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Below are the required courses to complete the Bachelors of Science in Child Studies Degree. This is a sample degree plan for online students. At Post University Online you can choose any number of courses to complete on your own schedule, and at your own time.
|General Education
|60 crs
|Common Core
|12 crs
|ENG110 College Writing
College Writing - 3 Credits
This course is designed to develop and refine the analytical/critical reading skills and the substantive writing skills of freshmen. This intensive writing class will focus on writing essays of varying length and expose students to the various rhetorical modes of writing that will contribute to their success in university courses and their chosen careers.
|3 crs
|ENG120 College Writing II
College Writing II - 3 Credits
College Writing II looks to expand upon the writing skills attained in ENG110. As a student-centered course, students explore their own writing in peer, group, and self-review skill sessions. Students enhance self-editing skills and increase awareness of the revision skills needed in both college coursework and in careers. The course will further develop students' understanding of the writing process from pre-writing to final draft. This course encourages students to have their writing evaluated across the curriculum. The course culminates in a research essay and portfolio of original work.
Prerequisite: ENG110
|3 crs
|COM107 Introduction to Communication
|3 crs
|CIS112 Introduction to Computing
Introduction to Computing - 3 Credits
This course strives to meet the high level of computer literacy required of all students earning a degree from the university. Special emphasis is placed on the ethical use of computer technology for information analysis and communications. Computer units introduce the Internet, Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Students who feel they have attained computer literacy and earn 70 percent on an exemption exam may substitute any other 3-credit course for this core requirement.
Students may prove competency by passing a waiver examination. No credit is granted if the requirement is waived.
Students may prove competency by passing a waiver examination. No credit is granted if the requirement is waived.
|3 crs
|Liberal Arts
|24 crs
|History Elective*
|3 crs
|PHL203 Ethics
Ethics - 3 Credits
This course includes an analysis of some of the major classical and contemporary ethical theories. Topics include ethical relativism, ethical absolutism, egoism, natural law, utilitarianism, and situation ethics. Application of ethical theories to moral issues in our society are discussed. Issues of pornography, abortion, euthanasia, affirmative action, capital punishment, and environmental issues may also be discussed.
|3 crs
|PSY101 Fundamentals of Psychology
Fundamentals of Psychology I - 3 Credits
This course examines the nature of psychology as a social and behavioral science. It surveys fundamental areas in behavior including research in psychology, the brain and behavior, learning, human development and socialization, intelligence, personality, health psychology, and social psychology.
|3 crs
|SOC101 Principles of Sociology
Principles of Sociology - 3 Credits
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts in Sociology and an analysis of culture, socialization, stratification, social organization, class, social interaction, social change, and conflict.
|3 crs
|SOC312 Race and Ethnicity
Race and Ethnicity - 3 Credits
A study of racial and ethnic minorities and immigrant groups in America. Classic and contemporary sociological theories are used to examine the social structures and cultural ideologies that promote oppression and domination and their impact on the social stratification and the life chances of minority group members.
|3 crs
|Performance, Written, or Fine Arts Elective
|3 crs
|3 crs
|3 crs
|6 crs
|MAT105 Quantitative Methods
Quantitative Methods - 3 Credits
This course surveys topics in elementary algebra, personal finance, probability, and statistics. Topics include solving algebraic equations, solving ratio and proportion problems, applications involving percentage and interest, applying the definition of probability, measures of central tendency, descriptive statistics, frequency distributions, graphical representation of data, and applications of the normal distribution. Topics focus on real-life situations, decision making skills, and problem solving. Some working knowledge of elementary algebra is expected. Course requires subscription to a supplementary online program. Scientific or graphing calculator strongly recommended.
MAT120 College Algebra
College Algebra - 3 Credits
This course provides a deeper understanding of the concepts of algebra including function applications, inequalities in two variables, matrix operations, linear programming, quadratic and polynomial applications, and solving rational and radical equations. Course requires subscription to a supplementary online program.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of two years of High School Algebra or the equivalent.
|3 crs
|MAT220 Statistics I
Statistics - 3 Credits
This course offers students an opportunity to experience statistics as it would occur in various settings. Topics are presented through real life case studies and include an overview of the fundamentals of statistics, collective and descriptive statistical techniques, data collection and sampling, the normal distribution and probability, hypothesis testing, population inferences, simple linear regression, and correlation. An understanding of basic algebra is required. Course requires subscription to a supplementary online program. Scientific or graphing calculator and access to a spreadsheet program is recommended.
|3 crs
|3 crs
|Science Elective
3 crs
|Open Electives**
|15 crs
|Leadership Course
|3 crs
|LCS105 Elements of Organizations
Elements of Organization - 3 Credits
Students need a basic understanding of how organizations work in order to manage their personal and professional lives. This course provides an interdisciplinary perspective on the foundations underlying all organizations (businesses, non-profit and governmental organizations) specifically as they relate to the nature of: management and leadership, economics both domestically and internationally, ethics, social responsibility, entrepreneurship, human resource management, marketing/advertising, e-commerce, information technology, accounting, investments, money and personal finances.
|3 crs
|Major, Core and Concentrations
|51 crs
|Designated Writing Course
|3 crs
|CHS450 Observation, Assessment & Individualization
Observations , Assessment and Individualization - 3 Credits
This course provides students with a broad overview of assessments of and for young children ages birth through age 8. Students are required to spend 15 hours per semester/module to observe children across all developmental domains. Students will demonstrate competency in observation skills as they relate to ongoing assessment and meeting the individual needs of the children and group lesson planning. Utilization of the State of CT Benchmarks, Performance Standards and CT Preschool Assessment Framework will be incorporated into this course work.
Prerequisite: Permission Advisor/ECE Academic Program Manager.
Prerequisite: Permission Advisor/ECE Academic Program Manager
|3 crs
|Major Core
|33 crs
|CHS111 Foundations in ECE
Foundations of Early Childhood Education - 3 Credits
This course provides an overview of the theoretical models that have a significant influence on the development of various early childhood curricula. A historical perspective of early childhood education is provided, leading up to an including present-day practices. Students will learn to apply theory to practice within the classroom setting for children ages' birth through eight, including children with exceptionalities. Ethical issues in the Early Childhood setting will be explored.
|3 crs
|CHS203 Children's Literature and Language Arts
Children's Literature and Language Arts - 3 Credits
This course is designed to acquaint students with many literature genres beginning with storytelling and including genre such as folk and multicultural literature, fantasy, poetry, biographies and more. The course explores the use of technology in educational settings and lesson plans for literacy.
Prerequisite: CHS111
Prerequisite: CHS111
|3 crs
|CHS208 Teaching the Exceptional Child
Teaching the Exceptional Child - 3 Credits
This course provides information about the exceptional learner. Topics include: history / philosophy/ laws of educating exceptional learners (including English Language Learners), characteristics of the exceptional child, assessment tools, instructional planning and teaching using individualized strategies with complementary techniques and technologies, home / school /community resources and inclusion.
Prerequisite: CHS111
Prerequisite: CHS111
|3 crs
|CHS250 Science, Math and Technology
STEM in the Early Childhood Classroom - 3 Credits
This course introduces students to curriculum strategies to be used with young children to promote their mathematical and scientific abilities. Additionally, it will provide instruction on how to incorporate technology into the early childhood classroom. Attention is given to the developmental needs of the children and the developmental appropriateness of the lessons.
Prerequisite: CHS111
Prerequisite: CHS111
|3 crs
|CHS254 Health, Safety and Nutrition
Health, Safety and Nutrition - 3 Credits
This course explores the issues of health, safety and nutrition in relation to the normal growth and development of young children. Emphasis is placed on the recognition and measurement of normal growth patterns, principles of good nutrition, hygiene, health maintenance and illness prevention. Understanding cultural issues and special needs of individual children are addressed as aspects of health and safety.
Prerequisite: CHS111
Prerequisite: CHS111
|3 crs
|CHS299 Practicum III
Practicum III - 3 Credits
This course provides students with practical experiences in early childhood education. Students participate each week in seminars and assist in their professional area (in infant/toddler or K-3 inclusive settings – if Practicum I & Practicum II were in preschool settings) for 100 hours. Students must demonstrate competencies in planning and carrying out appropriate lessons to promote young children's cognitive, creative, language, andliteracy, social and emotional development. Students will use local, state and national standards as the basis of their work..
Prerequisite: CHS111, CHS199, CHS298 and Permission of their Academic Advisor and ECE Academic Program Manager.
Prerequisite: CHS111, CHS199, CHS298 and permission of their Academic Advisor and ECE Academic Program Manager
|3 crs
|CHS320 Emergent Literacy
Emergent Literacy - 3 Credits
This course details early language, literacy and development of the young child. Students will learn to plan and integrate appropriate cross-curricular language and literacy activities for all types of learners, including children with exceptionalities. Attention is given to understanding, encouraging and supporting local and global communities, diversity and families; and English Language Learners. Students will gain knowledge in the six areas of language and literacy development and how to utilize the classroom environment to foster literacy. Adaptation of curricular materials for the exceptional learner and culturally diverse student is incorporated. Students will construct and implement lesson plans based on language and literacy assessments.
Prerequisite: ENG/CHS203 or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite: ENG/CHS203 or permission of the instructor
|3 crs
|CHS425 Curriculum Approaches in ECE
Curriculum Approaches in Early Childhood Education - 3 Credits
This course will explore developmentally appropriate approaches to early childhood curriculum development. It will addresses cross-curricular methods of teaching in the early years of childhood based on developmental stages and levels of the children, incorporating observation and individualization while planning for a larger group. Students will explore play-based curriculum, and other developmentally appropriate curriculum approaches to early childhood education. As with all of our courses, the NAEYC standards related to developmentally appropriate practices, curriculum and teaching strategies are imbedded.
Prerequisite: CHS111, 9 credits in Early Childhood & permission from your Academic Advisor or ECE Academic Program Manager
Prerequisite: CHS111, 9 credits in Early Childhood & permission from your Academic Advisor or ECE Academic Program Manager
|3 crs
|CHS490 Capstone Field Experience
Capstone: Field Experience - 6 Credits
This course consists of 15 hours of seminar and a minimum of 200 hours of supervised field work. Seminar hours will address classroom management and design: integrating teaching methods, principles of curriculum development and evaluations, designing the classroom setting and methods for handling students' behavior in a cohesive, well managed educational program, adapting to diverse populations and integrated learning; communicating with parents, working as a team, ethical conduct; as well as issues and topics that arise from the students experience. Within the 200 hours of field work, students will demonstrate their ability to apply child development theory, to manage a classroom, plan, organize and implement daily routines and activities independently, as well as work as part of a team.
Prerequisite: Completion of all Child Studies major course work and permission of ECE Academic Program Manager.
Prerequisite: Completion of all Child Studies major course work and permission of ECE Academic Program Manger
|6 crs
|PSY201 Child Development
Child Development - 3 Credits
This course emphasizes the psychological development of the child from birth to adolescence. Consideration is given to data, theories, and methods of studying child behavior. Emphasis is placed upon the general characteristics of various stages of development and upon general determinants of the developmental process.
Prerequisite: PSY101
|3 crs
|Behavioral Science Core
|15 crs
|PSY260 Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology - 3 Credits
This survey course introduces students to the ways in which psychological aspects of the learning process are investigated and applied. Among the topics addressed are: research in educational psychology; student characteristics; applications of psychological theories to the development of instructional techniques; evaluating student performance; and special education.
Prerequisite: PSY101
|3 crs
|PSY310 Learning Theory
Learning Theory - 3 Credits
This course surveys the historical antecedents of modern learning theory. Emphasis is placed on the influence of major theorists such as Pavlov, Watson, Skinner, Thorndike, and Hull. The course concludes with a survey of recent trends and developments in the field, including the applications of respondent and operant conditioning principles in therapy and behavior management programs.
Prerequisite: PSY101
|3 crs
|PSY320 Language Development in Young Children
Language Development in Young Children - 3 Credits
This course introduces students to the field of developmental psycholinguistics. It focuses on the processes and mechanisms by which young children (from birth to age eight) acquire competence in language. The major milestones of language development, including maturational readiness, speech perception and production, precursors to language, one- and two-word utterances, overextension of meaning, modulation of meaning, and complex construction are surveyed. Attention is also given to the major theories of language acquisition: biological, behaviorist, and social-cognitive.
Prerequisite: PSY101
|3 crs
|SOC211 Sociology of Marriage and the Family
Sociology of Marriage and the Family - 3 Credits
This course studies the family as an institution: its structures, problems, functions, and changing patterns in an historical and cross-cultural perspective.
Prerequisite: SOC101.
Prerequisite: SOC101
|3 crs
PSY or SOC 300-400 Level Elective
|3 crs
|Career and Self-Awareness
|6 crs
|CSS101 College Success Seminar: Learning Across the Lifespan
College Success Seminar: Learning Across the Lifespan - 3 credits
This course provides theoretical bases and practical strategies for lifelong learning. Students will become aware of university resources, as well as the policies and procedures critical to success at Post. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, study skills, analytical reading, effective writing, reasoning, problem-solving, time management and strategies for college success necessary to support learning in a university environment. Students will analyze their own learning abilities and styles and develop effective practices for learning throughout their lifetime. Students will explore their motivations and the external determinants that affect their educational, personal, and career success. Students will learn the role of active learning in a successful life.
|3 crs
|PSS301 Professional Sucecss Seminar: Work, Life and Career Development
Professional Success Seminar: Work, Life and Career Development – 3 credits
This course provides practical approaches to managing one's career, working with others in teams, understanding other's perceptions of one's performance, managing upwards and sideways for success, maneuvering through a changing work environment and global marketplace, and networking inside and outside of one's organization. Students will explore the changing global environment of business and the skills and knowledge that tomorrow's workforce will demand.
|3 crs
|Grand Total
|120 crs
* For those pursuing teacher certification after graduation, consider HIS201 United States History I (please add at the end, after Grand Total of credits)
** The following courses are recommended open electives:
- CHS201 Creative Activities
- CHS252 Social Studies in ECE Classrooms
- CHS307 Child Care Administration
- CHS330 Environments for Play
 - CHS336 Home, School & Community
The university reserves the right to change or update the curriculum at any time. The university will notify students of any changes officially through the university website.


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Kim Jong Un's Leadership Guarantees All Victories: Communist Party of Chile
| Pyongyang, January 17 (KCNA) -- The leadership of Kim Jong Un, supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, guarantees all victories. The Communist Party of Chile said this in a statement published on Jan. 5 in support of the joint New Year editorial of the DPRK.
The joint editorial of the DPRK serves as important guidelines for successfully accomplishing the cause of General Secretary Kim Jong Il as it praises the great exploits he performed for the country and revolution, the statement noted, and continued: It also serves as a banner of struggle for the progressive people aspiring after socialism as it clearly indicates the way to be followed by the Korean people for the prosperity of their country.
The Korean people will continue dynamically advancing along the road indicated by President Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il.
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Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation can do heart attack victims more harm than good, says an expert panel convened by the American Heart Association.
Many people are reluctant to help heart attack victims because they are nervous about giving mouth-to-mouth. Studies have also shown that a single person can't perform both mouth-to-mouth and the recommended 80 chest compressions per minute.
Given that blood oxygen levels in heart attack victims decline only gradually, says panel chairman Lance Becker of the University of Chicago, "if you're scared of mouth-to-mouth, just do the compressions".
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The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (August 16) that as Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 8 has been issued, sales arrangements for the remaining tickets of the Mainland Olympic Gold Medallists Extravaganza scheduled for tomorrow(August 17)will be released in due course.
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From Polish American World:
Scholarship Money Available!
American Polish Council of Long Island announces that it will award a "Leon Young Scholarship" for 2009.
The application deadline is May 27th, and is fast approaching! More information and applications are available for download at the Council's website or by calling toll free 1-877-455-4344 to request an application via U.S. Mail.
The American Polish Council of Long island is proud to support Polonian youth and help with their continued success. For more than 40 years the Council has awarded an annual scholarship to a deserving high school senior, and for the last few years has awarded two $1,000 scholarships to Long Island graduating seniors.
The Council invites all graduating seniors of Polish decent to submit an application for this year's scholarship.
Scholarships Available!
The President of the Polish American Cultural Association, Joe Brala along with Chairperson Irene Wierzbicki, announced the opening of the Association's application period for its annual scholarship award.
There will be a one time award of $1,000 given to a high school senior attending college in September 2009. In addition, the President of the General Pulaski Foundation, Michael Bibla, announces an $800 scholarship is also available.
To qualify for these awards, a student must be of Polish ancestry, well rounded academically and a responsible community minded citizen. For an application, call the Polish American Cultural Association at 516-883-5553 or Chairperson Irene Wierzbicki at 516-671-7081.


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We are proud to be on a beach awarded with the Blue Flag, thanks to our team's hard work towards cleanliness, safety and environmental education. Our hotel has also received the Certification for Sustainable Tourism, awarded by the Costa Rican Tourism Board in recognition of our efforts for a sustainable operation.
Protecting our environment is one of our top priorities. In compliance with Hilton Worldwide's Sustainability Policies, we are committed to all the necessary actions to become a sustainable and responsible hotel for our community.
To measure and fix these different levels, the CST program provides a system of "sustainability levels"", on a scale of 0 to 5, in which each number indicates the relative position of the firm in terms of sustainability.
What does it mean for the Tourist Companies to be categorized by the CST?
If the first level of a category is achieved (level 1), it means that the company has taken the first step on the process of sustainability. The higher levels correspond to stages that are each one more advanced than the previous one, peaking on level 5, which means that the company is considered outstanding in terms of sustainability.
In terms of sustainability, the degree of fulfillment signified by each level should be concomitant with the different aspects mentioned. For example, to achieve a level 3, it is necessary to complete at least 60% of the established conditions for the four areas evaluated: physical-biological parameters, infrastructure and services, service management (excusive for Tour Operator Agencies), external client and socio-economic environment. The level assigned to any company will always be the lowest level achieved in any of the areas. It is expected that this policy will encourage companies to advance towards the model of sustainability by giving the same degree of consideration and importance to each of the four areas evaluated.
The tourist that selects a tour company that has the logo of the CST can be sure that the company is engaged in actions, in all areas, to avoid negative impacts on the environment, culture and society.
The CST is an innovative program, which opens opportunities for business development in a sustainable way. The need to use recycled, reusable, and natural products, to use devices for energy and water savings, waste management, information and others, opens the door to a new market for environmentally and socially friendly products. This will generate a synergy among different economic sectors and an overall positive balance in terms of sustainability.
The DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Central Pacific – Costa Rica is certified on level 4, and we are moving greatly to get the level 5, thus bringing us closer to the highest level of certification and commitment to the environment.
But very few of our visitors know the great effort that many Costa Ricans made to present a Costa Rica so friendly to the environment.
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Jessica Downie came to Mayland to start on her career path to becoming a nurse. First, she began in Mayland's Adult Education Department at the college's Avery Learning Center where she earned her GED®. Currently, she is enrolled in curriculum classes that will help her become a nursing student at Mayland. Downie will share her experiences as the guest speaker during the 2012 spring GED® graduation ceremony on May 4.
"I was scared because it had been so long since I had been in school, and I really didn't have confidence in myself," said Downie on returning to start on her GED®. "As soon as I walked through the door at Mayland, everything became a lot easier because everyone was so nice and helpful. The teachers had so much confidence in me."
The Mayland Community College Learning Labs are currently celebrating 40 years (1972 - 2012) of adult education services to our local communities. Last fall the department set a goal to reach GED® graduate number 7,300 before the upcoming May 4,2012, graduation. This worthy goal was attained, reflecting an average of 182 Mayland Community College GED® graduates annually over a 40-year period.
Downie says she has always loved helping people and is intrigued by the medical field, so nursing seemed to be a good career fit for her. At first Downie said she was not sure what to expect when she enrolled in college, but with the support she received at Mayland from the Adult Education Department to the curriculum side, her confidence has grown.
Downie will also be awarded the Rotary of Avery County Scholarship during the spring GED® graduation ceremony.
"It is such an honor to receive this scholarship and will give me a chance to breathe while I am taking classes," said Downie. "For anyone considering going back to school, the resources to help you succeed are available. Whatever is holding you back, try to get past it and continue your education so you can be what it is that you want to be," said Downie. "
Downie resides in Avery County with her husband Andrew and two stepchildren Andi and Avery.
Mayland's Adult Education Department will hold the spring GED® graduation ceremony on May 4 at 7 p.m. in the Sam Center Auditorium on the college's Mitchell Campus. Everyone is welcome to attend.


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We brought our Project Greystone truck, a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic crew cab, to L&G Enterprises in San Dimas, California, to begin the paint process using BASF R-M Onyx HD waterborne materials. Our goal is to keep the clean, monochromatic look with a subtle two-tone broken up with highly detailed graphics that bring a few tricks and different textures to the plate. Finishing it all off are a few custom-painted parts and a Street Scene EQ Gen I front bumper cover and RECON Smoked LED taillights supplied by the folks at Stylin' Trucks. (more…)


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EDUCATION: Environmental Resource Management, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
The President is responsible for implementing the organization's strategic plan, meeting requirements of the Board of Directors, and providing strategic input to advance the mission of the organization.
DEPARTMENT: Operations
Simon coordinates and manages financial accounts, payroll, and benefits; provides administration, and clerical support; participates in organization-wide efforts such as community events; and assists in proposal and report preparation. Before coming to AWS, he was owner/operator of a bookshop/coffeeshop. He also worked in contract management for 11 years at a Maryland based health consulting firm.
DEPARTMENT: Operations
Steve works hard to keep things running smoothly at AWS and around the George Washington House. He has previously worked as a plumber, electrician, painter and carpenter and now brings his expertise to AWS.
DEPARTMENT: Operations
Ebony is an Administrative Assistant who has accrued over ten years of administrative and accounting experience. She is very happy to join the team at AWS and work to keep the office running smoothly along with the Administrative Manager.
DEPARTMENT: Development
EDUCATION: BA, French and Psychology, Colby College, Waterville, Maine
Erin has more than 20 years of experience in fundraising for non-profit environmental organizations. She grew up loving and exploring rivers, streams, lakes, and creeks in Minnesota, the "Land of 10,000 Lakes!" She works with the Anacostia Watershed Society's president, board, and staff to build relationships and partnerships that raise funds to help achieve a swimmable and fishable Anacostia River. She engages and seeks partnerships with individuals, corporations, foundations, governmental agencies, and various organizations. To learn more about how you can help restore the Anacostia River and its watershed communities through a financial or in-kind contribution, pledge, or planned gift (i.e. naming AWS in your will), please feel free to contact her or any member of our development team.
DEPARTMENT: Development
EDUCATION: BA, Anthropology and Literature, American University, Washington, DC
Originally hailing from the Texas Hill Country, Emily first developed an appreciation for the environment and the outdoors while going on camping trips with her family as a child. She joins AWS as a member of the development team researching new funding streams and grant opportunities while helping to maintain AWS's current committed relationships. Feel free to contact her if you have any questions on how you can support AWS's critical work to restore the Anacostia Watershed.
DEPARTMENT: Development
EDUCATION: BA, Urban Studies, Hobart & William Smith
EDUCATION:MA, Regional/Environmental Planning, University of Pennsylvania
Mary brings her perspective of fundraising as a partnership between donors and AWS. Her role in the Development Team is to build long-term partnerships with corporate and individual donors. Mary became a conservationist hiking, running, and climbing in her hometown mountains in Upstate New York. She is a fan of canoeing and has her sights set on canoeing from the Anacostia to the Chesapeake Bay. Her experience includes supporting river restoration and sustainable forestry as a grant maker and fundraiser. Contact Mary to become a part of growing the Anacostia Watershed Society's good work.
DEPARTMENT: Development
EDUCATION: BA, Geography (minors Anthropology & International Studies), University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
In 2013, Ann transitioned into the Volunteer & Project Coordinator position from her year-long role as an Environmental Educator at AWS through the Chesapeake Conservation Corps. In her new capacity, Ann coordinates all aspects of the volunteer events that support AWS' programs, contributes to development efforts across the organization, and is the co-lead for AWS' Annual Earth Day Cleanup & Celebration.
Her experience stems from time with Climate Summer, the Student Conservation Association, the University of Kentucky's Organic Horticulture Research & CSA Farm, and the National Geographic Society. She loves being outdoors and keeps busy with activities ranging from ultimate frisbee to bike polo and is continually excited by the beauty found biking/paddling/running/exploring in the Anacostia Watershed.
DEPARTMENT: Stewardship
EDUCATION:BLA, Landscape Architecture, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Mary is a landscape architect passionate about using her skills to help both the environment and her community. As a watershed resident and former AWS Board Member, Mary's interest in our organization and the Anacostia River led her to become part of our staff in 2012. Native to the Washington metro area, Mary leads our Stewardship team and provides project and staff oversight for all bio retention and watershed restoration projects from design to build. As a senior landscape architect and LEED AP, she guides our Stewardship team to pursue projects, which both encourage and teach watershed residents sustainable development practices and stewardship.
DEPARTMENT: Stewardship
EDUCATION: BS, Natural Resources Management and Protection, Universidad Estatal a Distancia, San José, Costa Rica
Before coming to AWS, Jorge worked for six years in biodiversity conservation issues and natural resources management in Costa Rica. Since April 2009 he has been working with the staff of the Anacostia Watershed Society doing reforestation, wetland restoration, as well as other revegetation projects, and invasive plant management. To do this work Jorge leads volunteer events engaging watershed residents and the public in meaningful outdoor stewardship activities. Jorge also helps AWS's team of educators to teach people about conservation and restoration issues. Additionally, he supervises our stewardship interns from spring to fall. AWS's restoration programs improve habitat quality for many native plants and wildlife, as well as the outdoor experiences of hikers, joggers, bikers, and others using our shared parkland every day.
Want to make a difference in your community and our world right away? Join our AWS family today!
Stay informed of the latest watershed issues by subscribing to our free email updates & event announcements.
The Summit Fund of Washington, D.C.Supporters of environmental advocacy and stewardship on the Anacostia River.


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The pursuit of happiness may be the American dream, but the desire for a clean and organized home isn't far behind. If you are like most of us, you probably justify your clutter by claiming not to have enough room for all your belongings. This, of course, is rarely true. Lack of room or storage options is seldom the problem. How you choose to use that room, however, may be the root of your problem
You free up more living space in your home by organizing your home and taking advantage of wasted space.
Crafts and Hobbies
Craft and hobby supplies can be difficult to organize and store, especially when space is limited, resulting it lost or misplaced items that cannot be found when needed. Try these tricks for getting your craft and hobby supplies organized.
Screw the covers to baby food jars to the underside of cabinets or shelves to create easy-to-see storage for small craft items, such a beads or buttons. Fill the jar and screw it into the cap for suspended storage at your fingertips.
Thread spools of ribbon, lace or other decorative items on a paper towel holder. The holder can be placed on a desk or mounted on the wall to keep items out of the way, while allowing you to use them with ease.
Gather like items together and store them in plastic totes. Tuck them under the bed or on a shelf until needed. By labeling each tote, you will be able to access craft supplies easily without sorting through all your supplies.
An organized bedroom does more than save space. It creates an inviting area for peace and relaxation while making getting dressed and ready for work a breeze, too. To save time and space, try these tips for organizing your bedroom.
Install coat hooks on the wall for hanging jewelry and accessories to get the clutter of your vanity. Not only will they be available at your fingertips, hanging them keeps them from tangling, too.
Tuck plastic totes under the bed for storing linens or seasonal clothing.
Use office organizers on your night stand or dresser for small items to keep them organized and out of the way.
Clutter in the kitchen can spell chaos on busy mornings or at dinnertime when the house is active. These tips will help you save time and space while preserving your sanity.
Adding organizers in drawers increases your storage space dramatically and makes your life easier as you put an end to rummaging through assorted utensils to find what you need. Look through the home and office section to find the size and shape that will work for your kitchen drawers.
A decorative jar, or an old mason jar, serves to hold frequently used utensils, such as spatulas and whisks. Place it near the stove for easy access when cooking.
Double your cabinet space with wire shelves that come in a variety of sizes. You can purchase rubber coated or decorative shelving that requires little or no hardware to install. These handy shelves are great for taking advantage of wasted space above your mugs.
Hang mugs from under the cabinets. Decorative hooks are inexpensive and allow you to show off your coffee mugs while saving space in the cabinets for other items.
Bathrooms often serve as the central hub of activity in busy households. Saving space and time in the bathroom keeps things running smoothly while getting ready for the day.
Over the door hooks and hangers save the day when it comes to bathrooms. Think plush bathrobes and fluffy towels waiting as you exit the shower.
Under-the-sink storage areas can be expanded with shelving and make the perfect storage area for cleaning supplies.
Shoe organizers hung from the wall or over the back of the bathroom door, keep personal supplies within reach and sight while taking advantage of unused space.
Baskets hung over the showerhead provide added space for shampoo and other personal items.
Mesh shower curtain lines with pockets for easy storage in the shower allows kids to put their own items away, and best of all, the water drains into the shower keeping your bathroom floor dry.
Kids Rooms
Keeping kids rooms organized while giving them plenty of room to play does not need to be difficult. With these easy to use storage and space-saving tips, their rooms will look good and stay organized too.
Toy hammocks hung in the corner make the perfect place to store stuffed animals and dolls and keep kids rooms looking good.
Brightly colored crates that fit under the bed allow kids to keep their toys organized and tucked out of sight.
Shoe organizers hung from the wall make great storage for small toys and keep them in reach.
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Portrait of Papa, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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Portrait of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow drawn by his son, Ernest (1845-1921), at age 7, and labelled by Henry Longfellow.
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- Title: Portrait of Papa, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
- Creator: Longfellow, Ernest Wadsworth
- Creation Date: 1852
- Subject Date: 1852
- Town: Cambridge
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- Media: graphite on paper
- Dimensions (cm): 14.5 x 9
- Local Code: LONG 4167
- Object Type: Image
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Additional performances of the magic theatre "Ball Ball Show" by Harry Wong will be held on July 24 and August 5 in response to overwhelming public demand. Tickets are available from this Friday (June 10) onwards.
Created and performed by acclaimed magician Harry Wong, "Ball Ball Show" is one of the highlights of the large-scale summer festival "International Arts Carnival" (IAC) presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. The show is suitable for audiences as young as 1.
The story starts when daft puppy Bobby loses Siu Ding's favourite ball. To find it, they bravely decide to break into the Prawn King's magic nation. In this show, Harry Wong transforms himself into the royal crustacean, who uses his wizardry to create all sorts of balls for Siu Ding and Bobby. The show is great fun and an entertaining way for children to learn to cherish and share what they have.
Details of the additional performances are as follows:
1. Date: July 24, 11am
Venue: Hong Kong Cultural Centre Studio Theatre
Price: $120, $180
2. Date: August 5, 7.30pm
Venue: Tuen Mun Town Hall Cultural Activities Hall
Price: $150
Tickets will be available at URBTIX from June 10. Half-price tickets are available for full-time students, senior citizens aged 60 and above, people with disabilities and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance recipients. Booking discounts of up to 20% are available for full-price performing arts/film programmes.
IAC programme brochures are available at URBTIX outlets or at the Carnival website www.hkiac.gov.hk. For programme enquiries, please call 2370 1044. Internet bookings can be made at www.urbtix.hk. Credit card telephone bookings can be made on 2111 5999.
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Everyone knows being dumped is the absolute pits — but being the breaker-upper can be just as bad. Especially if your soon-to-be-ex-significant other hasn't done anything really wrong. Maybe the love just isn't there anymore and you want to move on. But how to do it in a way that honors what you used to have — and do it with integrity and maturity? Sure, everyone knows you don't dump your fiancé by text message (though many do!) but there are so many other ways you can move on and still keep your soul intact.Read Full Story
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full-time Wales 12 Argentina 26
80 Argentina are running down the clock with their forwards inside their 22. They take the ball through more than 10 phases and referee Poite eventually puts the hosts out of their misery when he blows the final whistle. The Pumas thoroughly deserve this win as they really dominated all facets of play in the second half.
It's another indication of the southern hemisphere's dominance over the north as the weakest team in the Rugby Championship have comprehensively outplayed and beaten the Six Nations Champions. Wales will have to go back to the drawing board as they looked a little flat especially on the attack. They will have to improve soon though as they face a much improved Samoa team next week.
79 Wales are on the attack close to Argentina's try-line but the visitors are keeping them out with resilient defence! The home side eventually lose possession when McCusker is pinned for holding onto the ball on the ground.
76 Paul James runs onto an inside pass from George north but is smashed in the tackle by Juan Manuel Leguizamon and Juan Gomez!
74 Referee Poite penalises Ryan Bevington for dropping his bind at a scrum and Sanchez steps up to take a shot at goal form 50 metres out. His effort is on target but falls just short of the cross-bar!
72 PENALTY, ARGENTINA, SANCHEZ! 12-26. Sanchez extends his side's lead once again after Josh Turnbull is pinned for an infringement at a ruck. Wales skipper Sam Warburton leaves the field with a blood injury and is replaced by Justin tipuric.
69 Sanchez drops into the pocket again but this time his attempted drop goal is well wide of the posts!
67 Wales get the put-in at a scrum but the Pumas soon win possession when they push the hapless hosts' pack off the ball!
66 Mike Phillips tries to break around the fringe of a ruck but wins little ground as Fernandez Lobbe puts in a big hit.
64 Scott Williams gets the ball in space and sets off on an attacking run. He beats three Pumas defenders before Agulla brings him to ground with a well-timed tackle.
62 Argentina are dominating in all aspects of this game at the moment! Their forwards have just counter-rucked their opponents off the ball deep inside their own 22.
61 CONVERSION, ARGENTINA, SANCHEZ! 12-23. Sanchez steps up and adds the extra points from close to the touchline!
60 TRY, ARGENTINA, CAMACHO! 12-21. The Pumas take the ball out wide and Gonzalo Comacho touches down in the right-hand corner despite a desperate tackle from Halfpenny!
58 Argentina have upped the ante in this second half. They go on the attack from deep inside their half and only lose possession when Cabello knocks on a difficult pass close to the halfway mark.
56 CONVERSION, ARGENTINA, SANCHEZ! 12-16. Sanchez adds the easy two-pointer to extend the visitors' lead!
55 TRY, ARGENTINA, IMHOFF! 12-14. Juan Imhoff rounds off under the posts after running onto a pass form Fenandez Lobbe!
52 DROP GOAL, ARGENTINA, SANCHEZ! 12-9. Sanchez repeats his feat from the first half to narrow the gap to three points!
51 Faletau is penalsied for going off his feet at a ruck. Hernandez puts the ball into touch midway between the 10 metre line and Wales' 22.
49 PENALTY, WALES, HALFPENNY! 12-6. Halfpenny adds the extras after Guinazu fails to roll away at a ruck. This is the hooker's final act of the match as he is replaced after this indiscretion by Augustin Creevy.
46 Hernandez is yanked off and replaced by Horacio Agulla.
44 Sanchez misses with another attempt at goal after Knoyle infringes at a ruck. He slips horribly this time and his kick doesn't even reach the uprights!
42 Nicolas Sanchez gets a chance to draw the visitors level after Rob McCusker is pinned for a ruck infringement. Sanchez's effort strikes the upright, however, and Wales gain a reprieve!
40 Hernandez gets the second half started with a deep hanging kick. George North gathers but is soon swamped inside his half by several Pumas defenders.
40 Alun Wyn Jones leaves the field with a hand injury. He is replaced by rob McCusker. Argentina win a turnover after Wales are awarded a scrum. The Pumas make little headway though as Tiesi knocks on. The referee blows his whistle soon afterwards to signal half-time. It's been a scrappy affair with both teams' defensive efforts outshining their attacking ability. It's still either side's game and we're in for an interesting second half.
39 The Pumas win a turnover and Martin Landajo sets off towards the try-line! He is stopped by a desperate tackle inside Wales' 22 from Toby Faletau!
36 Wales are awarded a penalty when Julio Farias Cabello holds onto the ball on the ground close to the halfway line. Priestland puts in a 50 metre kick into touch inside Argentina's 22.
34 Wales go on the attack inside their half and swing the ball wide to Alex Cuthbert who is bundled into touch by Imhoff.
32 Alun Wyn Jones is penalised for a late charge on Hernandez. The Pumas' full-back dusts himself off and puts the ball out just outside Wales' 22.
29 Argentina are on the attack just inside Wales' half but they struggle to get over the advantage line as the home side's defence is well organised.
27 PENALTY, WALES, HALFPENNY! 9-6. Halfpenny puts his team into the lead after Eusebio Guinazu is penalised for not releasing a tackled player on the ground.
24 This time Wales' medical staff rush onto the field after the Dragons' inside centre Jamie Roberts stays down after Tiesi clatters into him. He gets up groggily but is soon replaced by James Hook.
22 Halfpenny does well when despite great pressure from Gonzalo Camacho, inside Wales' 22, he puts in a clearance kick which goes into touch midway between the halfway line and his 22 metre mark.
20 After Argentina take the ball through several phases in Wales' half, the ball comes out to Sanchez who tries another drop goal. His effort is off target, however, and goes to the right of the upright!
18 Imhoff goes on a blistering run down the touchline in Wales' 22! He kicks ahead for Tiesi to chase but the midfielder knocks on when he tries to gather the bouncing ball in front of the try-line!
17 Hernandez launches a bomb and Halfpenny goes up but fails to hang on as he is challenged in the air by Tuculet. Luckily for Halfpenny the ball goes backwards and some of his team-mates consolidate.
14 PENALTY, WALES, HALFPENNY! 6-6. Halfpenny draws his side level after Juan Imhoff infringes at a ruck!
13 There's some concern as Contepomi stays down after taking a big hit at a ruck. He is taken off the field by the medical staff with what looks like a knee injury. Joaquin Tuculet comes on as his replacement.
10 DROP GOAL, ARGENTINA, SANCHEZ! 3-6. After Argentina's forwards set up a couple of phases just outside Wales' 22 Nicolas Sanchez drops into the pocket before landing the snap shot!
9 Argentina are on the attack close to Wales' 22. Juan Martin Hernandez puts a grubber kick through but Halfpenny does well to field it deep inside his 22 despite great pressure from the Pumas chasers.
7 PENALTY, WALES, HALFPENNY! 3-3. Leigh Halfpenny draws the home side level after referee Romain Poite penalises Marcos Ayerza for illegal scrummaging.
4 PENALTY, ARGENTINA, CONTEPOMI! 0-3. Felipe Contepomi puts the game's first points on the board after Ian Evans is penalised for a high tackle on Nicolas Sanchez.
1 Gonzalo Tiesi takes the ball into contact but his knocked backwards as he takes a big hit from his opposite number Scott Williams!
Kick-off The big news is that the stadium's roof is closed which means that the weather will not be a factor in this clash. Rhys Priestland gets us underway! His kick is gathered by Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe who sets up a ruck on the edge of his 22.
Anthem The team's line up for the national anthems. First up is Argentina's National Patriotic Song, followed shortly afterwards by the hosts' land of our fathers. The hairs on the back of my neck are standing up as the entire stadium belts out Wales' anthem!
Team News Pumas coach Santiago Phelan has made rung the changes to his starting XV. Veteran centre Felipe Contepomi returns to the side to win his 79th cap. He replaces Marcelo Bosch who is unavailable due to club commitments. Contepomi's return is one of six changes and two positional switches from the defeat to Australia last time out. Former Harlequins and Stade Francais centre Gonzalo Tiesi will make his first appearance since the 2011 World Cup, while fly-half Juan Martin Hernandez has been shifted to full-back. Instead Bordeaux-Begles' Nicolas Sanchez has been preferred by coach Phelan in the number 10 role. Lock Patricio Albacete is an injury absentee after suffering a fracture near his eye, with flanker Julio Farias Cabello moving into the second row to partner Manuel Carizza. Leonardo Senatore coming into the back row. In the front row Leicester's Marcos Ayerza benefits from the retirement of Rodrigo Roncero and the absence of Gomez Kodela to start on the loosehead side of the scrum. Gonzalo Camacho is selected to start on the wing while Horacia Agulla has to make do with a seat on the bench.
Team News Wales caretaker coach Rob Howley has surprised with some of the choices in his starting XV. Amongst the backs, youngster Tavis Knoyle starts ahead of Mike Phillips at scrum-half while Scott Williams starts at outside centre instead of his club-mate Jonathan Davies. There's also a return in midfield for Jamie Roberts, who missed Wales' tour to Australia in June. In the forwards Aaron Jarvis will make his Wales debut in the place of Lions prop Adam Jones, who is recovering from knee trouble, while flanker Josh Turnbull makes his second start for his country in place of ankle injury victim Dan Lydiate.
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AUSTIN, Texas—Texas Sen. Judith Zaffirini will give the commencement address at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law's Spring Sunflower Ceremony on Sat., May 20, at 3:30 p.m. at the Frank C. Erwin, Jr. Special Events Center.
Elected to the Texas Senate in 1986, Sen. Zaffirini (D-Laredo) represents the 21st Senatorial District in Texas and is the fourth-highest ranking senator and the highest-ranking senator for Bexar County and the border region. She was the first Hispanic woman to be elected to the Texas Senate. A former teacher, she is also the owner of Zaffirini Communications, a professional communication services business.
In February, Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst appointed Sen. Zaffirini to serve as chair of the new Senate Subcommittee on Capital Funding for Higher Education, which is charged with reviewing the process for funding construction, renovation and technology infrastructure on higher education campuses throughout the state. She was also re-appointed as vice chair of the Senate Finance Committee and as a member of the Senate's Education, Health and Human Services and International Relations and Trade committees, as well as to the Subcommittee on Higher Education.
Sen. Zaffirini is an alumna of The University of Texas (BS 1967, BA 1970, PhD Communications, 1978) and in 2003 was one of six UT-Austin alumni to receive the Distinguished Alumus Award from the Texas-Exes.
After the Sunflower Ceremony, there will be a reception for UT Law graduates and their guests in the Law School's Susman Godfrey Atrium (map: http://www.utexas.edu/law/about/maps/). For more information about the Sunflower Ceremony and graduation activities including library tours at the Law School go to: http://www.utexas.edu/law/depts/sao/graduation/.
Also on May 20, UT Law graduates are invited to participate in the 123rd Spring Commencement Ceremony at 8 p.m. for all graduates of UT at the Main Mall beneath the Tower (rain location is the Erwin Center). The Commencement Address will be given by Antonio O. Garza Jr., the U.S. ambassador to Mexico and former chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission who is also a UT-Austin alumnus.
Related Links:
Sen. Judith Zaffirini, Texas Senate Bio: http://www.zaffirini.senate.state.tx.us/
Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Jefferson, '88, to Speak at Sunflower Ceremony (2005): http://www.utexas.edu/law/news/2005/042805_sunflower.html
Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson's Commencement Address from the 2005 Sunflower Ceremony: http://www.utexas.edu/law/news/2005/052405_jefferson.html
The Sunflower Ceremony: http://www.utexas.edu/law/depts/sao/graduation/
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Antonio Garza to be 2006 spring commencement speaker at The University of Texas at Austin: http://www.utexas.edu/opa/news/2006/04/commencement06.html
123rd Spring Commencement Schedule, May 19-20, 2006: http://www.utexas.edu/commencement/2006/springschedule.html


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Timbers set for road trip to Montreal, Rochester
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers embark on a two-game road trip to face the Montreal Impact on Wednesday at 4:45 p.m. (Pacific) and the Rochester Rhinos on Saturday at 4:35 p.m. (Pacific). It's the team's final multiple-game road trip of the season.
Saturday's match in Rochester will air live on 95.5 The Game with broadcaster Andy McNamara calling the action. Both matches will be broadcast live online at www.portlandtimbers.com, with a live video webcast available through USL Live at www.usllive.com.
The Timbers (11-1-9, 42pts) enter the week in a two-way tie for first place in the USL First Division with the Carolina RailHawks. The top four teams in the standings are separated by only four points. The Charleston Battery, who sit just one point behind both Portland and Carolina in third place, faces the Cleveland City Stars on Tuesday.
With wins last week against the Vancouver Whitecaps and Charleston at PGE Park, the Timbers extended their USL First Division record unbeaten streak to 20 games. Portland has scored a league-high 32 goals and has allowed a league-low 11 goals through 21 matches in 2009.
Portland and Montreal (7-8-5, 26pts) meet for the third time this season on Wednesday. The Timbers are 2-0-0 against the Impact in 2009, including a 4-0 shutout win on June 28 at PGE Park. Portland has out-scored Montreal 5-0 over the two previous meetings this season. Since 2001, the Timbers are 7-3-2 against the Impact and have a record of 3-1-1 in Montreal.
The Timbers and Rhinos (9-7-5, 32pts) square off for the second time this season Saturday. Portland captured a 2-1 win over Rochester on May 14, using a strike by midfielder Brian Farber and a 90th minute penalty-kick goal from midfielder Ryan Pore to lock up the victory. The Timbers are 2-8-2 all-time against the Rhinos and remain winless (0-5-1) in Rochester. The two sides finish their season series Sept. 3 at PGE Park.
The team's two fixtures this week end a stretch of five games in 15 days to start the month of August.
With a 1-0 win against the Minnesota Thunder over the weekend, the Impact moved into sixth place in the USL First Division and back into the running for one of seven playoff positions. Montreal is on a four-game unbeaten streak and has lost just once in its last six matches. The club recently signed former Seattle Sounders midfielder Leighton O'Brien, who could be eligible for Wednesday's game against Portland.
The Rhinos broke a two-game losing streak with a 1-0 win over the Austin Aztex in their last match on Aug. 8. Starting on July 5, Rochester is in the middle of a 10-game homestand against USL First Division opponents and won't face a road fixture until the end of the month. The Rhinos are currently in fifth place at 32 points.


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Doyle Says Lets Look At Mental Issues And Not Guns
Four Democratic state lawmakers from Milwaukee this week proposed a series of bills for the upcoming legislative session that would ban assault rifles, outlaw certain ammunition such as the kind used in the Connecticut school shooting, require gun owners with concealed carry permits to receive a clean bill of health after a psychological evaluation and close the so called gun show loophole. State Rep. Steve Doyle says if you look close enough, you will find those that would rather work on mental issues first.
Doyle does not think gun issues should be handled on a statewide level.


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text: Eastern's Center for Early Childhood Education has released "Supporting Children's Individual Needs," an educational video that discusses the challenge that preschool teachers face when planning for an entire classroom while meeting each child's individual needs. In the video, Education Professor Ann Gruenberg stresses the importance of observing children and assessing their strengths and needs to determine how best to support them. The video also features Niloufar Rezai, director of Eastern's Child and Family Development Resource Center, reflecting on strategies she used as a preschool teacher to identify and support a child's learning needs.


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Senate passes bill to crack down on auto insurance fraud
ALBANY - The New York State Senate today passed a bill that would prevent insurance fraud by making it a felony to intentionally cause a vehicle collision. The legislation, sponsored by Senator James L. Seward (R-C-I, Oneonta), targets criminals who capitalize on vulnerable motorists in attempts to profit from insurance claims.
"Criminals who stage car accidents recklessly put lives at risk for their own financial gain while at the same time forcing all New Yorkers to spend more on auto insurance," Senate Insurance Committee Chairman Seward said. "Innocent people should not be made unwitting pawns in a criminal enterprise. This legislation provides a bona fide deterrent to those who commit no-fault fraud, and will improve highway safety and reduce insurance costs for all."
"Criminals trying to rip off the system by staging auto accidents are also putting innocent lives in jeopardy," Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos said. "This bill would crack down on the practice by creating tough new criminal penalties for staging car accidents, and it would have the added benefits of reducing fraud, lowering insurance costs and making our streets safer."
Senator Seward's bill was prompted by the 2003 death of Alice Ross, a 71-year-old grandmother who was killed as a result of a staged auto accident. Many others have also fallen victim to similar insurance fraud schemes, with women and elderly drivers most often targeted for these accidents because they are less likely to be confrontational after an accident, thereby making it easier for criminals to engage in this activity. In addition to the potential risk of injury or death, there are significant economic impacts to the state, with estimates that no-fault insurance fraud costs insurance companies and their policyholders $1 billion per year.
This bill would establish tough penalties by creating a new crime of staging a motor vehicle accident. A person could be convicted of a class B, C, or D felony depending on prior criminal history, specifics of the staged incident, or if injury or death occurred. The bill would take effect on the first November after enactment.
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In case you were looking for a storyline to follow in this year's Super Bowl, you probably aren't looking hard enough. There's plenty. One that I have found specific interest in, however, is one that ESPN has blatantly overlooked. While there's so much talk surrounding Eli Manning and his campaign to be the second Manning brother in two years to win the Lombardi Trophy, I'm more concerned about fitting a championship ring on the chubby fingers of back-up quarterback Jared Lorenzen.
Shawne Merriman. Jason Taylor. Brian Urlacher. Patrick Kerney. What do all these names have in common? They all weigh less than the round mound of touchdown, Jared Lorenzen. Lorenzen's weight, which is now at 285, had once ballooned to over 300 pounds. For a quarterback! Doesn't arm flab get in the way of a perfect throwing motion? Not for Lorenzen. This guy attacks a buffet like he attacks the Eagles secondary; with reckless abandon. Doesn't weighing 300 pounds bring a new definition to the phrase "not so mobile quarterback." Somewhere, Drew Bledsoe is laughing his ass off right now.
So when you sit down this Sunday to watch the Super Bowl and the camera pans to the Giants sideline, find number 13. He's not hard to miss and I guarantee you'll double take and realize that he's not a lineman. Nope. He's the back-up quarterback for the New York Giants. And even though he probably won't play Sunday and, hell, probably won't play anytime in the near future, let's cheer for Lorenzen to get a ring. He's the biggest guy not playing and deserves it.


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Provides the Aggies with another offensive weapon at tight end…The combination of he and Kevin Francis should give the Aggies an excellent tandem at tight end…Had some standout catches during 2013 season. Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.83 seconds and has a 98-inch reach.
2013 Season: Played in 11 games with eight starts…Made seven receptions for 86 yards…Averaged 12.3 yards per catch…Made two receptions for 26 yards, including a 21-yard reception from Lewis Kindle in the Aggies 27-19 win over Howard on ESPNU on Sept. 27…His 20-yard reception gave the Aggies 1st-and-goal at the 1-yard line in the first quarter as Ricky Lewis eventually scored on a 1-yard run in the Aggies 28-0 win over N.C. Central on Nov. 23…His 18-yard reception against Virginia University of Lynchburg gave the A&T a 1st-and-goal at the 6 in the fourth quarter as Dominique Drake eventually scored from six yards out in a 59-12 Homecoming win on Nov. 2.
2012 Season: Played 10 games without a start…Made one punt return for 19 yards…Also made two solo and two assisted tackles for a total of four on the season…His punt return came against S.C. State on Nov. 10… Had one tackle apiece in games against Coastal Carolina, Howard, Delaware State and S.C. State…Blocked a Cory Broughton punt in the fourth quarter of the Aggies 77-0 win over West Virginia State on Sept. 8.
High School: Earned Tri-Nine all-conference honors twice.
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All quotes in this article (if not otherwise stated) are taken from the last known delivery of Douglass's lecture, which was held before students of the Indian Industrial School of Carlisle in 1893.
The concept of the self-made man is deeply rooted in the American Dream. It is as old as the United States. Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, is also sometimes said to have co-founded that very concept. In his Autobiography, he describes his way from a poor, unknown son of a candle-maker to a very successful business man and highly acknowledged member of the American society. Franklin creates the archetype of someone coming from low origins, who, against all odds, breaks out of his inherited social position, climbs up the social ladder and creates a new identity for himself. Key factors in this rise from rags to riches are hard work and a solid moral foundation. Franklin also stresses the significance of education for self-improvement. Examples of self-made men, such as Andrew Carnegie and Douglass, are often used to justify Social Darwinism and to oppose labour movements.
Franklin's and Douglass' definition of the self-made man are very similar. Like Franklin, Douglass stresses the low origins of the self-made man, who has not inherited his social position by birth or other favourable circumstances, but who achieves everything without any outside assistance:
Self-made men […] are the men who owe little or nothing to birth, relationship, friendly surroundings; to wealth inherited or to early approved means of education; who are what they are, without the aid of any of the favoring conditions by which other men usually rise in the world and achieve great results. (pp549-50)
In addition, Douglass does not believe in what he calls the "good luck theory" (p552), which attributes success to chance and friendly circumstances. He believes that "opportunity is important but exertion is indispensable" (p553). It is not luck that makes a man a self-made man, but considerable physical and mental effort. Similar to Franklin's virtue of industry, Douglass underlines the importance of hard work as a necessary means to achieve success. He remarks that "there is nothing good, great or desirable […], that does not come by some kind of labor" (p555). Douglass is convinced that success can be explained by only one word, namely "WORK! WORK!! WORK!!! WORK!!!!" (p556)
He further argues that there is a natural hierarchy of men. An ambitious man will naturally, through hard work, climb the social ladder, whereas the unmotivated man will not improve his position: "the man who will get up will be helped up; and the man who will not get up will be allowed to stay down" (p557). Applying this theory to the situation of the African-Americans, Douglass remarks: "Give the negro fair play and let him alone. If he lives, well. If he dies, equally well. If he cannot stand up, let him fall down." (p557)
Yet, Douglass admits that industry is not the only explanation of the phenomenon of the self-made man. In his opinion, necessity is what urges a man to achieve more. Moreover, favourable circumstances are counterproductive to one's resolution to get ahead. Ease and luxury rather lead to helplessness and inactivity and an inactive man can never become a self-made man. "As a general rule, where circumstances do most for men there man will do least for himself; and where man does least, he himself is least. His doing makes or unmakes him."(p558) However, though acknowledging that there are other factors for success such as "order, the first law of heaven" (562), Douglass insists that hard work is the most important of them all, without which all others would fail:
My theory of self-made men is, then, simply this; that they are men of work. Whether or not such men have acquired material, moral or intellectual excellence, honest labor faithfully, steadily and persistently pursued, is the best, if not the only, explanation of their success. (p560)
Thus, like Franklin, Douglass arrives at his moral principles. According to him, "the principles of honor, integrity and affection" (p561) are the essential prerequisite for enduring success:
All human experience proves over and over again, that any success which comes through meanness, trickery, fraud and dishonour, is but emptiness and will only be a torment to its possessor. (p561)
Despite all these similarities between Douglass' and Franklin's concept of the self-made man, the two men differ in their emphasis on relationships to other men. Before Douglass even gives his definition of the self-made man, he remarks, "Properly speaking, there are in the world no such men as self-made men." (p549)
It must in truth be said though it may not accord well with self-conscious individuality and self-conceit, that no possible native force of character, and no depth or wealth of originality, can lift a man into absolute independence of his fellow-men, and no generation of men can be independent of the preceding generation. (p549)
Whereas Franklin does not put a strong emphasis on relationships, for Douglass, they are a matter of the utmost importance. Douglass understands himself as part of a larger entity and highlights what he calls the "brotherhood and inter-dependence of mankind" (p549). Comparing the relationship between an individual and the masses to that between a wave and the ocean, Douglass explains that, though we differ like the waves, we all depend on each other and the power and greatness of each individual derives exactly from this interdependence. Since all men complement each other in their abilities and strengths, Douglass further argues that "the balance of power is kept comparatively even, and a self-acting brotherhood and interdependence is maintained." (p549)