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I am writing a plugin that fetches some extended user info from a remote service and I need it to execute its function each time a user logs in.
Is there a hook that gets fired after login that I can add an action to?
The action hook wp_login runs when the user logs in - it can run a simple function.
The real breadwinner here is wp_authenticate which has a bit of documentation. It passes an array with the given username and password, which gives you the opportunity to pass info to the remote service, if necessary.
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When it came to choosing a college, Vadal Alexander had a plan—and LSU's coaching staff undoubtedly likes his thought process.
The consensus four-star offensive guard out of Buford (Ga.) chose the Tigers early this week. He took official visits to all three of his finalists—Alabama, Auburn and LSU—and made his decision. He checked out the two Alabama schools in September and finished with a visit to LSU last weekend.
The 6-foot-6, 310-pound guard also reported scholarship offers from Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Tennessee, Texas, USC—you name it. But in the end, he went with the team currently ranked No. 1 in the AP poll.
"It was great," Alexander told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "(Coach Les Miles) was ecstatic. He was screaming and yelling, you know, only like Coach Miles can do. He is very outgoing. He was happy and he was definitely screaming."
With the addition of Alexander, LSU has 20 commitments for the class of 2012. He is the program's first commitment since fellow four-star lineman Patrick Miller of south Florida gave his word to the Tigers' coaching staff last month.
It was a tough blow to Georgia to not even be considered in the top three, as Alexander is considered one of the state's top linemen.

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Despite the rules protecting pension funds, U.S. companies siphoned billions of dollars in assets from their pension plans. Many, like Verizon, used the assets to finance downsizings, offering departing employees additional pension payouts in lieu of cash severance. Others, like GE, sold pension surpluses in restructuring deals, indirectly converting pension assets into cash.
See also: Interview with Ellen E. Schultz.
To replenish the surplus assets in their pension piggy banks, companies cut benefits. Initially, employees didn't question why companies with multibillion-dollar pension surpluses were cutting pensions that weren't costing them anything, because no one noticed their pensions were being cut. Employers used actuarial sleight of hand to disguise the cuts, typically by changing the traditional pensions to seemingly simple account-style plans.
Cutting benefits provided a secondary windfall: It boosted earnings, thanks to new accounting rules that required employers to put their pension obligations on their books. Cutting pensions reduced the obligations, which generated gains that are added to income. These accounting rules are the Rosetta Stone that explains why companies with massively overfunded pension plans went on a pension-cutting spree and began slashing retiree health benefits even when the costs were falling. By giving companies an incentive to reduce the liability on their books, the accounting rules turned retiree benefit plans into cookie jars of potential earnings enhancements and provided employers with the means to convert the trillion dollars in pensions and retiree benefits into an immediate, dollar-for-dollar benefit for the company.
With perfectly legal loopholes that enabled companies to tap pension plans like piggy banks, and accounting rules that rewarded employers for cutting benefits, retiree benefits plans soon morphed into profit centers, and populations of retirees essentially became portfolios of assets and debts, which passed from company to company in swirls of mergers, spin-offs, and acquisitions. And with each of these restructuring deals, the subsequent owner aimed to squeeze a profit from the portfolio, always at the expense of the retirees.
Also of interest: Taxes are no burden for GE. >>
Excerpted from Retirement Heist: How Companies Plunder and Profit From the Nest Eggs of American Workers by Ellen E. Schultz by arrangement with Portfolio, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., Copyright © Ellen E. Schultz, 2011.


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A Tribute to Belgrade
The news about the outcome of the recent gay pride parade in Serbia got me feeling pretty down. Belgrade was easily one of my favorite destinations from my year in Europe and somewhere I fell a little bit in love with. I can't quite explain the feeling of this city, but I felt so captivated and wanted to dive head first into all the chaos. I'm not entirely sure what mainstream opinion is of Belgrade and of Serbia, but I know it's not a typical travel destination. I thought I'd share some photos and my perspective on this city, maybe one that isn't so big in the news headlines lately…
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Knitting with old VCR and cassette tape was not enough. Now, I want to knit with rope or twine and make a floor mat. I was thinking about using some sort of thick-ish woodsy twine from the hardware store, but realized the texture might seriously injure my fingers while knitting.
All the mat patterns I've seen are for bathrooms and use cotton. Jute and other natural fiber floor mats are my inspiration, though. I'd like something with a little stiffness to it, which is why a thin rope made of small individual fibers would be good — flexible, but without compressing too much.
Would a pair of sleek, black Isotoner gloves keep my fingers from turning to bloody nubs? Should I just learn to weave?
Maybe I have just a little too much time on my hands... Today, I was messing around the MWK site, familiarizing myself with it when I decided to change the theme settings from the default that came up when I first signed-on. I changed to the bluemarine setting and what a difference in the feel of this site! It is more compact now with less use of the mouse going back and forth across the page. When a member posts, his photo is attached automatically. This particular option really has increased my enjoyment of the site.
If you're like me and are always getting lost on any internet site of more than one page, here are the directions:
I was finally able to view MenKnit, the second issue. For whatever reason, my Mac at home doesn't see some of the fonts. That's why I'm thankful for my office and this here computer...
One thing was surprising... the photo of Mark (of MarQ1) looks a lot like me (of hizknits.com).
Mark, I'm so sorry they put that photo there. While, I often shave my head, currently, I'm much hair-ier.
hi everyone!
i'll be flying back to college soon and i was wondering if any of you had a negative experience trying to get though airport security with knitting needles. i've flown with wooden needles before, but i'm working on a project with addi turbos and i'm not sure if i could get through security with them....i don't want them to be taken away! i know a few friends of mine have had their needles taken away. i'm afraid that if security does find them they won't believe that i knit and will assume that i plan on poking someone to death.....i dunno. am i just being paranoid?<
Does anyone have a fairly simple chullo hat pattern, or something similar with earflaps?
Alright boys, I'm turning to you for advise. I've spent a lot of time on this and would be grateful for your time reading this and hopefully responding. I'm in the process of putting together a community fashion and art show for the Spring of '07. I'm giving myself just over a year so I can spend the next two months to finish writing the proposal, finding resources and materials, locating potential venues, talking with interested artist, crafters, and models, and taking classes. And a year to create outfits and art. I'm an advanced knitter, novice seamster and needle worker, and just learning crocheting. I also make buttons, beads, jewelry, and other accessories. So, I have thousands of questions ranging from fashion show management and development to helpful books or web sites on clothing construction to opinion about materials and patterns, and any comments or tips are greatly appreciated.
At long last, MenKnit's second issue is out. I know a handful of you guys here have a pattern in there, myself included!
So this is what it feels like to be published! I encourage everyone to consider submitting to future issues. We need more patterns by men out there. Thank you, Tricky and Dan!
What is your favourite Yarn Store & why?
bricks & morter or on line either is fine
My PA (that's personal assistant and not Prince Albert) gave me as a New Year's gift a daily calendar called "Knit Bits". It has a little piece about knitting for each day of the year. I thought it might be fun to share them here throughout the year.
Dec 31 - Jan 1 Knitting can be solace, inspiration, adventure. It is manual and mental therapy. It keeps us warm as well as those we like and love. It has existed almost as long as the soft sheep, and in giving us wool they are deprived ony of an uncomfortably warm fur coat in the heat of the summer. From Knitting Without Tears by Elizabeth Zimmermann (On this date there is a picture of a woman knitting with the balloon which says "I'm knitalicious!")


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We offer two types of courses:
- Language courses from the elementary to the advanced level that explore Greek and Latin literature
- Classical studies courses requiring no knowledge of Greek or Latin that explore topics in Greek and Roman literature, culture and society and their relation to the later western cultural tradition.
All members of the faculty teach courses of both kinds and at all levels; our classes are generally small (most under twenty students, some under ten), and we emphasize discussion.
Our department has a close collaborative relationship with Bryn Mawr's Department of Greek, Latin, and Classical Studies: we plan our curriculum together, share the teaching, and work together with students at both colleges. Bryn Mawr is a only a mile from campus and is easily accessible via the college-run "Blue Bus" This means that students have the opportunity to study with eight faculty specializing in Classics.
In addition to these core faculty members, additional faculty in the Haverford and Bryn Mawr departments of Archaeology (at Bryn Mawr), Comparative Literature, English, History, Philosophy, Political Science, and Religion, teach courses and conduct research on subjects related to the ancient world.


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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Salma Hayek says she is proud to be Mexican and that comments suggesting otherwise were "lost in translation."
The 45-year-old actress issued a statement Thursday after German Vogue magazine quoted her as saying she "hardly had any memories of what it is to be Mexican."
Hayek says she has never denied her background or culture, and has taught her young daughter to speak Spanish and appreciate Mexican history, music, food and folk art. She goes on to say that she has always tried "to represent my Mexican roots with honor and pride" and is saddened by the magazine's misinterpretation of her remarks.
Hayek plays the leader of a Mexican drug cartel in the Oliver Stone drama "Savages."
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A group of parents and legislators urged the Senate to pass several measures that would create more accountability and oversight when it comes to charter schools in New Jersey.
Legislative bills approved in the Assembly that would change the way charter schools are established and operated, were posted for "discussion only" before the Senate Education Committee on Thursday.
Mila Jasey, (D-Essex), sponsored the successful Assembly bills and has advocated requiring voter approval before charter schools can be established in a given district since taxpayer money supports the schools, and testified before the committee Thursday.
In testimony, released by Jasey Thursday, she noted, "School budgets account for more than one half of local taxpayer dollars, and I strongly believe that voters should have the opportunity, indeed the right, to decide if they want a charter school located in their school district."
She went on to say: "I believe that charter schools play an important role as incubators of innovation, and should be collaborating with our traditional public schools to share best practices. However, in these challenging economic times, as our school districts struggle financially to provide all of our students with the excellent education to which they are entitled, a proliferation of charter schools competing for scarce dollars is fraught with problems for all the students of a school district."
The Committee also heard from representatives of charter school organizations who argued that the current law is too restrictive and the reforms should place fewer limits on charter schools.
During the debate over the idea of public approval of charter schools Carlos Perez, president and CEO of the New Jersey Charter School Association, said, "Requiring a referendum on charter schools is not only bad public policy, it undermines the entire premise of a charter school. It's a reaction to a challenge of the status quo by the entrenched education establishment to stop the thriving charter school movement in New Jersey in its tracks."


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Belgium - Hifi-Center Melis and Jan Geerts have completed the installation of a new Community ENTASYS sound system for Sint-Leonardus Church, located in Aartselaar on the southern outskirts of Antwerp, Belgium.
With its oldest parts dating back to 1792, and additions in 1861, Sint-Leonardus Church is a traditional building with a beautiful interior, but its dimensions and highly reflective surfaces presented difficult acoustic problems.
The supplier Hifi-Center Melis, and installer Jan Geerts, worked closely with Olivier Massart of Community's Belgian distributor, M-Pro BeNeLux, to determine a solution that would provide the wide coverage required for the congregation with the very narrow vertical dispersion needed to avoid reflections. Calculations showed that the entire area could be covered by just two Community ENTASYS FR full-range column-line-array loudspeaker systems positioned on each side of the altar, augmented by two compact ENTASYS 206 loudspeakers located at the sides. The church and architect were also very pleased with the system's minimal impact on the aesthetics and architecture of the building. The loudspeakers were supplied in white to match the church's columns and walls.
An Australian Monitor XA1400 is used to power the Community loudspeakers and processing is handled by a Symetrix SOLUS 8 open architecture 8x8 DSP with control via a Symetrix ARC-2e menu-driven wall panel remote. Installed microphones for the system are Clockaudio and wireless microphones are MIPRO ACT-3 series.
To reduce the time required for installation, the rack was supplied fully built by M-Pro and fine tuning support was also handled by Olivier Massart, who commented, "The client and church visitors are very pleased with the excellent audio quality, wide coverage and even sound levels the system provides. It achieves very high intelligibility right to the back of the church, without additional delay lines."
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Earn a Degree. Gain a Direction.
The online criminal justice program at Southern New Hampshire University bridges the gap between theory and application. Upon completion of the BS in Criminal Justice, you will be competent in:
- Applying criminological theories of human behavior to the analysis of crime causation, including biological, sociological, and psychological factors and influences
- Applying principles of criminal law to promote ethical policing strategies and protect the rights and freedoms of citizens
- criminological scientific methods of inquiry to arrive at reasoned decisions regarding professional practice, problem-solving, sound operational decisions and critical evaluation
- Analyzing how organizational culture, behavioral theory, planning and community relations impact and inform criminal justice leadership strategies and practice
- Evaluating the impact of emerging technologies on crime investigations, as tools for criminal enterprise, investigation, and on the operations of criminal justice agencies
- Evaluating transnational criminal enterprises and the impact that globalization of crime has had upon policing in the United States
Required Core Courses
School of Arts and Sciences Required Courses
POL-210: American Politics
This course offers a broad introduction to the structure and function of the American political system at the national level, including the roles played by the president, Congress, the courts, the bureaucracy, political parties, interest groups and the mass media in the policy- making and electoral processes. This course places special emphasis on how the efforts of the framers of the Constitution to solve what they saw as the political problems of their day continue to shape American national politics in ours.
PSY-108: Introduction to Psychology
This course provides students an introduction to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Students prepare for more advanced concepts in upper-level Psychology courses by learning the basics of how to evaluate research and exploring various areas of specialization within the discipline. Offered every semester.
SOC-112: Introduction to Sociology
Is one's identity individually or socially constructed? Are all stereotypes invalid or can there be value in generalizations? Is globalization widening the gaps or homogenizing the world? In this course, students will grapple with these essential questions in examining the world through the lens of a sociologist. Sociology offers an empirically-based methodology for critically evaluating society-from issues of individual agency to the roots of global institutions. Culture, norm stratification, systems, structure, social institutions, social change, the organization of social behavior and its relationship to society and social conditions are emphasized. Students will challenge their own preconceived notions and evaluate these constructs in terms of their relevancy to contemporary issues and problems.
School Core Credits: 9
Major Courses
CJ-104: Ethics and the Criminal Justice Leader
This course examines the subject of ethics as it relates to leadership in the criminal justice profession. It provides for an in-depth understanding and application of ethical decision-making processes at all levels of the criminal justice organization.
Take JUS-101
CJ-202: Writing for the Criminal Justice Profession
This course will equip the criminal justice student with the skills and assets necessary for writing with the precision, coherence, and integrity that are crucial to the demands of the profession and the criminal justice system.
Take ENG-123 and JUS-101
CJ-480: Capstone in Criminal Justice
This capstone course is the culmination of the criminal justice student's academic experience. It serves to synthesize the knowledge gained from prior courses within the criminal justice curriculum and will prepare the student for graduate studies and for direct application to criminal justice careers. The student will prepare a criminal justice research project for an agency of their choosing and with the approval of the instructor. Students will have completed 111 credits.
Complete 111 credits
JUS-101: Introduction to Criminal Justice
This course covers the nature, scope and impact of crime in the United States, independent and interdependent operations and procedures of police, courts and corrections, and introductory theories of crime and delinquency. The course introduces the justice model in a systematic way whereby students delve into the numerous components of the justice system including law enforcement, legal and judicial process and correctional operations. Career opportunities will be fully covered throughout the course.
JUS-224: Legal and Justice Research Methods
A criminal justice exploration of the specialized methods and sources of legal and justice research in these areas. Justice publications and resources, case collections, computer-assisted research, constitutional materials, legal history, legal periodicals, legislative history, practice and procedures, and social science materials related to law. Application of legal research strategies will be required.
JUS-261: Judicial Administration
An examination of the American judicial system, highlighting state, local, and federal tribunals, including an assessment of their hierarchy, subject matter jurisdiction, and administration. Also reviewed will be judicial reasoning, judicial process and the chief personnel responsible for judicial operations. More particularly the course will expose the various phases inherent in civil and criminal litigation including the concepts of jurisdiction, venue, parties and the pleadings that guide advocacy. Typical case calendars and dockets will be examined throughout the course so that students may acquire a complete understanding of the litigation process.
JUS-305: International Criminal Justice
This course compares and contrasts the criminal justice system of the United States with the systems of other countries on a substantive and procedural basis. A thorough examination of other cultural models of law and justice in order that differences in justice processing and definition become apparent. Some emphasis is placed on international policing and legal enforcement, whether through INTERPOL, treaty or other regulation.
JUS-331: Juvenile Justice System
This course covers the juvenile justice system, with special emphasis on the way it procedurally differs from adult offender adjudication. The parts of the juvenile justice system, hearings, due process standards and constitutional mandates are fully reviewed. Status offenders and other youth classifications are considered, together with a historical summary of juvenile court philosophy. New trends in the procedural disposition of juveniles especially transfer to adult jurisdiction, types of punishment, suitability of the death penalty are discussed.
JUS-375: Criminal Law
An introduction to substantive criminal law that reviews the social, philosophical, and legal foundations of criminal codification. In addition, the course covers the historical development of criminal law in the U.S. Other subject matters include parties to crimes including principals/accessories, criminal capacity, criminal elements, e.g. mens rea, actus rea, and the specific crimes against person, property, and public order. Lastly, the course captures criminal law from the defendant's perspective by reviewing the accuser's mental states, potential defenses and uses of mitigation.
JUS-455: Legal Traditions
This course encompasses a complete examination of the law, its origins, roots and underpinnings in a jurisprudential context. Coverage includes a focused examination of classical, medieval and contemporary legal thinkers. Problems of personal privacy, sexual freedom, procreative control, the imposition of penalties, and notions of good will be considered. Course participants will consider these questions: What is law? Is law related to religion and morality? What are the foundations of law in Western Culture? Can law, ethics and morality be differentiated? How can a legal system be just? Can law shape morality or does morality shape law? How does Western legal tradition resolve ethical questions such as abortion, suicide, euthanasia, and the death penalty? Is there a unified vision of law that consists of the good, of virtue and the idea of justice?
Major Credits: 30
Major Electives
Select four of the following:
CJ-303: Psychopaths, Sociopaths and Serial Killers
This course is an examination of two antisocial personality disorders and the behavioral traits shared by both. The course will help the student understand the commonalities as well as the unique differences. It will culminate in a thorough examination of infamous serial killers and the disorders attributed to them.
Take JUS 101
CJ-330: Leadership/Management in Criminal Justice Organizations
This course will cover the vital and progressive information concerning workplace performance in the criminal justice profession. It will entail a discussion and analysis of the traits and characteristics of criminal justice professionals at work, along with analysis and development of performance evaluations, assessment and desired objectives for the practitioner.
Take JUS 101
CJ-331: Effective Patrol and Community Policing
This course will cover the principles and effective practices of police patrol and operations. It will analyze and discuss the preparation and the expectations of patrol and how to effectively perform all duties and functions. In addition, the course will entail an awareness and understanding of the fundamental aspects and best practices of community policing.
Take CJ-330
CJ-332: Crisis Intervention for Police
This course will introduce the student to crisis theory, concepts, intervention and strategies required for the first responder. The student will learn how to be personally effective, recognize threat levels, active listening, conduct effective mediation and negotiation for application to situations such suicidal persons, hostage taking and barricaded subjects to cite but a few.
Take CJ-330
CJ-400: Crime Analysis and Effective Police Service
This course provides the student with the assets and tools of progressive crime analysis techniques and the intrinsic relation to the delivery of effective police services. Theory, data collection methods and basic use of statistics will be introduced and applied to various goals of policing.
Take CJ 202, 300, 330, and JUS 101
CJ-401: Emergency and Disaster Management
This course will cover the issues related to crisis and disaster management including history of the topic, integrated emergency management and the methods honed since the 9-11 attacks. The course will focus on the events ranging from natural disasters to the potential use of weapons of mass destruction and the most effective strategies available.
CJ-430: Terrorist Techniques
This course provides the student with the latest and most effective information pertaining to the strategies, tactics and methods used by terrorists. It will discuss and analyze methods of financing used by terrorists, choice of weaponry, and the criteria used for target selection. In addition, the course will cover the most up-to-date and progressive responses to acts of terror as well as preventive measures used by the military and criminal justice professionals.
CJ-467: Threat Assessment Fundamentals
This course will introduce the student to the basic aspects of attack prevention, identification and assessment of various threats, intelligence- gathering, protection management and counterterrorism techniques used by the military and criminal justice professionals.
CJ-468: Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance
This course covers the processes involved in culling data as it relates to intelligence gathering and the methods of analysis. Students are introduced to the various techniques of analysis, evaluation of sources, and testing the validity of terrorism-related intelligence. In addition, the course will cover the tactics of surveillance, intelligence gathering, and the methods used to thwart illegal activities.
CJ-469: Counterterrorism Techniques
This course will introduce the student to the most effective strategies, techniques and tactics used to combat terrorism. In addition, the course will cover the organization of counterterrorist organizations, task forces and operational entities, the tools of the trade, along with analysis of counterterrorism policies.
JUS-103: Correctional Systems
This course examines the management, structure, and organizational design of correctional institutions. Correctional planning, construction, program evaluation and community interaction will be considered and improvement strategies for correctional operations will be debated and critiqued. The course provides a broad based overview of the correctional system which incarcerates and confines, treats, and reclaims criminal personalities and protects and serves the state and the community by removing threats to the social order.
JUS-201: Criminal Investigation
This course is a comprehensive examination of civil and criminal investigations in both public and private modes, including most major felony processes and relevant civil actions. Focus is on the fundamentals of the investigative process and the range of skills necessary for successful performance and management of investigations, including evidence gathering and analysis, witness assessment, field techniques, and linkage between investigative and prosecutorial agencies.
JUS-215: The Victim and the Justice System
This course will examine issues surrounding the central character in a criminal act - the victim. Contents are designed to develop an understanding of what it means to be victimized, including the physical, psychological, and economic impact of crime upon victims, their families, and society in general. Special consideration will be given to specific victim populations (i.e. survivors of homicides, sexual assault, and family violence), secondary victimization by the criminal system, victim assistance programs, and future trends in this field. A full review of how the American justice system has responded to the needs of victims is part of the course content and includes a look at victim testimony at sentencing and parole and probation hearings, victim notification, Meghan's law, victim advisory and protection services, and other means in which the judicial system assures victim participation during the adjudicative phase.
JUS-309: White Collar Crime
This course considers crime committed by corporations as well as white collar criminals; how such crimes are defined, who commits or is victimized by it, which moral, ethical, legal and social contexts promote it and how society responds. Procedural and policy considerations in the investigation and enforcement of relevant statutes will also be covered, including the concept of legal privilege, the role of the grand jury and other pre-trial processes, evidentiary questions, litigation strategies, and potential sanctions and other punishments.
JUS-325: Law, Justice and Family
A full-fledged review of the justice system's response to the establishment and maintenance of family in the American culture. How the family is defined, its heritage of rights and protections and the differentiated roles of parent and child are central considerations. Further review includes a look at family dissolution, divorce, custody and support disputes and the ongoing problems of visitation. The emerging problems of spousal and child abuse will be keenly analyzed and how the legal systems provide protection from these abuses will be closely scrutinized.
JUS-429: Terrorism
Examines current terrorism, its origins and ideological bases, with particular attention to its relation to political institutions and the criminal justice process. Specific attention is given methods and means of the terrorist, motivations and modus operandi trends and predictability and law enforcement's multi-faceted reactions to its many devious forms. Legislative efforts to curb the scourge of terrorism are also highlighted.
JUS-496: Administrative Law
Course exposes participants to administrative law theory and the practical aspects of administrative law practice, both within and outside the administrative agency. Coverage equips the student with the necessary skills to understand, apply, and research relevant statutory and regulatory provisions at the federal and state level, to read, interpret and draft proposed rules and regulations, to become familiar with the process known as the administrative law hearing, the concept of administrative discretion and corresponding remedies. Preliminary drafts of documents, briefs, and opinions relative to the appellate stage of an administrative law proceeding will also be covered.
PSY-205: Forensic Psychology
Students will learn how psychology, as a science and a practice, applies to questions and issues relating to law and the legal system. Emphasis will be placed on witness testimony and the social psychology of the courtroom. Topics will include recovered memories, adolescent violence and murder, strategies for interviewing witnesses, expert testimony, and factors influencing the credibility of witnesses, victims and offenders.
PSY-108 or PSY-108H
PSY-215: Abnormal Psychology
This course offers students an opportunity to better understand human behavior. It also studies the similarities and differences between normal and abnormal reactions to environmental stimuli. Offered every year.
PSY-108 or PSY-108H
PSY-310: Criminal Psychology
This course will provide the student with insights about crime from a psychological perspective. Specifically, the course will focus on how a criminal offender is influenced by multiple systems within the psychosocial environment. This course examines and evaluates the role of psychological factors in understanding the motives behind antisocial acts. Throughout the course, students will acquire knowledge and practice in the application of psychological methods to understanding criminal behavior.
SOC-324: Sociology of Crime and Violence
The course examines the nature, causes, and consequences of crime and violence to a society. Applying a legal and sociological perspective, the course examines: 1) the structure of the law and the criminal justice system; 2) the nature and causation of criminal behavior; and 3) the various types of crime and criminality.
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I. At the meeting was called to order.
II. Roll Call: All present except for: Bob Brownbridge, Brian Caster, Scott Grim, Gudrun Hoobler, Mark Perlman, Judie Rhoads, Mark Van Steeter, Dovie Trevino and Zenon Zygmont.
Ex-Officio Members: WOU President Conn
III. Minutes from last meeting were approved at with no corrections.
IV. Reports from the Presidents
A. Senate President Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon started her report by announcing the decision of the Executive Committee to add its name to the individuals paying tribute to former Senator Len Hannon for his contributions to public higher education in the state. He is to be awarded a special plaque and a dedication of the SOU's library in his name.
Last year Faculty Senate approved a revision to the Curriculum Proposal form that allows the Deans to get earlier notification; the new form approved by the Curriculum Committee would come as an attachment at the March 9th Meeting of Faculty Senate.
Director of Admissions, the two Deans, the Provost, and the Division Chairs
(together with the Senate President) will be attending a meeting at
B. President Conn's Report
Conn shared a handout with fast facts on
C. The ASWOU president Jeremy Quintanilla was
not present at this meeting as he was away for a conference. Gary Blankley was present and he reported on ASWOU's
work in progress for the Governor's
V. Reports of Committees
A. John Rector was present at the December meeting of the WOU Foundation. He emphasized that this is a private non-profit corporation associated with WOU. He reported that much of the meeting was taken up with information provided by volunteers about the Foundation's financial status. The Foundation seems to be in relatively stable financial state with the growth for 2003 measured at about 9.36%. The total assets for 2003 were just about $7,000,000.
It was suggested that the Foundation needs to be kept informed about changes instituted into the curriculum. Furthermore, new materials from our academic units need to be presented to the Foundation in an attempt to keep their outreach efforts to the general public current. Finally, it was proposed that the Faculty Senate representative inquires into the possibility of presenting small projects that need funding or kernels of seed ideas to the Foundation.
B. This item was postponed for after VII because of scheduling difficulties.
Shirley Lincicum, the Library faculty representative to the Academic Services Committee (AISC), prepared and presented the Senators with comments about this committee. AISC has been having some difficulties establishing a chair, quorum, and suitable goals and tasks to accomplish during the year. Campus issues and trends concerning technology and information resources and some potential roles for the AISC were also presented. The Senators met this document with an active discussion and because of time constraints, a motion was carried (with one abstention) to present this document to each Division for discussion and to invite Bill Kernan and Gary Jensen to the March 9th meeting of the Senate.
VI. Consideration of Old Business
There was none for this meeting.
VII. Consideration of New Business
A. Dean Rosselli led a focus group discussion
"Community Conversations" on K-12 education in
VIII. Reports of IFS
There was no IFS report at this meeting.
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Big news for Cory and Topanga!
Ben Savage and Danielle Fishel – who starred as the fictional couple on the '90s hit series Boy Meets World – are reuniting.
Both actors have officially signed on to reprise their roles on the pilot of Girl Meets World, TVLine reports.
The potential new series would pick up more than 10 years after Boy Meets World left off (it aired from 1993-2000), with Cory and Topanga married and raising a 13-year-old daughter, Riley.
The story would be told from Riley's perspective, and that role has yet to be filled … a nationwide casting search is underway for Riley.
Michael Jacobs, the original series' creator, is on board for the sequel. And Fishel couldn't be more excited at the prospect.
"When the news leaked that GMW was in the making, literally days after I first heard about the project myself, Michael Jacobs and I had a conversation and we talked about how we were both so blown away by the reactions from all of you," she writes on her blog about fans of the series.
"We felt honored. We felt nostalgic. We felt touched by the excitement in your comments, tweets, Tumblr, and Facebook posts. But most of all, we felt inspired. We felt inspired to bring these characters back to life and to tell you more of their stories."
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I believe that is a horse talking to a goat, my friend....
I hate it when fans buy the expensive seats and then talk through the game.
They were arguing over whether Bruce is best described as a "Stud" or "Wild Animal" and the plate. For obvious reasons they agreed to disagree.
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Across the NBA, there's been a Grinch-ish streak among teams playing on Christmas Day. Lakers coach Phil Jackson complained about it, Heat forward LeBron James echoed that complaint, Celtics coach Doc Rivers said he'd rather be with his family, and Magic coach Stan Van Gundy made the league office cringe when he zinged millions of fans by saying, "I actually feel sorry for people who have nothing to do on Christmas Day other than watch an NBA game."
Fellas, where's the spirit?
After all, Christmas is annually the NBA's national coming-out party, and this year's slate of games is highlighted by what might be the holiday's most-anticipated matchup of the last five years – the rebuilt Heat against the defending-champ Lakers.
Those with Christmas objections have received their due attention, but it's not a universal sentiment. The Heat and Lakers were picked by many (including Sporting News) to meet in the Finals next spring, and their first head-to-head outing is getting plenty of buzz. Both teams have had their struggles in the early going – Miami endured a 5-7 string in November, and the Lakers already have eight losses. Getting a win in a much-hyped national game will come with certain satisfaction.
"This is a game that both teams would love to win," Lakers forward Lamar Odom said. "It's competition at its highest level. Everybody at home will be watching, your fans, your friends. It's a fun time and a fun day to play on in front of the world, the big stage here in L.A."
For the Heat, this represents a chance to show they belong among the elite after starting 1-5 against teams with winning percentages of .700 or better. The Lakers, meanwhile, can knock the Heat – who have won 13 of 14 – down a peg.
And if there's the impulse to whine about playing while most are opening presents and sipping eggnog, players and coaches should remember this: There are plenty of teams not playing on Christmas because they're simply not good enough.
"If you play on Christmas Day, that means you are one of the best teams in the league," Lakers forward Pau Gasol said. "So that's always a good thing. I have no problem with it."
Four more NBA holiday treats for your viewing pleasure
The Lakers-Heat game is just one of five the NBA is putting on national TV on Christmas:
Bulls at Knicks (12:00 p.m. ET, ESPN). These two teams lost out on James this summer but still managed to spend their cap space wisely – the Bulls brought in Carlos Boozer, while the Knicks got Raymond Felton and Amare Stoudemire. The Knicks are just two games behind the Bulls in the East standings.
Celtics at Magic (2:30 p.m. ET, ABC). This probably has the most subplots of any Christmas game. The Magic had lost eight of nine before finally beating the Spurs with a revamped lineup that includes Gilbert Arenas, Hedo Turkoglu and Jason Richardson. The Celtics, though, have withstood a spate of injuries to put together a 14-game winning streak.
Nuggets at Thunder (8:00 p.m. ET, ESPN). This game lost some luster because Carmelo Anthony will sit out, eliminating a high-scoring battle with fellow small forward Kevin Durant. But the matchup of point guards – Russell Westbrook and Chauncey Billups, who was Westbrook's mentor with Team USA this summer – should be a nice one.
Blazers at Warriors (10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN). Warriors guard Monta Ellis has been a scoring machine, fourth in the league at 25.6 points per game. Even if the Warriors fall behind, stay tuned. Ellis pushed them back from a 16-point fourth-quarter deficit in a win over the Kings Wednesday, and in the last meeting of these two teams, Ellis led Golden State back from a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit, but missed a game-winning jumper at the buzzer in a 96-95 loss.


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What can the stories of Tasmania's early furniture tell us about our history? Find out in the next Port Arthur Talk, when Robyn Lake discusses Trade trails: the convict cabinetmakers transported to Van Diemen's Land during the Assignment era, 1803-1839.
Through the stories of some of these cabinetmakers, this talk explores both the changing circumstances under which skilled convicts assigned to government service served their sentences, and what access colonists had to this valuable resource.
Robyn and her husband Denis Lake's extensive research into Tasmania's furniture history covers the manufacture, importation, sale and use of furniture up until 1930. Robyn's current research is centred on documenting the contribution of the more than 500 convicts with furniture trade related skills who arrived in Van Diemen's Land during the first 50 years of European settlement
Wednesday 23 March, 2011 at 5.30pm
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Port Arthur's Museum Houses contain examples of furniture from Tasmania's convict period
The drawing room of the Commandant's House reflects elegant comfort
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NBS Around Brunner started as a 130km sealed circuit cycle ride taking you through some of the most stunning scenery the West Coast of New Zealand has to offer. In 2013 we added the Around the Bridges 30km ride.
In 2015 we will be staging both of these fantastic events on 31 January, PLUS the Enduro, 2 laps of the traditional ride.
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Labrador Morning | Jan 15, 2013 | 15:43
Minister of Labrador Affairs - Muskrat Falls on Happy Valley Goose Bay
It's been a week since people in Happy Valley Goose Bay met with town council to voice their concerns over the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project. The public meeting generated some passionate pleas by residents for much needed infrastructure to support the influx of workers. Nalcor, the government entitiy that will run the project, responded last week and said it was doing everything it could to minimize the impact on Happy Valley-Goose Bay. And now the Minister of Labrador affairs is chiming in. Nick McGrath, the minister of Labrador Affiars, spoke with Ted Blades of CBC's On the Go


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As Gov. Beshear explained to iSurf News, "Kentucky gets an allocation of federal money each year for Block Grants and then we go through the process of screening the applications—we obviously get a lot more applications than we have money for—but I get to have a lot of input with that process."
The CDBG presented to the City of Hanson via Hanson Mayor, Charles Young, totaled in at nearly $867,000 dollars and will be put toward completing the second phase of a sewer and water system reconfiguration plan initiated in February, 2000.
"When you see a situation like you have here in Hanson, where they've already completed phase one and they've got 65% of the system done, you need to follow up on that and make sure that you've got a good, complete, and sanitary sewer system," said Gov. Beshear. "It's going to help Hanson to grow and prosper, so this was an easy call for me. As Governor, it's my priority to improve the quality of life for Kentuckians."
The second phase of the current sewer and water project in Hanson aims to finalize a complete sewer system overhaul, wherein the remaining outdated "grinder pump" systems will be updated to more efficient and sanitary "gravity flow/feed" systems.
"This old system costs about $60,000 a year out of the city's budget to maintain, plus the cost of the employee's time to maintain it," said Gov. Beshear. "This Community Development Block Grant of $868,860 will provide half the money for phase two, which is going to fix the remaining 35% of the system. Additional funds—that will go in with that half of the money—are being provided by the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority and the USDA Rural Development Program."
Approximately 95 customers will be affected once the project is completed. Officials are hopeful that the remaining 35% of the sewer and water project will be completed by the late summer or fall season in 2011.
Additionally, Gov. Beshear also presented a $125,000 Energy and Conservation CDBG to the City of Madisonville via Madisonville Mayor, Will Cox.
As Beshear explained, the grant looks to fund the installation of new, energy efficient LED lights at 11 intersections in the Madisonville area. The grant will also be used to purchase 2 energy efficient heating and cooling units in two city buildings.
"That's going to have 3 benefits," said Gov. Beshear. "First, it's going to lower the utility cost by reducing energy. It's also going to reduce air pollution because it requires less energy. And, finally, it's going to spur economic development."
In response to the presentation of the CDBGs, Senator Jerry Rhoads stated that, "It's great to see the two communities coming together like this, and I think this is a milestone to get phase 2 underway, not only to accommodate the remaining residents in the City of Hanson, but also to accommodate the future growth that will inevitably occur."
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The month of March averaged 4.5 degrees colder than normal.
There were only nine days during the month with above normal temperatures.
This March was 7.4 degrees colder than last March, but slightly warmer than the year before.
The month's warmest temperature was 65 degrees on the 25th and 31st.
The coldest temperature of the month was 2 degrees recorded on 9th, 11th and 12th.
Precipitation for the month totalled 2.27 inches, which was exactly equal to the monthly normal.
This was more than double last March's precipitaton total.
The greatest amount to fall during a daily observation period was 0.44 inches on the 6th.
The March snowfall total was 18.9 inches, which was 8.7 inches above normal.
This was significantly more than March 1995 (6.8 inches), but much less than the 30 plus inches that fell in each of the two Marches prior to that.
The seasonal snowfall total at the end of the month was 97.1 inches, which was 34.1 inches more than normal.
This seasonal total was the fifth highest October-March snowfall total on record.
Snowfall totals for surrounding communities included 18.1 inches in Freeville, 17.7 inches in Groton, and 20 inches in Cortland.
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The ultimate procrastination technique: Make a playlist which will "aid revision".
A collection of chilled out songs, both old and new which will hopefully fit nicely in the background of your head.
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POULTNEY--Green Mountain College announces that Mitchell Thomashow, director of The Second Nature Presidential Fellows program, will be the keynote speaker for the College's 2012 Convocation on Thursday, August 30, at 4 p.m. in Ackley Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
Thomashow is one of the nation's leading thinkers in how to integrate principles of sustainability into higher education. The Second Nature Presidential Fellows program brings together recently retired college and university presidents to work directly with leaders representing schools that have signed the American College and University President's Climate Commitment (ACUPCC).
Before joining Second Nature, Thomashow was president of Unity College in Unity, Maine, from 2006-2011. With his management team, he integrated concepts of ecology, sustainability, natural history, wellness, participatory governance, and community service into all aspects of college and community life. This included construction of The Unity House, the first LEED Platinum President's Residence in North America, and the TeraHaus, a passive house student residence. Before his appointment at Unity College, Thomashow was chair of the environmental studies department at Antioch New England Graduate School, Keene, New Hampshire where he developed six masters degree programs and a Ph.D. program.
Thomashow serves on the boards of the Coalition on Environmental and Jewish Life (COEJL), Orion Magazine and the Maine Campus Compact. He is a founding member of the Council of Environmental Deans and Directors (CEDD), a national organization that supports interdisciplinary environmental studies in higher education.
He is the author of two influential books, Ecological Identity: Becoming a Reflective Environmentalist and Bringing the Biosphere Home. He is currently in the final stages of writing The Nine Elements of a Sustainable Campus, which will be published in 2013.
"Mitch has devoted his life and work to promoting ecological awareness, sustainable living, and organizational excellence in higher education," said Green Mountain College President Paul Fonteyn. "His vision for higher education resonates deeply with our mission at GMC to prepare students to address environmental challenges with courage, creativity and skill."
Green Mountain College is a four-year co-educational liberal arts college with academic programs that focus on environmental sustainability and social justice.


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What is chronic sinusitis?
Sinusitis, commonly called a sinus infection, is inflammation (with or without infection) of the air-filled spaces that are located within the bones in and around the nose (paranasal sinuses). This results in swelling of the mucus membranes that line the sinuses, pain and pressure in and around the eyes and cheekbones, and a thick green discharge from the nose.
Generally, chronic sinusitis is diagnosed when symptoms of sinusitis persist for longer than 12 weeks despite treatment. In chronic sinusitis, also called chronic rhinosinusitis, the mucous membranes in the nose and paranasal sinuses are constantly inflamed and become thickened. The inflamed membranes can be seen upon examination of the inside of your nose by your health care provider.
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, chronic sinusitis is one of the most common chronic illnesses in people younger than 45 years of age in the United States (Source: AAAAI).
In contrast to acute sinusitis, most health experts believe that chronic sinusitis is not an infectious disease. However, if you suffer from frequent episodes of acute sinusitis, you are at risk for developing chronic sinusitis.
Treatment for chronic sinusitis varies depending on the underlying cause and your medical history. Treatment may include a humidifier, medications, or possibly surgery. Surgery should be considered when medical treatment fails or when an injury, structural problem, or obstruction is present. Chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps is a common reason for sinus surgery.
Sometimes, chronic sinusitis may be a sign of a serious underlying disease, disorder or condition. Seek prompt medical care if you have symptoms of sinusitis that are unexplained, do not respond to treatment as expected, last longer than 14 days, or recur.
In some cases, sinusitis can spread from the sinuses to the nervous system and lead to life-threatening infections and complications, such as meningitis or brain abscess. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, have symptoms of sinusitis that are accompanied by a change in alertness or consciousness, high fever, seizure, severe headache, or a stiff neck.
What are the symptoms of chronic sinusitis?
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Currently, most health experts believe that chronic sinusitis is a group of diseases that cause similar symptoms, rather than one disease that accounts for all cases of chronic sinusitis. Chronic sinusitis is not an infectious disease, which makes it different from acute sinusitis caused by an infection. However, frequent or recurrent episodes of acute sinusitis put you at risk for developing c... Read more about chronic sinusitiscauses
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Cavaliers get past R-S Central, 84-62
The R-S Central boys basketball team looked to be upset-minded Monday.
The Hilltoppers' hopes faded as their jumpers came up short in the second half as the Cavaliers pulled away for an 84-62 win at East Rutherford.
"I knew R-S was going to come out and play well," said East coach Brad Levine. "But we got excited and started to play East basketball in the second half. Trey Dawkins both had double doubles for us which was big. I'm also proud of our seniors on Senior Night."
The teams split the first 18 points of the game, all on three pointers. Jaylon Hollis gave Central their first lead of the game, 11-10 with two foul shots. Malik Whetstone hit a floater and Brian Hunt drained a 3 as R-S led 21-15. Travis Waldroup-Rodriguez garnered a put back but Central still led 21-17 at the end of the first quarter.
East opened the second on a 10-0 run, capped on a dunk by Shakari Jackson. The Hilltoppers stayed in the game at the foul line.
Hollis converted a pair of foul shots to pull R-S to within three, 29-26, midway through the quarter. The Cavs went on an 8-0 run, highlighted by two put-back dunks by Trey Dawkins. Central refused to go away, however, as Hollis and Shawn Hines each hit threes to close the gap to 42-37.
East opened a 50-43 lead on a Waldroup-Rodriguez 3-pointer and, after a Jackson tip, the Cavaliers had their first double-digit lead at 55-43.
Devonte Boykins, Jackson, Dawkins and Waldroup-Rodriguez paced East to a 64-48 lead after three quarters.
East opened the fourth on an 11-0 run which took the air out of the Hilltoppers. As Central's jump shots began to fall short, East pulled away — outscoring R-S 20-14 in the final quarter — for the 84-62 win.
Central coach Greg Wright said the Hilltoppers made their shots in the first half but it was the opposite in the second.
"That's why the score went in the opposite direction," Wright said.
Waldroup Rodriguez and Boykins had 25 points apiece for East while Whiteside had 14 for the Hilltoppers.


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Frank Ocean - Thinking About You (music video) from High5Collective on Vimeo.
When I first heard Frank Ocean's "Thinking About You," I imagined a clich?d couple-quarrelling-and-making-up video, not a tipi in a pasture with Native Americans burning sage inside. But hey, I guess I don't have a strong enough imagination. Posted in the wee hours of the morning via their Tumblr, High5Collective liberated a Frank-approved visual for the falsetto-laden ballad, and it brings the song to a whole new level. Be clear, folks: this is nothing like Beyonc?'s "Best Thing I Never Had" CMT-esque clip.
There's no use in boring you with a scene-by-scene account of the well-shot video, because I wouldn't do the magical asteroid, spiritual ceremony, dream-catchers, or Frank's hospital scrubs justice, and frankly, you should watch it for yourself to interpret. Just know that the imagery is full of esoteric symbolism, and it just might help you redefine the word "forever;" it's romantic and heartwarming to think that love can last a lifetime, but if that love can transcend to future lifetimes, well, SWOON. Can we get a full album, already?
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Happy 10th anniversary, tax cuts! But where's the fruit? TC Daily Planet Watch for some ironic hoopla this week on the 10th anniversary (June 7) of President' Bush's tax cuts, the largest federal income tax rate reductions in modern history, and which were preceded in Minnesota by similarly historic cuts in the state's income taxes. The main "celebrants" are progressive policy groups who are critical... Read More
Budget Lessons from Arizona TC Daily Planet One great thing about having 50 different states trying to balance budgets is that Minnesota can learn from the mistakes of others. Arizona, for instance. A year ago, 64% of Arizona voters approved Proposition 100, a three-year, one-percent sales tax increase to fund education, which was to receive two-thirds of the proceeds; health care and public safety would split the other t... Read More
Deadlock at the state Capitol Star Tribune Here's a state budget-balancing idea that's so crazy, as they say in the old movies, it just might work. We know this because a similar scheme worked like a charm just six years ago, when conservative Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty pushed it through to end a state government shutdown. Here's the deal: Rather than raising "taxes,'' we establish a maj... Read More
Hubert Humphrey, whose life will be celebrated May 27, brought millions out of the shadows and into the sunshine of human rights MinnPost.com | By: Dane Smith May 16, 2011 A fair amount of thoughtful reminiscing has already occurred this year on the centennial of Hubert H. Humphrey's birth. And in today's toxic and polarized climate, the remembering has tended to emphasize that Humphrey was respected and even loved... Read More
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By Fred W. Baker IIIAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2008 The Pentagon's decision to deploy 3,200 Marines to Afghanistan by spring was intended to reinforce the U.S. commitment there and is not intended as a criticism of the efforts of NATO allies in the region, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today. (Video)
"This deployment of Marines does not reflect dissatisfaction about the military performance in Afghanistan of allied forces from other nations," Gates said in a briefing at the Pentagon. "It reflects the fact that NATO and U.S. commanders believe they need more troops to take advantage of last year's military successes, to keep pressure on the Taliban and to accelerate the training of the Afghanistan national security forces."
Gates came out with the comments today after a firestorm of international criticism over quotes appearing this week in a Los Angeles Times article in which it appeared he singled out NATO countries for performing poorly in the country's counterinsurgency fight.
Gates said any comments referred to NATO as an institution, stating that it still has shortcomings as it transitions from a Cold War orientation to a more global expeditionary posture. The secretary also conceded that the U.S. military and government have had a difficult time adapting to the protracted counterinsurgency campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Gates said the media reports do not reflect "reality." He said several countries have "stepped up to the plate" and are playing a significant role in Afghanistan.
"They have rolled back the Taliban from previous strongholds in the south. They are taking the fight to the enemy in some of the most grueling conditions imaginable," he said. "As the result of the valor and sacrifice of these allies, the Taliban has suffered significant losses and no longer holds real estate of any consequence."
Comments in which Gates was quoted as saying that some troops were "not properly trained" and that some military forces don't know counterinsurgency operations came from conversations with commanders in theater that specifically addressed operational mentoring and liaison teams. The teams are embedded with Afghan National Army forces and train and mentor these forces. The teams also provide a liaison between the ANA and other forces.
"We're trying to significantly increase the number of these operational mentoring and liaison teams. And my concern -- what I've heard out of the theater, and it's not just from Americans -- is that some of these groups are not fully trained," Gates said.
Gates said he expressed to NATO that more troops could be trained at the Combat Maneuver Training Center, in Hohenfels, Germany.
"I just want to make sure that, as we ramp up the number of these … mentoring teams, that they are fully trained when they go into the theater. And that's true of every country, including the United States," Gates said.
Gates had spoken with several allied officials this week prior to the announcement of the U.S. Marine deployment. Since then, he has spoken personally only to the Canadian defense minister, he said. A Canadian soldier was killed by a roadside bomb near Kandahar on Jan. 15.
"I wanted to make sure that they understood our respect for their contribution and how much of an impact they are making," Gates said.
About 2,200 Marines from 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, based at Camp Lejeune, N.C., and about 1,000 troops from 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, based at the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, at Twentynine Palms, Calif., will deploy.
The Marines will serve in Afghanistan for seven months. The deployment will boost the total number of U.S. forces in Afghanistan to about 30,000.
About 1,000 of the Marines will deploy as trainers. That battalion-sized element will be tailored to the needs of the training mission there, Joint Chiefs of Staff Vice Chairman Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright said in the same briefing. Its ranks will be filled with older, more senior Marines with combat experience. The others will be deployed to the southern region of Afghanistan to help secure gains made there last year.
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David M. Krogh of Tualatin, Oregon began his life in "dogs" in 1961 with a little white Toy Poodle. His first American Kennel Club (AKC) event was an Obedience Trial as an exhibitor.
Dave and his wife Sherrie's first breeding program was in Miniature Pinschers in 1965. During the next twenty years K-Roc (the Krogh's kennel prefix) finished 40 champions of which three were BIS dogs, many multi group winners, and a National Specialty Winner. All these dogs were breeder/owner handled.
Dave has spent much of the last forty-six years in service to several dog clubs. He served as the President of Clackamas Kennel Club for 18 years, and retired to the Board of Directors in May 2005. Dave is a life member of Dog Fanciers Association of Oregon, INC., and The Miniature Pinscher Club of America where he served as President for two years and on the Board of Directors for 13 years. He also served as an AKC delegate for 6 years. Dave is a member of the Oregon Dog Judges group, and was Co-Chairman for the Toy Seminars held in January of 2008. He has served on over 150 show committees.
Dave applied to judge dogs for the American Kennel Club in 1977, and today he is approved to judge All Toys, All Non-Sporting and All Terriers. Dogues de Bordeaux and Junior Showmanship. He has judged extensively in the United States, and several times in Canada, Taiwan and China.
Dave counts among the highlights of his judging assignments the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship and The Miniature Pinscher Club of America National Specialty three times.
As of June 28, 2013 David M. Krogh # 1260 judges the Terrier, Toy and Non-Sporting Groups plus Dogue de Bordeaux and Junior Showmanship.


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Sean Kanan
Birthday: November 2 1966
Although born in Cleveland, Ohio, Sean Kanan (born Sean Perelman), was raised in Newcastle, Pennsylvania. Sean attended both Boston University and UCLA, and earned a degree in Political Science.
Sean broke into show business in "Karate Kid II," in which he nearly died performing his own stunt work. He went on to make a name for himself in Daytime television, starring in three soap operas over the years (Y&R will be his fourth). Sean also writes and produces in the entertainment industry.
Sean once worked as a bouncer at his father's bar in Boston, and loves baseball. Sean shares a daughter, Simone, with former B&B castmate Gladys Jiminez. He resides in Los Angeles.
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Elizabeth "Betty" Munro Starr, 95, formerly of Kenosha, late of Stoughton, passed away peacefully, Monday, March 26, 2012, at Nazareth Health & Rehab Center.
She was born on Oct. 1, 1916, to the late Hector and Agnes (Carr) Munro in Larkhall, Scotland. Betty lived in Scotland until 1923, when at the age of seven, she, her mother and sister, Martha immigrated to Kenosha to join her father.
On Nov. 26, 1936, she married Lyman W. Starr. He preceded her in death in May of 1982.
Betty worked as a waitress and hostess in various Kenosha restaurants, Krok's and the Elk's Club. Betty obtained her U.S. Citizenship in October of 1965. She lived in Kenosha until 2005 when she moved to Nazareth House in Stoughton.
Betty was an avid reader, enjoyed watching TV, crossword puzzles and playing cards.
Betty is survived by her son, David M. (Pam) Starr of Stoughton; her sister, Martha Germinaro of Kenosha; her grandchildren, Pam (David) Keith of Roswell, N.M., Paul (Diane) Starr of Rockford, Ill., Jeffrey A. (Phyllis) Starr of Grafton, Wis., Lorna Kucik of Kenosha and Jeffrey W. (Michelle) Starr of West DesMoines, Iowa, and her nine great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her son, Lyman J. "Jack" Starr Jr., and two sisters, Margaret Priddis in 1957 and Agnes Munro in 1922.
Funeral services for Betty will be held on Monday, April 2, at 11 a.m. at the Bruch Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Monday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to Agrace Hospice Care, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711 or to the Nazareth Health and Rehab Center 814 Jackson Street, Stoughton, WI 53589.
The family would like to thank the caregivers from Agrace Hospice Care, Madison and Nazareth Health & Rehab Center, Stoughton for their wonderful care and compassion


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Nov 23 2009
A Word to the Wise, Chapter Deux
Before I post my book trip updates in a bit, I need to get this out.
Please hear me out. I'm lonely and have no one else to talk to.
I went to bed last Tuesday evening as a redhead. I could relate to Ginger, Lucille Ball, and Swoozie Kurtz. I felt equal parts different and fiery. Set apart and zany.
Then I went to a hair salon. I wasn't happy with my red, you see. I wanted to be redder.
More set apart.
More firey.
So I asked the colorist for more red. More fiery. Much brighter.
"I'm traveling right now," I said, "So I don't want a huge change; just much more red and a little lighter."
And when I left the salon I looked like this:
With the help of friends and family, I'm adjusting to the complete shift in my identity. I feel Lucille slipping away…and it hurts. And while it's been a long, hard road in my life (since Wednesday) I think I might make it. It's only hair, after all. It's not my pancreas.
But I tried to glean a lesson from this. I tried to figure out what might have gone wrong, and what I could have done differently.
And I finally figured it out.
When I asked the colorist to make me more red and brighter and lighter, I think I forgot to say "please".
Live and learn.
If you need something to make you better about the state of the world (or more filled with fear, is probably more the case), here's something for you. If you're at work, please turn down your speakers or your boss will forever block my site from your computer:
Forgive me,
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Jennifer On Tuesday, November 24 at 11:16 am
You rock, Ree.
Amy On Tuesday, November 24 at 11:43 am
I feel your pain. I went in and asked for a few natural looking highlights last week and came out looking like a $2 pole dancer…seriously, so frosted up that it is ridiculous. It is VERY not me, and I am grieving.
Kay On Tuesday, November 24 at 1:11 pm
Oh…I thought with all that talk about Lucille Ball that you meant Ethel Mertz! Duh! Silly me.
Laura On Tuesday, November 24 at 1:28 pm
The hair is not what you ordered, but truth be told, it is LOVELY. You look beautiful and maybe a change is just what you needed but didn't know it yet.
Melissa On Tuesday, November 24 at 1:33 pm
I want to read that kid's blog!
Adrienne On Tuesday, November 24 at 4:18 pm
It looks like you're having so much fun! I think it's awesome your family is coming along with you~ So glad Nashville is on the itinerary!
chris h On Tuesday, November 24 at 5:23 pm
Ree, its beautiful! I've been in process of blonde to strawberry blond to auburn to my now mahogany. The joke in carpool is what color red will chris be today…
With me, brown fades and red remains so I always look a little GOTH for about a week…then it is the red I want.
It looks great on you tho!
Cyndy On Tuesday, November 24 at 5:49 pm
You are definitely a redhead…but you are gorgeous nonetheless (brunette or red). The lesson learned: Never ever go to an unknown colorist while you are on the road, no matter how badly you need a touch up. And another lesson: a good colorist can fix anything. Make an appointment with someone you know and trust. You will be a redhead again in no time.
Amy On Tuesday, November 24 at 6:17 pm
Oh. Honey.
When you get to Austin, my Mario can do your hair. I got a lovely dark auburn with red-gold highs and red-purple lows. Niiiiiice.
Mary Kellogg On Tuesday, November 24 at 9:00 pm
Well, we here in the Seattle-Tacoma area feel totally rejected. We are pouting that we are forgotten.
We have a *HUGE* military population that would truly love to see you. Lots of Army wives left behind by the war. They will buy the book.
Rethink this, Ethel.
cher On Tuesday, November 24 at 10:14 pm
the new color is honestly much warmer on you. it makes your face just glow.
Lisa On Wednesday, November 25 at 12:01 am
I have to say I'm luvin' the brown! Your features pop – You look amazing with brown – I'm a blond, but I might have to go brown now
Munchiedog On Wednesday, November 25 at 9:04 am
You are a natural on the Bonnie Hunt show… Martha Stewart move over!!
Tim H. On Wednesday, November 25 at 9:20 am
Ree, you never mentioned you were going to be on Bonnie Hunt again (or if you did I missed it). You were great. And god bless the many uses of whiskey.
Debi C On Wednesday, November 25 at 9:25 am
Easy fix: use the darker color you have as "lowlights" and go in and have your hair "highlighted" to the firey red you want. It will look stunning!
Julie On Wednesday, November 25 at 10:10 am
I bought your book at the MOA! I saw you from afar and nearly ran Marlboro Man over. He was posing for a photo with your two boys. I absolutely did not stand in that line of millions of adoring fans to have my book signed. I might regret it one day, but that day standing in a long line with a 4- and 6-year-old just wasn't all that appealing.
Oh, when I left the mall, I had forgotten where I parked my van. Walking the parking lot with a 4- and 6-year-old wasn't too appealing either. The two hour drive with both kids asleep? Peace and quiet… heavenly!
Leslie On Wednesday, November 25 at 11:09 am
Frogive me when I say that this color looks 10 times better on you….. I love it!
Christy On Wednesday, November 25 at 12:19 pm
I'm incredibly sad you didn't post my blog..I took a picture of your baby TAKING the picture…
I am glad you made it home safe. Thanks for coming to KC.
Megan Greer On Wednesday, November 25 at 12:35 pm
Hi PW–I'm a new reader of yours and I hope to see you on your stop here in Nashville! If, then, you are still disgruntled with your hair color, go see my best-good-buddy-in-the-whole-wide-world Kara Gaylor at Streets Salon (it's not far from your book signing!). She is a super great stylist and loves a good red-head. Sorry, I have to pimp out my girl as much as possible, you understand! I hope you have a chance to explore this great city while you're here! Happy Thanksgiving!
pam On Thursday, November 26 at 9:26 am
Happy Thanksgiving!!
I like the brown. I guess you can be thankful it didn't fall out!!
Mack On Friday, November 27 at 12:07 am
Your hair looks rich (and still red). Who in Chi Town did it???? Please blog about your Chi Town salon experience.
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Elaine Sgroi On Friday, November 27 at 3:03 pm
Hello Ree:
Just a note to say I LOVE YOUR WEBSITE and YOUR COMMENTS. It is sooooooooooo nice to hear and read good, positive comments. Your photos for Thanksgiving Day were beautiful.
Have a wonderful day and weekend with your family.


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What Is Causing My Car To Flash Service Battery Charger SystemPosted in Car Batteries
My 2006 Chevy Impala was running fine. Would a small hole in the muffler cause the "service battery charge system"?
My 2006 Chevy Impala was running fine. Would a small hole in the muffler cause the "service battery charge system"?
bad battery
loose belt
bad alternator
loose or dirty battery cables
most shops or parts store check charging system free takes about 5 minutes
no it means your charging system(alternator) is about to crap out . or battery is not holding sufficient charge. you need to get it serviced. it will seem to be running fine but will adventually leave you stranded if not fixed.
Your scenario indicates a weak charging system. In some cases, this may also mean NO charging.
If possible, install a voltage regulator unit after you get the job done…
anyhoooo, back to the problem….
Whjen you take it to a workshop,
it always begins with the checking of electrical wires…. connected to the alternator..
A line that does not allow continuity will also cause this to happen.
Corrosion on terminals may also result in intermitent faults.
Or that your alternator parts needs to be replaced…
if you can't get it replaced, just replace the entire unite.
If the problem is not found by checking the wirings, out comes the multimeter to inspect
current flow and voltage… a standard auto battery is approx. 12 volts when not in use and may reach up to 13.7 volts when the charging system is functioning properly.
However, if you are really LUCKY… a burn fuse may also cause your charging system to fail.
Inspect the main fuse also known as the fusible link.
Thanks for reading….
btw, on a personal note… I LOVE CHEVY IMPALAS!!! ESPECIALLY THE LOWRIDER ONES! too bad they don't have 'em here in Malaysia.
GM side post connectors are a constant problem. Check both and make sure they are clean and tight ( 5/16″ insulated box wrench)
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Six months from now we'll know lots of things: the name of the GOP VP nominee, the final jobs report numbers; the winner of the World Series.
Until then, we have a weekly update/summary of where things are, and where we see them going.
My latest estimates based on polling, conversations with political insiders, and gut.
Obama: 247
Romney: 191
Undecided: 100
Eight Undecided (Toss-up) States: OH, CO, NV, IA, NH, FL, NC, VA
Best opportunities for Romney: NC, IA
Best opportunities for Obama: NH, CO
Bottom line: Obama has lots of different paths to 270, while Romney has a narrow one.
If Marco Rubio were a stock, Wall Street would advise a "Sell". A growing narrative is building among the political elite that freshman senator is not ready for prime time. Take, for example, this lede in the Washington Post the other day: "In an interview with Fox News Channel's Bret Baier Monday night, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) addressed some parts of his political history that have dogged him, including his use of a Florida Republican Party credit card for personal purchases as well as his relationship with embattled Rep. David Rivera, R-Fla.
If there were a 'Buy' recommendation, it'd be Tim Pawlenty. Sure, he's no flash of excitement. But, he's steady. He's serious. And, most important, his working-class profile will help round out Romney's "relatability" problem. Read more about T-Paw's stock from ABC's Matt Jaffe, who covered Pawlenty's presidential campaign.
Rob Portman and Paul Ryan remain the most likely picks. Bob McDonnell looked comfortable and confident in his "try-out" with Romney Thursday in Portsmouth, VA. But, in a state where suburban women are a huge target, the controversy over "transvaginal" ultrasounds for women seeking an abortion makes McDonnell a risky pick.
-IN GOP SEN PRIMARY: LUGAR THE LATEST VICTIM OF TEA PARTY POWER: 35-year incumbent Sen. Dick Lugar is undoubtedly in a close race against GOP opponent Richard Mourdock in Tuesday's Indiana primary. When asked the chances of a Lugar victory, one very well-informed Republican operative gave me this blunt assessment: Zero.
Though Mourdock has been endorsed by Tea Party stalwarts like Sarah Palin and Michele Bachmann, he's no political neophyte. He's a two-term state Treasurer. But, Mourdock's message is as Tea party as they come: elect me because, unlike Lugar, I won't comprise.
His attack on Lugar is that the long-time Senator has been too willing to cross the aisle instead of standing on conservative principles. Remember that then-candidate Barack Obama pointed to Lugar in 2008 as an example of his bi-partisan work on nuclear non-proliferation issues. The fact that Lugar's been in Washington for the last three decades - and sold his Indiana home in the late 1970's to move to McLean, VA - is another huge negative.
Bottom line: while Lugar is no moderate, he is one of a dwindling number of Senators who is willing to work with - not simply against - the other side.
Read Chris Good's interview with Mourdock and Joel Siegel's interview with Lugar . And Good has chronicled the millions of dollars of outside Republican and Tea Party money flowing into Indiana.
-REPUBLICAN GOP PRIMARY GOES ON: Newt and Santorum may be gone, but the primary for the GOP nomination continues. Three states vote on Tuesday: Indiana, West Virginia and North Carolina. Their combined 132 delegates aren't enough to put Romney over the top. The earliest that could happen is May 29, when Texas, with its 155 delegates, votes. Even so, it's more likely that California puts him over the 1144 threshold on June 5 .
- ON WISCONSIN: Wisconsin Democrats hold a primary May 8 to pick their nominee to take on GOP Gov. Scott Walker in the June 5 recall election. Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is the heavy favorite.


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Jan. 31, 2009
Lobo Basketball
What: Lobos vs. Utah
When/Where: Noon, today, The Pit
TV: CBS College Sports
Radio: 610-AM KNML
By Richard Stevens -- Senior Writer/GoLobos.com
Forget getting to a Super Bowl party, too early. Heck, that NFL finale might be the second-best sporting event to be played today. The best struggle of the day just might be in The Pit. And this one is live, well, for those of us not sunning in Florida.
It's Lobos vs. Utah Utes. It's Don Flanagan vs. Elaine Elliott. It's Lobos Amy Beggin and Angela Hartill vs. Morgan Warburton and Kalee Whipple. It's also Flanagan looking for a landmark win as a Lobo coach.
Of course, win No. 300 as a Lobo probably has some sort of pricetag for Flanagan. The University of New Mexico coach might even have an ulcer or two from all the close games he has had to face in 14 years on the UNM sideline.
But pushing his 2008-09 record to 1-0 against the Utah Utes might be one of those "priceless" items. Likely the main reason Flanagan wants No. 300 Sunday in The Pit is because it would push the Lobos a game past the Utes -- and past Elliott.
Who are good. Who are very, very good. The Utes have won nine straight. Eliott has 529 collegiate wins. But this game is more about Utes and Lobos.
"I think they are the best team in the conference," said Flanagan. "Execution wise, they do it better than anyone else. They have the talent that can get them through the tough times. They have role players who do their roles better than any other team. "They make you play their game and when you play their game, they usually win."
Flanagan says the key to the Utes jumping off to a 6-0 start in the Mountain West Conference isn't just their leading scorers Morgan Warburton (18.7 points) or Kalee Whipple (16.7). The key is all the other Utes who are willing to do all the little things necessary to get Warburton and Whipple open for shots. Which they often hit.
"They are very organized in getting the ball in the hands of their scorers," said Flanagan. "They utilize their other players effectively as screeners or cutters to create some diversions before they get it to the real people they want to get it to. They get it to their scorers better than any team in the conference."
So, doesn't that make it easy on the Lobos? Just concentrate on Warburton and Whipple and forget those other Utes? Leave them open? That's not really Flanagan's style. He believes in getting into the face of all shooters, but he likely has a few plans ahead for Warburton and Whipple.
Like UNM's typical, tough-nosed, disciplined defense. Which will be needed on Sunday. Warburton and Whipple already appear destined for All-MWC honors.
"They might have the two best players in the conference," said Flanagan. "And the other kids are committed to rebound shots. The whole team, as a team, is very very effective and they are playing at their best right now."
The Lobos (16-3, 5-1 MWC) aren't looking too shabby either. UNM is off to its best start since the season of 2004-05. The Lobos are four wins shy of a 20-win season and they still have ten games to go. But this game is huge for UNM if they want to outrace all the other MWC teams to the regular-season finish line.
"We have a tough second half," said Flanagan. "We are playing away at three of the top teams in the league. We have to take full advantage of playing at home. This game is probably more important to us than it is to Utah. They (Utes) know we still have to go to Utah. It's a very, very important game for our team."
The Lobos were swept by Utah in the regular season last year. The Lobos have won 5-of-7 going into Sunday's game. The Utes are hot, having won nine straight, but UNM is 12-1 in The Pit this season with the only loss coming in league play to San Diego State.
Editor's note: Richard Stevens is a former Associate Sports Editor and sports columnist for The Albuquerque Tribune. You can reach him at firstname.lastname@example.com. Previous articles are available at The Richard Stevens Corner