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As of 2011, the electric car is no longer a hypothetical car of the future. Thanks to unveilings from major automakers, corporate investment, dedicated government backing and steady improvements to the technology itself, electric cars are ready to claim a spot as a car of the present. It's been quite a ride. After first appearing in the early 1900s and then flirting with a return in the 1990s, electric cars (sometimes called EVs, for electric vehicles) fell back to niche status. But recent history has seen nearly the entire auto industry recharge about electric cars. Some notable buzz:
This resurgence is a testament to recent advances in electric car technology. While pure electric cars will continue to face challenges — such as expensive batteries, a limited driving range compared with conventional cars (although the 70 to 100 miles per charge offered by most electric cars is sufficient for many drivers), somewhat lengthy charging times, and a limited number of public recharging stations — they bring numerous benefits to the table.
Because electric cars consume no gasoline at all, they are a great option for drivers concerned with energy security and our nation's oil dependence. They offer the convenience of being able to "refuel" a vehicle at home, and they're more efficient and less expensive to operate compared with gas-only cars (see "How Much Does It Cost to Power an Electric Car?" near the end of this article). They also reduce noise pollution in most driving circumstances. Finally, of course, they're perhaps best known for being zero-emission vehicles, and their lack of tailpipe emissions is a great step toward an improved environment.
Hold it right there, say some critics. Aren't electric cars simply moving emissions from the vehicle's tailpipe to a power plant smokestack? (This is the "long tailpipe" critique.) Aren't there still greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants associated with creating the electricity these vehicles use? And if that's the case, are electric cars really all they're cracked up to be?
"These are valid questions deserving of a thorough assessment," says Bill Moore, editor in chief of EV World, a transportation technology and news website. While lamenting misinformation that perpetuates in the blogosphere and elsewhere, Moore values criticism that encourages progress. "We don't want [electric cars] to become a burden on society, so we need to hear those criticisms, we need to weigh them, and we need to move forward to improve the technology," he says.
Electric car emissions depend on multiple factors — particularly how your electricity is generated, which, for most, depends on where you live. Smog-forming pollution at the power plant from the use of an electric car can have higher emissions rates than typical gas-only or hybrid cars (such as the Toyota Prius), a fact owed largely to the effectiveness of catalytic converters in today's gas cars. It's important to note, though, that from a health standpoint, one major advantage of "moving" pollution from the tailpipe to the power plant is that it gets pollutants farther away from pedestrians and other drivers, lowering the pollutants' adverse health impacts on the concentrated population.
However, some pollutants, such as those related to climate change, affect the environment regardless of where they are released. In terms of climate change emissions, electric cars are generally much cleaner than conventional gas vehicles. In areas of the country that have the cleanest power generation (more wind, solar and hydropower), electric cars emit far less greenhouse gases, not only compared with conventional vehicles, but also compared with efficient hybrid-electric vehicles. In areas of the country with the dirtiest power generation (coal), an efficient hybrid may be your best environmental bet, though if you're gentle on the pedal, an electric car may yield comparable results. On a national average basis, an efficient electric car emits about half the amount of carbon dioxide as a conventional car, and roughly the same amount as an efficient hybrid. To fully understand these comparisons, we first need to understand the how, what and where of vehicle emissions.
For more information, see our map of electric car CO2 emissions by region and our chart comparing electric cars with hybrids and conventional vehicles.
The vast majority of cars and trucks on today's roads operate on internal combustion engines, which convert energy stored in a liquid fuel (usually gasoline) into mechanical motion by rapidly igniting an air-fuel mixture in the engine's cylinders. This combustion process emits engine exhaust that contains a number of pollutants, including (but not limited to) carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides and particulate matter. But automotive engineers have found ways to reduce these pollutants, both by adding emissions-control devices (such as catalytic converters) to the exhaust plumbing, and by precisely rendering the cylinders' combustion process though computer control. The upshot is that, especially over the past decade, conventional vehicles have gotten much cleaner in terms of smog-forming pollution.
The bad news is that another pollutant created by combusting fuel — carbon dioxide, or CO2 — cannot be minimized through the use of emissions-control devices. Simply put, the more fuel your vehicle burns, the more CO2 it emits. This is particularly troublesome because CO2 is the primary human-caused greenhouse gas, contributing heavily to global warming. While a comparison of conventional vehicles and electric cars could be conducted for each of the major pollutants, the critical environmental issue today is the impact our vehicles have on global warming, which is why our calculations focus on CO2 emissions.
A vehicle's emissions can be categorized into three types: in-use, upstream and vehicle-manufacturing emissions. In-use emissions — those produced when someone is actually driving the vehicle — constitute the majority of a typical car's lifetime emissions. Upstream emissions are those that result from producing and transporting the fuel a car uses to its point of use (in the case of gasoline, that means extracting crude oil, refining it and transporting it to gas stations). The third category is manufacturing-related emissions, which, according to the latest research, only account for about 10 to 20 percent of a vehicle's lifetime greenhouse gas output. (Given the modest impact of manufacturing emissions, calculations made in this article include only in-use and upstream emissions.)
Remarkably, burning 1 gallon of gasoline pushes more than 19 pounds of CO2 out of your vehicle's tailpipe. One gallon of gasoline weighs only about 6 pounds, but the combustion process pulls in oxygen atoms from the surrounding air when creating carbon dioxide. But that's not all. In addition to those 19 pounds of CO2, nearly another 5 pounds of CO2 are produced "upstream" during the creation and transportation of that gallon of gas from the wellhead to the refinery to the corner station, all before being put in the car's tank. All told, our cars are responsible for emitting nearly 25 pounds of CO2 for every gallon of gas they burn.
Unlike vehicles with internal combustion engines, electric cars have zero in-use emissions. They do, however, have upstream emissions: those resulting from producing the vehicle's fuel — in this case, the vehicle's electricity.
When it comes to electricity, the resource used to generate it plays a major role in determining how environmentally friendly its electrons are. The cleanest type of electricity is that generated from renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind and hydropower. Such sources create electricity without producing greenhouse gases or smog-forming pollutants at a power plant. Electric cars powered by electricity created from renewable sources are, for all intents and purposes, true zero-emission vehicles.
Electricity generated by natural gas plants falls in the middle of the pack. It's cleaner than coal power, but not nearly as climate-friendly as power generated from renewable sources.
The worst electricity, from both a global warming and a smog-forming emissions standpoint, comes from coal-fired power plants. They emit the highest levels of carbon dioxide and, depending on the quality of the emissions-control devices on the plants, can emit high levels of smog-forming and toxic emissions as well, including particulate matter (soot).
Nuclear plants, while not a threat from a global warming or smog-forming pollution standpoint, pose the dangerous threats of nuclear disasters and nuclear proliferation. Safe, long-term storage of nuclear waste is also a serious concern. Because of these issues, nuclear energy isn't considered by many (including myself) to be an eco-friendly option at this time.
Today, coal-fired power plants generate the majority of electricity in the United States (48 percent), followed by natural gas (22 percent), nuclear (19 percent) and renewables (9 percent). The efficiency of the power plant also affects the eco-friendliness of the electricity it generates. Some plants, such as combined heat and power facilities, make better use of waste energy, which reduces the amount of fuel necessary (and thus pollution emitted) to produce a given amount of energy. The cleanliness of power plant emissions is also tied to what pollution-control technology the plant utilizes. Plants can use scrubbers, for example, to control sulfur emissions. Short of still-unvalidated carbon capture and storage processes, however, there is no method for controlling CO2 emissions from power plants.
Different U.S. regions utilize vastly different electricity sources. The Northeast, Northwest and Pacific Coast generate electricity using large amounts of renewable hydroelectric power, while the Midwest uses a significant amount of coal. (See a map of regional energy sources.)
What does all of this mean for the typical electricity consumer? In short, it means the cleanliness of your electricity determines how eco-friendly it would be to operate an electric car. For example, if you live in California, which has some of the cleanest electricity in the nation, an electric car driven 12,000 miles (a typical year's worth of driving) would emit about 1.6 tons of CO2. By contrast, a hybrid such as the Toyota Prius would emit about 2.9 tons, and a 25-mpg gas car would emit about 5.9 tons per year. If you live in the Midwest, where coal is king, your electric car's annual emissions would be about 4.1 tons of CO2 — more than that of an efficient hybrid, but still far less than that from a gas-only vehicle. (See a chart comparing CO2 emissions.)
So, how do the numbers shake out for the rest of the country? The U.S. Department of Energy tracks power plant emissions in more than a dozen different regions and subregions across the nation. This regional emissions information is a good starting point for estimating the environmental impact of electric cars in different regions of the country. Making subsequent calculations to account for regional transmission and distribution losses, vehicle charging equipment losses, and estimated impacts of energy extraction, transportation and processing, it's possible to estimate average electric car emissions around the country. See our regional emissions map to find out how much CO2 an electric car would emit in your area.
Another factor to consider is that, while power plants have multiple-decade lifetimes, emissions from the grid are not static. In time, electric cars have the potential to get even cleaner if concerted efforts are made to clean up our energy portfolio with cleaner fossil fuels (natural gas) and, far better yet, even more renewable energy. Each year, the U.S. Department of Energy projects how grid emissions are likely to change in the future. It predicts an electric car driven in California in 2035 will have 39 percent less annual CO2 emissions than an electric car driven today, and an electric car driven in the East Central region (the region labeled "8,259" on the map will have 9 percent less annual CO2 emissions. While constructive on a general level, this information should be viewed cautiously because of the many assumptions that go into such predictions.
Electric cars are clearly cleaner than most other vehicles on the road today, but how large of a role can they play in cutting down our transportation sector's greenhouse gas emissions? That depends in part on how many are sold. Unfortunately, predicting the size of the future electric car market is difficult at best. "If you did a Google search on this, you'd see a million hits with a million different answers," says Mark Perry, director of product planning for Nissan North America and a key player behind the Nissan Leaf.
Citing internal market research, a government committed to advanced vehicle technologies, and greater public awareness of the ills of oil dependence, Perry is optimistic, predicting electric cars could account for 10 percent of new vehicles sold by 2020. Analysts at the other end of the spectrum suggest numbers as low as 0.5 percent in that time frame. Forecasting aside, one thing's for certain: Building a successful electric car market will require technological advances, thoughtful infrastructure development, and supportive federal, state and municipal policies.
"There are a bunch of things colliding here," Moore says, and it's "very, very hard" to know how the market will unfold. But he's confident that electric vehicle technology will succeed in time. If that happens, he's correct that it's important to answer difficult questions about the technology sooner rather than later. With that in mind, we revisit our initial question: Do electric cars truly deserve their environmentally friendly reputation, even if accounting for power plant emissions? On a national average basis, the answer today is a firm yes. Today's electric cars are indeed responsible for some pollution, but nevertheless are a cleaner option than most other cars currently on the market. And if we increase our use of renewable energy, the future for electric cars will only get brighter.
Care to cut down on your annual fuel costs? You may want to consider going electric. About 3 cents per mile driven is all it costs to "fuel" a typical electric car today, assuming an electricity rate of 10 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh). By contrast, at a pump price of $2.75 per gallon, a 25-mpg conventional car costs more than three times that amount. Why? A big reason is the inherent efficiency of electric motors.
According to the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency, about 75 percent of the chemical energy stored in an electric car's battery can be translated to mechanical energy that rotates the wheels of the vehicle. By contrast, only about 20 percent of the energy stored in a conventional vehicle's tank of gas actually moves the vehicle down the road. The rest is simply lost — primarily to heat created during the combustion process, but also to other factors, such as friction and air-pumping losses in the engine.
The efficiency advantage of electric motors means excellent on-road "fuel" economy. Today's electric cars are rated at about 3 miles per kWh of electricity consumed. On a gasoline-equivalent basis, that's roughly 100 mpg, and a number of drivers report even better results when driving with efficiency in mind. All told, while expensive batteries add to the upfront cost of an electric vehicle, lower fuel and maintenance expenses allow electric car drivers to recoup much of those costs over the life of the vehicle.
Multiple factors affect the ultimate efficiency of an electric car, including how you drive, where you drive and even the ambient temperature where you live.
The Environmental Protection Agency measures electric car "fuel economy" by accounting not only for energy used to move the vehicle down the road, but also for the energy needed to use the vehicle's charging equipment (and the efficiency of that equipment). Based on this, the Nissan Leaf's overall energy consumption rate is 340 Wh/mi. By comparison, the Chevy Volt (assuming it ran exclusively in "EV mode") would consume 360 Wh/mi — slightly more energy per mile traveled than the Leaf.
The Leaf's energy consumption rate serves as a representative value in this article for electric cars because at this time it best represents the mainstream electric car market. That said, the disclaimer "your mileage may vary" still applies to all vehicles. In fact, evidence indicates it applies even more so with electric-drive technology. Recent test drives of the Leaf report a sizable range of energy consumption rates, including some that are notably better (i.e., lower) than 340 Wh/mi.
So, what does all of this mean? If electric car drivers experience efficiencies on-par with that of the Leaf, then under a national average electricity grid mix, the representative electric car will be roughly as carbon-friendly as a 50-mpg hybrid (see chart). However, if an electric car is driven efficiently and consumes less energy than 340 Wh/mi, it would perform commensurately better. If driven aggressively and inefficiently, it would perform slightly worse. Either way, every scenario for electric cars would improve if more renewable energy were used in the grid.
In order to compare vehicle types in this article, aggregate data and a reasonable but specific set of assumptions were used. While attempts were made to ensure accuracy of the findings, alternate assumptions could change the results in either direction. Assuming different vehicle efficiencies, for example, would yield different results. Similarly, assuming electric cars are charged at a specific time of day or night when a given fuel is more likely to be used in power generation could also change the results. On an average basis, however, the numbers in our regional electric car emissions map and our chart comparing electric cars in different regions with a hybrid and a conventional vehicle reasonably represent electric car emissions.
Contributing editor James Kliesch is an expert in advanced and clean vehicle technologies, with more than a dozen years of experience in the field. He is a senior engineer at the nonprofit Union of Concerned Scientists.
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Another shooting in a downtown Augusta neighborhood has police searching for a killer and neighbors frightened for their lives.
It's the second murder in the past month in one of Augusta's most dangerous parts of town, and neighbors say the problems are getting worse.
It happened behind the Beauty and Beyond 98 Cent Store around one o'clock in the morning on Saturday, June 24.
One grieving mother's son was caught in the middle.
"They took my baby away from me," she tells News 12. "I never thought this day would come."
That day would be June 24, 2006, when she'd live to tell the tale of a mother's worst nightmare.
"She said Eva hurry up and get down there, because they think little John is dead," she says.
"When I got there he was covered with the sheet."
Investigators say her son, John Grimes III, was on his way back from the Circle K gas station.
He was riding his bike down 12th Street near the Martin Luther King intersection when the sound of gunshots echoed in the night.
"I don't know what happened or how but one of his friends says he left the Pump and Shop to get some Gatorade."
That's when deputies say one of those speeding bullets hit Grimes in the chest. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
Waking up to the sounds of gunshots in the middle of the night is nothing new for these neighbors. It's why they say they won't talk to us on camera. They fear they too might get caught in the line of fire.
"He came in, took a bath, and went to his friends house, and last time I seen him, he left here around four," says Grimes' mother.
It would be the last time she'd ever hear or see him again.
"I said, 'Give momma $2 before you go,' and he left, and he gave it to me, and I said, 'I was just playing', so he left it on the table and he said, 'I'll be back later on Momma'," she says. "He never did come back."
Now heart-broken and grieving, Grimes' mother struggles to find answers for her grandson, too young to understand why his father won't ever be back.
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office wants your help locating a man wanted for questioning in this case.
Investigators say Steven Lewis Griffin may have information regarding the shooting.
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BIRMINGHAM | Posting its highest all-sports finish in more than 20 years, the University of West Alabama finished third in the Gulf South Conference men's all-sports standings for the 2012-13 athletic year. The UWA women's programs combined for a fifth-place finish.
Valdosta State and West Florida shared the men's trophy, a first in the 42-year history of the award. Each earned 29.5 points. West Alabama posted 27 points.
West Florida earned its eighth consecutive women's trophy, totaling 41.5 points. West Alabama scored 23.5 points.
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I can't stop shopping online.
"I have a late-night Zappos problem," says Lauren, 28, a health care researcher (all names have been changed). "To wind down, I watch The Daily Show while I browse for cute clothes on my laptop. Sometimes, I don't even realize I'm actually buying things. Then, when I get the bills, I wig out."
Chillax tactic: To be sure you don't buy automatically, learn your shopping triggers. Do you shop when you're bored or lonely? Do you tell yourself you'll return things, then don't? Do you think you're getting away with something when you snag a sale item? "Once you know what drives you, you can take preemptive action," says Amanda Clayman, a financial-wellness counselor in New York City. Lauren could watch Jon Stewart without her laptop. Or she could put stuff in her Zappos cart, then wait until morning to make the purchase. The point is to interrupt the knee-jerk behavior so that when you do click buy, you'll do it consciously and be happy about it, and not kick yourself when it's time to pay up.
I want to buy a house but worry that if I do, I won't have enough left for a crisis.
"I was unemployed for a while, and it was terrifying," says Heather, 31, a tech-support rep. "Now I've saved enough for a down payment, but what if I lose my job again? I'm paralyzed!"
Chillax tactic: "Start by saying your goal—'I want to own a home'—out loud," says Marilyn Wechter, a psychotherapist and wealth counselor in St. Louis. Once you've stated your dream, jot down a plan: Here's my budget; here's how I'll do it. (Check out these tips.) Then share your strategy with a pal to see if it makes sense. "Often, it's easier to feel bummed that you can't have what you want than to look at a goal, own it—that's the saying-out-loud-and-writing-down part—and do what it takes to get there," Wechter says.
If I look at my bills, I'll freak!
"I have a vague idea of how much I spend every month," says Evelyn, 26, a preschool teacher. "But I don't want to know the real numbers. That feels too frightening. I'd prefer to shove the whole thing right out of my brain."
Chillax tactic: Sure, bills can be scary. But avoiding a monster you know is there can end up causing more stress. For one thing, your imagination can be worse than reality. Plus, knowing the facts (even if they're ugly) and doing something about them will instantly cause your stress level to drop. "Take any action, however small—like paying off more than the minimum on Visa—and your fears get more manageable," Wechter says. To build up your courage, call a friend and ask her to stay on the phone while you open the first bill. You'll immediately feel more powerful when you take that step, and opening the rest will be easier.
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"I came into an inheritance—a few million—and I still worry I won't have enough," says Renee, 36, a software developer. "I'm scared that if I give up my salary and something happens, I'll be hosed!"
Chillax tactic: This fear—which 19 percent of you share—has little to do with money. "It's more about the possibility of being alone," says Eleanor Blayney, author of Women's Worth: Finding Your Financial Confidence. "Think about it: The image of a bag lady is someone who doesn't have anyone to rely on." So remind yourself of your safety net—would friends or family let you be homeless?—and tell them you're worried. "When you keep your fears secret, they grow," Blayney adds. "By sharing them, you'll cut them in half."
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"I'm starting out, and I basically live on ramen and coffee—not from Starbucks," says M.J., 22, an editorial assistant. "I live in the most exciting city—New York—but I can't even go out for a beer."
Chillax tactic: You can have fun with a little planning. Take Tamara, 26, a new law-school grad. "I see frugal living as a sport I can win," she says. "I know about the Chinese place that offers six dumplings and a drink for $3.50 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. I buy bras only during Victoria's Secret semiannual sales." How does she not stress about money? "I tell myself I'm doing all I can to live cheaply while I look for a job I want," she says. "If you don't like what you do, it depresses the hell out of you, and my goal is to be happy, not rich." So don't say you can't afford dinner with friends; instead, decide what you're willing to forgo in exchange, then live it up!


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Every year, as part of a tradition spanning nearly five decades, an iconic tree is selected from a National Forest to journey to Washington D.C., where it graces the west lawn of the Capitol during the holiday season. This year marks the third that Colorado will provide the Capitol Christmas Tree - and on Wednesday, it will make a tour stop in Dillon.The 73-foot-tall, 74-year-old Engelmann Spruce, selected from several candidates identified by staff of the Blanco Ranger District in the White River National Forest, will be harvested today from the permit area of Ripple Creek Lodge and transported to nearby Meeker for a kick off celebration. Then, it will spend several weeks on the road making approximately 30 stops at military bases and communities before arriving at the Capitol just after Thanksgiving.The tree stops in downtown Dillon on Wednesday, where it will be on display from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.To celebrate the occasion, the town of Dillon, with the National Forest Service, Dillon Ranger District and sponsors, will host the first annual Hibernation Hoedown, featuring live music by Arnie J. Green, The Grinz, and Big Onions; hot cider; hay rides around town from Keystone Stables; an appearance by Smokey the Bear and a history lesson. Festivities run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday. "The tree's journey is an incredible chance for people across the country to be a part of an American tradition as it passes through their cities and towns," said Bruce Ward, Capitol Christmas Tree national director and founder of Choose Outdoors. The Capitol Christmas Tree travels with "companion" trees and more than 5,000 ornaments handmade by Colorado youth, ages 5 to 19, to depict this year's theme, "Celebrating Our Great Outdoors." When it arrives at the Capitol, there is a lighting ceremony, and afterwards, the tree is lit nightly from dusk to 11 p.m. throughout the holiday season."The Capitol Christmas Tree provides the chance to celebrate the conservation legacy of our national forests, the outdoor recreation opportunities they provide and the importance of stewardship and restoration of our nation's forests," said Scott Fitzwilliams, forest supervisor for the White River National Forest. Colorado also provided the Capitol Christmas Tree in 2000, from Pike National Forest, and 1999, from Routt National Forest. "We are excited to share this with our community," said Dillon town manager Joe Wray. "Just the amount of team work and logistical components that go into a project like this are amazing. We can't wait for the tree to arrive." Tree info: www.capitolchristmastree2012.com
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Katie Holmes may be dating someone who doesn't jump on furniture.
The actress, ex-wife of Tom Cruise and mom to 6-year-old daughter Suri was spotted with a "handsome guy" who walked her inside her New York City apartment building late Saturday night and lingered while they said an extended goodbye, according to the New York Daily News.
"They were saying a long, long good night, talking and looking pretty romantic in the lobby around 2 a.m.," an eyewitness said. "He looked like a finance type, was wearing classic Cole Haan shoes and a Navy pea coat. He walked her to the elevator and then she said 'good night' and smiled."
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The witness also said Holmes, who turned 34 on Tuesday, looked "gorgeous," dressed simply in a white Burberry trench with jeans and flats and was leaning against the wall "twirling her hair with one leg up. She was very pretty and very flirty."
Holmes' rep told the Daily News that, despite the so-called flirtations, the man in question was Holmes' gay best friend.
There's a Tom Cruise joke just sitting there that our lawyer probably wouldn't want me to go anywhere near.
Speaking of Cruise, he was on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" Tuesday, in full crazy Cruise mode, playing water war with Fallon using an enormous water gun and getting a pitcher of water dumped on his face.
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How 'Special Education' Can Help Children Who Don't Need It
Last September, when my son began second grade, he was placed in the inclusion classroom at our local elementary school. The class consisted for 12 children receiving special education services and 12 children who did not need additional help. The workload is split between two full-time teachers—one general education teacher and one whose focus is special education.
I found it strange that we were never notified of the arrangement.
Then, I came to understand why.
People with disabilities used to be thrown away—and the stigma still exists. They were often sent to live in institutions. Children—especially those who were blind, deaf, emotionally disturbed or considered "retarded"—were not allowed to attend public schools. In 1970, according to the U.S. Department of Education, only one in five children with disabilities attended public school. Until the implementation of Brown vs. Topeka Board of Education in 1954, blacks and whites were separated by the flawed, ugly edict of "separate but equal." The able and disabled were also separated by this ill-minded philosophy. Just as African-American children were sentenced to sub-par institutions lacking resources and materials, so too were kids with disabilities.
In 1975, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act was passed mandating that children with disabilities be given the opportunity to attend public schools, in their neighborhood, in the least restrictive environment possible. That meant that children with disabilities would no longer be relegated automatically into a special education school or even classroom if services could be provided to allow them to be mainstreamed with typically developing children. The act has been amended several times to provide more opportunities for children.
Much has been written about the benefits educating children with disabilities alongside typically developing children. Special education students in inclusions classrooms have increased friendships, good role models, greater access to academic rigor, and improved social skills. Teachers have higher expectations for special education children and there is improved parental participation in the school community. Clearly inclusion is good for those in special education.
But what is the advantage for the child without the disabilities?
This year I have been able to find that out.
In the inclusion classroom, my son has been gifted with an incredible opportunity that I believe would benefit all children. Learning alongside children who are different is an asset for him. He has become tolerant. Accepting. Patient. Understanding that not everyone has his ability. He has learned to accept diversity and see people for more than their disability. Some people need more help in school. So what?
My son has also learned not to be afraid of someone who makes loud noises or who maybe walks in an unusual manner. He doesn't care. If they want to bang rocks in the playground, that is good enough for him. If one kid is having trouble with a concept being taught in class, my son can help him through it. That kind of kid-to-kid teaching has been shown to enhance academic performance for all children.
In the future, I know my son won't shy away from kids who may look or act differently. He certainly won't make fun of them. He will just ask them to play.
So what can you do if your child isn't in the inclusion classroom? Here are some ways you can ensure that he/she can gains some of the benefits that my son has this year.
- Meet with your principal to inquire about placement in the inclusion classroom.
- Support friendships with children who may be different. Once a child learns not to fear difference of any kind, the spirit of inclusion will permeate friendships. Ask a child with disabilities over for a play-date. Have your child's birthday party in a location that allows children with mobility issues the opportunity to play alongside other children.
- Teach empathy, tolerance and kindness. Model good behavior for your children by helping others when you can. Also, don't park in the handicapped space at school even if you have to run in for two minutes. It only reinforces the idea that typically developing children should have more rights and access than kids with disabilities.
- Attend or volunteer at a Special Olympic event in your community. It is a magnificent display can-do attitude. You and your children will not forget it.
Catherine Pearlman is a social worker who also works as an assistant professor at the College of New Rochelle. She's the founder of The Family Coach, a business that specializes in helping families resolve everyday problems. She blogs on parenting at www.thefamilycoach.com, and Tweets at @thefamilycoach


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NEWARK, N.J. -- The NHL trade deadline looms this week, and the possibility that Sunday afternoon's game against the New Jersey Devils might be someone's last in a Sharks jersey is not lost on anyone in the San Jose locker room.
And between now and the noon (PST) Wednesday cutoff point, it doesn't matter whether that player has been in the rumor mill or not.
"No, just because your name's not out there, that doesn't mean you're not going, and vise versa -- just because it is doesn't mean you are going," said defenseman Dan Boyle. "You just deal with it. It does effect everybody to a certain degree, but you try to not let it."
Boyle, 37, becomes an unrestricted free agent July 1, and his name likely has come up when other teams contact general manager Doug Wilson about trade possibilities.
However, the defenseman with a limited no-trade clause has made it clear he would like to stay in San Jose, and there's no indication that Wilson feels otherwise, though the two sides disagree on the length of that next contract.
Boyle continues to seek a multiyear deal while the Sharks would prefer a series of one-year contracts to take advantage of provisions in the labor agreement that are spelled out for players over 35.
Sharks coach Todd McLellan recognizes that deadline distractions are a fact of life in the NHL.
"There's our environment," he said. "I'm sure there are individuals wondering what's going to happen. It's human nature to contemplate the unknown, and nobody really knows what's going to happen over the next little bit."
By this point a year ago, Wilson's "refresh and reset on the fly" that has kept the Sharks well-positioned for a playoff run already had begun. Before it was over, Ryane Clowe, Douglas Murray and Michal Handzus had departed and Raffi Torres and Scott Hannan had arrived.
Wilson has indicated that he considers Torres' return from a knee injury almost the same as acquiring him at the deadline, and that the return of Logan Couture provides a similar late-season boost. There are also salary cap considerations that make the likelihood of a significant acquisition unlikely unless players of equal compensation are leaving.
So how is Wilson approaching the Wednesday deadline? He hinted at his thinking in a conversation just before the Olympic break.
"You want to help, but you have your own people coming back that have been in training camp, know the system and have been through this journey together," he said. "But you better make sure they're healthy and can be at the top of their games."
He added there's no way the team would move younger players such as Tomas Hertl or defenseman prospect Mirco Mueller.
"Are we moving our first-round pick? No," Wilson said. "We're in the phase where, yes, we're trying to win. Are we going to use our young assets when we're two-thirds of the way through a reset and refresh? Unlikely. I never say never, but unlikely."
Clowe, who played Saturday against the New York Islanders on a line with Michal Ryder and Andrei Loktionov, has two goals and an assist in his past two games after going scoreless the previous six. Overall, he has five goals and 16 points in 29 games after missing 32 games earlier in the season with a head injury.
For more on the Sharks, see David Pollak's Working the Corners blog at blogs.mercurynews.com/sharks. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/PollakOnSharks.


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- Jan 26:
- Grammys 2014: Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr top a night of surprises
- Grammys 2014: Paris Hilton, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and more go sheer on the red carpet
- Grammys 2014: Ozzy Osbourne tries to explain incoherent Ringo Starr introduction
- Jan 23:
- Grammys 2014: Follow the show live!
- Artists you need to know for the 2014 Grammys
- Grammys 2014 predictions: Will Daft Punk, Lorde, Lamar or Swift take top honors?
- Today's Music Picks: Daft Punk likely to score Grammy for record of the year.
- Macklemore & Lewis almost cut from Grammys rap category
- Jan 22:
- Grammys: Taylor Swift, Macklemore, Daft Punk will win big
- Grammy 2014: Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr to perform at show
Daft Punk wins the 2014 Grammy for album of the year for "Random Access Memories."
The French electronic music duo topped offerings from Sara Bareilles, Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and Taylor Swift.
Talk about your Beatlemania!
Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, the two surviving members of the Beatles, performed together onstage at the 56th annual Grammy Awards on Sunaday at Staples Center in Los Angeles.
They performed the song "Queenie Eye."
Ringo Starr also performed separately, doing the song "Photograph."
Taylor Swift amazes
Taylor Swift is known for putting on big, flashy pop spectacles onstage.
She went the other direction at the 56th annual Grammy Awards, shooting for a subtle -- yet no less powerful -- singer-songwriter moment.
The result was pure magic.
She sang "All Too Well" from the piano, captivating viewers in the same fashion that Alicia Keys routinely does.
It was impressive sign that Swift is far more than just a pop star.
Lorde rules
The first hour of the Grammy broadcast featured two of the world's top pop stars -- Katy Perry and Lorde.
They appeared back to back on the Grammy stage, with one shining far brighter than the other.
That one was Lorde, who delivered an absolutely mesmerizing version of her smash "Royals."
Perry was definitely off the mark during her performance of "Dark Horse," delivering a magical mystical tour of cliches better suited for Stevie Nicks and Sarah Brightman. It was the musical equivalent of a Dungeons and Dragons game -- which, really, is something we usually turn to the band Yes for, not Perry.
She should've delivered the "Roar."
Best Beatles line
An early nominee for best line of Grammy night 2014 came courtesy, of course, from Steve Coogan.
The great British comedian, who starred in the fantastic music film "24 Hour Party People," was talking to the crowd at the Staples Center in Los Angeles about Beatles Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney -- who many suspect will perform together at some point in the show.
"The Grammys had the choice of reuniting two of the Beatles or all of the Jonas Brothers," Coogan said. "That was a tough one."
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis win best new artist Grammy
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, the hot hip-hop duo that rose to fame with the songs "Thrift Shop" and "Same Love," won the 2014 Grammy Award for best new artist.
Macklemore thanked the fans in his acceptance speech for the award, which was the first one handed out during the television broadcast.
"Without them, there would be no us," he said. "We made this album without a record label. We made it independently. And we appreciate the support."
Earlier in the night, before the televised portion of the awards show, the duo won three rap awards: best performance and best song for "Thrift Shop" and best album for "The Heist." The rap album award came over entries from Kendrick Lamar, Jay Z, Kanye West and Drake.
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are also nominated in the album of the year and song of the year categories, among others.
Stephen Colbert, Michael Buble among early winners
Michael Buble, Ziggy Marley and Stephen Colbert were among the early victors at the 56th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Buble's "To Be Loved" won the Grammy for best traditional pop vocal album, topping offerings from Tony Bennett, Gloria Estefan, Cee Lo Green and Dionne Warwick.
Marley's "Ziggy Marley in Concert" won for best reggae album, besting outings from Beres Hammond, Sizzla, Sly and Robbie and the Jam Masters and Snoop Lion.
Colbert's "America Again: Re-becoming the Greatness We Never Weren't" won for best spoken word album, over offerings from Carol Burnett, David Sedaris, Billy Crystal and Pete Seeger.
Follow Jim Harrington at http://twitter.com/jimthecritic, www.facebook.com/jim.bayareanews and http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/category/concerts.


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Research in the Intracellular Parasite Biology Section (IPBS) focuses on the immunology and cell biology of leishmanial infections and the biology of Leishmania parasites within their mammalian hosts and sand-fly vectors. The research may have relevance to diseases, such as tuberculosis, caused by other intracellular pathogens or to other vector-borne diseases, such as malaria.
The IPBS is composed of an interdisciplinary group of immunologists, cell biologists, and entomologists conducting basic and translational research aimed at the following:
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Dr. Sacks obtained his Ph.D. from Harvard University for studies on immune responses to chlamydial infections. Following a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institute for Medical Research in London (Mill Hill) studying immune suppression in African trypanosomiasis, he joined the Laboratory of Parasitic Diseases in 1980. He became a senior investigator in 1986.
Sacks DL. Vaccines against tropical parasitic diseases: a persisting answer to a persisting problem. Nat Immunol. 2014 May;15(5):403-5.
Inbar E, Akopyants NS, Charmoy M, Romano A, Lawyer P, Elnaiem DE, Kauffmann F, Barhoumi M, Grigg M, Owens K, Fay M, Dobson DE, Shaik J, Beverley SM, Sacks D. The mating competence of geographically diverse Leishmania major strains in their natural and unnatural sand fly vectors. PLoS Genet. 2013;9(7):e1003672.
Gautam S, Kumar R, Maurya R, Nylén S, Ansari N, Rai M, Sundar S, Sacks D. IL-10 neutralization promotes parasite clearance in splenic aspirate cells from patients with visceral leishmaniasis. J Infect Dis. 2011 Oct;204(7):1134-7.
Peters NC, Kimblin N, Secundino N, Kamhawi S, Lawyer P, Sacks DL. Vector transmission of leishmania abrogates vaccine-induced protective immunity. Plos Pathog. 2009 Jun;5(6):e1000484.
Akopyants NS, Kimblin N, Secundino N, Patrick R, Peters N, Lawyer P, Dobson DE, Beverley SM, Sacks DL. Demonstration of genetic exchange during cyclical development of Leishmania in the sand fly vector. Science. 2009 Apr 10;324(5924):265-8.
Peters NC, Egen JG, Secundino N, Debrabant A, Kimblin N, Kamhawi S, Lawyer P, Fay MP, Germain RN, Sacks D. In vivo imaging reveals an essential role for neutrophils in leishmaniasis transmitted by sand flies. Science. 2008 Aug 15;321(5891):970-4.
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Dover Publications
Founded in 1941 by Haywood Cirker (1918-2000), Dover is an American publishing company specializing in out-of-print (and commonly public domain) titles of many genres, including classical music scores. Most of their (rather substantial) music collection consists of reprints of scores of public domain works, notably Breitkopf & Härtel, C.F. Peters and other well-known music publishers. Consequently, the vast majority of their reprint collection is in the public domain. During the vast expansion of the firm in the 1950s, Dover also produced a number of LP recordings, one series featuring the pianist Beveridge Webster. This venture was not very successful and the recordings are now long out of print.
- Haydn. Sonatas in two volumes. Reprint of the 1918 Breitkopf & Härtel Gesamtausgabe edition, edited by Päsler.
- Schubert. Complete Chamber Music for Strings. Reprint of 1890 Breitkopf & Härtel Gesammtausgabe edition, edited by Eusebius Mandyczewski & Joseph Hellmesberger.
Imprints, Addresses, Agencies
- Dover Publications
- New York (1941-1982)
- Mineola (1983-present)
How to recognize a Dover print
Dover reprints are fairly easily recognizable. Google books let you have a look in sample pages of Dover prints, so that you can confirm a suspected reprint. The typographical additions in most Dover prints include the cover pages, the table of contents, titles and page numbers. Reprints of the 1980s are harder to recognize, as they only include a standard bold serif-type font as title, as in this example. Since the 1990s, the title is a more slender serif-type font, and next to the page numbers the title is repeated on each page, as in this example.


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The village of Clifton Springs has adequate policies and procedures in place, but there is still room for improvement according to state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli who released audits of several local governments on Friday. Clifton Springs was the only one on the list in the Finger Lakes region.
"The board does not complete an adequate, documented annual audit of the village justice's and clerk-treasurer's records. Additionally, although the board regularly discusses plans for future equipment purchases, a formal, long-term financial plan has not been developed," stated a release from DiNapoli.
"In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," stated DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively."
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We know we need them. We know they help prevent a host of modern diseases, including cancer and heart disease. The National Cancer Institute recommends that you eat five servings of fresh vegetables and three servings of fresh fruit daily, but research shows that significant numbers of people are not meeting these dietary objectives.
One of the easiest ways to consume your fruits and vegetables is to drink them. And every year, more and more people are doing just that. According to the California–based Juice and Smoothie Association, by July 2002 the juice and smoothie business topped $1 billion in sales. Fast and easy to make, smoothies are also becoming the beverage of choice at home, where you can choose the ingredients you use, ensuring their freshness and quality.
Children are among the biggest fans — and beneficiaries — of smoothies, which deliver phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals so essential for growing bodies. Teaching them how to make their own satisfying and nutritious drinks will build a healthy habit that will last a lifetime. By 9 or 10, children are capable of learning the basics of operating a blender safely and cleaning it when they're finished. So there's really no reason why children shouldn't be drinking much of their nutrition.
People at every point in the life cycle, from singles to empty nesters to the elderly, are discovering the simplicity and nutritional benefits of smoothies. Because the beverages are so quick and easy to make and require minimal cleanup, smoothies are ideal to prepare in the small quantities that suit one or two people. They are also a delicious medium in which to take herbal medicines and nutritional supplements. Whisking in other healthful ingredients, such as protein powder, ginseng or wheat germ, boosts smoothies' already high nutritional value.
Smoothies came to us via the beaches of California, where warm weather and cool, healthy drinks are part of the culture. With the introduction of blenders, Californians could buy blended thirst-quenching drinks made with orange juice, bananas and strawberries (with or without ice) right on the beach. It wasn't long before other combinations were created and a whole new category of beverages came into existence.
Smoothies can be made from fruits, vegetables, herbs and/or a variety of other healthy ingredients. Smoothies require a liquid base — anything from juice or milk to broth or herbal tea. They can be served hot, cold, at room temperature — even frozen. During the heat of summer or after an intense workout, there is no better way to lower your body temperature than with a refreshing, cold smoothie.
A nutritious diet includes protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, phytochemicals, fiber and water in proportions that promote growth and maintain healthy cells. It also includes ample quantities of vegetables and fruits. In fact, the phytochemicals in fruits and vegetables hold the key to preventing many diseases, such as cancer and heart disease, and debilitating conditions, such as asthma, arthritis and allergies.
The problem is, even the most disciplined person can find it difficult to consume the quantities of fruits and vegetables health professionals recommend. Adding a daily smoothie or two to your diet is one of the easiest ways to ensure that you eat enough fruits and vegetables to promote good health.
Our bodies thrive on food that is close to its natural state, which means that we should eat as much whole, fresh — and preferably organically produced — food as possible, while avoiding processed or refined foods, which contain artificial preservatives and additives. Two daily smoothies, brimming with fresh fruits or vegetables and juice, will help improve your immune system, boost your energy, strengthen your bones, clear your skin and lower your risk of disease. Consuming different kinds of smoothies made from a wide variety of herbs, fruits and vegetables will ensure that you receive a broad range of nutrients, which will help you achieve the best health possible.
• Measure the ingredients into the blender jug in the order listed in the recipe, pouring liquid into the jug first. This is essential for the blender to work properly.
• Blend on the "Low" or "Mix" setting for 10 to 30 seconds, then increase the speed to "High," "Puree" or "Liquefy" for another 10 to 30 seconds. This allows the blades to chop the bigger chunks finely before they spin faster and lift the mixture up and out of range. This method actually shortens the time needed to liquefy the ingredients for drinking.
• Always chop ice with some liquid in the jug.
• Smoothie too thin? Add a couple of ice cubes, a banana or frozen fruit.
• Smoothie too thick? Add more liquid — juice, soy milk, milk or water.
• Smoothie too sweet? Add lemon juice, 1 tablespoon at a time, until taste is corrected.
• Smoothie too sour? Add chopped sweet fruit (banana, apple, grapes, pineapple, dried apricots or dates) in 1/4-cup increments, until desired sweetness is achieved.
Fruit Smoothies
Vegetable Smoothies
Herb Smoothies
Bursting with flavorful sweetness and nutrition, smoothies made from fruit are the most popular variety. Filled with healthful antioxidants and other vital phytochemicals, they are a great way to start the day. If you make them with milk, yogurt, tofu or fortified soy milk, they also add bone-building calcium to your diet.
Fruit smoothies are also a great source of fiber. Unlike juices, which lack insoluble fiber, smoothies deliver all the natural fiber that's present in whole, raw fruits. Use fresh or frozen fruit, or a combination, in smoothies.
For all the smoothie recipes that follow, process as directed in the instructions mentioned earlier.
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Try adding vegetable smoothies to your diet — as lunchtime beverages, mid-afternoon pick-me-ups or pre-dinner cocktails. They're easy to grab on the go and are a good alternative to salads — and much easier to eat at your desk or in the car!
Because cooking vegetables destroys some of their nutrients, experiment with smoothies made from milder-tasting raw vegetables, such as celery, carrots, cucumbers, eggplant or zucchini, first. Then try stronger-tasting raw vegetables, such as cauliflower, peas or broccoli. If you find their flavor too strong, you'll know that you'll want to cook these vegetables before or after blending. Cooking softens the taste and the texture of vegetables.
Some vegetables, especially hard root vegetables — like beets, potatoes and parsnips — must be cooked well before you can use them in smoothies.
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Like fruits and vegetables, many herbs are high in antioxidants, which counteract the free radicals that can cause cellular damage, aging and susceptibility to cancers. Each medicinal herb has unique active components that offer specific health benefits.
Fresh, whole herbs — preferably organic— provide the maximum range of nutrients. Grow your own or look for fresh herbs in supermarkets and at farmer's markets. Use dried herbs in smoothies when fresh herbs are not available. If you're using dried herbs, use one-half to one-third less dried herb than the quantity of fresh called for in a recipe. Crush or grind dried herbs to a powder, then add to smoothie ingredients before blending.
Herbal teas (infusions) may be substituted for all or part of the liquid in any smoothie recipes. The issue is whether you like the taste — some, such as mint and chamomile, are quite pleasant.
Excerpted with permission from The Smoothies Bible (Robert Rose, 2003) by Pat Crocker, with health information by Susan Eagles.
Pat Crocker is a culinary herbalist and professional home economist. She has written and lectured about herbs and health issues for more than 25 years. The Smoothies Bible is her fourth cookbook. Visit her website at www.riversongherbals.com.
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Headlines for Thursday:
- I have finally caught up with LJ (23 words)
- Competition and cooperation (188 words)
- The paperwork is easy! (471 words)
- Housing (693 words)
- New plan (84 words)
- Okay! I've got it! (96 words)
|Work on GHC poster for pizza and nuggets night, 26th
|@1100-1200 Catch up with my mail
|@1230 Lunch - leftovers
|Reschedule Greenhouse call
|Cook creamy boscaiola
|Chat with labmates
|Schedule appointment with health service - 03.08
|Get referred to dermatologist - during health service appointment
|Get referred to dentist
|Go to International Student Centre and ask about work permits
|Check out housing options
|Get in touch with Will Pate
|Joe Whitney's birthday
|Harvey Chua's birthday
|Catch up with people's blogs
1. I have finally caught up with LJ: 00:14
At least for now. No longer a delinquent friend... yay!
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2. Competition and cooperation: 11:38
JJ Ferro pointed out this inspiring story of how technology can make a difference and how competitions can lead to cooperation.
- http://www.sahana.lk/bicolrelief/index.php?mod=vol&act=default
- http://www.stockholmchallenge.se/news/news/207
Challenge finalists team up to aid typhoon victims One of the great benefits of participation in the Challenge is the sense of community and mutual trust that develops among the finalists especially. That sense of belonging is the basis of a collaboration between two of the 2006 finalists
When a typhoon hit the Philippine province of Bicol in early December 2006, challenge finalist Jay Vincent Plaza of HotCity Wireless wanted to help, but, while he knew how to deploy wireless networks to replace the damaged telecommunications infrastructure, he needed tools to connect donors, volunteers and victims to solve the many problems that had arisen.
As a finalist in the 2006 Awards Jay remembered another finalist, a disaster response project from the Health category that had an application for exactly that purpose.
That's the best story I've ever heard about competition. =)
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3. The paperwork is easy!: 15:08
I passed by the International Student Centre to ask about work permits, and I'm thrilled to report that the process of hiring me will be *really* easy for Canadian companies.
Because there's a special category of work permits for international graduate students (how convenient!), Canadian companies can treat me like any other Canadian when hiring. They don't have to do an extensive job search or be of a certain size. They just have to decide what they want me to do.
The permit allows me to work in Canada for one year. Applying for a proper work permit after that should take me around four months. The six-month performance review is a good time to get started on that paperwork. The second work permit will allow me to work for an additional two years. When I have more work experience, I'll easily qualify for a skilled worker visa, which will let me become a permanent resident. The government will credit a maximum of one year from non-permanent residents, so after two more years of permanent residency, I'll be able to apply for citizenship.
So I'll probably complete the process four years from now: 2011. I will be 27 years old, maybe 28. Yes, that sounds like a good plan. It'll open up more opportunities for me, and I can use those opportunities to help others.
I still love the Philippines, and I'm glad that I can become a dual citizen instead of giving up my Filipino citizenship. I'm looking forward to being one of the examples of people who manage to bridge both worlds.
My next step is to apply for an off-campus work permit so that I can start work before I graduate. This will be handy after I finish my thesis, because I can do a maximum of 20 hours of work while waiting for the rest of the university paperwork to clear. By June I need to have a chosen job offer firmly in my pocket.
Hmm. I woke up my network a little early, then, but that's okay. I'm the kind of person job ads are rarely written for. It's early in the year. People can start planning for me. That way, when I'm ready, they can create a position if they don't already have one!
There'll be no lack of things I can do in Toronto. The only thing is to find the best fit: the best fit for the company, and the best fit for me. I know I can do the technical stuff. I want to learn more about the people side of things: customer relations, public relations, sales, marketing, and even management. I can learn new technologies and tools through experimentation and from documentation (and source!), but people skills are the ones that will really make me wildly successful. =)
Life is good.
4. Housing: 17:15
I have decided to stay in Toronto for the next few years. I want to get used to living somewhere. I've packed up and lived in a strange country--twice. Now I want to try becoming a pillar of the community.
Now that I've decided to stick around, I can consider long-term housing. I passed by the student centre for off-campus housing. I was pleased to see that the advertised locations were generally cheaper than those advertised in newspapers. I'm looking forward to taking advantage of these great resources!
The person at the student centre said that April and May are when all the boards are full. If I wait until then, I'm sure to have much more choice. On the other hand, I can start seriously looking soon (after my NY trip!), but only take a place if it's seriously stellar.
I think I'll slowly inch my way up the renting ladder. I'll start with a budget of $800-1000, and I'll give myself a raise in a year (which is just about the right timing anyway). The cost of moving shouldn't be too high, especially as I'll be moving around in the same city.
What's the immediate cost? Visiting places takes time. It's good practice for interviewing people, though. I can use it as an excuse to explore neighborhoods, too. High-rises are better than houses for this, because if I find something wonderful that I'm not ready to move into yet, I can bookmark it and have a reasonable chance of getting a spot.
Also, condominium rentals are more expensive than house rentals, but they might also be managed better because the landlords have more experience. There will be less negotiation, but that's okay--at least it's pretty clear. I like the idea of 24h security and having control over the entire unit instead of sharing a house with someone else, and the condominium rules make it easier to deal with neighbors. Also, if I give parties or have people over, then amenities might be nice. Downside? The block design might be sad, and I won't have as much control over the interior as I'd like--but then again, I'm not planning to do any renovations this soon anyway.
Clearly my inner self is keen on going for a medium- or high-rise for now. I'll ask about Graduate House's moving-out policy. Then I'll start a short-term project: apartment-hunting. Two weeks for information-gathering, two weeks for looking at places. If Graduate House will let me give a month's notice and still be flexible about it, then I'll probably be out by April 1. I've already paid for February rent, and my deposit can cover March's rent. I can actually move out earlier if I'm willing to forfeit the deposit, but what's another month? It will fly by. So now is actually the right time for me to be looking for these things.
A quick search of the rental listings shows that I can stay within the the downtown rectangle of Bloor/King-Spadina/Yonge given my budget, so I don't need to compromise on location. I'm drawn to hardwood floors and big windows, and I would love to have a bedroom window with plenty of sunlight (only way to get out of bed!). I don't smoke, so a balcony or patio would be useful for me only if it's large enough to have the occasional outdoor meal. A studio or 1-bedroom would be ideal because it's easier to manage parties if I can keep an area separate. I'll take a furnished suite only if I can change the furniture gradually.
Right. I should jump and trust that there'll be someplace to catch me. I'll plan to move out mid-March, so there's time for me to settle in or hit the panic button. Doing the move now instead of delaying until graduation is good, actually, as that means I'm only making one major life change at a time (and my postal address will be good during my job search and everything!).
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Wow, when my life decides to go somewhere, it moves *really* quickly!
It seems more complicated than it is, but I *might* be able to do something tricky if I can swing the very careful timing. It'll be more convenient than moving twice in a month, for sure.
I need a short-term storage company, some boxes, and a mover or a really big favor. I can do this. I can make this happen.
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- Move boxes into Graduate House temporary storage (ideal), the other room (2nd option), or someone's basement (may require huge favor)
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An ornament, an American flag from squares of paper, from Baelyn Rhyne, a student from Barb Ross' first grade class at Kanawha Elementary, was selected from the submissions by students in the kindergarten through second grade category.
"It's very cool," said Caryn Gresham, deputy commissioner of the West Virginia Division of Culture and History.
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Kanawha students in Jerelyn Musgrave's basic skills class made military-themed ornaments during their art class for the Capitol Christmas Tree in Charleston. A student from each of the 13 classes had their ornament selected to be sent to Charleston and will be displayed on the Christmas tree in the Rotunda of the Capitol.
In keeping with the theme of appreciation for the military, at Jackson, five eighth-grade students in Kay Mason's art honors class were chosen in the sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade class. They were Ciara Miller, Madison Orn, Skylar DeVaughn, Nilum Patel and Sarah Poling.
The students submitted a globe with clay figurines from the military branches atop the globe, Mason said. An eagle is perched on the top of the globe, she said.
Students and their families are being asked to participate in the annual Joyful Night Celebration that begins 6 p.m. Thursday at the Capitol in Charleston with Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and his wife, Joanne, officiating. Students will be asked to hang their ornaments on the Christmas tree in the Capitol Rotunda, Gresham said.
Events will begin at the North Plaza of the Capitol with musical selections by the Cabell Midland High School Marching Knights, the Marching Honor Band of the Year, and the Appalachian Children's Chorus Cantare Choir from Southern West Virginia. The West Virginia Air National Guard will post the colors, followed by the singing of the national anthem by the VIPs of Capital High School and the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Woody Williams, West Virginia's only living Medal of Honor recipient and a retired chief warrant officer.
The Tomblins will light the Christmas tree donated by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fewell of Winfield.
Activities will then proceed to the South Plaza of the Capitol where the Philip Barbour High School Band, the "Pride of Barbour County," will perform. A Christmas tree donated by Mr. and Mrs. Al Tolliver of Danese will be lit.
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AIKEN, S.C. – The nationally fifth-ranked University of South Carolina Aiken baseball team bounced back from its first loss of the 2013 season to claim a 6-0 shutout victory over Carson-Newman on Saturday afternoon at Roberto Hernandez Stadium.
The shutout victory was the second shutout win for the Pacers in their last three games. USC Aiken (4-1) also downed Lincoln Memorial, 2-0, in their series finale on Sunday, Feb. 3.
USC Aiken and Carson-Newman (3-3) will play the rubber game of their three-game series at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 10 at the 'Bert. USC Aiken is looking for its second straight series victory to start the year in the contest. The Pacers opened their 2013 season by sweeping Lincoln Memorial.
In USC Aiken's shutout win over Carson-Newman on Saturday, the Pacers basically flipped the script completely from Carson-Newman's 8-0 upset win over the Pacers in the series opener on Friday, Feb. 8.
USC Aiken opened its 6-0 win over the Eagles on Saturday by plating three runs in the bottom of the second inning.
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After adding another run in the bottom of the fifth inning, USC Aiken closed out its scoring on the day when Grayson Smith (Aiken, S.C./Mercer) hit a solo dinger in the bottom of the seventh inning.
Smith was one of two Pacers to finish their day with three hits. Smith was a perfect 3-for-3 from the plate. He had two RBIs to go along with two runs scored.
Bryce Baur (Moncks Corner, S.C./Florence-Darlington Tech) concluded his afternoon by going 3-for-4 with an RBI.
In total, USC Aiken out-hit Carson-Newman, 10-4, in the game. Six different Pacers recorded at least one hit in the game.
Four different Eagles claimed a hit in the Pacer win.
USC Aiken starting pitcher Derek Beasley (Harlem, Ga./Harlem HS) put together a gem on the mound in the game. He pitched six scoreless innings, striking out seven while only allowing three hits.
Three Pacers pitched in total in the game with the trio of Beasley (1-0), Ben Black (Augusta, Ga./Lakeside HS) and Taylor Grover (North Augusta, S.C./Midland Valley HS) combining to strike out nine Eagles.
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Kicking off the 67th annual North Carolina Apple Festival with a bang, the Hendersonville Kiwanis Club served more than 1,000 breakfasts during its pancake breakfast fundraiser Aug. 30.
"We're thrilled to be the first Apple Festival event every year. We had 91 volunteers serve 1,006 meals and raise more than $6,000 for The Kiwanis Foundation," said Kiwanis President Stephanie Bagby. "The Kiwanis Foundation is a vital part of our mission in the community, funding our Shoes & Socks program, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, Balfour Babies, the Eliminate project, Kiwanis Service Leadership Programs and our annual grants to local organizations. We worked especially hard to make this year's breakfast our biggest ever."
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In the St. James school system since 1988 as a teacher and a coach, basketball Head Coach Steve Walker has 13 senior and junior boys out for basketball.
The boys basketball season gets underway on Tuesday, Dec. 4 with a home game against Madelia. The B game starts at 6 pm and the varsity gets underway at 7:30 pm.
Wrestling also got underway this week. Head Coach Gene Hildebrandt has 45 boys out for the wrestling team. Ten letter winners return for the Saints this year. Four of the ten wrestled at State last year.
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Being home for the holidays is part of the joy of the season. But for many of us, getting there is super-stressful. It's you -- with gifts, luggage, and kids in tow -- up against flight delays, crowded airports, and wintry roads. Here are 10 tips to help you escape the heartache and headache of holiday travel. We've focused mostly on air travel, but these principles can apply to any way you hit the road.
Book early
Set your travel plans as early as possible to get cheaper deals and more flexible schedules. Pick non-stop flights if you can. Early morning ones are less often delayed than later ones. Avoid traveling on the busiest dates -- the day before Thanksgiving and the two days before and after Christmas and New Year's. Better yet, fly on the actual holidays and you're likely to face minimal crowds.
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Before you leave home, download plenty of entertainment to your tablet, e-reader, smartphone, laptop, or portable DVD player. The familiarity of a favorite show or video game fights boredom and stress. If ever there was a time to let your little ones zone out on cartoons for an hour or two, an unexpected delay on the road is it. Be sure to bring earphones that fit them, backup batteries, and chargers.
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Leave the house an hour earlier than usual to beat delays. Imagine relaxing as you explore the airport or train station, versus hurtling down the terminal with bags in tow -- it's an easy choice. Also, the earlier you've checked in, the less likely you are to be bumped off an overbooked flight. Plus you get more time to eat or pick up food for the journey.
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Even if you're checking bags, consider shipping gifts and non-essentials ahead of time. You'll cut down luggage hassle and how much you have to drag around. Plus you can insure and track them better. You can even mail items already packed in a suitcase. Or, buy presents online and toss some gift bags into your carry-on. Allow two to three weeks for shipping. If you must fly with gifts, keep them unwrapped in case security needs to examine your stuff.
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Being sick while away from home only worsens holiday stress. Winter travel raises the risk of colds and flu. Plan ahead by getting a flu shot or nasal flu vaccine. Wash your hands often and carry antibacterial hand gel to ward off germs. Dress in loose-fitting, tightly woven clothing layers to stay warm.
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Get an early start to avoid the heaviest traffic. Try to make the drive fun. Involve the kids by singing and playing games. Stop often to stretch your legs, refocus, and give everyone some space. Bring plenty of snacks and water. Before leaving, have your car checked for brakes, battery, fluids, and tire pressure. Take a first-aid kit, flashlight, blankets, flares, jumper cables, and an ice scraper.
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1.1 (also rectus abdominis /abˈdɒmɪnɪs/) Each of a pair of long flat muscles at the front of the abdomen, joining the sternum to the pubis and acting to bend the whole body forwards or sideways.
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