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Definition of roundel in English:
1A small disk, especially a decorative medallion.
Example sentences
- Antarctic veteran Bill Storer presents the roundel of Auster A11-201 to the director of the RAAF Museum, David Gardner.
- It is amazing what a bit of metallised detailing on the roundels will do.
- On narrow strips of wall at both sides of the gallery entrance, and not likely to be noticed until you were leaving, hung rows of 15 dark bronze roundels about 4 inches in diameter.
1.1A picture or pattern contained in a circle.
Example sentences
- Each of the six windows features the image of a plant mentioned in the Bible, along with a memorial statement and two roundels containing painted symbols representing the Gospels.
- In the Doric frieze above, six of the roundels decorating the metopes display figural reliefs that are very hard to decipher in the gloom into which the door is plunged by the barrel vault above.
- On either side, the Crescent Rainbow arch would have roundels containing 'sculptured scenes' from The Thousand and One Nights.
1.2 Heraldry A plain filled circle as a charge (often with a special name according to color).
Example sentences
- The film actually showed the colours of the roundel, which were unmistakably British, the unique undercarriage design of the Harrier, its name - Harrier - and its serial number.
- It bears the shield of Mexico City within a crowned roundel and a Spanish legend that can be translated, 'On His Accession to the Throne of Mexico City on December 27, 1789.'
1.3British A circular identifying mark painted on military aircraft, as, for example, the red, white, and blue of the RAF.
Example sentences
- 'I think the big Air Force roundels on the wings look quite spectacular and that came from the Air Force design,' he said.
- I leave her on a military passenger plane, complete with turquoise and white roundels, piloted by a uniformed officer.
- Still in a light shade of blue, SL721 now had revised roundels and repositioned initials.
2A short poem consisting of three stanzas of three lines each, rhyming alternately, with the opening words repeated as a refrain after the first and third stanzas. The form, a variant of the rondeau, was developed by Swinburne.
Example sentences
- Swinburne commanded an impressive variety of verse forms, writing in classical metres, composing burlesques, modern and mock-antique ballads, roundels, etc.
Middle English: from Old French rondel, from ro(u)nd- (see round).
Words that rhyme with roundelpoundal
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April 23, 2008
DOE to Offer $10 Billion in Renewable, Efficiency Loan Guarantees
DOE announced on April 11 that it will issue a solicitation in June, offering up to $10 billion in loan guarantees for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electric transmission projects. The $10 billion will be part of a larger $38.5 billion loan guarantee package that will support a variety of energy technologies. Selection criteria for the clean energy projects will focus on the avoidance of emissions of greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants; the speed at which technologies can be commercialized; the cost-saving potential for consumers; the prospect of loan repayment; and the potential for long-lasting success of these technologies in the marketplace. To support the launch of the solicitations in June, DOE has also published an implementation plan for its Loan Guarantee program. See the DOE press release, the Loan Guarantee program Web site, and the implementation plan (PDF 54 KB). Download Adobe Reader.
As noted in that press release, DOE has also issued a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit input from stakeholders on which technologies to focus on for the energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electric transmission projects. These technologies could include advanced transmission and distribution systems; hydrogen and fuel cell technologies; energy efficient building technologies and applications; battery development; alternative vehicles; and ocean, solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass energy technologies. The RFI was also issued on April 11, and responses are due by May 2. See the RFI on the Financial Opportunities section of the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Web site.
DOE currently has a number of solicitations open for a range of technologies. EERE's Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) has called for DOE national laboratories and industrial partners to submit proposals for new energy-efficient manufacturing processes using nanomaterials (materials that employ particles on the nanoscale, which is a billionth of a meter). This research call (PDF 137 KB) will support a new "Nanomanufacturing for Energy Efficiency" program that ITP will launch this year. Proposals are due by May 30. ITP is also offering up to $7 million to develop transformational industrial processes to increase the energy efficiency of the U.S. manufacturing industry, with proposals due by May 7. In addition, DOE is offering up to $18.5 million to support advanced water power projects—technologies that produce power from tides, waves, or free-flowing water—with proposals due by June 16. Finally, DOE's Office of Basic Energy Sciences seeks proposals for "Energy Frontier Research Centers" that will aim to accelerate the rate of scientific breakthroughs needed to create advanced energy technologies for the 21st century. Proposals are due on October 1. Download Adobe Reader.


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Definition of identify in English:
verb (identifies, identifying, identified)[with object]
1Establish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is: the judge ordered that the girl not be identified the contact would identify himself simply as Cobra
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- Social workers used these indicators to identify a local family as satanic abusers.
- Pupils will learn how to identify plants and explore the ways that seeds can be dispersed.
- It also helped in identifying them; learning how they behaved, what they ate and so on.
recognize, single out, pick out, spot, point out, pinpoint, put one's finger on, put a name to, name, know;
discern, distinguish;
remember, recall, recollect
informal finger
formal espy
1.1Recognize or distinguish (especially something considered worthy of attention): a system that ensures that the student's real needs are identified
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- By watching the workings of our own mind we can learn how to identify these delusions.
- Before we can identify any turning points, it is necessary to establish a starting point.
- The International Labour Organisation identifies the following factors that indicate forced labour.
determine, establish, ascertain, make out, diagnose, discern, distinguish;
verify, confirm
informal figure out, get a fix on, peg
2 (identify someone/something with) Associate (someone) closely with; regard (someone) as having strong links with: he was equivocal about being identified too closely with the peace movement
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- There is also a strong tendency to identify the court with absolute rule.
- People closely identified the war with western corporate greed.
- When physicists write or say 'as Newton/Einstein/Bohr/Feynman once said…', it immediately gives them authority by closely identifying them with one of the giants of physics - or so they think.
associate, link, connect, relate, bracket, couple;
mention in the same breath as, put side by side with
2.1Equate (someone or something) with: because of my upstate accent, people identified me with a homely farmer's wife
More example sentences
- The Romans identified her with Minerva, a goddess of the household and of craftsmen.
- Baudelaire identified the modern with the Now and, if not quite co-extensively then relatedly, with the New.
2.2 [no object] (identify with) Regard oneself as sharing the same characteristics or thinking as someone else: I liked Fromm and identified with him
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- The main avenue by which Muldrow identifies with animals and their characteristics is dreaming.
- In other words, the cross is no more than Jesus identifying with our suffering, sharing in the pathos of it.
- He urges us to identify with them and share their inmost hopes and fears, their solitude.
empathize with, be in tune with, have a rapport with, feel at one with, sympathize with;
be on the same wavelength as, speak the same language as;
understand, relate to, feel for
Mid 17th century (in the sense 'treat as being identical with'): from medieval Latin identificare, from late Latin identitas (see identity) + Latin -ficare (from facere 'make').
Words that rhyme with identifymisidentify
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September 15, 2006
More than a month has passed since an Allendale man was shot and killed by a police officer, and today is the first time 33-year-old Michael Moore's family saw the police report.
News 12's Stephanie Baker delivered it to them.
The police department refused our legal request for the public document, and we only got it after our lawyer contacted the city of Allendale.
Michael Moore's family says today is the first time they've seen any official information about the death.
Delores Gooding's grandson was shot and killed by police officer Horace Brunsen in early August. But today, over a month later, Michael Moore's primary caretaker saw the police report for the first time.
"I ain't getting no answers," she told News 12. "Not getting no answers about nothing."
News 12 is trying to find those answers.
Today, Chief Luther Gadsen was not available when we stopped by to ask for Brunsen's personnel file, so we brought the request to finance director Tanya Ward, who contacted the town attorney.
"He said we're in the process of getting it for you now, and we will have it in 15 days," she told us.
Moore's background check shows four prior convictions in roughly 10 years...but were there grounds to kill him during a routine traffic stop?
Last month, Chief Gadsen did not respond to our request for the police report as the law requires.
"So you're not going to give it to us?" we asked.
"No comment."
News 12 only received the report after our attorney contacted the department.
The report says three shots were fired from Officer Brunsen's weapon when Moore tried to resist arrest. But these details were recorded August 22, 11 days after the shooting.
We contacted the Richmond, Columbia, and Aiken County sheriff's offices. All three say reports should be finished and available to the public and the family within 12 hours.
"I can't sleep, I cry all the time," Gooding said. "It's been hard, I'll say that. It's hard."
Officer Brunsen's personnel file, which could have more information on his background, should be available to us by the end of the month. Any information we get we will share with the family.


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The Line Between a Joke and a Crime
We still don't know for sure who pulled the wool over whose eyes with respect to the formerly heartbreaking and now head-spinning developments coming out of Notre Dame.
Manti Te'o, the school's superstar linebacker, said in a statement that he was a victim of a "sick joke," perpetrated by one or more Internet tricksters who lured him into an online relationship with a fake woman and convinced him she had succumbed to leukemia.
But as more pieces of this confounding puzzle come together, Law Blog spoke with Ben Brafman, a prominent criminal defense attorney, about the legal implications of a hoax.
Mr. Brafman says if the whole thing is a "practical joke gone wild," it's unlikely that the person or people responsible for concocting Lennay Kekua, the name of the made-up girlfriend, would face criminal prosecution.
"If we started to prosecute practical jokes, you would run into First Amendment issues, and we would overwhelm the scarce prosecutorial resources that could be put to better use," said Mr. Brafman.
Probably the most important factor is whether anyone behind "Kekua" tried to profit from the ruse by soliciting money or gifts from Mr. Te'o or others. "There doesn't seem to be a financial benefit that anyone was trying to obtain," said Mr. Brafman.
Notre Dame officials, who retained a private investigative firm after the linebacker alerted them that he had been duped, found nothing to suggest that "Kekua" was after cash, university officials said. "Nothing in our investigation revealed an ask which had been made," said Jack Swarbrick, Notre Dame's athletic director, at a news conference last night.
A hoax could become a criminal case if prosecutors suspect identity theft. But in the Notre Dame situation, the ploy consisted of fabricating a character, as opposed to assuming the identity of someone real.
Notre Dame attorneys and private investigators briefly mulled whether to alert police about the hoax, but decided not to after sensing an absence of criminal wrongdoing, university officials told Law Blog.
A similar situation unfolded last year in Colorado, where the tale of a cancer-stricken nine-year-old named Alex spread through a small town, generating an outpouring of sympathy that turned to grief when they thought the boy had died of leukemia. The story turned out to be a hoax. But local prosecutors declined to go after the real "Alex" after finding no evidence that the person had collected money from the trick.
The threshold of civil liability is lower. Victims of a hoax could have standing to sue by claiming that it caused them to suffer financial losses, extreme emotional distress or other serious consequences, Mr. Brafman said.
"There's a huge difference between civil and criminal liability in a case like this," he said.


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|Howe Street, EH3 6TF Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Also up to 15% off Highland Tours.
Fully furnished with shared kitchen (Oven, Microwave, Washing Machine, Fridge etc.) and bathroom with shower (24 hours hot water). All bedding provided. Free wireless internet. All bills /internet included.
Room is quite small but, if requested, guest bed can be squeezed in for 2nd person at £15 extra per night.
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IT was a nice time in a beautyful old town. Jim is a friendly and helpfuly person, so we does'nt have any problems in a unknown but beautyful town. All our thanks for unforgetten moments in the beautyful Scotland.
Jim is very nice man and he helps letants in all that he can. I enjoyed single room, it was clean and confortable. The location of apartment is perfect because is near of princess street and the center of the city in general.
The host is being helpful and nice. The price-performance ratio OK, the location very well. I was satisfied.
Thanks Jim.
Jim provided a warm and friendly welcome on my arrival in Edinburgh, where I stayed for a month and enjoyed every minute! The room was very comfortable and clean, the flat was well equipped and I was made to feel right at home. The location was perfect, only a five minute walk to Prince Street and Jim can recommend all the interesting places and facts about the amazing city and the historical flat you'll be staying in. Jim is friendly, easy going and great to have a chat with.
I could not have asked for a better place and host during my stay and would not hesitate to recommend staying there!
It's all there!
Scottish Tourist Board approved many B&Bs.
Location! Location! Location!
Ardgarth Guest House at Portobello (Rated 4-Star by STB = the Scottish Tourist Board)
Best room at this place is room 1(ensuite). Different size and type! Rooms equipped with extra electric radiator in addition to the central heating! What a luxury!. Choice of breakfast(excellent) and served by a few friendly young girls. Fresh air from Firth of Forth! Very tidy and clean! 1 St Mary's Pl, Edinburgh EH15 2QF
Edinburgh Holiday Guest House (STB) on Minto Street, Newington where you'll countless B&Bs!
Renovated and modernised! Clean! The rooms are cleaned daily! English breakfast or (unedible) noodle soup which was so salty I cannot even swallow the first bite! Many buses bring you to Princes Street.
Homestay at Moat Place (15 minutes to Princes Street), Staircase not so pleasant looking and a !fragrance of Indian spice pervades the air! The flat is not unpleasant although no effort was made to make it pleasing to the eyes. A sumptious breakfast is provided. A second duvet with stained bedsheet was available. I used it and skin rashes developed on my thigh!
Caveat Emptor – it is all there, take your pick – STB approved Eyre Guest, Ardenlee although not there personally I'd trust the STB.
This one bedroom flat is situated in a prime location within 5 minutes of walking distance into the heart of city Center.
The host is very pleasant, welcoming and helpful. This is a budget accommodation with basic facilities.
I must remind that the window needs immediate attention as it rattles through wind and draft was not in short supply. Make sure you have adequate clothing.
All in all it the price was right.
Jim was an excellent host and was always at hand to help needed.
His flat was brilliantly situated, with shops, cafes, bars and village life all around.
I slept like a log and enjoyed the feeling of being at home rather than that of being a traveller.
We had a lovely stay with Jim in Edinburgh. He was very helpful and picked us up from the bus stop. We also received many tips and event information on Edinburgh from him. Our room had a sufficient size (we got a bigger one, than we booked before) and we were allowed to use kitchen and bathroom.
Thanks for the nice place to stay!
the apartment was rirtig bad, dirty , very dirty - bathroom and kitchen was so disgusting :( Jim is a sweet to talk to, but he was fudl often and I felt uncomfortable in a room next to where there was not locked .
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TNT IS OFF THE FIREWORKS (or in other words, the word tnt is an utterbly awesome word which means just that- utterbly awesome and super cool).. yes so have you ever been a situation when something is soooooo awesome you just don't know what to say about it well now you your problem is solved- you say that is the TNT!!!!!!!! (as in that is the bomb- but don't ever say that just the tnt)
Dude your shirt is the TNT!!
by Lillian June 13, 2004
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1. Popularly known as Tri Nitro Toluene.
2. Standard chemical name is 1-Methyl-2,4,6 - Trinitro Benzene.
3. Releases tremendous amounts of energy in the form of heat when ignited ,hence used as an explosive.
2. Standard chemical name is 1-Methyl-2,4,6 - Trinitro Benzene.
3. Releases tremendous amounts of energy in the form of heat when ignited ,hence used as an explosive.
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by Jai Shri Ram June 18, 2005
A kick ass AC/DC song! Has a good guitar riff, like all of AC/DC's songs.
"TNT" by AC/DC, rocks!
by Qbert September 01, 2003
In New York, abreviation for NYPD's Tactical Narcotics Teams. On the street, the meaning has been mockingly changed to signify "Tuesday's 'N' Thursdays," a reference to the predictability of the teams' regular, predictable schedules.
Yo, all the dope spots are shut down 'til TNT leaves the hood.
by T.E. Bell June 21, 2005
Stands for The Nerd Theory. That girl in high school who played and dressed the nerd, but is now a SMOKESHOW. In opposition to the "hot" girls in high school, who are now beatsticks.
Jim: "Damn, have you seen Julie recently? She used to be that nerd."
Childish G: "Whatchu know 'bout TNT, Jim. We rockin' for the nerds right now!"
Childish G: "Whatchu know 'bout TNT, Jim. We rockin' for the nerds right now!"
by dirteej February 26, 2012
tagalog for tago ng tago (hiding and hiding) which is used to describe a person/people who live in the US who are trying to hide from the immigration...
Yung parents ko ay na capture kasi TNT sila
by *JUSSANOTHeRFLiP* August 15, 2003
The Neopets Team, the people who are the overall head of the site Neopets.com. Before, a group of normal people just trying to run a website. Now, this group can be described as a handful of snooty, uncaring, heartless people. Some TNT members are still nice, such as Snarkie, but most of them would just as well like to see years of hard work frozen and wasted away as they would like to see a user of Neopets being helped.
I remember a time when I went to TNT to help me with an unfair freezing, and they unfroze me in no time and wrote me a formal apology. I was frozen a second time by TNT several years later, including every account ever accessed on my computer (including friends, family members, ect.) and all I got was a generic "start over because we won't help you" response. :( What happened to the TNT I used to know and love?
by Idontusemyneopetsusernamefordefinitions December 17, 2007
A long ongoing high school football rivalry in Western New York between the Tonawanda Warriors, and the North Tonawanda Lumberjacks (Henceforth the name Tonawanda-North Tonawanda)... In a study of past games it shows that the NT Jacks won more games. It uses the popular AC/DC song as its theme song
Damn, I missed the TNT game this year
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DRAFTED: DET: 2005-132 overall
|Entering his fourth professional season …Won his first Stanley Cup championship in 2008… Entering the 2010-11 season, has played in 98 career regular-season games and 53 career postseason games…Has recorded four career multi-point games.
2009-10: Appeared in a career high 75 games for Detroit…Registered career highs with 11 goals, 13 assists, 24 points and 18 PIM…Led Detroit with three shorthanded goals…Notched two shorthanded goals on 12/31 vs. Colorado, his first career multi-goal game…Led all Detroit forward with 187 hits…Scored his first career regular season goal on 10/29 at Edmonton…Three of his 11 goals were game-winning goals…Won 51.1% of his face-offs taken during the regular-season…Averaged 14:29 of ice time during the regular season…Appeared in all 12 postseason games for Detroit…Registered his only point of the postseason when he scored in Round 1, Game 6 vs. Phoenix…Averaged 13:56 of ice time during the postseason.
2008-09: Appeared in a career high 16 regular-season games for Detroit…Recorded his first career NHL regular season point (assist) on 2/15 vs. COL…Averaged 12:25 of ice time in regular season…Appeared in all 23 postseason games for Detroit…Recorded five points (4-1—5) during 2009 postseason…Scored series clinching OT goal vs. CHI in Game Five of the Western Conference Finals…Averaged 12:05 of ice time during postseason…Led Detroit and the NHL with 118 postseason hits…Appeared in 55 games for Grand Rapids (AHL)…Registered 37 points (13-24—37) for the Griffins…Notched four power-play goals and three shorthanded goals in Grand Rapids.
2007-08: Appeared in seven regular-season games with Detroit…. Made his NHL debut vs. Dallas 3/13, playing 7:00 and finishing 'even'….Did not register a point in seven regular season games….Suffered SC sprain early in Red Wings' training camp and missed entire pre-season…Appeared in 18 postseason games for Detroit….Made his NHL postseason debut in Round One Game Five vs. Nashville after being a healthy scratch for Games One through Four….Notched his first career postseason point (assist) in Round 1 Game 6 vs. Nashville….Finished the postseason with 2 goals, 2 assists and a +2 rating….Averaged 7:30 time on ice per postseason game….Won his first Stanley Cup championship….Appeared in 67 AHL games with Grand Rapids, registering 16-15—31....Finished third on the Griffins with 181 shots on goal.
2006-07: Appeared in 59 games for the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League…Finished with 64 points on 25 goals and a career high 39 assists….Led the Tigers in postseason scoring with 10 goals and 22 points (finished second in WHL)…. Selected to Memorial Cup All-Star Team….Won a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2006 World Junior Championship in Sweden.
Lives at home in St. Andrews, Manitoba during the off-season…Darren's hockey hero growing up: Joe Sakic…Favorite food: steak…Favorite sport besides hockey: volleyball.


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Troy Polamalu aggravated his calf injury late in the first quarter of Sunday's Week 5 game versus the Eagles.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Chiefs holdout S Eric Berry will report to the team next week.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune's Larry Holder reports Coby Fleener "hasn't been reliable enough catching passes and isn't on the same page with Drew Brees."
C.J. Prosise rushed four times for 23 yards in his preseason debut Thursday night.
Dak Prescott completed 17-of-23 passes for 116 yards and one touchdown in the Cowboys' third preseason game, adding two rushes for 12 yards.
Tyler Lockett caught 3-of-3 targets for 41 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's preseason game.
Seahawks WR Paul Richardson caught 2-of-3 targets for 19 yards and a touchdown in Thursday night's third preseason game.
Christine Michael rushed seven times for 58 yards in the Seahawks' third preseason game Thursday night.
Appearing on the Cowboys' telecast during Thursday night's preseason game, Cowboys owner/GM Jerry Jones insisted Tony Romo is "not injured."
Ezekiel Elliott rushed seven times for 48 yards in his preseason debut Thursday night.
Kenny Stills caught 4-of-6 targets for 46 yards in the Dolphins' third preseason game.
Updating a previous item, the Falcons held Julio Jones out of the remainder of their third preseason game as a precaution.


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Single L wrote:So far we have 19 locked, 6 on the fence / yet to recommit from date change, 10 no replies, only 5 100% out so far ...... just some FYI
Abe Froman wrote:i got my kid that weekend. we should think of next year a bit ahead of time (yes i know everybody already knows that). those i spoke to that cannot make it seems to be schedule conflict, not for lack of interest. id love to come but just cant make it, same deal happened last year for me
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A number of documents and pictures relevant to family history research for Wood County, Texas can be found in the Texas A&M University-Commerce Libraries' Northeast Texas Digital Collections at http://dmc.tamu-commerce.edu/cdm/
This includes online information from holdings at libraries and museums in Wood and Rains counties.
1. The Gilbreath Memorial Library digital collection consists of photographs and documents of historic significance to residents of Winnsboro, Texas.
2. The digital collection of the Mineola Historical Museum
3. The Quitman Public Library and Wood County Genealogical Society digital collection
Pictures of people, groups, and landmarks, documents, and other information including but not limited to
a. Peter Magnus Gunstream: Immigrant and Pioneer 52-page manuscript by Ona Wood of the Gunstream, Roberts, and Woods families to 1891
b.Wood County Deeds refiled after the courthouse fire of 1878 as first printed in the Wood County Genealogical Society newsletter
c. Men and Women in WWII from Wood County
4. The Rains County Public Library digital collection
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Today is the first anniversary of Jorge Mario Bergoglio's ascension to the papacy of the Roman Catholic Church — and it's been quite a year.
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POSITION: Left Wing
SHOOTS: Left
BIRTHPLACE: Kalajoki, FIN
DRAFTED: DAL: 2001-192 overall
Jussi and his wife, Salla, welcomed a daughter on 11/30/11… They spend their summers in Oulu, Finland… Jussi's brother, Juho, played defense for Karpat in the Finnish Elite League… Jussi contributes to JHT Juniors in Kalajoki, and also provides assistance to allow kids at the hospital in Oulu to enjoy time away from their hospital rooms… He also donated $150 for every assist and $300 for every goal to the Kids 'N Community Foundation last season… Jussi's first hockey memory is scoring the game-winning goal in a shootout in the final game of a tournament when he was 8 years old, and he was childhood friends with Hurricanes defenseman Joni Pitkanen… His parents were the biggest influence on his career, and his favorite player growing up was Jaromir Jagr… His first job was working on his father's potato farm… His favorite movie is Wedding Crashers and his favorite TV show is Entourage… He lists golf and tennis as his favorite activities outside of hockey… The most-played song on his iPod is "Ei" by Maija Vilkkumaa… He enjoys watching American football and the person he would most like to meet is Barack Obama… His favorite food is sushi and his favorite vacation spot is the Caribbean… The place he spends the most time in the Triangle is North Hills… His favorite former teammates are Mike Modano and Jere Lehtinen, his linemates in Dallas… His favorite road arena is Bell Centre.
Completed his seventh NHL season and fourth with the Hurricanes, totaling 46 points (12g, 34a) in 79 games… Ranked second on the team in assists (34), points (46), power-play assists (15) and power-play points (18)… Was tied for third among Hurricanes in game-winning goals (3)… Registered 30-or-more assists for the third consecutive season… Was first on the team and 17th in the NHL in face-off percentage (55.1%)… Was two-for-six in the shootout (33%) and ranks second in NHL history in career shootout goals with 30 (Pavel Datsyuk, 31)… Scored game-tying goal and earned an assist at WSH (10/8)… Played in his 200th Hurricanes game vs. NYR (12/1)… Recorded an assist, his 200th career NHL assist, at TOR (12/13)… Played in his 500th career NHL game vs. BOS (1/14)… Scored two goals, one shorthanded and one on the power play, vs. WSH (1/20)… Recorded his 100th Hurricanes assist at MTL (2/13)…Had a goal and an assist and was named first star vs. SJ (2/17)… Recorded two assists at TB (3/10)… Scored a goal and earned a pair of helpers at WPG (3/18)… Had a goal and an assist at TOR (3/27)… Games missed due to injury: 3 (lower body: 11/4-11/8)… Longest assist streak: 3 games (10/12-10/18: 0g, 3a)… Longest point streak: 3 games (10/12-10/18: 0g, 3a; 10/28-11/1: 1g, 2a; 1/15-1/20: 3g, 1a)… Multi-goal games: 1 (1/20 vs. WSH: 2g, 0a)… Multi-assist games: 5 (last: 3/24 at DET: 0g, 2a)… Multi-point games: 9 (last: 3/27 at TOR: 1g, 1a).
Is in his eighth NHL season and fifth with Carolina… Signed a three-year contract with Carolina on June 30, 2011… Has represented Finland in international competitions including the U-18 World Junior Championship (2001), the U-20 World Junior Championship (2002, 2003), the IIHF World Championship (2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012) and the Winter Olympic Games (2006).
1999-00: Split the season between Karpat's Junior and U-18 teams… Was teammates with Hurricanes defenseman Joni Pitkanen on Karpat U-18.
2000-01: Played the majority of the season with Karpat Jr., notching 18 goals and 31 assists (49 points) in 41 regular-season games… Scored two goals in six games at the 2001 U-18 World Junior Championship, helping Finland to the bronze medal.
2001-02: Played his first season in SM-Liiga for Karpat Oulu, totaling 16 points (10g, 6a) in 54 regular-season games… Teamed with Pitkanen both with Karpat and on the Finnish team at the 2002 World Junior Championship, where they helped Finland win bronze… Led Finland in scoring at the tournament with eight points, and ranked tied for first overall in the tournament in assists (6).
2002-03: Was tied for second among Karpat skaters in assists (23) and fourth on the team in points (37), skating in 51 SM-Liiga games… Again helped Finland capture bronze at the 2003 World Junior Championship, playing alongside current Hurricanes teammates Joni Pitkanen and Tuomo Ruutu… Finished among the tournament leaders in goals (6) and points (8), ranking second on the Finnish team behind Ruutu in both categories.
2003-04: Ranked tied for second among Karpat skaters in assists (23) and points (38), skating in 55 regular-season games… Tallied three goals and four assists (7 points) in 15 playoff games, helping Karpat capture the league championship.
2004-05: Posted 23 goals and 24 assists (47 points), leading Karpat in goals and points and ranking second in assists… Among Finnish Elite League leaders, was tied for fifth in assists, tied for sixth in points and eighth in goals… Had seven points (3g, 4a) in 12 playoff games, helping Karpat capture its second consecutive league championship… Represented Finland at the 2005 IIHF World Championship.
2005-06: Played his first NHL season with Dallas, notching 17 goals and 38 assists (55 points) in 81 games… Led the NHL in shootout goals, scoring on 10 of 13 attempts… Tallied the sixth-most assists and the 10th-most points by a rookie in Stars history… Made his NHL debut vs. LA (10/5)… Scored his first NHL goal vs. PHX (10/11)… Earned his first career three-point game with a goal and two assists vs. COL (3/4)… Represented Finland at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games, earning a silver medal… Had four points (1g, 3a) in the tournament… Made his Stanley Cup Playoff debut, appearing in five games, recording two goals and one assist (3 points)… Scored his first playoff goal in Game 2 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals vs. COL (4/24)… Had eight points (2g, 6a) in nine games for Finland at the 2006 IIHF World Championship, ranking second among Finnish skaters in scoring and helping his country to the bronze medal.
2006-07: Ranked second among Stars skaters in plus/minus (+8) and fifth in points (48)… Was one of three Dallas players to appear in all 82 games… Earned his 100th career NHL point with an assist vs. PHX (3/18)… Played in four playoff games, earning one assist in his second NHL postseason appearance.
2007-08: Totaled 16 goals and 26 assists (42 points) in 72 games with Tampa Bay and Dallas… Registered 14 points (2g, 12a) in 20 games with the Lightning after being acquired on Feb. 26… Won 178 of 341 face-offs taken (52.2%)… Netted his first career hat trick, scoring four goals, for Dallas vs. COL (11/16)… Was the first Stars player to have four goals in a game since Brett Hull (3/21/01 vs. ANA)… Scored his first Lightning goal at PIT (3/6)… Helped Finland to another bronze medal at the IIHF World Championship, notching four points (1g, 3a) in nine games.
2008-09: Had 11 points (1g, 10a) in 25 games with the Hurricanes after being acquired on 2/7 from Tampa Bay… Led all Hurricanes forwards in total shorthanded ice time (145:45)… Prior to the trade, had six goals and 10 assists (16 points) in 46 games with Tampa Bay… Made his Hurricanes debut and earned an assist at PHX (2/7)… Scored his first goal with the Hurricanes, the game-winning goal, vs. TB (2/20)… Completed his first playoff season for Carolina and third in the NHL… Was second among Hurricanes in playoff goals (7) and tied for second in playoff points (11)… Ranked tied for first in the NHL in playoff game-winning goals (3) and tied for 11th in the league in playoff goals (7)… Deflected the game-winning goal past Martin Brodeur with 0.2 seconds remaining – the latest regulation game-winner in NHL playoff history – in Game 4 vs. NJ (4/21)… Tied Game 7 at NJ (4/28) with a one-timer past Brodeur with 1:20 left, helping Carolina to a 4-3 come-from-behind win… Scored the overtime, game-winning goal and had an assist in Game 3 vs. BOS (5/6).
2009-10: Established career highs in goals (30) and points (65)… Among Hurricanes, ranked first in goals (30), second in points (65) and fourth in assists (35)… Ranked tied for 10th in the NHL in game-winning goals (6) and eighth in shooting percentage (18.8%)… Set a career-best for longest point streak when he earned points in 10 consecutive games (1/28-3/2: 9g, 4a)… Had 45 points (22g, 23a) in the final 45 games (12/26-4/10) of the season… The Hurricanes were 19-3-4 when he scored a goal… Ranked second among the NHL's Finnish players in scoring (65 points) and first in goals (30)… Reached the 30-goal mark for the first time in his career at TB (4/6)… Had his fourth multi-goal game of the season at ATL (3/29), his 100th game with Carolina.
2010-11: Ranked tied for fourth among Hurricanes in scoring (52 points) and third in assists (33)… Was second on the team in power-play goals (8)… Was selected by the Carolina PHWA as the "Good Guy" Award winner for media cooperation… Scored a goal and earned an assist, playing in his home nation of Finland against MIN (10/7)… Played his 400th career NHL game and earned two assists at FLA (11/5)… Was plus or even in 17 consecutive games played from 11/26-1/15… Matched his career high with four points (2g, 2a) and was (+4) at PIT (11/19)… Scored in the shootout at ATL (12/16) to pass Slava Kozlov (27) for first all-time in shootout goals with 28… Earned his 100th Hurricanes point with a goal vs. WSH (12/26)… Missed 12 games due to injury.


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Sygnis grabs X-Pol
20.07.2012 - Sygnis Pharma is acquiring Spanish sequencing technology specialist X-Pol Biotech S.L., a subsidiary of Genetrix Life Sciences A.B. The German biotech said the move is a step forward into the molecular diagnostics business.
Under terms of the proposed deal Sygnis will take 100% ownership of X-Pol through a capital increase against contribution in kind. Once the transaction has been completed, existing X-Pol shareholders will hold 77.5% of all shares in Sygnis. The proposed terms of the deal have been approved by both firms' executive and supervisory boards.
Madrid-based X-Pol was founded in 2008 to develop tools and technologies for DNA amplification and sequencing. Currently 84% owned by biotech incubator Genetrix. The lead product, Qualiphi polymerase, was recently licensed to Qiagen. X-Pol claims its DNA polymerases demonstrate unique properties that boost the performance of DNA amplification, and can be applied for a wide range of applications in DNA amplification, repair, sequencing, and genetic modification.
Sygnis said the acquisition of X-Pol will represent a major shift in its business focus. To date, the firm has specialised in the development of therapies for central nervous system disorders. Its pipeline was headed by a granulocyte colony–stimulating factor candidate filgrastim (AX200), which was evaluated in a Phase II trial as a treatment for ischemic stroke. However, the study data, reported in December 2011, failed to show any benefits of therapy using AX200. Sygnis confirmed in February that it was looking at M&A opportunities or other financing options. The Heidelberg-based firm said the aim will be to build the X-Pol DNA sequencing business and related activities within the field of molecular diagnostics. "The company will have an entirely new focus and business and will provide a lower risk profile with the near-term visibility of revenues and profitability", Sygnis-CFO Peter Willinger said.http://www.european-biotechnology-news.com/news/news/2012-03/sygnis-grabs-x-pol.html


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Good morning and welcome to Summit Up, the world's only daily column that's glad to know 'tis the season for giving within this community. We've even got two Angel Alerts to show it!
From Mary McGlaughlin of Birmingham, Ala: "We want to thank the father-son duo of Dave and David who helped my son, daughter and me stuck in a snowdrift Christmas Eve on Overlook Drive. We were headed to our hotel when our Prius stopped on a hill due to snow and drifted backwards into the drift.
"We were stuck! First efforts to free us were unsuccessful, so they went home and came back with more tools! Second efforts were successful, and then Dave drove the car for us to the hotel, so we didn't have to drive again on the snow covered road. We are so grateful for our Christmas guardian angels."
Another Christmas angel appeared on Christmas Eve in the form of Kelly Foote of Foote's Rest in Frisco:
"Christmas Eve morning began sad, but because of the staff at the Foote's Rest Eatery tent in Frisco, things turned around. They were accomodating and made my husband and I feel like we were a family. Not only is the food excellent there, but the service surpasses all. It was a great and memoriable experience. And their butter balls are amazing, just like in London! They are our angels because their amazing kindness stayed within throughout the day. Get their donuts too! YUMMM!!!!"
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Scott is a 30-year law-enforcement veteran, which includes 19 years with the Ridgecrest Police Department.
"Basically it's a managerial position," he said of his new rank. "I deal more with staff and issues."
He spent much of his time with the KCSO at the Ridgecrest Substation, except for a brief stint as sergeant of the Lamont Substation.
Scott said he will still live in Ridgecrest, but his main office is in Mojave.
"It's just a little longer drive to the office," he said. "Instead of having a five-minute drive to the office, I have a 50-minute drive to the office."
Scott said his management style is the same as when he was a sergeant.
"I'm not very involved working with the troops," he said. "When it gets to budget and staffing, you have to work within the confines of what the budget is."
Scott said he is not a micromanager.
"That's one of the compliments I received from the troops," he said. "They said, 'Mike you're a cop's cop. You understand the issues and the work."
He said he believes the Ridgecrest Substation will be in good hands with Sgt. Paul Leonard.
"He worked out here before, and he asked to come out here," said Scott. "That's huge. A lot of times when you have promotions, they get sent out to whatever what's open. He chose to come out here. He's involved in dirt bikes, so he's going to be in charge of the Off-Road Vehicle Enforcement Team. It's going to be a good fit for that."
Scott also serves on the Sierra Sands Unified School District Board of Education.
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Richmond Fed president Jeffrey Lacker stated that the bond tapering was the right decision and Ben Bernanke's upcoming departure did not influence the decision. He stated that on a future basis, pauses or increases in the pace of tapering would be possible and is data dependent and the funds rate is likely to move in early 2015. Lacker further stated that guidance on unemployment "ties the Fed down a little bit less." Lacker has generally been rather hawkish and his statements are consistent with that bias. A continued effort to wean the market off of Fed stimulus would be positive for the USD.
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A Key to Happiness
This is the time of year when people are often either excited to celebrate the holidays or they are feeling a sense of dread about what might be coming during this sometimes stressful season. But the one thing that we all have in common is that we want to be happy.
As I was thinking about happiness, it came to me that a key to happiness involves circulation. By that I mean that true happiness comes from giving and receiving. The kind of sharing that involves the heart and the willingness to share without any expectations.


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News 12 at 11 o'clock / Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. -- Neighbors are calling it a senseless act for a mother and daughter to live in their home around the dead and mummified body of their son.
Even people that knew the mother say they never would have guessed she'd be capable of something like this.
"When you say mummified? What? Had to have been there a whole year! That had to have been there a whole year to have been mummified!" exclaimed neighbor Bartholomew Gunter.
Neighbors expressed shock and disbelief as the reality of what happened just a couple blocks away set in.
"I was shocked, very shocked, that something like that happened this close to where we were staying at," new neighbor Usher Brown said.
"When I looked on TV and I seen her I said, 'Wooo, I ain't never seen nothing like this in my life!''" Gunter said.
Around 1 p.m. Friday, Richmond County investigators received a call to a house on the 4200 block of James Road in reference to a deceased person.
When they got inside, they found 23-year-old Robin Adams' body.
They say he had been dead for so long his body started to mummify.
"For it to be mummified? Come on man! That's senseless man," Gunter said.
Both his mother, Angela Mercer, and his sister, Deaidra Motley, are now in jail and are charged with concealing the death of a person.
Investigators say they were still living in the home around the dead body.
"I can't understand how nobody can live in a house like that. Somebody done died and the body lay still in the house? And stand the odor?" Brown said.
Bartholomew says Mercer used to give him rides home from a nearby store.
"You know I'd be at Wally's store, and she'd give me a ride home and then, you know, I'd never expect that. She was real nice," Gunter said.
Even through the tragedy, Gunter says he understands how she probably felt.
"When we get to that point, you know it seems like no return? You fall rock bottom. That's what it was. I been there before. I been there when I was fixin' to say hey I'm about to give up, so I understand how she feel," Gunter said.
Even now, Bartholomew hopes Mercer gets some help, but the community wonders what would have happened if she had asked for help a long time ago.
"She should have called somebody. You could have got help. Period," Gunter said.
Investigators say even though Adams was 23 years old, he had several medical conditions, which left him with the mental capacity of an infant.
The mother and sister could face more charges after the autopsy is completed.


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PARKERSBURG - Gas prices continue to rise nationally, and Wood County is the home to the highest prices in West Virginia.
According to the AAA Fuel Gauge, West Virginia gas prices climbed this week as local motorists paid an average 16 cents more at the pump. Tuesday's average was $3.856.
Among West Virginia cities the price of gasoline in Parkersburg is the highest in the state at $3.892 and at $3.891 Huntington is second.
According to the Fuel Gauge, gas prices are continuing to rise across the country. The national average is $3.748, up 15 cents over last week and 45 cents this month. The state with the lowest average price is Wyoming at $3.189. Hawaii drivers are paying the highest average, $4.282 per gallon.
High oil prices, regional refinery issues, speculation and the approaching switchover to summer-blend gasoline have played a role in the rising gasoline costs. AAA reminds drivers to use every tool available to save on gas purchases.
This week's average prices show the West Virginia average is $3.856 and the average price during the week of February 12, 2013 is $3.692 compared to $3.649 for the same week in 2012.
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* Parkersburg - $3.892
* Huntington - $3.891
* Clarksburg - $3.886
* Bridgeport - $3.883
* Morgantown - $3.848
* Weirton - $3.827
* Wheeling - $3.825
* Martinsburg - $3.794
Tuesday's National average price was $3.748.
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The Chicago Auto Show's First Look for Charity
On Thursday, February 10, 2010, the Chicagoland Chapter of Autism Speaks welcomed over 300 guests to the Chicago Auto Show's First Look for Charity, which is one of Chicago's largest single-day charity events. Autism Speaks is proud to commemorate nine years as a charity partner of this highly regarded Chicago black-tie event.
The Chicago Auto Show opened its doors to a select group of guests for a sneak preview the night before it opened to the public. Guests of Autism Speaks enjoyed a special VIP reception, complete with hors d'oeuvres, champagne, wine, sweets and good company. Agatha DeFranco, this year's event chair, acknowledged Mercedes as our single-largest contributor, in addition to recognizing Kim Wolf, who helped to launch this event in 2003 and chaired it for eight years running. The black-tie affair allowed participants to peacefully stroll the show floor amid opulence not present during the public portion of the Chicago Auto Show. Abundant hors d'oeuvres and drinks awaited those getting the first look at the more than 1,000 new vehicles – some on display for the first time anywhere at the Chicago Auto Show.
This year's First Look for Charity has raised nearly $75,000 in support of Autism Speaks. Congratulations to Agatha DeFranco on a job well done.
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- Great gunthis gun is sweet. it has great fps, and while it could still use a rail it is mostly plastic but it is still very strong but light.
- Great price; great gunThis gun is awesome for the price. It's very accurate [though it has no sights] and it has good FPS.I chronoed it at a local airsoft/paintball field at 340 FPS with .2g BB's. It is very solid feeling and is a bit larger than I expected.
- My review on the AGM Model 788This gun looks great and feels great. I have had only 1 problem with the magazine, but I'll get to that later.
The exterior looks great, and I've had no durability issues with it so far. But, the pump is a little bit wobbly.
The cocking is extremely quick, and takes little to no effort.
With the magazine, sometimes, the BB will come out of the magazine and get stuck inside the gun. Easy to get it out though.
The speed loader also refuses to load the last BB in the loader.
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In Their Own Words – Do You Have Autism, or Does It Have You?
This "In Their Own Words" is by 23-year-old Dave Beukers, who was diagnosed with high-functioning autism in 1990. Dave serves on the committees of the Los Angeles and Orange County Walk Now for Autism Speaks events. He is a musician and a graduate of Chapman University in Orange, Calif.
I know it's very much the standard terminology, and for all technical intents and purposes it's probably correct. But I'll admit I get a bit irked every time I hear that someone "has autism." It's a seemingly innocent phrase, and I know that no one thinks much of it, but I can't help but dissect its connotations.
When one has something, one can "unhave" it just as easily, as it were. Say I have a ball, if I throw it away I no longer have a ball. It's gone, outta here, sent to oblivion in my mind, and it no longer affects me or is my problem.
I find it interesting, a bit absurd even, that we use this same verb to talk about the autistic condition. It's as if I were to say that I have "Caucasianism." I could immerse myself as much as I like in any culture and become a functional member of that culture, but I haven't really altered my DNA or my skin color. At the end of it all, despite the fact that I could be born in Japan, speak Japanese and celebrate the Emperor's birthday every year, I'm still white. That is what I was given to work with, it's a part of who I am.
"Having" autism, stretched to its extreme meanings, has kind of unfortunate implications. It implies the condition was put upon us solely by an external force. It presumes that taking the condition away, i.e. being typical, would make us unequivocally better, and it's ever waiting for the "cure," the magical panacea that will make everything hunky-dory.
Then again, it's really all in how you look at it. For me, there was no real cure. It was simply work, time, and experiences that made me the person I am today. Sure, without autism, there are struggles I wouldn't have had to endure. But I'm glad I did, and still occasionally continue to. Little by little, I learned to shove stimuli to the back of my mind, to make eye contact, to talk about something other than my favorite books, to read the nuances of conversation, to infer what someone is really thinking. I'm still not great at body language, among other things, to be honest. But some of my best qualities and personality traits are the direct result of my autism as well. I couldn't imagine my life without autism. And I wouldn't want to.
To me, it is not something I HAD and got rid of. It is something I AM and learned to channel.
It is this distinction in my mind between "having autism" and "being autistic," this simple change in turn of phrase, where I personally determine my attitude towards it. As a possession, it seems simply thrust upon me as an unnecessary burden, one which I would be better off without. As a state of being, it is a lifelong journey, a beautiful cycle of try, fail, and try again from which I learn as much as I can, wherever that ends up taking me. It is this thought that has turned me from a victim to a victor and given me hope for my future, because as long as I "had" autism, autism actually had me.
Now I don't expect to shake up everyone's personal lexicons here, but I hope you are as intrigued as I am by the difference a word can make.
"In Their Own Words" is a series within the Autism Speaks blog which shares the voices of people who have autism, as well as their loved ones. If you have a story you wish to share about your personal experience with autism, please send it to firstname.lastname@example.com. Autism Speaks reserves the right to edit contributions for space, style and content. Because of the volume of submissions, not all can be published on the site.
August 20, 2010 at 5:59 am
Well said Young Man. While I am not autistic, I have definitely been autisticized by my young son.
I am just as literal, concrete and semantic as he is. I am that way out of necessity – it's what he needs me to be. Many years ago I took a very strong stand that he was a child with special needs. The child would always come before any medicial or other condition. Then I learned about Autism. I sometimes offend others with my not sp PC morbid sense of humor about being Autisticized. I have an Autistic son.
Why does the Autism come first? THAT is a part of WHO he is not WHAT he has.
I stopped trying to 'cure' or 'fix' him after reading Autism for Dummies years ago. Now I strive to teach him how to use what God gave him. If he grows up and in 13 years writes something like you just did – I will have fulfilled my Purpose for him… I hope you and your parents are proud because you should be!
August 20, 2010 at 7:42 am
Thanks for that. I respect everybody's right to view things in the way that best works for them, and I certainly see how families who have members with particularly difficult challenges see the cause as a condition that needs to be cured. For them, the costs outweigh any positives that might also be there, and they need for this to get better. I want that for them, too. Still, my son is very high functioning, and despite the extra difficulties (which feel particularly challenging today), for him, autism is part of who he is and how he interprets the world. And I do generally find myself saying that he "is autistic", in the same way that I say that he is intelligent and funny. I have no desire to change who he is. I just want for him to have less anxiety in trying to interact with everybody else.
August 20, 2010 at 2:31 pm
Go Diane! I am there with you – in fact, since my son was in Grade 2, I've been saying he's GIFTED WITH AUTISM… even rewrote a kid's book as such before it was read to his class. What you're doing – helping him learn how to interact without the anxiety (etc, of course) – is essentially what I see as our job as parents, period… it's just that ours (as in yours and mine) has different requirements. And for accepting that, I applaud and cheer you on – and me, and everyone else! YAY for us ALL!
August 20, 2010 at 9:38 am
I go through this same thing with my son. I dislike saying he "has autism" it just doesn't sound right. But I could never think of a better word. Thank you for giving me the words to correctly describe my son.
August 20, 2010 at 9:44 am
How can one be tested for autism?
August 20, 2010 at 9:45 am
You wrote a very interesting article. I had never thought of it as "having" instead of "being" for my two boys. Some really good food for thought. Thanks for writing.
August 20, 2010 at 9:49 am
I appreciate this article. At 13 years we learned our son is autistic. I value learning about the autistic adults point of view. It helps he understand my son and educate others about the diversity of others. Different is OK!
August 20, 2010 at 10:00 am
While I respect your decision as an adult to define your autism as you want I must say that I hold a different perspective as the parent of a 6 year old high functioning child who is on the spectrum. I don't want autistic to define all of his behavior or who he is because sometimes he can just be a creative, contrary, loving, naughty, smart, sly and silly little boy – and sometimes none of this has anything to do with autism. When he is old enough to decide for himself I hope that I have taught him well enough to define himself first as a good man.
August 20, 2010 at 11:23 am
O.P. here, and I absolutely have to agree with you. Autism does not a whole person make.
August 20, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Perspective is Everything – and it makes all the difference. The greatest challenge (problem) from my perspective is not borne of my child. Rather, it comes from society's interpretation/view of my child – which is ultimately borne of ignorance and fear.
I say, how wonderful it's going to be when "society" stops looking for the CAUSE in order to find a CURE and instead EMBRACES every so-gifted individual for who they are, AS they are.
Now that's where I wanna live!
August 20, 2010 at 10:02 am
I am inspired by you and appreciate you putting everything I think into words. You are amazing and articulate. I am a mother of an autistic little girl (6) and could not imagine our life without the joys and triumph of autism.
August 20, 2010 at 10:05 am
The reason I very much identify with what you are saying is that I have a 5 year old son who is Autistic, but is high functioning, and seems to be on track to enjoy his life like other people. This is all we can ask in life: regardless of what station we are at, whether it is in sickness, health, education, marriage or death: that we enjoy our lives.
August 20, 2010 at 10:12 am
I highly agree!
August 20, 2010 at 10:31 am
Thank you for your perspective. I am guilty of describing my son as "having" autism. I feel uncomfortable say he "is" autistic because it is not all that he is. So I am torn. But you make a very good argument. Thanks for making me think.
August 20, 2010 at 12:15 pm
I'm still thinking on this distinction of describing one who 'is autistic' or 'has autism.' I have 9 grands, 2 of which are autistic or have autism – to differing degrees on the spectrum. Patty, I like the phrase "because it is not all that he is." To me a person is a whole person first, one who has 'autism', 'cancer', 'MS', 'ADHD', 'cerebral palsy', 'heart defect','add your own'. I'll be discussing this with others – thanks for making us think on whether this is grammatically correct or not.
August 20, 2010 at 3:09 pm
And how glorious it is when we can dispense with even thinking about what is grammatically appropriate, so we can instead simply enjoy the love and light of those gifted with autism!
Yay for you, Karin – the fact that you even *accept* that you have autistic grandchildren is of tremendous benefit. The fact that you are considering the grammatical aspect leaves me feeling a little envious for me & mine, happy joyous for you & yours! Go Karin!
August 26, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Karin, you demonstrated part of his point by linking autism with diseases one has rather than personality traits one is.
Dave, very interesting. Some of my musings on the topic here.
August 20, 2010 at 10:40 am
Dave,Thank you so much for sharing!My nephew is only 7yrs old,high functioning as well,with apraxia (lack of verbalization).He is doing well with verbalization now with the great therapists and teachers hes had in his life.I love when I hear from adults with Autism because it allows me to understand better what I need to do to help him and our family flourish.So Thank You so much!!
August 20, 2010 at 10:55 am
you give me hope for my sons future… thank you :)
August 20, 2010 at 11:01 am
I never thought of it that way. My son is autistic. I think that is the first time I have said that. I think, to me, saying "he has autism" felt better because, as you said, maybe he could not have it one day. But I thank you for your take on this matter and will not say "he has autism" anymore. Because you are right and our words make a difference.
August 20, 2010 at 11:02 am
Thank you so much for sharing! My 7 year old son is autistic. He is a wonderful happy little boy and i have been told that I should always say that he has Autism. But I have felt the same way you do and I hope that your story will make others think. God Bless You, you are a wonderful person and it sounds like you have made the most out of what life has given you. Thanks again.
August 20, 2010 at 11:51 am
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this! I do describe my granddaughter as "having autism" and don't feel that either way is wrong or insulting. I really enjoyed reading your views, especially as you have personal experience being autistic and have given it a lot of thought. Your words have given me a chance to consider this subject from another perspective, which is great. I hope my granddaughter, who is six will one day be able to share her thoughts with me as well.
August 20, 2010 at 12:03 pm
Thank you for such a thoughtful post. I have always referred to my daughter as autistic and have been "corrected" by others into saying she has autism, something that never sat well with me. But this will help me remember is she grows up and chooses to refer to herself as a person with autism, that I should support whichever way makes her feel more in control and at peace.
August 20, 2010 at 12:05 pm
Thank you for emphasizing that semantics and usage of language defines us as much as anything else . As father of 2 autistic adult sons, ages 31 & 29, and 3 neurologically typical daughters, ages 16 – 22, I can't agree more. Autistic is what my sons are, just as my daughters are blond, and not diagnosed with blondness. My sons are not broken, and they don't need to be fixed, but just understood, accepted, supported, and our jobs as parents should be to unwrap the gift box they came in so we can appreciate their unique gifts.
I found it interesting that in the postscript to Dave's post, the Autism Speaks tagline still says: "In Their Own Words" is a series within the Autism Speaks blog which shares the voices of people who have autism, as well as their loved ones." Perhaps change comes slowly to those who see autism as a "condition was put upon us solely by an external force".
August 20, 2010 at 12:36 pm
I'm so confused, I was told saying Autistic is offensive to the Autism community and that having Autism was the correct terminology to use.
The word Autistic is very negative sounding to me so I don't like it or use it. My girls may not know what Autism means but I openly discuss it around them and with them. They are too young to understand but I don't want them to ever associate their Dx with anything negative. If you are overweight do you walk around only describing yourself as obese? No, it would be hurtful and it's not all you are as a person. You could be an avid reader or a mother or a Lawyer But having a weight problem is only one small part of who you are. That's how I feel about Autism, it's one small part of who they are. It's a Dx they have, it should not be used to describe them (as in they are Autistic). I don't walk around introducing myself as a migraine sufferer but I will admit to having migraines. There's no shame to a Dx but no one should be labeled by what they have. That's why I am open about it, to help lesson the impact of the words or Dx. But I do not walk around letting everyone know wherever we go that they are on the Spectrum. Just how I feel.
August 20, 2010 at 5:32 pm
Well said, NJ
August 20, 2010 at 12:58 pm
Well put.
I believe most people under estimate the power of words and language.
August 20, 2010 at 1:02 pm
Dave is an adult. He can and does advocate for himself and certainly has the right to refer to himself as he prefers.
Parents, medical folks, media folks, and citizens in our communities who do not have autism or another developmental disability would do well to stick to person first language. It is respectful, generally accepted and the better choice. Folks are not their disability unless they choose to say so. Being a parent does not entitle us to define our children except in those terms which help encourage respect and the understanding that our sons and daughters are more like everyone else than they are different. First, do no harm.
August 21, 2010 at 8:46 am
Exactly – there is a big difference between how a person speaks about him/herself and how you refer to someone else – even your own child! People first language until they can speak for themselves!
August 20, 2010 at 1:10 pm
I do agree with this young man. I am dyslexic. I don't have dyslexia. It is not a disease, and you can't catch it. It is a condition. I believe it is the same with autism. I have a wonderful grandson who is a joy. He is first my grandson and sometimes he acts a little differently then typical children his age and that is explained by the fact that he is autistic.He has been very lucky to have special tutoring that has helped him overcome some of his differences. But, one thing will never change, that is the loving little guy that he is and the happiness he brings.
August 20, 2010 at 1:26 pm
This was so well explained, and a brand new way to see into the "debate". I loved the analogies, and think there are some very valad ideas to consider here. It is of course still just personal preference, because words do come across so differently with all of us. I do like how this young man is approaching his Autism, with such a positive outlook. He is a good role model and I loved reading his blog.
August 20, 2010 at 1:46 pm
I intend to bookmark your article and send it to anyone who chides me when I say my 5 yo son is autistic. To me, 'having autism" makes it sound like he has a disease, which he does not. He is autistic in all its glory, which to me is a wonderful, goofy, neurodiverse way of being. Of course he struggles at times, and of course I wish the world was more accepting. I worry more about all this talk of genetic testing and finding a "cure". My son does not need a cure – he needs love, acceptance, understanding, and encouragement to be, in his words, the "flap-happiest" boy in the world.
August 20, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Can of Worms, huh? I "used to" say my daughter is Autistic – but then that seemed to over-shadow all the other things that she is and will become: I prefer she "has autism", because she IS so many other things, an honor roll student, a sister, daughter, cousin, niece, Grand-daughter, Girl Scout, 4-H'er, beautiful, smart, a Cheer-Leader and the light of my life! As an adult, "Aspies", "Autistics", "Engineers", are free to use what-ever terminology they so choose. Just remember, first and foremost, we all are a "Person!"
August 20, 2010 at 4:17 pm
I see. So, whereas other people would say they have autism, you prefer to think conversely. That helps you (and even others) think positively about yourself.
August 20, 2010 at 7:24 pm
Beautifully said. I couldn't agree more.
Other parents have argued with me, saying autism doesn't define who your child is. I do agree with them that each child is an individual first – diagnosis and disorder come second. However, I've always looked at it as similar to saying someone is 'diabetic' or 'dyslexic', rather than 'has ….'. Autism is the most extreme example, but in each case, a persons life and lifestyle is strongly dictated by the disease and/or disorder. To some extent loved ones are also impacted. Without it, much of what you are, think and feel, would be different. So, yes, it does have you.
August 20, 2010 at 8:25 pm
Not only was this essay a joy to read (I loved it!) but the comments were all right on. I can only wish & hope for my son to able to articulate his inner thoughts & wishes as well as you do.
August 20, 2010 at 9:11 pm
Wow! Awesome- I am the mother of an amazing boy who's Autistic- and I have a similar argument with a friend of mine who's also a parent- of a child that's also autistic and they say " a child with autism" because he's a child 1st an I disagree, because i believe my son's autism is as much a part of him as being male- or me being a woman- I don't refer to myself as a female,mom,human! I believe that my son being autistic effects everything in his view of the world! An that's a wonderful thing! I wouldn't change a thing!
August 20, 2010 at 10:06 pm
Bravo for you! My son is 11 yrs old, and also on the spectrum. I, like to refer to "autism" as this because it truly is a large spectrum to fall within. As with any typically developing child, each one is different. Their own mannerisms, their own quirky things they do, basically their own personalities. Kids on the spectrum may share the same learning difficulties, or sensory issues, even down to the tantrum behavior. However,ever heard of just ONE bipolar child? Just ONE adhd child. They, also share same feelings, thoughts and behaviors. So it seems that everyoneout there, spectrum or not, has someone they can relate to. God made us the way we are for a reason, we have to take what we are given,and be the best that we can be in this life. My son, is brilliant, funny, and boy oh boy , HE is one of a kind. There isn't a day that goes by, that he doesn't make me laugh at least once! Point is,Dave, YOU are a shining example of hope for all that have let autism define who they are, or parents that let it define their children. You should be proud of your hard work, struggles, and confidence in yourself to become the man you are today! Thanks for that, Dylans Mom
August 20, 2010 at 10:39 pm
I think it's fine if an individual wants to refer to themselves as autistic, rather than having autism. However, as the parent of a 19 year old son, who came to us through adoption and has autism, I would prefer that the larger community, including myself, not define him in any way. I would not refer to him as my adopted son or my autistic son. I try to adhere to People First Language. Though I'm sure there are many sources you could read, here is a link to the Wikipedia article which provides a pretty balanced view: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People-first_language
August 20, 2010 at 11:14 pm
'Autistic' is what a nonautistic person isn't… like we say angry, calm, genius, talkative, smart, social, lazy, creative, active… i think one can say 'autistic'… its not about 'definition' its about 'acceptance'… its part of who some people are & like any other part of them they could (with their acceptance) apply it for their own good & even for the others good… we are all human yet we are all different & special in many ways… autism isn't a disease its just one way of being different & special… if we realised that well, we will never have a problem saying 'autistic', like we don't when we say 'creative' or 'genius' or 'social'…
(To me) Dave simply accepts it & he is proud to SAY 'i'm an autistic person who's constantly trying to be a better person in all aspects', INSTEAD OF SAYING 'i have autism, otherwise i'm a better person in all aspects'…. Please, notice the difference… by saying 'i have autism' you are just taking that part away from the rest of you & yet still 'have' it… by saying 'i'm autistic' you're just accepting the whole you along with what makes you special.
August 20, 2010 at 11:22 pm
This is a beautiful statement of what it is to be autistic by someone who knows. It is an encouragement for me as a grandparent of a 9yr old autistic boy; to hope for the day when he will be able to become all he can be as an adult. It seems to me that each day he grows closer to that goal. After a lot of help from therapist, counselors and teachers he is now mainlined into a regular school with "normal" kids. With their help he is still working on some negative situations in his life. We as his parents and grandparents are standing side by side with him as he learns and grows. He is the joy of my life as are my other grandchildren and with God's help we will come out better than when we started.
August 21, 2010 at 2:06 am
I dont like saying I have autism or that i am autistic. I feel like it owns me when I say it like that and I dont like that. I say that I struggle with autism and even benefit from autism when it comes to the savant skills. however, dwelling on this for too long is splitting hairs.
August 21, 2010 at 7:09 am
My purpose is to give ALL of my children what they need to enable them. It's my JOB to do whatever it takes to give them everything they need so that they can one day be INTERdependent as opposed to INdependent. My only chance of doing that is if I see things for what they are, give myself 5 minutes to say why me or why them, then get over and get on with it. Because what matters isn't what happens or who does what to who – what matters, is what you do with it.
My son has Classic Autism and his Spectrum characteristics are wide ranged across the charts. Therefore – I MUST always make a part of what I see be the Autism, whether I want to or not. It is a component of WHO he is – it does not define in any way WHAT he is. He is a boy. He is an AUTISTIC boy. If I FAIL to provide the support, love, acceptance, etc. that he NEEDS so desperately due to the Autism – I have left him out there feeling abandoned in a world where the components of his Autism characteristics are not met with and dealt with on an hourly basis.
So though it still makes me uncomfortable at times when I think about my STAND – My son is Autistic and *I* have been Autisticized. :)
August 21, 2010 at 7:42 am
I like what Mr. Beukers said, as it is from the prospective of being an Autistic individual. I hear many things about Autism from others who are not and it makes me wonder how they know. I have a "mildly Autistic" 9 year old son. I put it in quotes because I was never told where he 'functioned' on the spectrum. I would say that he isn't high but he is definitely not low…so I guess in the middle.
I wonder when, at what age, Mr. Beukers discovered that he is Autistic? And how that discovery came about. Did his parents and/or teachers explain this to him? My son doesn't know he's "different", this is just how his life goes. I wonder at what age he will realize, if he does, that he faces some challenges that others wont have to, and what I can do to help help him when that time comes. I wonder how I could find out if there are other Autistic people who are willing to share with and lend guidance to younger Autistic peers, on how they continue to grow and succeed every day. It would be nice to have other Autistic individuals teaching life skills to those on the spectrum…as life really is for them and not how a non-Autistic person feels it should be.
I hope my son grows up to be as wonderful and successful as Mr. Beukers.
August 21, 2010 at 10:00 pm
Hi, thanks for reading, and to answer your question, I was about 3 years old when I was diagnosed. I went through most of my life not knowing a whole lot about the technical aspects of my condition, my parents took much the same route as you in trying to not emphasize my differences and just letting me be me. When I did start caring enough to realize I was different, my family was always accepting of me, which I'm grateful for. I think it was maybe about when I started to notice girls that my place on the social bell curve started to bother me. (Doesn't it always?) It took some years of wrestling with my self-esteem before the epiphany came that I can't be bothered by things I can't change.
I wonder how much I could help younger autistics, I feel that so many of my own milestones came about not from therapy or education but because I screwed up royally in some way that day. (To quote the film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, "From the ashes of disaster grow the roses of success.") I don't know they could get any advice from me about being social that they couldn't get from a typical person. Perhaps I could frame it from my point of view, but would that help? I'd sure be willing to try!
August 21, 2010 at 11:19 am
I loved your story and point of view. I have a 3 year old son who is Autistic. I can't imagine the lessons our family would have missed out on had he not been born into it. I love that you said it isn't something you can "unhave". I totally agree. Just because you say someone "is Autistic", doesn't mean that they aren't many other wonderful things at the same time. My son is Autistic, and sweet, and talented, and loving, etc…And obviously, you have so many other great things about you as well. To say you are Autistic shows that you accept and are grateful for every piece of yourself, even if considered atypical by the world. Thank you for your optimism. You're an inspiration.
August 21, 2010 at 1:12 pm
I like the term being an "autist" rather than autistic or having autism. How about the following terms.. Being with child or pregnant? vision impaired or blind? virtically challenged or short? person in politics or politician? Dances with Wolves or??? In all cases we are more than our labels.
August 21, 2010 at 3:27 pm
Dave – You can't unhave something like cerebal palsy but people say they have cerebral palsy. You can't say I am cerebral palsic – it doesn't make sense.
Brett – Would you prefer to say you are an autist instead of saying you are autistic or have autism?
August 21, 2010 at 10:47 pm
Wooow !! reading all these comments !! "the power of a word" , i just find it AMAZING how a word or a phrase would change the entire way we think of (or feel about) something… i believe no one is wrong, everyone has a point here…
& as long as its going to keep you & your beloved ones positive , confident & most importantly awared of how valuable & effective a human is (with all what he 'is' or 'has') just use the term that you prefer…
August 23, 2010 at 1:47 pm
I totally agree! My son is also high functioning and I just say that my son has social skills challenges and that he is on the spectrum. I don't like to say he is autistic or has autism. Not too sure why. Thanks for sharing!
August 23, 2010 at 7:14 pm
Is there a word that means "a component of the entire description"?
Then, we could say someone has a component that is autistic. That would get away from "having" and get away from autism being "the full identify".
We have this concept in computer programming. Object oriented programming involved inheritance (the full set of characteristics). But a related type of programming, UML, uses components. They are modular pieces that are put together to make the whole. Sometimes a component is relevant, and sometimes it is not, to the behavior or action taking place!
August 30, 2010 at 8:52 am
WOW! WOW! WOW! My 2 year old son is Autistic and while I never really felt comfortable using the words "My son has Autism" I still thought it and reading this has really put a whole new look in it for me. He has only been diagnosed for about 2 weeks and want you to know you have made it so much easier to handle.
September 1, 2010 at 11:19 am
Thank you Dave. I am grateful that you wrote this and give parents of autistic children (like me) an opportunity to hear how you perceive these labels.
No one word can define any person.
I would be curious to know your definition of autistic.
September 14, 2010 at 11:18 pm
Thank you Dave for your very articulate explantion though I disagree with your conclusion. My son is a boy, my son has dark hair, my son is tall. These are concrete. If I say he is autistic, then I feel like I am defining him as just that. He has a disability, autism. I don't want to say he is disabled, he is autistic. This feels like I am defining him solely by his disability. He is a person first. His disability is second. But no matter how you word it, he is my son and I love him. It doesn't matter what he has, what he is, or what he'll be, he'll always be my Jacob.
August 20, 2010 at 4:19 pm
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August 27, 2010 at 7:12 am