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The sensitive fern has attractive foliage which, when it emerges in spring, is often attractively tinted pinkish-bronze. The leaves die off naturally in autumn, turning brown but retaining their shape. For this reason, do not cut them down until spring, as they provide a winter feature. Plants spread and form leafy ground cover about 45cm (18in) high, ideal in light dappled woodland, in large borders or in moist soil on the shady side of wild or water gardens. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Family: Woodsiaceae
Genus: Onoclea
Species: sensibilis
Plant type: Hardy perennial
Foliage colour: Light green
Feature: Autumn colour
Sun exposure: Partial shade, Shade
Soil: Acidic, Moist
Hardiness: Hardy
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Height: 60cm
Spread: 100cm
Time to divide plants: March to May
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>Brookings Oregon News, Sports, & Weather | The Curry Coastal Pilot
A set of interviews with four candidates for the position of Curry County Commisioner.
Susan Brown says she wants to be elected to the Curry County Board of Commissioners to bring integrity back to the leadership and to help the county through its economic problems.
"I see a future for Curry County. I don't see us turning out the lights and closing the doors. I see it as an opportunity to be a strong county, Brown said. "What I'm hearing is voters are tired of hearing all the negativity. They're liking my message because it's positive. They're tried of hearing the county's got one more year to survive."
"We're always in a crisis, moving from one crisis to another. They want to hear that Curry County has a future. We're not just going to dry up and blow away. They like that message that we're working toward the future," Brown said.
"My platform, the reason I'm doing this, I'm really frustrated as a citizen, as a voter, in the direction the county is going, the leadership," Brown said.
Brown of Gold Beach is one of four candidates for the nonpartisan Position 3, along with incumbent Bill Waddle of Brookings, Greg Empson of Gold Beach and John Herzog of Brookings.
"I don't think the public is being informed, getting the honest leadership. I want to bring the integrity back to the office. You ask me a question, I'll answer," she said.
"Also, we need leaders that more than react to the situation. We need to start planning some long-term future growth for the county, where we want to go, so everybody in the county knows where we are, what we want to be, revenue strings for county government and what businesses are good for Curry County," she said.
Brown was Curry County Director of Economic and Community Development before the current commissioners closed that office, combining it with their office staff in the budget for the fiscal year that began last July 1.
"Through the Curry County Economic Development, we were able to work with dozens and dozens of businesses, successfully creating and retaining more than 300 jobs in Curry County," Brown said. "We brought in more than $5 million in the county through grants, business loans and programs."
She says the county needs to go after more businesses.
"We need to take advantage of businesses that are popping up and take advantage of them. All that means a bigger tax base, job growth and to have people working," Brown said.
She said along with economic growth, the county needs to concentrate on community growth.
"We need organization to reach out to people, the nonprofits serving the citizens, to develop a strong government," Brown said.
Brown said she has four and a half years' experience in economic development, has been a grant writer for 19 years, and was a business owner in Nevada for 15 years, where she was a member of the town council and was a member of the economic development board.
"I have successfully planned and written strategic plans for organizations and business marketing plans. I've got relationships developed with local and state government agencies," she said.
"Curry County is a pretty unique place. It's got a lot of assets. We've got to work on using the assets we have. I think I could be a strong leader in the county. I have a lot of resources, a lot of expertise," she said.
"We have a lot of opportunities here," Brown said. "We can bring those opportunities to fruition, we can do it."
Greg Empson says the sales tax proposed by the current Curry County commissioners isn't needed to solve the county's financial crisis. He says the county can survive by cutting benefits current employees receive and approving a tax only on prepared meals.
"If we cut those benefits, we'll save a lot of money," said Empson, one of four candidates for County Commissioner Position 3.
Empson of Gold Beach, incumbent Bill Waddle of Brookings, Susan Brown of Gold Beach and John Herzog of Brookings are running in the nonpartisan contest.
The two who receive the most votes in the May 15 primary election will face off in the November general election unless one of the four receives a clear majority.
"I moved here eight years ago from Florida," Empson said. "I've never run for public office, never worked for government. "I've always been in private industry and I think that's the approach we need to take."
Empson retired to Gold Beach after a 31 year career in the hotel-casino industry.
"I would like to see county government revamped," he said. "I'm big on a county administrator."
Empson notes one of the current commissioners said that all but two of the department heads in county government following the spinning off of Health and Human Services, planned for this summer, will be elected officials and a county administrator wouldn't be able to handle elected officials.
"They are public servants even if they are elected officials," Empson said. "There has to be responsibility in county government. No revenue generating measure is going to pass unless the public sees changes in county government."
Empson said that commissioners have hired a labor lawyer to negotiate contracts with the two unions which represent county employees. Both contracts are to expire next year.
"The commissioners have to tell this lawyer, they're hired to negotiate. They have to determine what benefits are proper. Otherwise, just pass the buck," Empson said.
He said accountability is lacking.
Empson said county employees now receive $1,000 a month toward health insurance. Not only do they receive the county's 14 percent of pay contribution toward their retirement, the county also pays the 6 percent the employees are supposed to pay.
"If we cut those benefits, we save a lot of money," Empson said.
Instead of the 3 percent sales tax the commissioners are considering, Empson said there should only be a tax on prepared meals.
"There's no reason for a sales tax," he said. "Replace it with a prepared meal tax. There's not as much revenue, but with the cuts in benefits, I believe that would be the short term solution."
Empson said he has spent his entire career in private enterprise.
"It seems like you should run the county as a business," he said.
"I'm just looking for one term to fix things," Empson said. "I would just like to have four years to try to change the direction of Curry County."
Bill Waddle, seeking his second term as a Curry County commissioner, says he has the experience and leadership needed in the job.
"We need solid leadership in people who know and understand what to do," Waddle said.
He said in his first term he has shown financial management and fiscal responsibility.
"We've downsized government to meet he demands of the people and the budget," Waddle said. "More work needs to be done. We want responsible people who have the experience and understanding how to do it, not just say what you think people want to hear."
Waddle is seeking re-election for Curry County commissioner Position No. 3. He is one of four candidates for the nonpartisan post, along with John Herzog of Brookings, Susan Brown of Gold Beach and Greg Empson of Gold Beach.
The two who receive the most votes in the May 15 primary election will face off in the November general election unless one of the four receive 50 percent of the votes cast plus 1.
Waddle says the top challenge for the county is revenue.
"We do not create enough local revenue to meet a responsible level of service to the citizens of Curry County," Waddle said.
Waddle says the current commissioners downsized county government from more than 200 staff to 150 last July, with plans to reduce to about 100 by July 2012 to meet fiscal demands.
He takes credit for initiating an investment program that resulted in the County Road Department reserve fund earning an additional $545,312.
Waddle lists previous experience as a deputy agricultural commissioner, who was a keynote speaker at state and federal workshops and a committee chair on statewide and national programs.
He was a captain in the U.S. Air Force, a combat crew member and instructor navigator, and headed a flying training program for a B-52 wing.
He was a vice president for Dean Witter Reynolds, developing and managing programs with assets in excess of $100 million for a large and varied clientele base.
"I sit on the board of the O&C Counties and the board of directors of the Association of Oregon Counties," Waddle said.
He said Curry County is not alone in its fiscal problems, but many other counties and the state of Oregon, as well, have similar problems.
"You have to have the leadership necessary to meet these challenges," Waddle said.
John Herzog of Brookings says he believes he can help with the solutions for Curry County if he is elected to the Board of Commissioners.
"The biggest issues are finances for sure and how to finance our county, how we're going to generate revenue," Herzog said.
"I will just work tirelessly if I get elected. I've got some ideas but, until you get in there, how do you know if they're going to work," he said.
Herzog has worked for UPS for 30 years and is a member of the Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative board of directors.Continued from Page 1A
He says he has not been able to campaign as widely as he would have liked.
"I'm a little bit different in the fact I have a UPS job I work at least 10 hours a day. They're paying me to deliver their packages. I can't campaign a lot when I'm on route," he said. "Other than that the campaign has been going real good."
He said he missed some forums because of family issues.
"I'm hoping 45 years in Curry County, my reputation will proceed itself," he said. "The people who know me will understand what's going on. If elected, I'll weigh the facts and make decisions the best for Curry County. That's me in a nutshell."
Herzog said he thinks the 19 recommendations the Citizens' Committee gave the commissioners on Feb. 1 are all good.
"I think they've been out there for decades," he said. "We know we need to raise taxes. We've got to do something to generate revenue. I'm not worried about four years from January getting re-elected. Just get it fixed and move on. I'm not a career politician."
Herzog said he grew up in Curry County.
"I moved here when I was 10 years old. I've lived in Curry County 45 years. I'm not willing to see it go to Josephine County or Coos County, not on my watch," he said.
"I was on the Brookings city Planning Commission years ago. I have a strong faith in God and our county that we can pull this out. I think my record, 29 Christmases with UPS, nothing gets harder than that."
Herzog said he graduated from Brookings-Harbor High School in 1975 and worked for South Coast Lumber until 1982, when he went to work driving a delivery truck for UPS.
"If I get elected, I will retire in November and take office in January," he said.
"I'm not the politician type. I go to these forums. The other people running, there's nothing wrong with them.
They're a different breed. I don't pat myself on the back. I'm a doer, not a talker," he said.
"I'm not going to make any promises I can't keep," Herzog said.


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Softball Wins Doubletree Worth Invitational Consolation Game, 3-2 Over No. 22 Florida International
March 6, 2005
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Senior Denise Denis (Middle Grove, N.Y.) went 3-for-3 with a two-out, three-run home run to give Massachusetts (3-6) a 3-2 come-from-behind win over No. 22 Florida International (17-11) in the consolation game of the Doubletree Worth Invitational played on the campus of Florida Atlantic University. Earlier in the day, the Minutewomen allowed seven runs in the final two innings and lost to Bethune Cookman, 7-6.
In the first game of the day, UMass got on the board first with two runs in the top of the first inning. Senior Hilary Puglia (Stoneham, Mass.) got it started with a two-out double and scored on a two-run home run by junior KJ Kelley (Rainier, Ore.). Senior Barb LaFogg (Williamsburg, Mass.) was living on the edge for the first five innings, but managed to not allow a run. LaFogg allowed seven hits and nine total base runners through the first five. UMass padded its lead with a solo run in the fourth and three more in the sixth to take a 6-0 lead.
Freshman Lauren Proctor (Redmond, Wash.) began the fourth inning rally with a two-out single. She then scored one batter later on a triple to center by Denis. Two innings later, Massachusetts gave LaFogg a six-run cushion by scoring three runs in the top of the sixth. Puglia started it with a leadoff single and moved to second on an error. Kelley then followed with a single to put two on and nobody out. After freshman Stacy Cullington (Encinitas, Calif.) moved both runners into scoring position with a sacrifice bunt, Proctor reached on a fielders choice. An error by the second baseman throwing home allowed Puglia to score and the runners to move up a base. Two batters later, freshman Sarah Hurd (Warwick, R.I.) reached on an error. Pinch runner Michea Holness (Beverly, Mass.) scored on the play. UMass then executed a double-steal for its third run of the inning to Hurd nabbed second while Proctor raced home.
Bethune Cookman came back to score two runs on three hits in the bottom of the sixth to make it a 6-2 game. After the Minutewomen were retired in the top of the seventh, Bethune Cookman rallied for five runs on five hits and an error in the bottom of the seventh to win the game. The winning run scored on a bases loaded walk by junior Jenna Busa (Lexington, Mass.), who had entered the game in relief.
LaFogg was charged with seven runs (six earned) on 14 hits and two walks in 6.1 innings. She struck out two batters. Busa faced two batters allowing a hit and a walk.
In the second game, UMass was down 1-0 until a two-out rally in the bottom of the sixth inning. With two outs, Cullington got it going by getting hit by a pitch. Proctor then followed with a single up the middle to set up Denis for the dramatics. She hit a home run over the right-centerfield fence to give UMass a 3-1 lead.
The Golden Panthers did not go quietly against Busa in the top of the seventh. With one out already, Tabitha Embry made it a 3-2 game with a home run. The next two batters then got on after an error and a single. Busa came back to get out of the inning with a strikeout and a ground out and UMass came out with a win.
Busa went the distance allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks. She fanned four. Denis was 3-for-3 in the game.
Massachusetts returns to action March 10-13 at the Speedline Invitational in Clearwater, Fla. The Minutewomen will face Buffalo, Jacksonville, BYU and Illinois-Chicago in pool play before bracket play begins on March 12.
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When God was passing out guts, Judge-Executive John Wayne Conway apparently snuck back in line for a second helping.
I've attended public meetings for more years than I care to recall and can't think if a single time I've watched an elected official act as brazenly as Conway did during last week's board of health meeting.
The Lawrenceburg Rotary Club will host its annual Wine Fest on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 6 to 11 p.m. at Lovers Leap Vineyard and Winery, the club announced.
Tickets are $10, and VIP tables are available. Event sponsorships range from $1,000 to $100.
Call club president Adam Burton at 502-517-9090 for details or e-mail email@example.com.
Proceeds will "go back into the community," organizers said.
The Conch Republic Band, billed by organizers as a "trop rock" band, will provide music.
If the man who police say admitted robbing Sparks General Store earlier this month decides to continue his career in crime, he might want to consider a mask and a way to hide the license plates on his car.
The Anderson County Sheriff's Office arrested Michael Dale Harmon of Mackville, Washington County on Sunday, charging him with third-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief and theft by unlawful taking, according to a news release.
The search continued Tuesday for a missing Lawrenceburg woman, the Kentucky State Police confirmed.
Holly Stewart, 35, has been missing since last Wednesday. She was last seen in downtown Lawrenceburg wearing a red and white striped shirt, tan pants and black boots, according to the state police.
She has brown or auburn hair.
The state police issued a missing person alert around 9:46 p.m. Saturday, asking for the public's help in trying to locate Stewart.
On Monday, Det. Kevin Calhoon said the police are still hoping to determine where she is.
By Meaghan Downs
Staff writer
So long, chalkboard. Hello, iPad.
As Anderson County Public Schools integrate new technology and a new Wi-Fi network into their lesson plans and curriculum, teachers and administrators expressed their hopes to translate traditional classroom learning into 21st century methods.
Judge-Executive John Wayne Conway said Monday that he wants the director of the Anderson County Health Department fired and the chairman of the Anderson County of Board of Health to resign.
Conway said he will make a motion to fire embattled health director Brandon Hurley when the health board meets again in October, just days after requesting his resignation during last Wednesday's quarterly board of health meeting.
When given the choice between a coney from the Fairgrounds Drive-In or a meal of chicken nuggets, Holly Chrisman, 4, never hesitated.
"She wanted the coney from Fairgrounds," said her mother Becky Meadows, who joined dozens Monday afternoon at the popular eatery on Broadway that had just reopened after being closed due to a New Year's Eve fire.
The little girl wasn't alone in her enthusiasm. Liz Marquardt said she was thrilled when she drove by and noticed that the original fast-food restaurant in Lawrenceburg was once again open.
Josh Doolin's goal from the left side in the 76th minute capped an Anderson County comeback as the Bearcats defeated Madison Central 4-3 in the Bearcats' home soccer opener Tuesday night.
Anderson had rallied from a 3-2 deficit when Madison Central scored with 20:02 to play, but seven minutes later, Hunter Martin headed home Austin Smallwood's corner kick to tie things.
Anderson had just missed moments before Smallwood's match-winner, but remained unbeaten after it held over the final 4:48.
West Jessamine dominated the first 40 minutes of play on the way to a 4-1 win over Anderson County in girls' soccer action Monday night in Nicholasville.
The Lady Colts scored inside the first three minutes and built a 4-0 halftime advantage that Anderson could not overcome.
"The West Jessamine game started badly from the start, kind of like our season has," said Anderson coach Jason Earnest.
Most fans would say there is no way that a basketball game that ends in a 54-3 final can be pretty.
People that follow the Anderson County Middle School girls' team would beg to differ, especially after the Lady Mustangs dismantled visiting Spencer County last Tuesday night. It would seem they find beauty in being like Bad, Bad Leroy Brown.
"Junkyard dogs," was part of Anderson coach Clay Birdwhistell's tweet about the game.
Anderson led 30-0 at the half and cruised to the win.
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Basketball season came to a sudden halt last week. For all teams in the mountain area, it ended too early.
The Yosemite High School girls team, led by coach Gary Blate lost a rare first round CIF playoff game to Redwood 47-38. Yosemite, with a school population of only 720 play in Division II in the Central Section playoffs against, general speaking, much larger schools. Redwood's student population is 2,000.
Yosemite Girls Basketball will take on anyone. Blate plays a tough non-conference schedule on purpose -- To prep for playoffs. It is something Blate has done for 11 straight years and it seems to work well since he has won outright our shared the North Sequoia League title all 11 years.
I would love to see what Blate would do with a student body of 2,000.
It would be nice to see Yosemite play within their population, probably D-IV. It is time for Yosemite to at a minimum of D-III, but even D-IV.
Minarets basketball
After two play-off byes, Minarets lost a 54-51 heartbreaker at home to Laton in the Central Section D-V semi-finals. It was a great inaugural season for coach Paul Varner. The Mustangs finished at 12-10 overall, 6-4 in the WSL. It is the best record in the school's short history.
There were so many positives this season. Varner was named coach of the year for the West Sequoia League. Senior point guard Austin Pimentel was first-team all league. Best of all, most of the players will be back next year for a shot at Selland Arena.
The loss to Laton was disappointing. Minarets couldn't buy an inside basket during the early part of the game. Normally, the Mustangs own the paint. Minarets overcame an 11-point halftime deficit. Pimentel and junior guard Bo Campbell scored 35 of the teams 51 points.
Still the ball was in Pimentel's hands at the end of the game with a chance to tie. You put the ball in the hands of your best player. It just didn't work out.
Returning players shouldn't need a lot of motivation next season. Put in the work during the off season and keep the loss to Laton as a bit of a chip on your shoulders. You will grow from it. For the seniors: close out your last year strong with a win at Selland Arena. Coach Varner would have it no other way.
Remembering Sweeney
In one of my recent columns, I wrote about attending the Feb. 9 memorial service for former Fresno State football coach Jim Sweeney at Bulldog Stadium. It was very emotional and I was proud to attend.
What came to mind after the service was Sweeney and the NCAA Hall of Fame.
It is unfathomable why Sweeney didn't make it into the Hall of Fame before his passing. He won 200 games, most at Fresno. As one speaker put it, "... if coach had Woody Hayes' players, he would have titles too."
Sweeney used to say, 'get the most from the least and the best from the best.' He did just that.
Unfortunately, there were other Fresno State former players and a coach on the field that Saturday who have also been denied their Hall of Fame due.
Lorenzo Neal is considered by many as the greatest fullback in NFL history. For 17 years he battered opposing defenses and did it well. Nine running backs got a 1,000 yards behind Lorenzo's blocking.
NFL wide receiver Henry Ellard, maybe the greatest athlete in Fresno State football history, caught 814 passes for 13,777 yards and not a sniff from Canton.
Finally, there is Jerry Tarkanian -- 800 plus basketball wins, yes with some baggage, but please. You can't leave out someone with 800 wins, an NCAA title and an undefeated season.
If Fresno State were on the east coast, all the above would be in the hall.


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I won a Regional Dance Competition in New England which qualified me to enter the World Finals, held in Virginia Beach! I won an over-all title and trophy! This book shows beautiful pictures that I took on my day off (tourist photos), pictures from my hotel room balcony, directly after winning the trophy and during my award-winning dance performance!
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Professional ballerina Kira Seamon enjoys photography when she isn't dancing! She is inspired by sights found in her backyard and beyond! She has been perfecting her photographic skills for 10 years, and these books are the result. Her choreography has been seen across the US. She enjoys dance competitions and has won an over-all title and trophy in both Regional Competition and at the World Finals! She has won multiple platinum awards and Special Awards from judges, recognizing her strong music background and beautiful balletic turns. She frequently accompanies her cast on the piano during her concerts. She was awarded a Grant from the Cultural Council for her unique, 1-Woman concert which featured her performing ballet and playing the piano. Her concerts have been fortunate to have collaborators from New England Conservatory, Boston Conservatory, MIT, Boston College, Wellesley College and numerous other artistic institutions. Don't forget to check out her Youtube Channel!
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Since inception, with the help of many passionate people like you we were able to impact and empower: 291 children in 13 Udayan Ghars across delhi, NCR, Kurukshetra and Jaipur 2678 Shalinis through Udayan Shalini Fellowship Programme 8455 women, children and youth through Udayan Care Information Technology and Vocational Training Centers 80 children and 67 families through our Udayan Outreach Programme Also till date we were successfully able to make 39 pairs of Big Friends with Little Friends INTERNING/VOLUNTEERING: WHAT IS IT ABOUT? As an intern, you will have the chance to apply what you have studied by working at the office, having an impact on the structure of the NGO. Psychology, economics, statistics, IT, languages…no matter what is your background, your skills will be needed! As a volunteer you will spend your time with the kids (for international volunteers, criminal background check by your local police is compulsory!), organizing activities, teaching them languages or other subjects, helping them with homeworks or simply just being there for them and enjoy time together by playing or going to the park… Of course you can do both, half of the day at the office and half of the day in a Ghar. You will discuss and decide your specific tasks with your supervisor once arrived, as the situation is constantly evolving and different needs may arise therefore no pre defined job description can be shared. Both you have to get accustomed to the new situation and the staff needs to know you before matching your interests and capabilities to the needs of the kids and Organisation. Keep in mind the differences between India and your home country. All of the international volunteer/interns feel disoriented and often incur into difficulties at the beginning but you will find in Udayan Care all of the support you need. Cultural activities, daily life advices, a lovely staff, the full availability of your supervisor, all of the other volunteers will help you cope with the cultural shock and in a couple of days you will enjoy your experience at best. There are always many interns and volunteers working with us, coming from all over the Globe to share the same experience: France, Japan, Ghana, Italy, Germany, USA, Egypt... The cultural variety will further enhance your staying and you will have many occasions to hang out together. Other opportunities will be about sharing your passions by giving workshops, receiving help for organizing your travels through India, having traditions, Hindi and cooking lessons, international days, receiving support to find the best accommodation according to your requirements… Your volunteering experience will be complete by offering you a chance both to give back and grow in individual capacity. By the end of it, you will probably have friends from all parts of the worlds and know itsy bitsy of all the languages.
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Geographic areas served:
Delhi, U.P, Haryana, Pujnab, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra and West Bengal
Our various innovative Programmes are: 1. Udayan Ghars: long term Residential homes for orphaned or abandoned children who are are nurtured in a simulated family environment from the age of 6-18 years. Through a strategy called L.I.F.E- Living In Family Environment - this 'Group Foster Care' model ensures children are loved and cared for by a group of Mentor Parents-socially committed individuals (volunteers) who groom the children with a team of social workers, care givers and supervisors. 2. Udayan Shalini Fellowship Programme - USF Through monetary and mentoring, this programme supports girls from weaker sections of society to continue higher education. Today, we are proud that our girls, whom we call Shalinis, are pursuing fields like Engineering, Medical, CA, Computer Sc, among others. To make them socially aware as well as socially responsible, they have to fulfill 50 hours of mandatory social work. This Programme is currently on in Delhi, Kurukshetra, Aurangabad, Dehradun, Kolkata, Gurgaon, Haridwar and Phagwara. 3. Udayan Care Information Technology and Vocational Training Centres Udayan Care IT&VT Centres enable underserved youth and adults to develop IT and vocational skills to improve employability and livelihood opportunities. At present, we run seven Computer and Vocational Training Centres where we focus on bridging the digital divide and impart business skills to increase the employability of the beneficiaries we work with. 4. Udayan Outreach Programme Through Outreach, we support the educational and nutritional needs of children of HIV+ parents, who are in financial difficulties because of the debilitating illness. Our interventions are at the family and community level. Our counselors counsel children and parents to understand and cope with the illness. Outreach forges hope and inclusion by reducing stigma and adding resources and belief in a successful future. Since inception, we have worked with 80 children and 67 families. We are currently working with each of our Udayan Outreach families to prepare the necessary documentation for them to get their entitlements under the available government schemes and become independent and self reliant. 5. Advocacy Udayan Care also engages in research on the care of disadvantaged children. Through organizing conferences, participating in NGO networks, developing policy recommendations, we ensure the protection of child rights. We played a leadership role in setting up "Justice for Children: A Policy-Thought Network" an association of NGOs and government members for protection and advocacy of child rights. 6. Volunteer & Internship Programme By encouraging and motivating civil society to participate voluntarily in our Programmes, we enable them to actively advocate for child rights and serve society in a sustained manner. Udayan Care's Internship Programme provides a great opportunity for students to learn and gain on-the-job exposure to the not for profit sector. The objective of the Programme is to provide students with intense, practical opportunities to learn and experience the constituents of the non-profit sector, as well as contribute in their areas of interest. 7. Big Friend Little Friend Programme The Big Friend Little Friend Programme focuses on the emotional needs of adolescents between the ages of 12-17 years in the urban context. It is a unique initiative born out of our belief that adolescents in the age group of 12-17 years from underprivileged communities need emotional support and companionship. It is a medium which connects volunteers (Big Friends) with children from underprivileged backgrounds (Little Friends)." Since inception, in a short span, we have seen 39 pairs of Big Friends with Little Friends being formed and are looking for many more such pairings this year.
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I worked at Udayan Care as a volunteer to tutor some of the children there and in that short while, I came to have one of the best learning experiences ever. As a 14 yr old girl just learning about the different aspects of society - the privileged and the unprivileged people, I was amazed to see Udayan care take in orphans, and neglected children and give them a home, a family, a sense of belonging, along with a way of nurturing each child's individuality. All in all this was something I could never forget and I encourage all to visit and take time to get to know these strong, wonderful children.
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I never really had high regard for NGOs until I started working as a volunteer for this NGO – Udayan Care. I was always under this impression that they are just meant for making money. I had been skeptical about how things really work here and how authentic people associated with NGOs are. Integrity is of utmost importance when it comes to working for a social cause. You really have to set the common cause ahead of your personal goals. This is no easy task. Only those who really feel for the unfortunate souls can actually stay committed.
People keep getting calls for donations and I wonder how many calls are actually entertained, especially in a country like India where people feel they never have enough. We must admit that we are very self centered. We like to stay in this illusionary world where we tend to believe that nothing unfortunate will ever happen to us. Only when we go through any ordeal we are able to empathize with the less fortunate children these NGOs cater too. And we still have our family and friends to support us, these children have no one.
But it's not the common man's fault entirely as this perception of such organization being fake is deeply rooted in their mind and thus these inhibitions to donate or work for the less privileged people are not difficult to fathom. One has to wonder how much of their donation is actually going to the people it is meant for and that is the real challenge here.
If one really wants to know how things are in its true sense then one should consider doing some sort of volunteer work as that is the key to know the nitty-gritty of this world of serving the humanity. I am fortunate to have this opportunity to work for an NGO which truly believes in serving the society and putting all the effort possible to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children who are not as fortunate as we are. Every kid has his/her own heart wrenching story. Some are abandoned, some are physically exploited, some are subjected to child labor and the list goes on. One has to be really sensitive while interacting with these children staying conscious about not reminding them of their dreaded past. They are traumatized, shattered and have no hope whatsoever. It's really difficult to get them back on track and the efforts put in by Udayan Care are really commendable.
I also got a chance to see the organizational aspect of Udayan care. Different verticals like HR, finance, fund raising, social media marketing working in sync is very important for any organization but the difference in an NGO is the passion with which the people work here. Serving humanity is the ultimate objective of every person here and that is the driving force which sets an NGO apart. I am overwhelmed to see people working with such dedication and I believe that if each one of us does their bit for the society there wouldn't be any person deprived of at least the basic necessities.
I am thankful to School of Inspired leadership (SOIL) for getting me connected to such a wonderful NGO and I hope that other B schools also take such initiatives, creating a wider volunteer base and sensitization towards such dire issues.
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It was a great experience working with Udayan care as an intern. I worked for a period of 1 month
The work environment is very professional, however at the same time very homely. Autonomy was provided in work. We could explore adopt approach to work that suited us
It was extremely encouraging that constant review of work was done and suggestions/insights were shared
Level of professionalism exhibited by the employees of Udayan Care is very high. Udayan Care staff members are motivated, energetic and willing to give their best. Apart from the employees, Ms. Kiran Modi (Managing Trustee) is tirelessly working and contributing to society which is extremely encouraging
I thank them for the opportunity that was provided to me and it is certainly the best NGO that I've worked in so far
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It was a great experience working with Udayan care as an intern. Though it was just one day a week for a continuous period of ten months but it was great to work with staff members and be a part of Udayan family. I also got the chance to interact with children of different homes and conducted many activities as well. It was my first experience working with an NGO and I really want to thank my college and Udayan care for giving me this wonderful opportunity and to make me experience the value of making a person smile and supporting others in need.
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I joined Udayan Care for a period of a little more than two months, for two days a week. My placement duration was quite short, but I quite enjoyed the experience of working in the head office. Udayan Care is no doubt sincere in its efforts to help children, and it was an honour to be placed here, no matter how short-lived. I hope in future I will be able to return and help out for a longer period.
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I worked for Udayan Care for a period of three weeks as a volunteer. It is very hard to comment about an organization after working for a duration as short as mine but I can easily claim that Udayan Care is one of those very few NGOs which are dedicated to their cause and are always looking for the opportunities to grow bigger and stronger. The dearth of resources is not a hindrance for them at all. The dedicated staff working here under an inspired founder not only fulfills the goals of the organization but also creates a memory for those associated with them indirectly.
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I interned at udayan care in feb-2015. It is a good experience for me, the management and the whole team are a very motivated group of individuals. During my short stint of just 3 weeks I could see how deeply the entire team related with the children and their welfare. udayan care is the light at the end of the tunnel for the underprivileged, lost and usually ignored young children, giving them a hope for a better future.
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It is really nice to work in here because they not only give you valuable experiences but also widen your knowledge about the children and women in India. The people at the office are really nice and supportive, they will never give you pressure on your work. And the best thing ever during my internship here in when I got to meet the kids, who will always hugged me and called me 'Didi' whenever I came to their place. For me, they are just too lovely to be true
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Thanks for the opportunity to work with you. You were very receptive and I liked working with you. The kids at the homes are lovely! You do an amazing thing helping the kids and women. I can not put in words the experience I gained and how happy I was by seeing the NGO in action and the life changes you provide and being a part of it.
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I Joined Udayan Care for 3 Month intern any it was a pleasant experience working there. It was like family working together for a good cause. Udayan Care is working for the needy childs and provide them all the facility needed. They have good team and supportive staff.
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Computer Careers
Career opportunities for individuals with Information Technology (IT) Degrees are predicted to rise at an alarming rate over the next decade. As a graduate who has earned an Associate's Degree in Computer Technology and Networking or a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, you will be well equipped to enter the cutting edge field of computer based technology in a variety of fields.
Some of the careers or fields of specialized study available to those who pursue a college degree in computers include the following:
Computer Career Opportunities
- Computer Software Engineer
- Computer Systems Analysis
- Computer Database Administrator
- Software Design
- Computer Support Specialist
- Computer Hardware Engineer
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- IT Analysis and Support
- Computer and Information Systems Management
- IT Database and Security
- Network Analysis and Engineering
Information technology is growing at an alarming rate, without an end in sight. Computers and information has become a part of our society and with that convenience comes a host of career opportunities for those who have earned a college degree in computers.
- Network Engineers are needed to design and implement computer networks. These specialists set up, test, and analyze systems for the purpose of data communication. Properly educated network engineers can work in a variety of industries, or for themselves, setting up connections and data systems that span between business offices or across the globe. Network engineers are also valuable in the planning stages of corporations, as they are used to plan out entire networks, including installation and configuration of drivers, routers, wireless adaptors, and information security systems. Network engineers are an integral part of any business and these positions will continue to be in high demand in every area, ranging from major corporations to small businesses and government organizations.
- Systems Administrators maintain computer systems and ensure that a business's computers, networking capabilities, software, and security are all working as efficiently as possible. Systems administrators learn troubleshooting skills, monitor systems, and plan upgrades to keep businesses running smoothly.
- Database Administrators are responsible for the proper and legal organization and storage of critical company data. They also coordinate, upgrade, and modify data retrieval and storage systems to keep companies up to legal standards. Since many databases are connected online, these administrators also plan and implement security systems to protect the integrity of data storage.
- Computer Security Specialists are in high demand. With a college degree in computers and a specialized certification in security, these specialists maintain a corporation or organization's information and database security. They are responsible for installing security software, analyzing the effectiveness of security systems and addressing any possible breaches in network security. Computer security specialists are trained to respond to cyber attacks by gathering data and evidence that can be used to prosecute cyber crime.
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If you are tech savvy and interested in a rewarding and financially satisfying career in the ever-growing field of computers, a college degree is your first step in the right direction.
For more information on schools and training that will jump start you into a new and exciting career, check out College Courses Advisor. There's no time like the present to earn your college degree and begin your computer career.


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1. Under the Apple menu, select Control Panels>> Monitors.
2. Click on the Monitor button.
3. Under Resolution, select the number of pixels (1024x768). Lower numbers produce a bigger screen display. With a larger size, the entire SAP screen may not fit on the monitor.
Result: The screen resolution is set.
4. Click in the upper left corner to close the window.
1. Under the Start menu, choose Control Panel.
2. Click on Display.
3. Click on the Setting tab.
4. Slide the bar in the Desktop Area to select a screen resolution. Lower numbers produce a larger screen display. With a larger size, the entire SAP screen may not fit on the monitor.
5. (optional) Click on the Test button to preview the size of your screens. Click OK in the pop-up box.
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Getting around
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The best way to get around Barcelona is on public transport. This is a large city, and the different tourist areas and monuments are spread around, with considerable distances between them. This makes the underground system and bus services ideal. They will take you to almost any point in the city quickly and comfortably.
How to get around
The underground system links all the central zones of the city and has stations in the main tourist areas, marked with the letter "M". It runs from 5 am to midnight, Monday-Thursday, Sundays and public holidays; and from 5 am to 2 am on Fridays. On Saturdays and the eve of public holidays –1 January, 24 June, 15 August and 24 September– services run all night. City buses are another good transport option. Depending on the line, they run from about 4:30 am to 11 pm. To get around at night, there are night buses, called Nitbus, which depart from Plaça Catalunya square, and run from 10:40 pm to 6 am. Trams also provide quick access to major industrial, shopping and residential areas, From Monday to Thursday and on public holidays they run from 5 am to midnight approximately. On Fridays and the eve of public holidays, this service is extended until 2 am. There are direct buses from Barcelona to the airport terminals. Most people prefer to use taxis at night for speed and comfort. Taxis can be found any day and any time. They are yellow and black and have their licence number displayed on the side. You can hail them in the street when they have the green light on. They can also be found at ranks on Barcelona's central streets and squares. There is a radio taxi service –the taxi will come and pick you up from wherever you like. Tariffs are displayed inside the taxis and show the minimum fare, flag-down charge, kilometre charge and other extras such as night service, public holidays, and station or airport service. The trains run between about 5 am and midnight.
How much does transport cost?
There are different tickets and fares. If you choose the Hola BCN! card you can travel anywhere on the public transport network, and the price ranges between €14 and €32. You can also buy a ticket for one one-way trip by metro, bus or funicular railway for €2.15, or a multiperson ticket with 10 trips –T-10– costing €9.95 and which is good for 10 complete trips from 1 to 6 zones. All these tickets and cards are available at information and customer service centres, and at ticket windows and vending machines in metro stations. Non-transferable travelcards are also available at tourist offices in Barcelona and online. There is also a tourist card (Barcelona Card) available, offering a range of benefits including unlimited use of public transport, as well as discounts for museums, shows, shops, leisure attractions and restaurants. There are cards available from two to five days, with prices ranging from €45 to €60. These cards can be purchased at tourist offices in Barcelona, and at other outlets around the city. http://bcnshop.barcelonaturisme.com/shopv3/en/ The most convenient option The best option will depend on where you are, the number of journeys you wish to make, and the number of people travelling. One of the most practical choices is the T-10 card, which is popular with the locals. Not only does it offer considerable savings on the price of a single ticket, but also allows the use of the underground and bus services, has no time limit for use and –as it's transferable– can be used by more than one person. Nevertheless, the tourist bus is one of the most popular means of transport for visitors to Barcelona: this is a double-decker bus which runs specifically to the most interesting places in the city. Tickets are valid for one or two days and cost €28 and €39.
Other ways of getting around
There are many other ways to get around the capital of Catalonia: Tramvia Blau: this is a historic tram which goes up the side of the Tibidabo mountain. One-way ticket: €5.50. https://www.barcelonabusturistic.cat/en/tramviablau Telefèric de Montjuïc cable car: the best way to go up to Montjuïc Castle. Adult one-way ticket: €8.00. Adult return ticket: €12.00. Children's one-way ticket: (4 to 12 years): €6.20 Children's return ticket: €8.80. Montjuïc funicular: connects the Paral•lel metro station (L2 and L3) with Montjuïc park. http://www.tmb.cat/en/home Tibidabo funicular: connects the Tramvia Blau tram stop in Barcelona (Plaça del Doctor Andreu square) with the Tibidabo amusement park. http://www.tibidabo.cat/en/ Boat trips: Las Golondrinas: leisure craft offering cruises around Barcelona. http://www.lasgolondrinas.com/en/ Catamarà Sensation BCN: sail catamaran. Route: sea route from the Port Olímpic. http://www.sensation-bcn.es/en/ Catamarán Orsom: modern crafts offering a cruise along the coastline and beaches of Barcelona. www.barcelona-orsom.com By bike: http://bcnshop.barcelonaturisme.com/shopv3/en/product/478/biketours-barcelona.html By Motorbike: http://bcnshop.barcelonaturisme.com/shopv3/en/product/723/barcelona-scooter.html For more information, go to: Barcelona Turisme http://www.barcelonaturisme.com/wv3/en/? Barcelona Metropolitan Transport http://www.tmb.cat/en/home


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London council introduces on-the-spot spitting fines
12:07 13 February 2013
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People caught spitting or urinating while out in Waltham Forest will be fined £80 if caught.
The council has classed them as offences in the same category as litter, on the grounds they are waste derived from eating or drinking. Enforcement officers will become the first in the country to be empowered to issue on-the-spot fines to anyone spotted committing the act.
One person has already been fined for urinating since it was introduced at the start of February, a spokesman said.
Deputy leader and cabinet member for environment, Clyde Loakes said the council wanted to make it "completely taboo".
He said: "It's horrible to witness and leaves an unsanitary mess on our paths and pavements.
"Why people think it is acceptable to indulge in what must be the most anti-social of all behaviours is a mystery to all right-minded people, but the fact is they do.
"As I say, I don't believe the vast majority of people need telling that it is wholly disgusting and entirely inappropriate in a public place.
"But patently there are some who require a form of sanction to bring them in line with the expected behaviour of everyone in our community."
It comes a year after Enfield Council wrote to the government asking for permission to introduce a by-law to enable employee to hand out fixed penalty notices to anyone caught spitting.
A spokesman said its discussions with the Department for Communities and Local Government "were ongoing".


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Keeping The Polar Bear Myth Alive
The Vancouver Sun ran a story today to make sure we know that the polar bear population is dropping and that they now have to eat each other to survive…
Because they are running out of land.
SUN: Polar bears pushed to eat each other by lack of ice: Researcher
According to Manitoba Conservation, at least four cases of polar bear cannibalism have been confirmed in the northeastern Manitoba community of Churchill this year. Several more cases are being investigated.
We keep getting pounded with the message that the polar bear is endangered, and how the melting ice is causing them to drown, starve, and eat each other.
FACTS: The current world polar bear population is probably 25,000 to 30,000. The Canadian population likely exceeds 15,000. The human hunter is the primary predator of the polar bear. In recent years, hunters throughout the world have killed fewer than 1,000 yearly. Between 500 and 600 of these are taken by Inuit and Amerindian hunters in Canada under a system of annual quotas that is reviewed annually in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, Yukon, Ontario, Manitoba, Quebec, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Dr Mitchell Taylor has been researching the status and management of polar bears in Canada and around the Arctic Circle for 30 years, as both an academic and a government employee. More than once since 2006 he has made headlines by insisting that polar bear numbers, far from decreasing, are much higher than they were 30 years ago. Of the 19 different bear populations, almost all are increasing or at optimum levels, only two have for local reasons modestly declined.
He has also observed, however, how the melting of Arctic ice, supposedly threatening the survival of the bears, has rocketed to the top of the warmists' agenda as their most iconic single cause. The famous photograph of two bears standing forlornly on a melting iceberg was produced thousands of times by Al Gore, the WWF and others as an emblem of how the bears faced extinction – until last year the photographer, Amanda Byrd, revealed that the bears, just off the Alaska coast, were in no danger. Her picture had nothing to do with global warming and was only taken because the wind-sculpted ice they were standing on made such a striking image.
Here's a more recent photo showing they are doing just fine…


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Configuration storage
pmadb refers to the phpMyAdmin configuration storage, formerly called the Linked Tables Infrastructure. It is a database that is used internally by phpMyAdmin for additional features (such as bookmarking queries and change tracking).
The setting is left empty by default, meaning it is disabled. However, all of the example files use the name phpmyadmin for the default name; in older versions, it was pmadb. Enabling this setting will give you features like bookmarks, comments, SQL history, relations, PDF schema, and MIME transformations. Comments and relation view are implemented natively in the newer versions of MySQL, so phpMyAdmin will use the MySQL features when available. The tables used can be located in your own database, or in a central database for a multi-user installation where a control user would make changes to it.
You set $cfg['Servers'][$i]['pmadb'] in your ./config.inc.php. Don't forget to update ./scripts/create_tables.sql and run it to create the database in MySQL.
A controluser needs to be configured to use this feature, see the configuration section of this page for more information on creating the user and configuring phpMyAdmin properly.
For setting all this up, it is a very good idea to read the following pages:
- http://docs.phpmyadmin.net/en/latest/setup.html#linked-tables
- http://docs.phpmyadmin.net/en/latest/setup.html#using-authentication-modes
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You need to have created a control user. That username can be whatever you chose, but is called pma in the documentation. When creating the control user, GRANT them permissions on the database name you'll be using (the default is phpmyadmin).
Next, create the actual table structure. Execute the file create_tables.sql, found in the examples/ folder of your phpMyAdmin installation. The easiest way is to use phpMyadmin; click the Import button on the main page, and import the .sql file. If you really need to change the name of the database, edit the file first; you'll also need to use that database name instead of phpmyadmin later.
The final step is to configure config.inc.php. You need to set the control user and password, database name, and the table name for each server you've created. Details on each value can be found in Config#pmadb and continuing to read down until "verbose_check". Log completely out and back in to see the changes.
In the Debian packages, the scripts directory can be found as /usr/share/doc/phpmyadmin/scripts/ or /usr/share/doc/phpmyadmin/examples/.
Note: Windows users should pay special attention to FAQ 1.23.
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For all phpMyAdmin versions after 3.0.0, simply re-run the examples/create_tables.sql file -- doing so will not overwrite existing data, but will create any new tables.
Additionally, if you already had this infrastructure from prior to MySQL 4.1.2, please use ./scripts/upgrade_tables_mysql_4_1_2+.sql to update the tables to take advantage of new MySQL features found beginning in 4.1.2.
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For those running phpMyAdmin older than 3.0 or MySQL older than 4.1.2, special consideration is needed.
- MySQL version older than 4.1.2: Use the file ./scripts/create_tables.sql.
- Note: Versions of MySQL older than 4.1.2 are no longer supported by phpMyAdmin version 3.0 and higher.
- MySQL version 4.1.2 or newer, phpMyAdmin older than 3.0: Use the file ./scripts/create_tables_mysql_4_1_2+.sql.
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In high school, she starred in Pippinand A Midsummer Night's Dream. After graduation, in 1982, Tomei went to Boston University to study theater. She dropped out after a year to work in New York. "Oh, my God," she says. "I didn't know what the hell I was doing. I didn't have any connections. I'd just get the newspaper, and if it said, 'We need someone to dance for the Grand Ole Opry,' I'd think I could do it: I've taken tap lessons! I would just go on anything. Even as a joke I wouldn't be able to audition for the Opry now. Where did I get the cojones?" She landed parts in Off Broadway plays, then got a one-line role in Garry Marshall's The Flamingo Kid. That led to a recurring part on As the World Turns; a YouTube clip shows her playing a dirt-smudged Cinderella in a dream sequence featuring Phyllis Diller as Fairy Godmother.
In 1987, Tomei nabbed a role as Lisa Bonet's roommate in the Cosby Show spinoff A Different World. She has since become godmother of Bonet's three children and was present at the birth of two. "She was a stellar support, holding my hand," says Bonet, who changed her name to Lilakoi Moon in 1992. "My son was born in a major rainstorm at 3 in the morning, and Marisa was there. She'd come with me to my midwife appointments, read everything, watch the DVDs. She has a very thorough curiosity." Asked to sum up her friend, Moon settles on "delicious. And hilarious. She's a delicious, hilarious, ethereal delight."
Tomei has made more than 40 films—from Slums of Beverly Hills and Wild Hogsto The Lincoln Lawyer—all while keeping a hand in theater. "I like all the lives I get to live within one life," she says of acting, "the little details of cultures I get to learn about, exploring the different themes, the things that are important to a particular character or story. I feel they come to me for a reason, to reflect or bring up something in my own life."
Her forties find her feeling comfortable in her own skin. "No matter what age you are, there are cycles of where you put your energy, things you're trying to let go of and to cultivate," she says. Now her emphasis is on "making more and more heartfelt and authentic decisions. You have to keep your eye on the prize, be more courageous, more connected to life."
Tomei has two other films ready for release: Love, Marilyn, a documentary about Marilyn Monroe in which she joins other stars in reading the icon's newly revealed diaries and letters, and Inescapable, the story of a man who escaped persecution in Syria but returns 25 years later to look for his daughter, who disappeared on a business trip. Tomei plays Fatima, the fiancée he left behind. She transformed herself into an Arab woman for the part and perfected the accent. "It was heavy subject matter and took a lot out of me," she says of the shoot in South Africa.
Over the holidays she'll have time to lighten up—and cook. Her extended family, who have been known to travel to Italy en masse for vacation ("craziness, but a lot of fun"), are making an effort to preserve their traditional Italian recipes. "We put names in a hat, and someone from the younger generation will pick someone from the older generation who will teach them one dish a year," she says. "You just have to have that cheesecake, that certain sauce, you know?" Or that zeppole. Two years ago, Tomei and her brother resurrected an old family recipe for the sugary fried dough that had been deemed too difficult for 21st-century schedules (not even the older generations felt that they had time to do it). "Ultimately it wasn't that hard," she says, "but the surprise, to see all my aunts and uncles, and my dad, as if he were six years old: 'My God! You made zeppole!' They lined up at the kitchen door. It was the most thrilling thing."


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Aug. 16, 2004
ATHENS - Agnes Kovacs, a senior member of the Arizona State swimming and diving program, finished eighth in the women's 200m individual medley semi-finals Monday, earning her a spot in the final Tuesday for a chance at winning her second Olympic Medal. Kovács, who is competing in her third Olympic Games for Hungary, captured the gold in the 200m breaststroke and finished fifth in the 100m breaststroke in Sydney (2000).
Kovacs finished 4th in the second heat of the 200m IM semi-finals with a time of 2:14.68, qualifying her to compete in the final tomorrow. Kovács also competed in the 100m breaststroke, barely missing the final with a tenth place overall finish (1:09.12) in the semi-finals. She will also compete in the 200m breaststroke on Wednesday.
Senior Florencia Szigeti, competing for Argentina, finished 25th in the 200m freestyle with a time of 2:03.29. Szigeti will also swim in the 100m freestyle event with competition beginning Wednesday.
Former Sun Devil Petra Banovic participated for her home country of Croatia in the 200m freestyle and 200m individual medley. Banovic clocked a time of 2:04.24 (32nd) in the freestyle event and finished 25th in the IM with a time of 2:20.83.
Senior David Kolozar (Hungary) placed 25th in the 200m butterfly with a time of 2:01.89. Former Sun Devil Ahmed Hussein, participating for Egypt, clocked a time of 56.86 in the 100m backstroke to finish 31st.
Yet to compete in the Olympic Games, Sun Devil diver Joona Puhakka (Finland), the reigning 3-meter NCAA Champion, will begin competition on Monday, August 23. Former Sun Devil swimmer, Gavin Meadows, will participate for Great Britain in the 4 x 200m freestyle relay Tuesday.
The swimming events at the Summer Games run through August 21 while the diving events will be contested through August 28.
2004 Olympic Summer Games, Athens, Results:
Agnes Kovacs - Hungary
200m IM semi-finals: 8th - 2:14.68
100m breaststroke: 10th - 1:09.12 Petra Banovic - Croatia
200m freestyle: 32nd -- 2:04.24
100m IM: 25th - 2:20.83 Florencia Szigeti - Argentina
200m freestyle: 25th - 2:03.29 David Kolozar - Hungary
200m butterfly: 25th - 2:01.89 Ahmed Hussein - Egypt
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September 28, 1998
UCLA vs. UC Irvine - UCLA (7-1-1) begins a five-game road trip against UC Irvine (8-0-1) on Wednesday, September 30 at 6 pm at Irvine. The Bruins just edged the Anteaters 3-2 last season in one of the closest games of the season.
Irvine is led by forwards Nicole Bucciarelli (9g, 2a, 20 p) and Stephanie Rigamat (7g, 3a, 17 p). UCLA leads the series record 3-1-1.
UCLA vs. Villanova - The Bruins travel to the Aloha State to play in the Hawai'i Tournament this weekend. UCLA will face the Villanova Wildcats (4-4-1) on Saturday, October 3 at 7 pm Hawai'i time. This is the first meeting between the Wildcats and the Bruins.
UCLA vs. Hawaii - UCLA will face Hawaii (5-1-0) on Sunday, October 4 at 7 pm Hawai'i time in the second match-up of the Hawaii Tournament. UCLA leads the series record 2-0-0, winning the last match-up 2-0 in 1996.
Next Week - UCLA travels north to kick off the 1998 Pac-10 season against Washington and Washington State. The Bruins face Washington on Friday, October 9 at 3 pm and Washington State on Sunday, October 11 at noon. UCLA leads the series record against Washington 3-1-0 and Washington State 3-1-1.
Bruins Take It To Overtime - UCLA played two overtime games this week, the first since November 3, 1996. UCLA just edged the CS Fullerton Titans 2-1 in double overtime on Wednesday. Freshman forward Staci Duncan scored 39 seconds into the second overtime to give UCLA its seventh win of the season. The Bruins were taken to double overtime on Sunday against San Diego but came out with a 2-2 tie. Tracey Milburn and Larisa Kiremidjian both scored for UCLA.
Senior Leadership - Senior forward Larisa Kiremidjian is coming on strong in her final campaign as a Bruin. She was named to Soccer America's Team of the Week last week after scoring two goals in UCLA's 5-1 win over nationally ranked Nebraska. Senior midfielder Louise Lieberman joined her on Soccer America's Team of the Week after scoring UCLA's lone goal in its 1-0 win over Baylor. This is the first time in school history that two Bruins were named to the Team of the Week in the same week. Kiremidjian was also named the College Soccer Weekly Player of the Week last week, becoming the first Bruin in history to receive this honor. She continued her outstanding play this week scoring UCLA's first goal in its 2-2 tie with San Diego and recording an assist in UCLA's 2-1 win over CS Fullerton. Kiremidjian is UCLA's third leading scorer with seven points (3g, 1a) and has moved into fifth place on UCLA's individual career points list with 30.
Leading the Pac-10 - The Bruins lead the Pac-10 again this week with a record of 7-1-1. Duncan is second in the Pac-10 in assists (5), third in points (15) and tied for fifth in goals scored (5). Goalkeeper Lindsay Culp leads the Pac-10 in goalkeeping with a GAA of 0.56. The Bruins also lead the Pac-10 in team goalkeeping (0.53) and team points (56).
UCLA Season Leaders
POINTS Staci Duncan 15 Breana Boling 8 Larisa Kiremidjian 7
GOALS Staci Duncan 5 Venus James 3 Larisa Kiremidjian 3
ASSISTS Staci Duncan 5 Janine Altman 2 Breana Boling 2 Lauren Emblem 2
GOALKEEPING Lindsay Culp 0.56
SAVES Lindsay Culp 29


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The Navigator SM24 Urban electric street bicyle by Yukon Trail will take you uptown, downtown and all around. With an electric motor, the single speed bike is powered by a 250W in-hub motor with a rechargeable 24V, 10AH lead-acid battery (included). In sporty red, the durable steel frame bike hits the streets boasting a range of over 22 miles at a maximum speed of 15mph. Featuring a pedal assist system (PAS) the battery life is prolonged and you're able to go further between charges. Front and rear V-brakes and a battery-power meter keeps you in control as you ride along on 24" tires. For greater safety, the bike has LED headlights.Product Features:
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Excellent form of transportation!
By Chuckles
from CHESHIRE, CT
About Me Commuter
Comments about BJs Wholesale Club Yukon Trail Men's Navigator Electric 24" Bicycle:
My 18 year old has an anxiety disorder and cannot drive. This bike has opened up her world. Now she rides around town to her appointments and friends. Though heavier than a non electric bike, she can lift it onto the bus bike rack to go to visit friends further away.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sturdy, Well Made = Solid Ride!
By Ken The Giver
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The above comments are from my brother Frank that resides in St. Petersburg, Florida. I purchased this bike as a gift for Frank and we went through this review process together over the phone. Frank stated the ONLY downside to this bike, when compared to his other (non-powered bike) is that there are no shocks so it make for a more bumpy, uncomfortable ride. Nevertheless, he really likes the bike and raves about how well made the bike is and what a pleasure it is to not to pedal home (after a full day of construction work in sunny, hot Florida!). Thanks to BJs for the opportunity to provide this feedback and for offering a great deal on a solid, powered bike solution for my brother!
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About Me Casual/ Recreational
Has great speed. Battery lasts a while.
Great In case you cant make it
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Great bike, works well. The pre-installed tire is very flimsy. The gear is very low to the ground and crashes at every bump. It ticks every time I pedal.
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I didn't know what to expect when I got this but I've had it for a week now and I could honestly tell you it's one of the most fun things I've bought. I can drive / ride it to school everyday, ride it around town and all. The headlight does wonders for night drives, and if you get tired pedal assist is there for you. The only bad things about it are it's heavy and there's no back tail light (there is a back reflector though). Overall it's awesome.
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The only color available on BJs website is RED. Not a big fan so I passed, only until I saw a cool retro-looking blue model in the store. I've wanted an e-bike for years, but the price was always a factor. BJs had this bike (last piece) so I thought I'd give it a try. Assembly was a breeze; you only need to connect the front wheel, handlebar, and seat. Charge it up, turn the key, and you're off and running. I added a rear LED blinker for night safety, but the front LED headlight is super bright. Speed is impressive I (no speedometer but I easily reached 20 mph) when the motor assist kicks in. Brakes are excellent V-type, and the seat is quick adjusting. One of the best unadvertised features is that the SLA (sealed lead acid) battery is removable with the included keys, so you can charge the battery indoors without lugging your bike around. On the downside, the reduced pedal work will be off-set by workout your get from lifting this thing around. So far I am very impressed with the quality and features of this bike and would recommend to all.
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I can't ride a regular bike because health problems. asthma, highblood and diabetes plus I overweight. The Yukon trailer help the riders circulate the blood. A.K.A it is a aerobic in like no others. You need to straighten the handlebar but shock in the seat for longer riders. You to create option to add: front wheel hub, self generation, and speed.
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Prosecutors are praising a move by California Gov. Jerry Brown to reverse a parole board's decision to release from prison a Northern California man serving time for the horrific stabbing deaths of a woman suffering from multiple sclerosis and her caregiver.
Sonoma County prosecutors say John David Duport -- serving 26 years to life for the 1986 murders of 54-year-old Louise Welch and 38-year-old Michelle Granger -- will remain behind bars after Brown reversed a vote earlier this year by the Board of Parole to free Duport.
Prosecutors say Duport was 17-years-old when he and two other men -- Steve Clark and James Clark -- came up with a plan to rob Welch and Granger after a former housekeeper told the three men that the women had $2,000 in their home.
When the men went to the women's home, and Welch -- who was caring for Granger -- answered the door, prosecutors say James Clark and Duport stabbed her more than 60 times.
Steve Clark went to a back bedroom, where he found Granger, who was confined to a wheelchair. Prosecutors say Granger was stabbed 30 times.
After killing the women, Duport and the Clarks got away with $400 they had found in a purse. Duport fled to Hollywood, but later returned to Sonoma County and turned himself in.
The Sonoma County District Attorney's Office had opposed releasing Duport, but the Board of Parole voted in March to release him. In reversing the board's decision, the governor said Duport still posed an "unreasonable danger to society."
"I am pleased the governor ultimately agreed with our position that Mr. Duport still poses a threat to public safety," Sonoma County District Attorney Jill Ravitch said in a statement Thursday.
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation records show the 45-year-old Duport is being held at what the department calls Correctional Training Facility, or what is more commonly known as Soledad State Prison. The facility is a minimum to maximum prison about 130 miles south of San Francisco.
Steve Clark and James Clark remain in prison after they were each sentenced to two life terms without the possibility of parole.


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There are a couple voices I listen to when it comes to tweaking my own skills with Lightroom – Piet van Den Eynde and Sean McCormack. Lightroom keeps changing, and most of us don't have time to dig around under the hood to learn it all. Fortunately these two gentlemen know Lightroom extremely well, and have the ability to teach it clearly. Sean McCormack is a new author to Craft & Vision, but he's been writing the Lightroom Blog for ages and his stuff is always really helpful. So when Sean and I started talking about how he could become part of the C&V family, I asked him to distill everything he knows into one short eBook. He humoured me and pretended to do exactly that, when what he did, is in fact, way better. He wrote a really big book called Essential Development, 20 Great Techniques for Lightroom 4, and focused on the Develop module, because that's where we spend most of our time.
Essential Development is a killer value. Sean's divided it into 20 chapters, among them: Understanding The Histogram, Making White White, Beauty Retouching, Dodge & Burn for Beauty, Cross Processing, Achieving a Filmic Look, Image Toning, Tilt Shift, Effective Sharpening, and Correcting Lens Issues. That's half of them. Then he said, Hey, what if I make a set of Lightroom Presets available as well? So we did that too.
I wrote a book about Lightroom, albeit Lightroom 3, but I still learned some really great stuff in Sean's book. Whether you're just looking to tweak your knowledge of Lightroom since the jump from LR3 to LR4, or you've been waiting for a great resource that doesn't bog you down in Library modules and Print templates, you'll get way more than $5 worth of value out of this. The screenshots are clear and large, and the writing is concise. It's over 120 spreads long, and fluff-free.
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Spice, an India-based phone maker, says that its inaugural Android One smartphone will launch in India this October. The low-cost smartphone will be available for around $100 when it launches, and other Android One devices are expected to come in at similar price points since the operating system is geared towards shoppers in emerging markets.
Google named a few partners during its announcement of Android One, and among them was Spice. The phone maker says that it will come out with one of the low-cost smartphones before the Diwali festival in India. As long as Spice works on that timeline and nothing changes, it will be launching the phone in early October.
Over the past few weeks it has been reported Google is investing heavily in the Indian market for the launch of Android One. With a billion potential customers and millions of people who will likely pick up an Android One device, India is one of the most lucrative emerging markets. Google Android head Sundar Pichai may visit India within the next few months in order to launch the Android One devices in the country, but those reports have not been confirmed by Google.
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Henrico's Top Teachers – Krista Hodges
Rivers Edge E.S., first grade
After an accident in infancy left Krista Hodges with three partially missing fingers, she was self-conscious about raising her hands and doing finger plays in elementary school.
She never forgot the kindness of her teacher, who sensed her discomfort and always called on her to be a helper or perform some other job during finger play time.
Nor can she forget the middle school teacher who gave Hodges her own jacket to wear during class after she spilled milk all over her shirt and pants during lunch.
Neither incident in itself made Hodges want to be a teacher, but both reinforced what she intuitively knew all along.
"As long as I can remember . . . I always wanted to be a teacher," says Hodges. "I have always loved working with children, from keeping the nursery at church, to being a 'mom's helper,' to babysitting, to working in a child care center."
And work with children she does – 25 first-graders, to be exact, whose math and language arts abilities range from kindergarten to sixth grade levels.
With such a variety of students, says Hodges, it takes some juggling to plan activities that will engage and challenge each individual learner and make each proud of his or her "personal best."
One way Hodges sets the tone is to begin and end each day with hugs, telling the children that she loves them and that they are "terrific and magnificent."
"From the first day of school," she says, "I make sure [my students] know they have become a member of my family. . . and that I will be watching out for them and keeping track of them, even when I'm 100 years old."
One of her most rewarding moments as a teacher, she says, is having former students come back as student interns, student teachers and even parents, and to remember that "Mrs. Hodges thinks they are terrific and magnificent!"
Hodges also strives to provide an environment that fosters mutual respect and celebrates each child's uniqueness, and says she finds her reward in her students' triumphs and the challenges they overcome.
"Some days it may be that 'ah-ha' moment when blending sounds to form words suddenly means 'I'm reading!'," she says. "Some days it may be a high five and big hugs for a little one who made it through the day using super behavior. And some days it may be spending a little one-on-one time with a little six-year-old that misses Mommy."
Parents who wrote to nominate Hodges as a top teacher said that she has a "gift and a talent" for recognizing what a child needs, and for nurturing every child's talent and "letting it shine."
To the child who needed to read more chapter books, for instance, she provided an opportunity to read part of one out loud to the class. To the student who was anxious about starting the new school year, and to the student who had a sister undergoing surgery, she gave gentle, caring support.
One parent whose son came to Hodges after repeating kindergarten said he has done "a complete 180" under her guidance. "She is so positive with him," she wrote, "and recognizes his strengths and what to do to help his deficiencies."
"She has turned my son from a regular mis-behaver to one who listens and respects her," wrote another parent.
"Her students are ready to give their 130 percent," wrote another.
Parents also appreciate that Hodges stays in constant touch with both parents and children, sending messages even when she is sick or has a day off to let the children know she is thinking of them.
"As a middle school teacher, I would be hesitant to give students my telephone number," wrote one parent, recalling that Hodges provided her cell phone number at the first conference, with instructions to call any time with questions or concerns.
"I knew then," said the parent, "that her job didn't end at 2:00. She is committed to my child and his success."
And always, always, Hodges stays positive and upbeat. More than one parent said that she makes a tough job look effortless.
"Her enthusiasm for teaching is palpable," wrote a parent. Rather than seeing school days as a chore, Hodges' students view their lessons – even their homework, in some cases – with pleasure.
"She teaches them in such a fun way that they do not even realize that they are learning," said another parent. "My son comes home from school every day and says, "Today in school I learned. . . "
Many parents wrote to praise the way Hodges instills confidence in her students, whether through personal notes full of loving and empowering messages, or emails over the weekend to let them know she is excited about the week ahead.
"She builds them up every single day," said one parent. "Just last night, she sent an email for my daughter to read letting her know she's sorry she got teased by another student and that she loves her."
"My son," said another parent, "came and told me one day that 'I can do anything I like because I am magnificent.'"
Almost all of the parents who wrote to nominate Hodges mentioned that whenever their children are on break from school, they miss their teacher as they would miss a family member.
"I have heard time and time again," said a parent, "that kids that have her for first grade are sad to go to second grade for one reason – and it's because they will miss Mrs. Hodges."
County plans Fourth of July event
Henrico County Recreation and Parks will present "Red, White, and Lights" at Meadow Farm Museum/Crump Park July 4.
Henrico County has hosted a Fourth of July celebration annually since 1981, but this year's event will offer a later start time and expanded hours and be highlighted by new entertainment.
The free event will begin at 4:30 p.m. and will feature the Richmond Symphony, a laser-light show, patriotic performances, and family activities. > Read more.
Tuckahoe YMCA to host Refugee Community Resource Fair
The Tuckahoe Family YMCA and ReEstablish Richmond will host the third-annual Refugee Community Resource Fair Saturday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at the YMCA, 9211 Patterson Avenue in Henrico. The event is designed to provide refugees in the region information about jobs, local businesses, housing, health care, education and more.
As part of its strategic plan, the YMCA of Greater Richmond works to identify, address and eliminate economic, geographic and cultural barriers. > Read more.
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