating.
The fact is that 101 of the 524 residents at FCI are women, and they and the male population are allowed to, in the least resonant sense of the word, "interact." Chastity is enforced and, except in what are apparently rare cases, maintained. Men and women can talk together, hold hands, learn how to act around an entire sex from whom, in many instances, they have long been shut off. Residents who are married are allowed to go together on brief "furloughs," though inside the prison they must live in separate buildings the same as the other residents.
But the proximity in confinement of men and women is only one vital facet in the function of FCI, which is, as more than one person is to tell me, a "decompression chamber" in which a resident can gradually adapt to the outside world. It's a sort of penal mock-up of society, designed to reintroduce people who have been trying to survive in penitentiaries into a bigger world where the definition of survival is more elusive, a world that more often than not throws them and their prison-learned coping schemes off, like a body rejecting a transplanted organ. Nearly half the residents at FCI are in prison on drug-related charges. All are at least two years "short," meaning they have two years or less remaining on their sentences. When they have six months or less to go they're eligible for furloughs, community programs, family programs and other chaperoned sorties into the outside world.
The prison itself has a kind of hoary, blockhouse appeal; on a foggy night the FCI "facility" probably looks a little like Orson Welles' version of Xanadu, the way it perches on the summit of a blank, Moorish hill five or six miles removed from the heart of Fort Worth, at once cozy and darkly eccentric. It was built in the Thirties as a federal mental health institution, its buildings connected by a series of eerie underground tunnels that didn't help dispel any myths about the mentally ill as zombies. The Federal Bureau of Prisons acquired it in October, 1971, and after six months of reorganizing and fence building, deemed it suitable for a minimum-security prison.
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