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City of Burlington,
Vermont--1996 Municipal Development Plan
Presents a vision for sustainable land use and development over
the next ten to twenty year period in Burlington. Aims to prepare
the city for sustainable development, provides a reliable basis
for public and private investment, and will guide the city into
the twenty-first century.
2020--Scottsdale, Arizona; 1995
Presents sustainable guiding principles, prepared in a citizen-driven
process, for land use decisions in Scottsdale.
The Growing
Smart Legislative Guidebook; 2002
The Guidebook and its accompanying User Manual are the culmination
of the American Planning Association's seven-year Growing Smart
project, an effort to draft the next generation of model planning
and zoning legislation for the U.S. A unique feature
of the Guidebook is the variety of options provided for statutory
reform instead of a one-size-fits-all model. APA also offers
Planning for Smart Growth: 2002 State of the States,
a report available online, which tracks each state's level of
success in smart growth through planning.
Planning Technical Assistance Act--State of Illinois;
This law updated planning statutes from the 1920s. It defines
the elements of a good comprehensive plan and provides assistance
to jurisdictions in developing a plan that addresses transportation,
land use and natural resources, community vision, and other
Community-Based Planning Act -- 1997 (PDF format)
Legislation building on the state's sustainable development
statutes. The Act sets 11 goals for community-based planning,
creates an advisory council to refine program details, and funds
pilot projects.
Ordinance--Belmont, North Carolina; 1994
Provides "Traditional Neighborhood Development" guidelines,
including mixed-use, pedestrian oriented planning.
Retail and Service Building Ordinance--Stoughton, Wisconsin; 2004
This ordinance for "big box" stores over 20,000 square feet is intended to
ensure that such buildings are compatible with the surrounding area and the overall community character of the city.
Development Code Handbook and Appendix
This publication from the state of Oregon, one of several code
assistance handbooks, presents common obstacles to smart development
and provides guidance to communities in determining whether
their local codes and standards encourage, support, or impede
smart development.
Growth" and Neighborhood Conservation-- Maryland Senate
Bill 389; passed 1997
Establishes priority funding areas in the State so as to preserve
existing neighborhoods and agricultural, natural, and rural
resources; prohibits State agencies from approving specified
projects that are not in priority funding areas; provides for
specified exceptions; establishes a certification process for
the designation of eligible priority funding areas; requires
municipal corporations to adopt specified development standards
and assist counties in the collection of fees to finance specified
school construction.
Smart Growth
Program-- State of Maryland; 1997, revised 2001.
The 1997 General Assembly adopted several specific programs,
which together form the Smart Growth initiatives. Collectively,
these initiatives aim to direct State resources to revitalize
older developed areas, preserve some of Maryland's valuable
resource and open space lands, and discourage the continuation
of sprawling development into rural areas.
Smart Growth Zoning Codes: A Resource Guide; 2003
This publication from the Local Government Commission compiles
research of more than 150 "smart growth" zoning codes
from across the nation.This guidebook will help planners design
a zoning code that encourages the construction of walkable,
mixed use neighborhoods and the revitalization of existing places.
An executive summary, Overcoming
Obstacles to Smart Growth through Code Reform, is available
Planning Goals and Guidelines--State of Oregon; 1996
Presents 19 planning goals expressing state policies on land
use and related topics along with suggestions on how to apply
Superstores Law--Los Angeles; 2004
An ordinance adopted by the Los Angeles City Council will require developers of superstores to perform cost-benefit analyses of their projects' impact on job loss, replacement of good-paying jobs with poverty-wage jobs, loss of open space, destruction of local businesses, and increased crime and traffic.
Smart Growth Legislation; 1999
The legislation defines what a "comprehensive plan"
is, outlines procedures for adopting these plans, and requires
that certain actions, beginning in 2010, be consistent with
an adopted plan. The legislation also established a planning
grants program for comprehensive planning.
Greenspace Commission -- State of Georgia; 2000
The text of Georgia Senate Bill 399, providing for state and
local government activities with respect to preservation of
greenspace, and the creation of the Georgia Greenspace Commission.
District Ordinance -- Jackson County, Oregon; 1989
This ordinance, online in PDF, implements greenway plans. It
includes definitions, permitted uses and conditional uses of
a public greenway.
Ordinance -- Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee;
This ordinance, which could serve as a model for other communities,
authorizes the acceptance of certain property for use as park
space and an easement for use as a greenway. It also authorizes
greenway improvements.
Riparian Habitat Management--Napa,
California; 1987
Delineates requirements for creating a riparian habitat management
plan, including creation of streamside buffer areas and the protection
and maintenance of vegetation.
Santa Rosa Creek Greenway
Resolution--Santa Rosa, California; 1990
Provides for the funding and other requirements to establish
a creekside multi-purpose greenway.
Solar Access Protection
9 Land Use Regulations: Chapter 8 Solar Access --Boulder, Colorado;
Limits the amount of permitted shading by new construction
and requires that new buildings be sited to provide good solar access.
Solar Energy Ordinance--Port
Arthur, Texas; 1979
Defines solar energy and mandates design principles which utilize solar
energy and protect building access to its use.
Solar Access: Summary
of Ordinance--Boulder, Colorado; 1991
Describes an ordinance which limits the amount of permitted shading
by new construction and requires that new buildings be sited to provide
good solar access.
Solar Access
Regulations--Boulder, Colorado; 1991
Limits the amount of permitted shading by new construction and requires
that new buildings be sited to provide good solar access.
Solar access, thermal
performance and solar heating--Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin; 1980
Establishes energy performance standards for new building, including
a requirement that non-residential buildings receive a minimum of 50 percent
of their heating from solar energy.
Solar Codes and Ordinances--New
Pattonsburg, Missouri; 1996
Provides for protection of solar access, encourages alternative
housing design ,the use of wind energy conversion systems and
other resource efficient technologies.
Urban Forestry
for Developing and Evaluating Tree Ordinances
A website from the USDA Forest Service and the International
Society of Arboriculture, which includes information on planning
for an ordinance, drafting an ordinance and evaluating an ordinance.
Street Trees, Shrubs and
Plants Management--Carpenteria, California; 1994
Establishes regulations governing planting, care, maintenance
and removal of trees and plants.
Tree Ordinance Index
An online index provided by the USDA Forest Service Southern
Agricultural Land Protection
Conservation Easement
Program (Guidelines)--Lancaster County, Pennsylvania;
Uses the acquisition of agricultural conservation easements
as a tool to protect the areas rich agricultural heritage.
Preservation Laws
The Farmland Information Library provides this searchable collection
of local, state and federal laws, administrative regulations,
state executive orders and state attorney general opinions related
to farmland protection.
Protection Policy Act -- Federal; 2000
The purpose of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) is
to minimize the extent to which Federal programs contribute
to the unnecessary and irreversible conversion of farmland to
non-agricultural uses.
Model Agricultural Zoning
Ordinance--Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; 1994
Provides a model document to include effective protection of
agricultural and farm land in overall planning and zoning guidelines.
Right to Farm Ordinance--Davis,
California; 1995
Provides the preservation of agricultural lands in Davis (well
known for its efforts in environmentally sensitive management),
and surrounding Solano County.
Brownfield Development
New Jersey Brownfield Legislation, Senate Bill 39--1998
Makes variations in New Jersey state law to facilitate the remediation
of contaminated real property and specifies an appropriation. To
order a copy of the legislation, call New Jersey Legislative Services at
(609) 292-4840 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
cleanup and revitalization programs --State of Maryland;
Establishes a voluntary program in the Maryland Department of
Environment and sets guidelines for regulations, fees and approval
of applications.
Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act
-- Federal; 2002
The Act is intended to stimulate the redevelopment of old industrial
properties. The new law reforms the federal Superfund law, providing
liability protection for prospective purchasers, contiguous
property owners, and innocent landowners. The bill also provides
$200 million annually over the next five years to states to
clean and revitalize brownfield properties and creates a public
record of brownfield sites.
Open Space
Many municipalities and counties have open space protection
programs and local taxes that support the purchase and preservation
of open space.
Hillside Preservation District--Pacifica,
Encourages protection of natural topographic features
and discourages the development of ridgelines.
Space Preservation Codes--National Association of Counties
NACo furnishes the text of actual codes submitted by individual
Open Space District--Marin County, California
Provide the philosophy, guidelines and regulations which protect
and maintain the County�s natural spaces.
* Marin County Open Space Preservation
Program Policy; 1985
* Marin County Open Space
District Code; 1994
Performance Zoning Model Ordinance--Bucks
County, Pennsylvania; January 1996
Presents a zoning method with a primary objective of protecting
natural resources and a secondary objective of providing flexibility
in the design of residential development.
Protection--Boulder, Colorado; 1981
Protects area wetlands through restrictions on use and development,
including adjacent areas where use and development might adversely
impact wetlands.
Transfer of Development Credits
Transfer of Development Credits--Monterey County, California;
Allows the transfer of development rights from
one parcel to another as a tool in programs to discourage building
in sensitive areas of the Big Sur.
* Transfer of Development Credit
Zoning Ordinance, Title 20; 1995
* Transfer of Development Credit
Policies, Big Sur Land Use Plan; 1988.
of Development Rights--State of New York
The Pace Law School Land Use Law Center describes the transfer
of development rights process as applied in New York.
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The view from inside the nostril
I don't claim to be an artist. But then again, what is art and what does one need to create to become an artist? I do have a few creations of my own. For what it's worth, here is one of the oldest surviving ones.
Blue ballpoint pen on cheap paper. 7x10 cm. Now slightly faded.
The detailed title explains what it is depicting: The outside scenic view as seen from inside the nose—thru the nostril—of a man. Those 2 scimitar-shaped things are nose hairs, while the irregular entity on the right is mucus. I used to wear my watch on my right wrist. Note that the right hand visible outside the nose is also wearing a watch. So, this is presumably a self-portrait of sorts.
It is dated 15 December 1976, midnight. Arguably, a piece of "art" like this can only be created late at night, preferably after midnight when the time is usually ripe for finding out what it is all about.
If Salvador Dalí had doodled this, it would be worth a hefty sum now. But, sigh, I am no Dalí...

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19:30, UK, Wednesday 21 July 2004
An undercover investigator has filmed chickens being kicked and thrown against a wall at a farm which supplies fast food giant Kentucky Fried Chicken.
The chooks were stomped on, tied up in bundles and thrown into crates while others were hurled against walls.
The video was taken by a member of the animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta).
"It was just terrible," Mika Brzezinski told CBS News.
"They laughed an enjoyed themselves," she said about the mistreatment.
Peta also said its investigator had seen workers "ripping birds' beaks off, spray painting their faces, twisting their heads off, and breaking them in half - while all the birds are still alive".
The investigation took place at a Pilgrim's Pride plant in Moorefield, West Virginia.
A KFC spokesman said the video was "appalling".
The company said any employee caught mistreating animals would be fired.
KFC said it would not buy anymore chickens from the plant until it was given assurances the mistreatment had stopped.


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United launches service to Taipei
Originally published on businesstraveller.com 31/03/2014 - Filed under: Home » News »
United Airlines has expanded its trans-Pacific network by connecting its San Francisco hub with Taipei and launching a second daily flight between Houston and Tokyo.
The US carrier will operate both services with Boeing 777-200 aircraft.
The San Francisco to Taipei service will seat 269 in a four-class configuration, with eight in United Global First, 40 in United Business First, 113 in United Economy Plus, and 108 United Economy seats.
Flight UA871 departs San Francisco International Airport daily at 1350 and arrives in Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport at 1830 the following day.
Return leg UA872 leaves Taipei at 1110 and arrives back in San Francisco at 0730 the same day.
The additional daily service to Tokyo will offer 267 seats in a three-class configuration – 50 in United Business First, 72 in United Economy Plus, and 217 in United Economy.
Flight UA1 departs Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport at 0900 daily and arrives at Tokyo Narita at 1235 the following day.
Return service UA2 leaves Tokyo at 1545 and touches down in Houston at 1340 the same day.
Jim Compton, United's vice-chairman and chief revenue officer, said: "The new Taipei and Tokyo services strengthen our commitment to the Pacific, where United is already the leading US carrier, and to the San Francisco and Houston hubs.
United last year announced plans to introduce a thrice-weekly B787 service between San Francisco and Chengdu on June 9, pending approval from the Chinese government (see Business Traveller Asia-Pacific news, October 22).
If successfully implemented, the non-stop service will be the first by an American airline between the US and a second-tier Chinese city, as currently American carriers' presence in the world's second largest economy is limited to Beijing and Shanghai.
United also plans to offer Boeing 787 services between Los Angeles and Melbourne six times weekly from October 26.
Clement Huang
mkcol74 - 31/03/2014 15:08
I've tried to make the numbers of seats add up - but I can't. Or have the economy figures included the Economy Plus as well?
SiteAdministrator - 01/04/2014 04:39
Yes, you're right - we've amended the copy above to make this clear - thank you for your correction. Clement Huang
Dolphin500 - 03/04/2014 14:47
Please do not use United on any international route. I know many readers here First and Business class, but recently many are flying Economy on long haul flights as well as I do, and I will say do not fly United Economy (plus or regular) it has the worst service of all. They charge you for glass of wine, beer or any alcohol drink, the food is horrible. I'm A Premier member and I just returned from Asia and my experience with UA was the worst... specially when it compares the service with CX or NH in Economy or Premier Economy. Economy Plus in United is just a but more leg room... but do not recline much as they said. My next trip to Asia it would be in other carrier such as American, Delta,Turkish, Cathay, All Nippon, Qatar... but not United who becomes a low budget airlines with an image of big airline.


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Complete Guide to Online Counseling Degrees
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An online degree in counseling can prepare graduates for careers in a variety of counseling specializations, such as mental health, rehabilitation, substance abuse, school, or marriage and family counseling. To become a counselor, however, more than just a solid education is required: a counselor must also have the ability to work well with a diverse range of age groups, cultures, and personality types; be able and willing to handle physical and emotional stress that may result from the job; maintain sincere desire to help others; and uphold standard ethical and legal standards pertaining to the mental health profession.
The accreditation of a counseling degree program or school should be a very important consideration for prospective students. Attending an accredited program will ensure you have received a quality education, help you meet the requirements to transfer credits to other accredited schools, allow you to apply for financial aid, and prepare you for a professional counseling licensing exam after you graduate. The Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP) currently accredits master's programs. Read More
Comprehensive List of Colleges & Universities for an Online Counseling Degree
Available Online Counseling Degrees
Graduate certificates and master's degrees are the most common counseling programs and generally prepare students for state licensure. Each state determines its own set of standards for licensed counselors, and the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) contracts with all of the states to administer the licensing exam. Students should review their state's requirements in order to determine which degree program is best suited for their professional goals.
Online bachelor's degree programs in counseling typically focus on substance abuse, addictions, or human behavior. While a bachelor's degree in counseling will provide an introduction to the field, most states require that counselors have at least a master's degree in order to become licensed.
Master's degree programs allow prospective counselors to specialize in a particular area, such as marriage and family or mental health counseling. Coursework varies greatly depending on the specialization, but most programs that prepare graduates for direct client assessment require supervised counseling practicums, fieldwork, and internship experience.
Doctoral degrees are designed for current counselors who want to advance in their careers, either as educators, advanced practitioners, researchers, or supervisors in counseling settings. Advanced classes within the doctorate generally cover topics such as counseling assessment, group counseling, supervising, counseling diverse populations, and counseling curriculum development.
Online Bachelor's Degrees in Counseling
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in counseling provides solid preparation for graduate study in counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, and other human services and helping professions. The four-year bachelor's degree may also lead to positions in substance abuse or behavioral disorder counseling or nonclinical positions in human services or helping professions, but it alone will not qualify graduates to become a licensed counselor in most states.
Students who choose to earn bachelor's degrees in counseling will study general psychology and sociology, and they will also take a broader scope of classes in math, sciences, communications, and social sciences. The classes students take as undergraduates will often mirror the courses they will take as graduate students, but the undergraduate curriculum revolves around learning existing theories rather than developing one's own ideas and techniques. Students gain a firm foundation in psychology and sociology through classes such as child development, addiction, abnormal psychology, and emotional disorders. Other courses discuss particular counseling issues, such as case management, drugs and behavior, substance abuse recovery, counseling skills, and counselor ethics. Many counseling bachelor's programs also include field experience requirements, where students observe experienced counselors and practice basic counseling skills in a supervised setting.
Online undergraduate programs in counseling follow the standard admissions protocol and require a high school diploma, SAT/ACT scores, a resume, and letters of recommendation. Online graduate counseling degree programs accept undergraduate majors in a wide variety of areas, although experience with psychology and sociology coursework is helpful.
Online Master's Degrees in Counseling
The Master of Arts (MA) in counseling is the baseline requirement for state licensure in most professional counseling positions, including school, marriage and family, addiction, clinical mental health, and career counseling. It is also the main educational requirement for national certification by the National Board for Certified Counselors. Online graduate counseling degrees generally take two to three years to complete, and students learn how to apply an understanding of psychology and the social sciences to help people facing a variety of difficulties.
Common core requirements in the master's curriculum include human development, communication skills, ethical counseling, human sexuality, group therapy, and psychological assessment. Students must also complete a significant amount of field experience hours while practicing client interviews and counseling. Graduates of master's programs may go on to complete the additional requirements to earn a state license or national certification; these usually include completing 2,000-4,000 hours of clinical experience and passing an exam.
Before applying to an online graduate counseling degree program, students must first complete a bachelor's degree. Most graduate school admission boards prefer that students major in sociology or psychology, but people with diverse backgrounds may pursue graduate degrees in counseling. Some master's degree programs in school counseling and psychology require applicants to prove that they have some related experience in education or counseling, while others accept all kinds of students, provided they have a bachelor's degree and can submit transcripts, letters of recommendation, a resume, and a personal statement. The personal statement of purpose is essentially an admissions essay that details how a person came to be interested in the field of counseling and declares what a person's postgraduation goals are. Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) scores are also requested by many schools.
Online Doctoral Degrees in Counseling
Master's-level counselors can pursue a doctorate, or PhD, in order to become counselor supervisors, researchers, and educators. These programs take three to five years to complete and include a large foundation of classes in the social sciences. Research techniques, psychological statistics, human learning, behavioral neuroscience, developmental psychology, and social psychology are some common course options. Along with studying psychological systems, students also undertake a large dissertation research project in an area of counseling psychology that interests them, such as vocational psychology, individual and family counseling, or diagnosis and treatment. Graduates can go on to research and teach counseling at the college level, while others oversee counselors in group practices.
Doctoral degrees require the completion of a dissertation, an extensive research paper on the topic of a student's choice. Most students who seek these degrees have a topic in mind, and they will dedicate years to finishing their work. Highly advanced coursework is also expected, and most doctoral students are already working as school counselors and psychologists, providing them with experience on which to base their learning.
Online Counseling Certificate Programs
A wide variety of counseling certificate programs are available to students and professionals who wish to work toward licensure, a graduate degree, or just to advance their current understanding of counseling for professional or personal reasons. The types of certificates that are available vary greatly in subject matter, duration, and requirements, but most require at least a bachelor's degree and last approximately six months to one year. For example, invididuals with a bachelor's degree may pursue a certificate in clinical mediation counseling, college admissions counseling, pastoral counseling, or drug and alcohol counseling as part of a graduate school track or simply to enhance their professional counseling skills.
A family counseling or lay counseling certificate might be a good option for community leaders and care-giving professionals with a variety of academic backgrounds, such as physicians, campus residential advisors, pastors, social workers, or nurses. Advanced or clinical mental health counseling certificates are typically designed for people with a master's degree who must meet specific educational requirements in order to earn or renew a state license.
What Students Learn in an Online Counseling Program
Online graduate counseling degrees offer courses that contribute to helping students better understand how to interact with diverse populations. Psychology and sociology courses are offered with a variety of titles and will probably play a role in every class a counseling student takes. Because counselors are bound to legal parameters, graduate students will likely study ethics and the legal procedures that counselors must abide by. Some counselors will take classes in general social work and cultural studies, as well, so they can prepare for work in settings that serve populations in need. Students may also take courses that explore counseling procedures and theories, including group and individual counseling sessions.
The subjects that online students take are essentially the same as those in traditional schools: Both types of students will complete extensive reading and writing assignments, but traditional students have more opportunities for role play, group work, and discussion. Online students must be comfortable working alone, and they may need to take more responsibility for their licensure process by finding an apprenticeship in a local school, clinic, or community agency to get the hours they need.
In order to gain the hands-on experience that an expert counselor needs, all quality online graduate counseling degrees require a practicum and internship experience. Practicums put students in mock counseling settings, which allow them to work on their counseling skills in low-stakes situations. Internships in a counseling office allow students to shadow experienced counselors and practice their counseling skills under the watchful eye of a professional. The amount of fieldwork required will depend on the state in which the training takes place and the type of counseling the student specializes in.
The following list provides an example of some of the general courses covered in a online graduate counseling degree program:
- Clinical Assessment: Students learn about different tools, such as standardized questionnaires, which can be used to determine a patient's diagnosis.
- Counseling Psychology: This class discusses how personality and personal interaction can manifest in the client-counselor relationship. Students learn different methods for working with clients, depending on what the client wants to get out of counseling.
- Ethics: Since counselors have the ability to make a deep impact on their clients, both in a positive and negative way, they must be careful to abide by high ethical standards at all times.
- Evidence-Based Counseling: Students learn how to use evidence and counseling research to improve their therapy practice. Students study different interventions and findings and apply research in a clinical setting.
- Group and Family Therapy: Students practice methods for interviewing, assessing, and treating groups of individuals.
- Interviewing: This course covers methods of initial interactions with clients to determine the problems they are facing and the results they hope to achieve with therapy.
- Lifespan Development: This course discusses how people change from childhood to adolescence and into adulthood and old age. All aspects of development are covered, such as cognitive, physical, and emotional development.
Understanding Licensure and Certification Requirements
Licensure refers to the set of laws and regulations that professional counselors must follow, as determined by each US state. Most states require that all mental health counselors complete an accredited master's degree program and two years of supervised training (or 2,000-4,000 hours of supervised fieldwork) in addition to passing a state licensing exam before they are allowed to work with clients. Licensing standards for counselors vary from state to state, so it is important that prospective counseling students consult with their state's regulatory board to learn about their particular requirements. The American Counseling Association provides information about the licensure requirements for each US state.
Professional certification for counselors is optional, but it serves as a way for professional organizations, employers, and clients to recognize whether a counselor is competent, educated, and adheres to a strict code of ethics. Certification may also improve job prospects and increase your salary.
The two primary certification agencies for counselors are the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC). NBCC offers a national certification for the broad counseling profession (NCC, or National Certified Counselor) and specialty certifications for mental health counselors (CCMHC), school counselors (NCSC), and addictions counselors (MAC), while CRCC offers certification for rehabilitation counselors (CRC). Certification in any of these categories requires a master's degree, supervised clinical experience, and a certain number of approved continuing education courses every five years in order to remain current.
The Importance of an Accredited Online Graduate Counseling Degree
In most counseling professions, practitioners must have a state-issued license or credential in order to work with clients; to earn this license, students must graduate from an accredited master's or doctoral degree program. Accredited programs are those that are deemed to be properly established and meet the standards approved by the profession. Accredited counseling programs are the most tailored to providing you with the right skills and knowledge needed to pass a state licensing exam. Graduates of CACREP-accredited programs are also immediately qualified to acquire national certification from the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) upon passing the National Counselor Examination (NCE).
While it is not strictly required that students attend an accredited school to obtain a master's degree in counseling, it is strongly recommended because doing so will open up better employment opportunities, help with state licensure, and make it easier to work in a different state. The Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP) evaluates graduate counseling programs to ensure that they meet the highest educational and professional standards. Currently, CACREP accredits master's degree programs in the following counseling disciplines: addiction; career; clinical mental health; marriage, couple, and family; school; and student affairs and college counseling.
Career Specializations for Counseling Graduates
Counseling is a broad profession that encompasses many settings and populations, so a wide variety of career specializations are available. Possible settings include community agencies, schools, universities and community colleges, hospitals, and private practice. Counselors may also travel within the community to see clients. Although a master's degree in counseling is necessary to become a licensed counselor, graduates with a high school or bachelor's degree and relevant experience may qualify for the following counseling-related positions:
- Social and Community Service Manager: Community organizations and social services departments require managers who understand complicated cultural and social dynamics and can help their employees better serve their clients.
- Social and Human Service Assistant: Counselors and social workers utilize social and human service assistants to help them find and apply for benefits and community services for their clients. These assistants may also help the patients under the guidance of a licensed counselor or social worker.
- Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor: Depending on the setting and the state in which they work, graduates with a bachelor's degree may qualify for a position as a substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselor. They work with individuals and groups with addictions or other behavioral disorders by providing therapy, designing treatment and recovery plans, and helping them manage stress in a healthy way.
The following specializations are just a sample of the many careers available to counseling graduates with a master's degree and a state-issued license:
- Career Counselors: Career counselors help recent graduates and mid-career professionals assess and evaluate their interests, strengths, and goals in order to select a new profession. They also advise clients regarding resumes, interviews, networking, decision-making, and general job-search skills.
- Clinical Mental Health Counselors: These counselors provide a wide range of mental health services and help clients better understand their own behavior. Counselors work with people who are experiencing mental illness, as well as people who have experienced trauma or setbacks in life, such as divorce or grief. They also provide diagnoses and treatment, as well as prevention plans.
- Marriage, Couple, and Family Counselors: These counselors evaluate individual and group dynamics within the family system and help define the roles and behaviors that contribute to difficult situations or transitions. They often provide group therapy, help clients set goals and make decisions, and create strategies to change behaviors.
- School Counselors: School counselors play a very important role within elementary, middle, and high schools. They evaluate and assist students who are experiencing difficulty with academic, social, and family issues; meet with teachers to help define classroom goals; and work with parents and caregivers who need help supporting their children. They also assist older students with college admissions, resume building, and career planning.
School Counseling
School counselors play an important role in the education system. While teachers are in charge of assessing students' academic progress, counselors help them resolve emotional or mental health issues, perform better in school, and plan for the future. School counselors may specialize in a number of areas based on the age group of children they work with and the type of counseling they provide. Elementary school counselors help very young children pinpoint their academic interests and evaluate potential learning, developmental, or behavioral issues. High school counselors focus on helping students navigate their postsecondary options, such as career training or college admissions and financial aid. Other counselors work in vocational schools or career placement organizations and help clients refine their interests, determine their goals, and apply for jobs.
Most school counselors will need at least a master's degree before they can begin their career. All states require school counselors to have a license; in most cases, licensure requires a master's degree, a passing score on an exam, and continuing education credits to maintain the license. The American Counseling Association provides a list of state licensing agencies. Counselors can also earn voluntary professional credentials to boost their resume and employability.
Master's programs in school counseling discuss psychological theories, cultural issues in schools, instructional techniques, and clinical techniques. These degree programs are hosted in a number of academic departments, from psychology to human services, and are divided into two types of master's degrees: the Master of Education (MEd) and the Master of Arts (MA). The MEd focuses on academic counseling, while the MA focuses more on general counseling for students.
Once accepted to a degree program, students determine which area of school counseling they would like to concentrate on; some potential areas include education counseling, student affairs, or secondary school counseling. During these degree programs, students complete coursework in subjects like psychological theory, human behavior, educational theory, and counseling techniques. Students are also required to spend time doing fieldwork observing clinical techniques in action and practicing them under the guidance of an experienced counselor.
The best way to start researching which school counseling degree is right for you is to review the licensing requirements for the career you're interested in. School counselors in high schools may need master's degrees, while counselors at community colleges and universities may need only a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline. Students should also note that while a general master's degree in school counseling can be applied to other counseling careers, an MEd degree prepares students specifically for positions in schools. Some school counseling and psychology master's degree programs require applicants to prove that they have some related experience in education or counseling; others accept all kinds of students, provided that they have a bachelor's degree and meet the other admission requirements.
- American Counseling Association. Accessed May 6, 2014. http://www.counseling.org.
- Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. Accessed May 6, 2014. http://www.cacrep.org.
- Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor. Accessed May 6, 2014. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/mental-health-counselors-and-marriage-and-family-therapists.htm.
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Just two days prior to the 25th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez spill, the Texas coast experienced a "crude" awakening. Near the Texas City Dike, there is an area called the "Y" where three bodies of water meet. In this area, a 585-foot, Liberian-flagged ship collided with a barge in-tow owned by Kirby Inland Marine. The collision caused 168,000 gallons of a sort of bunker fuel oil to seep into Galveston Bay.
The captain reported the spill. Those involved in the accident were hospitalized for noxious fumes. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the accident. One mitigating factor is the fog, which resulted in poor visibility. The high volume of traffic is also under consideration. The barge was carrying nearly 1 million gallons of oil as cargo. This particular oil is thick and does not easily evaporate in water.
While the slick does not even come close to the amount of oil leaked in previous spills, the economic and the environmental impact is tremendous. The national bearing is great, mainly because of the area of impact. Texas houses one of the largest petrochemical ports (Port Authority of Houston). Due to the spill, the Houston Ship Channel was closed. Several (officials speculated 60) inbound and outbound ships were held in queue for transit. This means a delay of both people and resources. Even recreational cruise ships were left waiting. Both the Texas City Dike and the Bolivar Ferry experienced a closure. Likewise, hotels, fisherman, bait shops, and restaurants are bracing for lost business. A claims number has been established for persons or businesses that may have questions with regard to impact brought on by the accident. For claims, call 855-276-1275.
People are not the only ones struck by the spill. As 168,000 gallons of oil bled into the Gulf of Mexico, reports of wildlife injuries increased. Most people would assume that fish would be greatly impacted. Seven birds have become casualties, and the numbers have yet to plateau. Because of migration and roosting season, thousands of birds winter alongside the local birds. The spill also occurred relatively close to a bird sanctuary. Texas Parks and Wildlife reported that there could be "hundreds or thousands of species of birds in the area affected by the spill." A rehabilitation center was set up to comply with the oiled shorebirds. Oil-slicked ducks, loons, pelicans, herons, and seagulls, which can be apprehended, are taken to a center where they are washed, warmed, fed, treated for parasites, and released. Other wildlife, like dolphins and sea turtles, are also under observation. The public is reminded to refrain from capturing any potentially affected wildlife and is urged to contact Wildlife Response Service at 888-384-2000. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is instrumental in dealing with sea turtles. Additionally, NOAA has new findings implicating crude oil as the cause of developmental abnormalities in marine fish, specifically citing the Exxon Valdez spill. They name the Gulf of Mexico's amberjack and tuna as examples. The natural habitat continues to be a primary concern as recovery efforts persist.
The oil on the barge was safely offloaded to another vessel through a process known as lightering (not littering). Texans wasted no time; over 400 people have begun the clean-up process. Crews have dispersed over 70,000 feet of containment boom (Canon booms reverberate, a scare-tactic to keep birds away from the oil-slicked beaches and to contain oil.). Officials have launched the daunting task of caring for animals and picking up tar balls. For the time being, surfers (as usual) are largely unaffected. Because the oil is mainly on the East end, surfers can remain partaking on the West end. Yet, surfers know all too well how the weather correlates with the ocean. A significant change in wind direction, increase in wind chop, and currents could prove difficult with regard to oil containment. While no public advisories have been issued, the Coast Guard insists that people avoid contact with the oil. The Coast Guard plans to reassess ship channel traffic today.


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More than half a million dollars sounds like a lot. But when Herrin left WeddingChannel.com, its sales were upwards of $100 million. To get back into the really big leagues, Herrin did something she felt was key to her first business success: She found a mentor.
Early in her career, during Della & James's start-up phase, Herrin had sought investment from the venture capitalist Doug Mackenzie, then a partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. "He told me, 'Nine out of 10 companies in their successful form look nothing like their original form when they began,' " says Herrin. "So achieving a good outcome is not about being right from the start. It's about being tenacious and committed to constant improvement."
Now Herrin wondered, How could she improve Luxe Jewels? She decided to cold-call Mike Lohner, former CEO of a direct-sales company, Home Interiors & Gifts, that during his tenure had deployed a force of 120,000 consultants and generated about a billion dollars in annual retail revenue. Herrin got Lohner's home phone number in Dallas through a friend and asked to meet with him. "She was on a plane the next day," Lohner says with a laugh. "She explained Luxe Jewels, then asked what I liked and what I didn't. I told her flat out that I didn't like the beading-party concept. There wasn't enough money in it—for her and her sales force."
Herrin's response: "Oh, great! We can change that." Lohner was impressed. "You could give her bad news, and it took her about 30 seconds to get over it and turn it into a positive."
Herrin knew she didn't have the design chops to create a whole jewelry line. So she signed up Maya Brenner, whose delicate, playful jewelry is a celebrity favorite. Then Herrin rebranded. Luxe Jewels was no longer just a direct-sales business; it was also a "social selling" company. Herrin's reps, called stylists, ask customers about their social lives (a training manual suggests asking, "What special events are coming up? Weddings? Parties?"), then offer to help them find the right jewelry for their outfits. Stylists learn to mix and match different looks. They make money through a tiered system in which they recruit other reps and earn their own sales commissions (25 to 30 percent of retail) as well as varying commissions on sales made by reps "down-line." Like most other direct sellers, Herrin requires her salespeople to buy a starter kit (currently $199, which includes $350 worth of jewelry), and they typically invest an additional $800 to buy more jewelry, business cards, display trays and a carrying case.
In 2006, Luxe Jewels hit $1 million in sales. But Herrin was far from satisfied. "I saw the company as something that could do more than make a million dollars," she says. "We offer people—women mostly—the opportunity to work when they want, as much as they want." That summer she spotted a chance to reach her goal when she met Blythe Harris, who had recently introduced Banana Republic's jewelry line. The two shared a vision of selling fashionable jewelry that had broad appeal, and Herrin decided to relaunch her company a second time. She offered Harris the title of chief creative officer and asked her to participate in renaming the enterprise. (Brenner, who already had her own successful high-end line of jewelry, would continue to design for the company.) Harris feels her sense of style and passion for beautiful things come from her grandmother Dot. Herrin traces her drive and tenacity to her grandmother Stella. Stella & Dot was born.


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Kim Kardashian can't wait to show off her rack, it seems. On Jan. 4 she posted a cleavage picture on Instagram with her gal pal, Blac Chyna. In the image, the pals were showing off their work out attire and well, their boobs. Kim Kardashian was sporting a boob-popping sports bra and black cropped workout pants; she posted these revealing pictures on Instagram to prove that with hard work, you can achieve a rocking hot bod even after having a baby.
The caption read 'getting fit for the new year'. The selfie also showed the friends showing off their butts. The picture showed Kim, in amazing shape with her abs clearly showing. She seems to really enjoy working out, as this is the fourth picture this year she has released featuring her at the gym.
Later in the day, Kim was seen with her fiancé, Kanye West shopping. She showed her face in all natural as in no make-up and still in her workout clothes. The star said she will be getting more 'fit' in 2014. She was said to be following a low carb diet, Atkins, in hopes of shedding the last ten pounds.
Tune in on E! on Jan. 19 for an all new season of Keeping up with the Kardashians. Check local listings for channel in your area.
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'Teslanaires' bet on Tesla Motors' stock and win big
In June of last year, Patrick Hop poured his life savings -- $30,000 -- into Tesla Motors Inc. stock, then trading at about $32 per share. When the stock hit $115 this July, he dumped all his shares and invested in options on Tesla stock, which are high-risk bets on the stock's future performance.
Now Hop, a 22-year-old senior from Millbrae, Calif., studying applied math at the University of California-Berkeley, estimates he's made about $250,000, at least on paper.
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"Final Fantasy IX" is the ninth game in the Final Fantasy series. With the release of the ninth installment, Square Enix, the company behind the Final Fantasy series as well as a number of other projects, decided to break away from the format of many of "Final Fantasy IX"s predecessors.
The game was released on November 13th, 2000. Ironically, the release date was initially meant to be earlier in the year, however it was pushed back so that it did not compete with another of Square Enix's creations coming out around the same time, "Dragon Quest VII". However, the delayed release gave the company more time to hype the game, featuring some characters from the anticipated release in Coca-Cola commercials and giving away figurines of the characters as prizes in a Coca-Cola marketing campaign.
"Final Fantasy IX" contains a protagonist that is very different from some of the earlier games in the series. As opposed to being forlorn and sullen, Zidane Tribal is actually very upbeat and never afraid to make new friends. He is a human thief with the tail of a monkey, and at the start of the game he is associated with a gang that doubles as a traveling theater act known as "Tantalus".
The story starts out with our hero and his gang plotting to kidnap the beautiful Princess Garnet. In a strange twist of fate, Zidane is soon told by the princess herself that she in fact wishes to be kidnapped. Situations turn awry at the palace, where the queen, once kind and cheery, now cold hearted and ruthless, fires cannons at the floating airship that the "Tantalus" group as well as the princess, are attempting to escape the city on.
Upon escaping the city, the airship crashes in a dark, cursed forest. Now marked a fugitive with no means of transport and trapped within an evil place that nobody ever dare venture into, the protagonists are left in quite the sticky situation.


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Miley Cyrus smokes marijuana. And she really likes it. In fact, Miley likes pot more than any other intoxicant – though she's pretty fond of MDMA too.
After being coy about her possible cannabis use in June, Cyrus came clean to Rolling Stone: "I think weed is the best drug on earth." The 20-year-old singer, who's featured on the cover of the October 10 issue proclaimed pot superior to dangerous and addictive cocaine.
Cyrus opined: "Hollywood is a coke town, but weed is so much better. And molly, too. Those are happy drugs – social drugs. They make you want to be with friends. You're out in the open. You're not in a bathroom…
"I really don't like coke. It's so gross and so dark. It's like, what are you, from the 90s? Ew."
During the interview, Cyrus also reveals she's not shy about mixing marijuana with other hallucinogens: "One time I smoked a joint with peyote in it, and I saw a wolf howling at the moon."


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The Train, Equip, Recon, Respond, Assist of Georgia (T.E.R.R.A) is a Georgia project that has set out to educate the community and offer free resources on what to do following a disaster. As of January 28, 2014, the company continues to help community members all over the nation.
T.E.R.R.A's vision focuses on service provided immediately after disasters like: floods, hurricanes, and earthquake post events. The company was created with the concept of protecting and mitigating loss of life and property.
Their mission is to train people to be better equipped when facing natural disasters and to be the first responders after a disaster occurs.
T.E.R.R.A's instructors provide free training on how to prepare when a natural disaster occurs. Classes are free of charge and available to community members as well as groups/organizations which may want to participate.
Included in the training are tips needed to be prepared in the event of a disaster. People can learn what to do in an effort mitigate losses after a disaster occurs: personal injury, loss of life and damage to property. First aid, personal safety, survival skills and emergency management training are also included.
Special needs training sessions focus on the specific risks more likely to occur in your area.
The project's second mission involves teams of highly trained individuals so called experts who are usually first responders in the event of a disaster. Medical care, communications, water, shelter, etc. are respondent's main concerns.
After a disaster T.E.R.R.A's team of first responders survey the damage, provide immediate aid, coordinate with others in the area and communicate information.
Once the immediate issues are addressed the teams work with civilian volunteers who assist with the distribution of supplies, clean-up and reconstruction.
Instructors and team members are required to stay consistent with physical fitness and comprehensive training. The continuous training allows for compliance with GEMA and FEMA rules.
The project will mitigate the experiences that often come with a disaster: local and national response, inefficiencies, risk, public safety, loss of life and more.
The two-fold project helps bridge the gap between local and federal aid by training community members and responding.
The creator of the project Timothy Farrow has been in the military as well as law enforcement. Currently he owns a security and investigative company, Advanced Protective Services which has been known to provide services immediately following a disaster.
Farrow has been involved in floods, hurricanes and earthquake post events. It was after witnessing shortcomings of the local and FEMA authorities first hand that it occurred to him to create a program that addressed mitigating loss of life and property through "direct-action training.
"I decided to initiate my idea a few months ago. I asked a few friends I trusted with the requisite skills to get this off the ground." Farrow said.
Farrow would like to see Georgia to lead the way for the rest of the country. He wants to make sure everyone in the nation has the skills to sustain themselves and/or their family in the event that it has to be done.
The visionary said his main focus is on the citizens. "FEMA and other state emergency management groups focus on the continuation of government (Federal/state/local). It is because of this that we will focus on providing FREE training in all aspects of emergency mitigation." Furrow said.
The project is neutral to government authority allowing for a non-biased stance on individual issues. The non-profit organization relies on the support of sponsors, fundraising and private donations.
The group has met with Charlie English from GEMA who appears to be excited about the project. Realizing there was a need was the first task at hand, filling gaps regarding ongoing issues associated with disasters is the company's primary role.
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During the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season, several RDO Equipment Co. MWCE and MWAG locations conducted a food drive called "Caps for Cans." The concept was simple – a customer receives a special RDO Equipment Co. cap for every four items donated to the food drive. This idea started back in 2013 in Bozeman, MT and has continued ever since.
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Construction, Integrated Controls, and Vermeer Divisions Impress at Minnesota Fall Maintenance Expo
In early October, several Minnesota Construction store participated in the Minnesota Fall Maintenance Expo. This is an annual equipment show in which RDO Equipment Co. has been participating in since 1995 and it is one of Minnesota's best equipment shows.
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FARGO, ND – CADsoft Consulting Inc., a proven leader in the implementations of Design and Construction technologies for the last 24 years, announced that they have signed a joint venture...Read more
Two new Store Managers have been named in the Midwest Construction: Pete Barrie in Sauk Rapids and Doug Maus in Dickinson.
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A Burnley man ripped the windscreen wiper from a bus because he believed it had hit his dog.
Stephen Riley (38), of Cairo Street, admitted criminal damage totalling £300 when he appeared at Burnley Magistrates' Court.
Mr Andrew Robinson (prosecuting) told the court the incident happened on May 12th when the Transdev bus carrying passengers was travelling along Hammerton Street.
Riley's dog was in the middle of the road eating something when the driver stopped and sounded his horn.
Mr Robinson said: "The defendant mistakenly believed the bus had hit his dog. He became abusive towards the driver and ripped off one of the windscreen wipers."
Mr Nick Cassidy (defending) said the dog was his client's best friend.
He added: "A few years ago Mr Riley had a breakdown. He lost his job, his girlfriend and his house.
"His only friend is his dog. He denies shouting abuse to the driver but does admit his good-hearted motives were misguided."
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The notion of a bypass around U.S. 74 from Charlotte into Union County had been kicking around for years before the newly formed Turnpike Authority in 2007 proposed the construction of a 20-mile toll road that would run parallel to U.S. 74, skirt Monroe and connect to the Interstate 485 beltway southeast of Charlotte.


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ST LOUIS (LALATE) – Colorado flooding evacuation orders 2013 have been issued for Jamestown, sections of Boulder County, Longmont and namely the Southmoor Park neighborhood. But residents tell news that damaged roads are preventing evacuations in some areas.
First, the Town of Jamestown is on mandatory evacuation order, Boulder County officials tell news. Second Southmoor Park is on mandatory evacuation, the City of Longmont indicates to news. Third, the Big Thompson River Corridor is under evacuation, Larimer County Sheriff said today September 12, 2013.
And fourth, Commerce City is reporting mandatory evacuation orders for the area defined "on the north by 72nd Ave., on the south by 69th Ave., on the east by Holly St. and on the west by Highway 85″ along with the Shady Lane Mobile Home Park.
Several evacuation centers have been closed or moved. The North Boulder Recreation Center is closed. Residents are being evacuated to a new shelter at the YMCA of Boulder Valley on 2850 Mapleton Ave.
"Boulder County is experiencing a disaster today that is broad in scope and very dangerous in nature," said Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle in a news statement this morning. "We know that we've lost lives. We anticipate that as the day goes on we may discover that we've lost others." For continuing coverage click HERE.


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The downturn in the economy has turned a lot of people who have lost jobs into entrepreneurs – some because a layoff forced them to figure out how to leverage useful skills into a way to make a living; others experienced it as the push they needed to launch a business they had planned to delve into at some point in the future. They figure, "Since I now have the time to focus on my business, there is no time better than the present to put in the effort to make it work."
Some entrepreneurs have been wildly successful, while others are experiencing the same financial realities their former employer may have experienced, thus forcing the layoff. An entrepreneur then finds him or herself in the position of having to re-enter the workforce. When a former entrepreneur is seeking new employment, should he or she list entrepreneurial experience on a resume?
There are two schools of thought on this: The first is that the entrepreneur brings a wealth of skills to the table – multitasking ability, organizational skills, budgeting, marketing and public relations skills, etc. The other is that someone who has run his or her own business may not be able to take direction from others, since they are used to running the show. This person may be viewed as a threat rather than an asset. So which approach should you take when writing your resume?
Make the most of your entrepreneurial experience
A great practice is to target each submission of your resume directly to the position for which you are applying. In doing this, you can determine whether or not your entrepreneurial experience can be beneficial or detrimental to your application for that particular job. If at all possible, assign yourself a role other than 'President/CEO' or 'Owner' in order to give a more appropriate view of your responsibilities. Did your business revolve around the sale of a product? 'Director of Sales' might be appropriate. Did your business provide training for individuals or organizations? You might list yourself as 'Training Specialist.' Please remember to focus on the area of your responsibilities that allows potential employers to see you as the ideal candidate for the position you are seeking. In that case, 'Director of Sales' would not be appropriate if you are seeking a position in the organization's finance department. Remember to focus as much of your experience on how you can add value to their organization in the new role, rather than clinging to old titles which may not be relevant.
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A Revolution Revealed, Big Show's Gimmick Makeover, Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H, Michelle McCool Returning?
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Release Date For WWE '13 Revealed; CM Punk On The Cover
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– A video leaked today confirming that WWE's "A Revolution is Coming" viral campaign scheduled to be revealed on Monday's edition of Raw Supershow is to announce the launch date of WWE '13 on Thursday, November 1, 2012. Wrestling News World reader Josh Nylund sent us a copy of the video but THQ is policing […]
Report: WWE Video Game Title Delayed
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By Mike Perleberg
(Indianapolis, Ind.) – Opponents of Indiana's House Joint Resolution 3 are crying foul after the marriage amendment bill is reassigned to a new House committee.
There had been reports of doubts that the amendment bill would pass the House Judiciary Committee, where it was scheduled for a vote this week. The committee chairman had opted to give committee members time to consider their votes after hearing close to four hours of testimony on January 13.
On Tuesday, House Speaker Brian Bosma (R-Indianapolis) reassigned the bill to the House Elections and Apportionment Committee. Statehouse observers believe HJR 3 is more likely to pass there, then go on to the full House.
HJR 3 companion legislation House Bill 1153 was also reassigned to the same committee. Bosma has previously said HB 1153 states the lawmaker's intent in passing the amendment.
"I responded to the overwhelming majority of the Republican caucus who have extensively lobbied me to bring this to the floor in one fashion or another," Bosma told The Indianapolis Star.
Anti-HJR 3 group Freedom Indiana accused Bosma of breaking his commitment to Hoosiers to uphold the traditional legislative process in regards to the marriage amendment.
"Speaker Bosma repeatedly promised to treat this issue like any other bill and that no one person would not make this decision," said Freedom Indiana campaign manager Megan Robertson in a statement. "We are proud of the way we have conducted ourselves and disappointed that Speaker Bosma did not live up to his word."
"Would we change our actions had we known all along that one man planned to change the rules to push this divisive amendment through? Absolutely not. And this power play only spurs us to fight harder. Today is a dark day for democracy in the state of Indiana, but we are more committed than ever to defeat this amendment for the good of our state, our economy and our future together."
HJR 3 previously passed the House and Senate in 2011. It must pass again before going to Indiana voters in the November general election.
Bosma Flexes Muscle On HJR 3 Advancement
HJR 3 Committee Vote Could Happen Next Week
HJR 3 Hearing, Rally Brings Crowd To Statehouse
Ind. Marriage Amendment Has New Name: HJR 3
Pence Touches On Marriage, Taxes In State of State
Attorneys, Religious Leaders Oppose HJR6


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An Interview with Jordyn
So, Jordyn of Ten Cent Notes recently took the time to answer some questions for me. So, come check them out. I would like to say thanks to Jordyn. You should all go check out her blog. She is awesome.
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2. What do you like most about reading?
I like being able to see other realities. I know it sounds weird when talking about novels, but I think reading fiction allows us to see things from another person's perspective and view in a way that little else can. It's reaffirming to be reading about a character whose life is so completely different from my own and see that they have a lot of the same thoughts and feelings. It makes me feel connected to people knowing we're all alike.
3. What is your favorite book series?
I'm going to have to say that I'm sure I'm forgetting some massively obvious one, but I think I'm going to have to go with Ann Brashares' Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series. (Close runners up would be the Uglies trilogy and the Luxe series.)
4. What is your favorite book?
Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell, though I haven't read it in years.
5. What is the ideal size of book?
Personally I like smaller books, especially if they pack a punch. But, as you can tell from my favorite book, I also like lengthy books. I don't think there's an ideal size. I think it's whatever works for the author and for the story.
6. Is there anything you would like to add?
Super flying monkey ninjas.
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The football team practiced outside on the Thomas-Drew Practice Fields for two hours Wednesday in full pads with temperatures in the mid-90s.
Wednesday marked the first day of classes at The University of Alabama and the 21st practice of training camp. The season opener against West Virginia is just 10 days away on Aug. 30, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The Chick-fil-A Kickoff is slated for a 2:36 p.m. (CDT) start on ABC/ESPN2.
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Lifeline Mid Coast is hosting a safeTALK presentation in Johns River on Thursday August 9 at the Johns River Community Hall. The program will be presented by Lee-Ann Ford who is the Life Matters co-ordinator at Lifeline Mid Coast NSW. Lee-Ann first became involved with Lifeline in 1990 following the death by suicide of her youngest brother and has been working with the organisation ever since. She now conducts suicide intervention training as a Master Trainer with LivingWorks Education.
Improved suicide alterness may be applied in many settings, with family, friends, co-workers and in more formal helping relationships. safeTALK teaches participants the basic "TALK" steps, together with skills for further suicide first aid help, with the emphasis on fulfilling the vital link with community resources, rather than full engagement in a suicide first aid intervention.
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Thursday August 9, 2012
9.00 am – 12.30 pm
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Our amazing volunteers in the Hall Kitchen are ready to look after your taste buds. From Fresh Barista coffee to our renowned Scones with lashing of jam and cream (all fat free of course!!!). Come and enjoy home made cakes and slices and be quick or you will miss out on Edena's famous Sponge and Bar cakes.
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Some come and visit Wendy, Marian, Joan, Edena and Sherrie inside the hall at the Hall's Country Kitchen.
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Warren has an excellent selection of Fresh Vegies and Farm Fresh Eggs all at great prices. Warren has been attending the markets for many years and enjoys meeting all the visitors at our markets. Come and sample Warren's Fresh Produce.
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After shutting out UNC Wilmington three weeks ago in the Port City, the Pirates were unable to capture a season sweep of their instate rival as the Seahawks stormed into Greenville and claimed a convincing 10-1 triumph over ECU in Tuesday night's non-conference matchup.
East Carolina (25-11-1) freshman right-hander Jeff Hoffman entered the contest having tossed 19 consecutive scoreless innings, but the visitors solved the 6-foot-4 flamethrower in the top of the second as Corey Dick blasted a towering three-run round-tripper to stake UNCW (21-16) to a 3-0 advantage.
Here's more insight into the Pirates' setback...
Game Summary
- After retiring the side in order in the first, Hoffman - the reigning Conference USA Pitcher-of-the-Week - ran into trouble in the second. Thomas Pope and Drew Farber reached on singles before Dick sent a 3-2 fastball over the right-field wall, giving the Seahawks a 3-0 lead. It was the second time this season Hoffman has allowed a homer in the second innings - the other coming in his first career start against N.C. State on Mar. 20.
- UNCW extended its lead in the fourth to 4-0 after Jake Koenig's groundout plated Pope, who reached on an infield single to lead off the frame.
- Hoffman (1-1) was chased from the game after Hunter Ridge ripped a two-run double off the wall in right center - the run-scoring two-bagger gave the CAA's first place team a 6-0 edge. Hoffman surrendered six runs on eight hits while walking one and striking out six in 4 2/3 stanzas - his shortest start of the year. In his last start against UNC Wilmington, the Latham, N.Y., native struck out a then career-best seven batters in 6 1/3 scoreless innings, earning his first collegiate win.
- Relievers Dylan Dickens and Dario Santangelo pitched through the eighth for the Pirates. Dickens yielded one run and Santangelo three in the top of the ninth. Austin Chrismon entered in the ninth and allowed three inherited runners to score, though the right-hander was not charged with a run. He recorded all three outs in the Seahawk-half of the ninth.
- East Carolina scored its only run in the bottom of the seventh. Tim Younger reached first after being hit by a pitch and advanced to second on Drew Reynolds' single to left. John Wooten drew a two-out walk and Cannon plated Younger with a run-scoring single over Pope's head at shortstop. The base knock trimmed the ECU deficit to 7-1 and the Pirates had a glimmer of hope with the bases still loaded, but Seahawk reliever Tom Timoney fanned reserve catcher Sam King on three straight pitches to escape the jam. King had replaced Zach Wright in the top-half of the inning after the senior backstop was hit in the elbow by a pitch in the fourth.
- UNCW starter Tyler DeLoach (3-2) had one of the more interesting stat lines you'll ever see from a hurler that only gave up two hits. Despite a seemingly solid outing on the rubber, DeLoach had to escape trouble all night - and he did, earning his third win of the campaign. He walked four batters and plunked four more despite yielding just a pair of hits and one earned run in 6 1/3 innings of work. The brawny southpaw struck out three Pirates.
- Four Seahawks recorded multiple hits on Tuesday. Ridge finished 3-for-5 with a pair of RBIs and Pope scored three of the team's 10 runs as he notched four base knocks in as many at-bats. Dick had two hits - including the 3-R blast to right - in a five-RBI performance and Bass roped two singles while scoring a run and driving in another.
- UNCW put at least one runner on base in every inning except the first.
- Timoney walked a pair and struck out as many in 1 1/3 stanzas before handing the ball over to lefty Christian MacDonald, who allowed two hits on his way to recording the final four outs for the Seahawks.
Pirates Squander Opportunities
- Undoubtedly, East Carolina was outplayed by the surging Seahawks on Tuesday night inside Clark-LeClair Stadium, but it wasted a handful of prime scoring chances throughout the contest.
- Trailing 3-0 in the bottom of the second, Cannon, Wright and Chase McDonald reached on free passes issued by DeLoach, but Philip Clark grounded out with the bases loaded to end the inning.
- The Pirates stranded a runner in scoring position in the third and had runners on first and second in the fourth, but again failed to capitalize with men on base.
- It appeared that ECU had a chance to climb back into the game in the sixth (trailed 6-0) after DeLoach walked Cannon and plunked King to place Pirates at first and second with just one out, yet the shaky but effective Seahawk starter needed just two pitches to escape the jam, retiring Reinheimer and McDonald on consecutive pitches. Both hitters put a charge into fastballs, but UNCW was able to track down both to keep ECU off the scoreboard.
- Trailing 7-1 in the bottom of the seventh following Cannon's run-scoring single, the bases were full of Pirates with two outs, but Tim Timoney responded by striking out King on three pitches to maintain UNCW's six-run cushion.
- East Carolina also left a runner in scoring position in the eighth and ninth innings - the Purple and Gold stranded 13 runners total in the lopsided defeat.
- Drew Reynolds was the lone bright spot in the Pirates' lineup as the sophomore designated hitter collected three base hits, moving him just one-thousandth of a point behind Tim Younger for the club's highest batting average.
- ECU recorded just five hits - Reynolds (three singles), Cannon (single), Wooten (double) - which marked the fewest knocks it had recorded since amassing the same amount Mar. 23 at UCF in a 2-1 loss. UNCW smacked three times as many hits Tuesday night - 15.
Looking to Rebound
- The Pirates return to the diamond Wednesday night for yet another clash with a CAA member. East Carolina welcomes William & Mary to Greenville for a 6 p.m. (EST) start as freshman right-hander Deshorn Lake (0-1, 7.11 ERA) will receive his second career starting nod while the Tribe will counter with southpaw Matt Wainman (3-3, 3.89).
- ECU is looking to avoid back-to-back losses. The last time the Purple and Gold suffered setbacks in consecutive games was Mar. 23-24 at the hands of UCF - the Knights clipped the Pirates 2-1 in the series opener and rallied the next day for a 10-6 victory.
Check out the '10th Inning' tomorrow night following East Carolina's matchup with William & Mary as the Pirates look to get back on track before hitting the road this weekend for a critical three-game Conference USA series against traditional power Rice.


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Men's Basketball Finishes Dell BCA Classic With 75-64 Victory Over Mercer
Nov 17, 2003
Cincinnati, Ohio - The UIC men's basketball team secured a third-place finish at the 2003 Dell BCA Classic on Monday night with a 75-64 victory over Mercer at Xavier University's Cintas Center.
The Flames (2-1) controlled the paint versus the Bears (1-2), who are the preseason favorites in the Atlantic Sun Conference. UIC outrebounded Mercer 41-31 while outscoring the Bears 38-18 in the paint.
Senior Cedrick Banks paced the Flames with his first double-double of the season, finishing with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Senior Joe Scott had his best outing of the year, tallying 15 points and eight rebounds.
Aaron Carr (12 points) and Armond Williams (10 points, 4 rebounds, 5 steals) also reached double figures for UIC.
The Flames owned a 37-27 lead at intermission, closing the first half on a 10-0 run as senior Rickey Dominguez netted eight points during the surge.
Mercer would claw back in the second half and eventually build a four point advantage, 51-47 with just under 12 minutes remaining. UIC still trailed by three, 54-51 at the 10:23 mark, but five straight points by Carr gave the Flames 55-54 lead they would never relinquish
The Bears were led by Scott Emerson's 22 points and seven rebounds.
The Flames will be back in action on Friday night as they travel to meet Evansville at 7:00 p.m., in the first of a back-to-back home-and-home series.


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April 19, 2013
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Gymnast Aubree Cristello is set to compete in the all-around in the 2013 NCAA National Championships today at 1:00 p.m. PT. The senior will be rotating with the No.1 seed of the meet, Florida, and hopes to advance to the individual event finals on Sunday.
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What: the NCAA National Championships Session I
Where: Pauley Pavilion, UCLA
When: Today, April 19 at 1 p.m. PT


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Richard Lugar (Senate-Indiana) seems to be trailing in the 2012 GOP race for his current seat. The D.C. based Club for growth, a fiscally conservative study group, said that he trails the current Indiana State Treasurer; 34 percent favored Murdock, 32 percent favored Lugar with 34 percent undecided. This allows a 4.4 percent margin of error. The poll was taken by Basswood Research via telephone.
Most agreed that Lugar had done good things while in the Senate but said that after 35 years, change is needed. This comes from the idea that Lugar is less conservative, and has been called Obama's favorite Republican. After the ad against him, Lugar responded by aligning himself with the cornerstone of the Republican Party, the deceased President Ronald Reagan.
Lugar's campaign director David Wilkie said,"The data released by the Club for Growth does not resemble anything we are seeing. Before commenting on a purely publicity-driven poll commissioned by an outside group that has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars against us, we need to know much more about the methodology".
The Club for Growth has consistently rated Lugar among the worst scoring Republicans on the policies of economic growth including; taxes, spending, and deregulation since 2005.