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FOSTORIA - Forget scoring runs, Danbury struggled simply to put the ball in play against St. Wendelin starter Meghan Reiter.
In four innings of work, Reiter struck out 11 of the 14 batters she faced and allowed just one base hit in a 13-0 Mohawks victory. Chloe Reiter closed out the game with a perfect fifth inning, also striking out a batter.
Offensively, St. Wendelin scored its 13 runs off of six hits, taking advantage of 11 walks.
Edy Mowrey had two hits with a double and drove in a run. She also scored a pair. Mikayla Gilliland scored three times and drove in two. Victoria Walter, Meghan Reiter, Becky Berton, Maddie Statham, Hunter Weidner and Sammie Digby all picked up RBIs.
Buckettes answer Galion's rally
GALION -After watching Galion rally to tie the game at six with three runs in the bottom of the sixth, Buckeye Central didn't get down.
It answered.
Morgan Wurm, the Bucks' starting pitcher, slapped an RBI single to drive in Sierra Hanes with the winning run, and Natalie Dentinger tripled in two more runs for good measure as the Buckettes downed the Tigers, 9-6.
Wurm had three hits while striking out six and walking two in the circle and giving up five earned runs. Hanes doubled and drove in two runs, while Maddie Fagan had three hits and two runs batted in.
It was Hanes who started the three run seventh-inning burst by doubling.
BC coach Roger Durnwald said his team did what it needed to after facing adversity.
Buckeye Central improved to 7-8, 2-2 in the North Central Conference.
Upper mercies Riverdale
UPPER SANDUSKY - Twelve for twelve.
Upper Sandusky turned 12 hits into 12 runs in a 12-1 run-rule victory against Riverdale Tuesday night in North Central Conference action.
"We played very hard tonight and were very aggressive at the plate and on the base paths," Upper Sandusky coach David Young said. "The defense pulled together behind Kyla Cusac to help earn a varsity win on her first start of the season."
Maranda Stansbery blasted three hits for the victors with Justeen Searfoss singling and doubling and Kalene Johnson tripling and singling. Brigitte Snow had two singles for the Rams (6-6, 2-2 NCC).
Cusac scattered five hits and struck out three while allowing no walks.
Eight straight for New Riegel
NEW RIEGEL - Arlington may be the Red Devils, but New Riegel is the team too hot to handle. The Blue Jackets scored their eighth-straight win topping Arlington, 7-1.
Hailey Theis and Leah Bouillon each drove in two runs to pace the New Riegel offense. Theis also stole two bases. Lauren Zoeller singled, doubled, scored twice and drove in a run.
Kara Scherger scored a pair and also picked up the win in the circle, scattering seven hits over six innings of work.
New Riegel, Division IV's eighth-ranked team according to the state coaches association, improved to 10-4. Arlington drops to 9-3.
Huron claws Fostoria
HURON - Fostoria got its offense going Tuesday against Huron, but the Redmen couldn't keep the Tigers off the scoreboard. Huron tallied runs in all five innings, including an eight spot in the third as the Tigers rolled to a 19-8 victory.
Erica Moore had three hits including a double for the Redmen. She scored three times, stole two bases and drove in a run. Ashlyn Roberts and Christina Cleveland each had two base hits.


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On Monday of the final week of preparations for Stetson University's first football game in 57 years, head coach Roger Hughes addressed the media at a press conference at the Athletic Training Center. Stetson Athletics would like to thank Boston Market for catering the event.
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Sunday, August 16, 2009
Short Course #1:
Vaccine Business Opportunities: Collaborations, Mergers and AcquisitionsSuccessful Strategies for your Product and Technology
Today's vaccine industry is responding to unmet medical needs and opportunities with exciting innovations such as new antigens, new adjuvants, new vectors and new administration as well as with new approaches such as therapeutic vaccines. The Big 5 that currently dominates over 80% of the global vaccine market as well as other vaccine producers are responding with an increasing level of interaction with the smaller players. Academia, governmental departments and increasingly NGOs also play a major role in collaboration. An understanding of the pipeline building strategies of the major players and of public sector goals as well as a knowledge of the requirements for effective cooperation are essential for success in today's vaccine market.2:00 Chairperson's Opening RemarksJim Self, Executive Director, Business Development, Merck Vaccines and Infectious Diseases
2:05 Adventures in Collaboration when the US Government is the CustomerRobert V. House, M.S.P.H., Ph.D., President, DynPort Vaccine Company LLC
For vaccines against certain high-hazard agents, the U.S. Government is presently the primary, if not the only, customer. Contracting requirements for government-sponsored work are often unattractive for large, vertically-integrated companies. Thus, many such products must be developed by collaborative arrangements between small-to-mid sized biotechnology or pharmaceutical companies combining resources to achieve the critical mass necessary for product development. Sometimes these collaborations involve divergent cultures, and often they involve divergent expectations. This is compounded by the expectations of the customer, often not explicitly defined. Given the extended lifecycle of vaccine development, the potential for serious conflict must be anticipated and systems put in place to avoid such conflict if all parties are to succeed. This presentation will detail case histories of such collaborative efforts, showing what went well, what went south, and how a learning culture is absolutely essential to make such arrangements work.
2:35 Experiences and Lessons Learnt from Collaborations from the Perspective of a Leading playerJim Self, Executive Director, Business Development, Merck Vaccines and Infectious DiseasesRecent examples of collaborations between Merck and other players will be examined in terms of Merck's pipeline building strategy and features that make outside players, both biotech and public sector, attractive. It will reflect on the initial approach between the partners, due diligence experiences, assessment of risk, and experiences with handling IP, royalties and terms. The challenges encountered and lessons learnt will be described including the experiences of integrating a new technology into an existing platform. The benefits to both parties will be assessed in terms of cost reductions, speed to market, efficacy of the product and other factors.
3:05 Building and Leveraging Relationships with the Public SectorJacob Licht, Director, Corporate Development, Emergent BiosolutionsThis talk will describe our experiences with navigating the complexities of working with government entities, how listening to the public sector and delivering effective solutions builds a strong relationship, and how developing a product franchise can cater to public need.
3:35 Refreshment Break
4:05 Experiences of a Recent Collaboration Between Private and Public SectorsBernd Eisele, M.D., Chief Scientific Officer, Vaccine Project Management GmbHThe talk will report on how we have developed products in a fast and cost-efficient way together with a consortium of well-experienced partners that belong both to academia and the private sector. It will examine the steps followed for a successful collaboration and present a case study on such a successful collaboration. The benefits to both parties will be assessed and information on handling IP, royalties and terms will be given.
4:35 Collaboration Experiences from the Perspective of a Small PlayerMelissa Malhame, M.B.A., Senior Director, Marketing & Product Management, Dynavax Technologies Corp.Expectations, perspectives and reality all play roles in the negotiation and implementation of highly interactive and dependent collaborations between small and large vaccine companies. Lessons learned from the inside of a two recent and very different collaborations will be described and discussed.
5:00 Discussion:
Positioning your Product and Company to take Advantage of Opportunities in the Vaccine Industry
Discussion Leader:Jim Self, Executive Director, Business Development, Merck Vaccines and Infectious Diseases
Delegates will be encouraged to submit topics for discussion during the seminar. Discussion to include
1) New opportunities for technologies and target diseases
2) Current focus of the major players
3) Opportunities for collaborations/mergers between small/mid-size vaccine companies
4) Preplanning required to make a successful collaboration/partnership
5:30 End of Short Course Short Course #2:
Managing Process Change in Vaccine Manufacturing Successful regulatory submissions throughout the product life-cycle
The process defines the product, yet how is the industry to accommodate this definition with the numerous and inevitable process changes that occur in development from bench to clinic and beyond to the marketed product? Apart from the inevitable scale up during development, there can be site changes and changes of cell lines and manufacturing ingredients as more economical methods of large scale manufacturing are sought. The industry needs to be fully aware of the impact the change has on the product and be able to characterize the product sufficiently to convince the regulatory authorities that product quality has been maintained and to thereby avoid costly bridging studies.
2:00 Chairperson's Opening RemarksKimber L. Poffenberger, Ph.D., Vice President, Head, Regulatory Affairs, Intercell USA, Inc.
2:05 Developing and Implementing Internal Strategy to Prioritize and Manage Proposed Changes to VaccinesKimber L. Poffenberger, Ph.D., Vice President, Head, Regulatory Affairs, Intercell USA, Inc.When balancing needs and nice-to-haves against regulatory reality, timing (and data) is everything. The stage of development, the process and product type, and the scope of the change dictate the approach to building the data package to show that quality does not change. The stage of development and the competent authority involved are key to the regulatory strategy; the business needs impact the timeline. These factors and how they are prioritized will be discussed briefly, with examples of typical changes made to vaccines at different stages. A more in-depth case study for an early stage change will be presented covering the nature of the change, how the process defined the approach to comparability, technology applied for characterization, and the nature of the bridging study.
2:35 Analytical Technologies for the Well Characterized Recombinant Vaccine, Gardasil: From Bench to Commercial ManufactureRobert D. Sitrin Ph.D., Executive Director, GVTE-Bioanalytics, Merck Manufacturing DivisionThe inevitable manufacturing changes in the development of a commercially successful vaccine will be discussed together with technologies for fully characterizing the product. Merck's experiences with setting up a panel of characterization tests together with validation and interpretation of results will be presented. The inevitable manufacturing changes in the development of a commercially successful vaccine will be discussed together with technologies for fully characterizing the product. Merck's experiences with setting up a panel of characterization tests together with validation and interpretation of results will be presented. The discussion will also describe how the in vitro potency assay was validated against in vivo and human clinical data.
3:05 Rapid Production of Vaccine against New Annual Strains of Influenza VirusValerie Mermall, Ph.D., Director, Quality Assurance, Protein Sciences CorporationVaccination is the most effective method for preventing influenza (flu), the highly contagious, acute viral respiratory disease caused by influenza viruses. The flu strains in circulation and vaccine composition can vary annually. The composition of three strains is determined in February/March and patients are vaccinated in the fall. Insect cell production technology offers a method for the rapid production of vaccine in this challenging field. Annual strain change requires cloning, process development, process transfer to production and verification at scale for up to three new strains per year. Our systems for annual strain change and experiences at scale will be discussed.
3:50 Regulatory Considerations for Change Management throughout the Vaccine Development LifecycleNancy Kavanaugh, Ph.D., Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs-Vaccines, MedImmune Inc.Throughout the vaccine development and commercialization lifecycle, it is imperative that an appropriate level of change management be applied for process changes and improvements. For vaccines and other biological products, significant changes, such as the introduction of a new cell line or a formulation change, can be particularly difficult to assess and characterize. Consideration must be given to analytical comparability, toxicological effects, adventitious agent and other safety risks and the introduction of impurities which may be difficult to assess. The goal of this presentation is to provide a strategy for the maintenance of a comprehensive history of process changes, commensurate with the stage of product development, that meet both US and EU quality and regulatory standards and that will lead to successful regulatory submissions throughout the vaccine development lifecycle.
4:20 Negotiating the Regulatory Minefield of Process Change Control Sheila M. Magil, Consultant, BioProcess Technology Consultants, Inc.This paper aims to provide the key to successful change control. We will discuss the design of comparability studies and their application to change control, in the context of the national and international regulations. We will examine how to determine the relationship between the magnitude of the change and the required scope of the comparability studies and the way in which the change is to be reported and approved by the regulatory agencies. Actual case histories will be used to illustrate these topics.
4:50 Discussion: Risk Assessment and Optimal Protocol for Process Change
To be led by:Kimber L. Poffenberger, Ph.D., Vice President, Head, Regulatory Affairs, Intercell USA, Inc.Delegates will be encouraged to submit topics for discussion during the seminar. Discussion to include:
1) Requirements for a comprehensive risk assessment and product impact assessment before undertaking a process change
2) The optimum timing for a process change
3) The amount of comparability that has to be done for specific changes
4) Differences experienced in FDA vs EMEA approaches to process change control
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The Tyrone Area High School football coaching position is officially open, and John Franco is not ruling out the possibility of applying for the job.
Franco, who won 190 games as Tyrone's coach from 1994-2011, has spent the last two seasons as Altoona's head coach.
"I might think about [applying for the Tyrone job],'' Franco said Wednesday after Steve Guthoff resigned after two seasons as Tyrone's head coach. "Steve had told me he couldn't do the job anymore - it was taking up too much of his time. With some things going on in his life, he felt like he couldn't put the time in. He had asked me if I would consider taking over for him, and I told him when the time comes I would think about it.''
Franco said he is not dissatisfied at Altoona - although he openly called for the school to leave the WPIAL last year before his team went 2-7 during the 2013 season. He had said the Lions had "no opportunity to win [the WPIAL title].''
"There are a lot of good people there [at Altoona].'' Franco said, later adding, "I'm conducting our winter program and working on recruiting [Altoona non-football players]. I've started the weight program. We're taking care of business as usual."
But Franco said he hasn't spoken to the Altoona players yet about his interest in the Tyrone job. He also said he hasn't yet responded to Altoona athletic council chairman Dick Lockard's question about his coaching plans for this season.
"I'm waiting to sit down and talk with [Guthoff] and see what his plans are,'' Franco said. "I want to see where he's going to go and what he wants to do. We are good friends, and he's a former coach of mine. I'm not sure if I want to apply [for the Tyrone position]. I'm open to listening, but I've had no contact with the Tyrone School Board - no one there has talked to me. My contact has been through Steve, and that's been ongoing for the last 12 years. We've had a pretty good relationship.''
Guthoff went 17-7 in his two seasons as Tyrone's head coach after previously coaching at Philipsburg-Osceola, Bellefonte and Lewistown. He was on the staff at Tyrone when Franco's team advanced to the Class AA state championship game in 2011.
Tyrone announced Guthoff's resignation by posting a message on its website Wednesday.
"The Superintendent received an email dated Tuesday, January 21, 2014 from Head Football Coach, Steve Guthoff, indicating his intent to resign his position. The normal procedures for filling the vacancy will be followed with the position being advertised and applications accepted," it read.
A message left for Guthoff on Wednesday was not returned.
"Steve was great to work with,'' Tyrone athletic director Luke Rhoades said after coaching the Tyrone high school girls basketball team in Bellefonte on Wednesday night. "He was very supportive of the administration and the student body.''
The Tyrone school board's next meetings are scheduled for Feb. 4 and Feb. 11. Rhoades said his focus right now is on the girls basketball team, but the football coaching search will be done in a "timely manner.''
Franco left Tyrone in 2012 to return as Altoona's coach - he was the Altoona coach from 1986-93 and has been an AASD teacher since 1986 - when Tyrone didn't meet his desire for a full-time position, preferably in administration. He also cited the 17-mile drive from Altoona to Tyrone as a factor in his decision and has since changed his residence from Tyrone to Altoona.
Franco has served two years of the four-year contract he signed that pays him roughly $12,000 to coach football and run the weight room. Franco was adamant that no behind-the-scenes deals have taken place with Tyrone, despite what is being written in social media, and he hasn't put a timetable on his decision.
"There is nothing at this point,'' he said. "People talk about different jobs all the time.''
The Tyrone job, though, was one Franco said he enjoyed.
"That was a great time for me,'' he said. "I don't have a negative word to say about my time at Tyrone. We had a great run there.''


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This page contains numerous resources assist professionals, parents and students during the Transition process.
Teacher Resources
Websites listed below are intended to provide resources from state, regional and national Transition stakeholders that provide effective practices that have the goal of improving post-school outcomes and transition for students with disabilities.
Center for Change in Transition Services, Seattle University
George Washington University Toolkit for Career and Guidance Counselors
National Technical Assistance Center on Transition
NTACT's purpose is to assist State Education Agencies, Local Education Agencies, State VR agencies, and VR service providers in implementing evidence-based and promising practices ensuring students with disabilities, including those with significant disabilities, graduate prepared for success in postsecondary education and employment.
The Division of Career Development and Transition
A division of Council for Exceptional Children devoted to improving the quality of and access to, career/vocational and transition services, increasing the participation of education in career development and transition goals and to influence policies affecting career development and transition services for persons with disabilities. The Virginia DCDT is one of the largest and most active groups in the country with members from school divisions, agencies, vocational rehabilitation and higher education.
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET)
NCSET coordinates national resources, offers technical assistance, and disseminates information related to secondary education and transition for youth with disabilities in order to create opportunities for youth to achieve successful futures.
Shared Work
The Shared Work web site is designed to support and facilitate the shared work that occurs among individuals, organizations and agencies at the local, district, state, and national levels. For each community of practice, state, or practice group, you will find the following sections: What's New, Repository, and Discussion.
State Council on Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV)
SCHEV administers a variety of educational programs that benefit students, faculty, parents, and taxpayers. SCHEV serves as a catalyst to promote greater access, quality, affordability, and accountability throughout the system. SCHEV also helps policymakers, college administrators, and other concerned leaders work cooperatively and constructively to advance educational excellence.
Transition Coalition
Provides training, collaboration, resources and publications on all areas of transition.
Transition Forum
A community linking people and resources to help children and youth with disabilities.
Virginia Career Resource Network (VACRN)
Includes extensive activities geared toward assisting students of all ages in the quest for a career of their choice. Includes information on career clusters, specific careers, postsecondary education, military and numerous activities for figuring out what suits an individual's interests and strengths. To fully utilize the Kuder portion of the website the student needs information from their school to register.
Additional Resources
This website was designed especially for students who are planning their transition to adult options. It includes information on career choice, independent living, government services, and staying healthy. There is also a curriculum guide, lesson and additional information for teachers and other providers to use Youthhood in instructional settings
Transition Assessment is a structured, coordinated effort that involves collecting data on students' strengths, preferences, and interests related to their postsecondary goals(Stillington, Neubert, Begun, Lombard & Leconte, 2007)
Why do we do Transition Assessment?
- IDEA 2004 requires that students' postsecondary goals be based on age-appropriate transition assessments related to training, education, employment and independent living skills
- Identifies level of career development
- Identifies student's needs, preferences, interests and abilities in relation to post secondary goals
- To determine an appropriate focus of study and potential placement
- To determine self-determination skills needed to pursue postsecondary goals
- To identify accommodations, supports, services and interagency linkages
- Serves as the common thread in the transition process and form the basis for defining goals and services to be included in the IEP
This section contains over 40 resources related to the employment of people with disabilities that (a) are "gateways" to research or other resources, (b) provide foundational information, or (c) may be of assistance to educators working with youth with disabilities.
Statewide Resources
Links for professionals, parents, and students to Rhode Island employment resources such as ORS, Way to go RI, RI Youth Centers and more!
Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS)
The Office of Rehabilitation Services has a strong commitment to assist students with disabilities with transition planning to adult life. ORS Counselors work with all school districts, families and students to prepare for job training, career development and employment opportunities after high school. ORS Counselors provide technical assistance, consultation, information and referral services to school systems and work in close partnership with the 5 Regional Transition Centers, net- WORKri and other agencies to improve transition planning.
ORS Career Planning for Sudents Fact Sheet
Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals Division of Developmental Disabilities http://www.bhddh.ri.gov/ddd/ The Division of Developmental Disabilities is responsible for planning, providing and administering a community system of services and supports for adults with developmental disabilities (DD). While safeguarding the health and safety of people with DD, the Division promotes human rights and ensures equitable access to and allocation of available resources in order to be responsive to the needs of each individual. The Division funds a statewide network of community services and supports for this population through a variety of community provider agencies. Support is available in categories such as Residential Services, Day/Employment Services and Community-based Supports.
Way to Go RI
Student career assessments and resources include Interest Profiler, Work Values Sorter, Basic Skills Survey, Workplace Skills Checklist, Transferable Skills Checklist, On-line portfolio for storing assessment results, other information and an On-line journal for recording ideas, questions, and thoughts. Educator resources include research, white papers, and tools for tracking student progress and reporting.
RI Department of Labor and Training (DLT)
The RI Department of Labor and Training provides workforce development, workforce security and workforce protection to the state's workers, employers and citizens. Through federal and state funding, it offers employment services, educational services and economic opportunity to both individuals and employers. DLT also protects the workforce by enforcing labor laws, prevailing wage rates and workplace health and safety standards. The department provides temporary income support to unemployed and temporarily disabled workers.
RI Youth Works 411
A website devoted to supporting youth and their employment goals. Information is directly linked to supports provided by the RI Youth Centers.
Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities
The Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities, founded at Rhode Island College in 1993, is a University Center on Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, & Service. Since 1963, University Centers on Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs) have worked towards a shared vision that individuals with disabilities participate fully in their communities. Independence, productivity, and community inclusion are key components of this vision.
The Providence Community Library serves as Rhode Island's Statewide Reference Resource Center (known as AskRI) with state funding provided via the Office of Library and Information Services. The program is to provide quality reference services and resources to all residents of Rhode Island.
Disclosing a Disability/Requesting Accommodations
The following links contain resources for students, educators, and families on disclosing disabilities and requesting accommodations from an employer. If and when to disclose a disability are important, personal choices, sometimes involving complex factors, for which students should be adequately prepared.
The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities
Contains discussions and activities on advantages and disadvantages of disclosing; legal rights and responsibilities; accommodations; and disclosing in a postsecondary setting, on the job, and in social and community settings.
Cyber Disclosure for Youth with Disabilities
This supplement to The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities provides suggestions for making informed decisions about disclosing disabilities on-line and for managing disclosure on-line.
The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Families, Educators, Youth Service Professionals, and Adult Allies Who Care About Youth with Disabilities
This workbook from the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth helps caring adults make informed decisions about 1) teaching a young person about his or her rights and responsibilities in disclosing a disability and 2) supporting a young person in becoming more independent and self-sufficient.
Youth, Disclosure, and the Workplace
Web page from the Office of Disability Employment Policy in the U.S. Department of Labor with information on why, when, how, what, and to whom to disclose a disability.
Job Accommodations Network
Provides free consulting services and information for job seekers and employees on disability-related employment questions and rights, accommodations, the Americans with Disabilities Act, state and local resources, and more.
Contains resources for youth, job seekers, parents, and professionals on disclosure, accommodations, self-determination, self-advocacy, and more.
Disclosing a Disability in a Job Interview
Article on when to disclose a disability, determining the essential functions of a job for accommodation purposes, and interview tips.
U.S. Department of Justice Home Page for the Americans with Disabilities Act
Contains legal information on disability rights law and employment as well as other technical assistance resources.
A Guide to Disability Rights Laws
Provides an overview of ten Federal civil rights laws that ensure equal opportunity for people with disabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) web stie promoting equal opportunity for youth by teaching real world rights and responsibilities in the work place.
The Summary of Performance
The Summary of Performance for students exiting high school contains specific information about a student (performance levels, essential accommodations, modifications, assistive technology, recommendations for enhancing employment and other post-high school environments, and disability documentation) that can be helpful if he or she has decided to disclose a disability and/or request accommodations.
National Resources
Links for professionals, parents, and students to National employment resources such as O*NET Online, Department of Labor, National Collaborative on Workforce & Disability and more!
Build your future with O*NET Online. Welcome to your tool for career exploration and job analysis! O*NET On-Line has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more!
New England TACE Center
Welcome to the New England TACE Center (Region 1) Website. This TACE Center (technical assistance & continuing education) is available to provide technical assistance and continuing education services to state vocational rehabilitation agencies and their partners. We invite you to explore this website to learn what is happening in this region. The site will include information on practices, a training calendar of events in the region useful tools and resources, helpful links to other sites, publications, and more.
Skills to Pay the Bills
This curriculum was developed by the Office of Disability Policy in the U.S. Department of Labor. It focuses on youth ages 14-21 and provides short videos and instructional modules with hands-on activities in six skill areas including communication, teamwork, problem solving, and professionalism. Users may download the full publication, individual modules, and the videos.
Disability Statistics
This website from Cornell University's Employment and Disability Institute provides national and state statistics that link employment and disability including employment rates, earnings, SSI, educational attainment, veterans, poverty, health insurance coverage, household income, and more.
PEPNet2's Getting a Job! Transition Resources
PEPNet2's Getting a Job! resources--designed for students who are deaf or hard of hearing transitioning to work and the professionals who work with them--are listed on this web page. Resources include topical videos, supporting documents and related materials, educator's guides, and role model videos. The videos incorporate American Sign Language, close captioning, print, and voice.
USAJOBS - Individuals with Disabilities
USAJOBS is the Federal Government's official one-stop source for Federal jobs and employment information and is maintained by the Office of Personnel Management. This page explains federal employment options for individuals with disabilities including competitive employment, noncompetitive appointments for veterans with disabilities, and noncompetitive Schedule A appointments for individuals with mental retardation, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities.
My Next Move
My Next Move is an interactive tool for job seekers and students to learn more about their career options. The site has tasks, skills, salary information, and more for over 900 different careers. Users can find careers through keyword search; by browsing industries that employ different types of workers; or through the O*NET Interest Profiler, a tool that offers personalized career suggestions based on a person's interests and level of work experience.
Tools for America's Job Seekers Challenge
The results of the U.S. Department of Labor's initiative to identify the public's favorite career sites and tools have now been compiled! To read about the challenge and view the complete list of sites and tools, click the first link. Click the second link to view the top sites in six categories: general job boards, niche job boards, career planning tools, career exploration tools, social media job search sites, and other.
U.S. Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration Job & Career Information
Contains a list of national, state, federal and private job banks.
America's Job Bank (AJB)
Although AJB ceased job search operations on 7/1/07, the Web site is still open and contains a career resource library and information on job search planning, networking, and more.
Quintessential Careers
Job search Web site information on networking, cold calling, job fairs, on-line and long distance job searches, job seeker sign up for resume posting and newsletter, and a "Jobs and Career Resources for Teenagers" page.
About.com: Job Searching
Information and tips on job listings, on-line job searches, networking, job fairs, jobs for teens, and working from home.
Provides guidance for researching and applying for jobs on the Internet; developed by the author of the acclaimed job hunting guide, What Color is Your Parachute?
National job search Web site for people with disabilities and employers who want to hire them. Also includes information on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Nationwide job opportunity web site for people with disabilities and leading employers with information on job training programs, and mentoring/networking opportunities.
For job seekers and employers; search by location, keyword, and job category; provides job tools such as salary calculator, career fairs, career advice, etc.
Features include personal profiles, job hunting strategies, career mapping, career benchmarking, explanatory videos, career advice, and more.
Social Security:
The following links identify resources and information on benefits planning, the impact of wages on disability benefits, and achieving self-sufficiency. Disability benefits have complex regulations governing their award and administration. It is essential that students and families work with qualified counselors in investigating, applying for, and managing benefits.
The Work Site, for all things Ticket to Work (TTW)
You can register for one of our monthly, national Work Incentive webinars
WISE Webinar archive site where you can view/download any past webinar
The new Ticket to Work website
Direct link to the Social Security Administration's (SSA) Red Book (has everything students, parents and teachers need to know about SSA)
Link to all Social Security publications; this site also has ordering information whether requesting materials by email or phone
SSA's Choose Work Facebook Page
Federal site for more than 50 federal organizations that communicate, promote, and/ serve the disability communities
Post-Secondary Education
Students who complete high school have several postsecondary options. Many high school graduates, including students with disabilities, are not adequately prepared to succeed in postsecondary education. The following Resources provide information on identifying, evaluating, and preparing students for postsecondary options.
The 10th Annual College Planning Forum was held on March 8, 2014 at Providence College.
Forum Presentations:
Rhode Island College Outreach Programs
CCRI - Center for Workforce and Community Education
Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities
Affordable Colleges Online: College Affordability for Students with Disabilities
A complete guide to college financing for students with disabilities. Find expert advice on loans, grants and scholarships for students with disabilities as well as resources to help with the job search after graduation.
On-line Schools
A financial aid and scholarship guide for students with disabilities, one of the few comprehensive and simple-to-use directories of its kind.
College Scholarships, Colleges and Online Degrees
Almost all colleges and universities provide some level of services and/or accommodations for learning disabled students, as mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The colleges and universities listed below go a step further...they offer programs, some quite comprehensive, designed to support students with learning disabilities. - See more at: http://www.college-scholarships.com/learning_disabilities.htm#sthash.7AUpcAdb.dpuf
Disclosing a Disability/Requesting Accommodations
- High school and postsecondary education are very different in terms of disability law and expectations for students and institutions. In summary, for postsecondary education:
- If and when to disclose a disability are important, personal choices, sometimes involving complex factors, for which students should be adequately prepared.
- Students must advocate for themselves by requesting accommodations through the Disability Support Services office, if there is one, or through the student services office of the institution.
- Students who disclose must provide the necessary documentation if requested.
- Postsecondary institutions and employers must provide reasonable accommodations, so some accommodation requests may be denied or alternative accommodations may be proposed.
- Modifications that change or reduce the content or other characteristics of the curriculum are generally not allowed.
- Students may need to educate professors and instructors about their accommodations.
The Summary of Performance
The Summary of Performance for students exiting high school contains specific information about a student (performance levels, essential accommodations, modifications, assistive technology, recommendations for enhancing employment and other post-high school environments, and disability documentation) that can be helpful if he or she has decided to disclose a disability and/or request accommodations.
Rhode Island's College's and Universities' Disability Services Links
University of Rhode Island
Community College of Rhode Island
Rhode Island College
New England Institute of Technology
Providence College
Bryant University
Roger Williams University
Johnson & Wales University
Salve Regina University
Brown University
Rhode Island School of Design
Post-Secondary Resources for Students & Professionals
A list of resources to provide foundational information on postsecondary information for people with disabilities and resources to assist educators and families working with youth with disabilities are listed below.
Career and Adult Education, Rhode Island Department of Education
Provides links to information on postsecondary education options in Rhode Island including career planning and resources, adult education, career academies, apprenticeships, industry certifications, the General Educational Development (GED) diploma, and other resources related to career and technical education.
Going To College
Designed to help high school students with disabilities prepare for college by providing a safe place to learn about themselves, what to expect in college, advocating for themselves, and selecting a college that is a good match for their interests and needs. Each section is introduced by videos of college students who describe their college experiences. Resources include a student portfolio and information for parents and educators, including "teacher toolbox" activities for use in the classroom.
Preparing for Postsecondary Education
Provides an overview of self-advocacy, rights, responsibilities, and other issues students with disabilities need to consider when exploring postsecondary education.
Transition of Students with Disabilities to Postsecondary Education: A Guide for High School Educators
Provides information on the civil rights of students with disabilities regarding the admissions process, disability documentation, and disability support services. Also identifies eight keys to success including taking an appropriate preparatory curriculum in high school and carefully researching postsecondary programs.
Effective College Planning
Provides helpful information regarding the shift from high school to college for students with disabilities including transition planning, legal rights and responsibilities, choosing a college, and college success. Published in 2007 by the Western New York Collegiate Consortium of Disability Advocates (WNY-CCDA).
National Center for Learning Disabilities
Self-Determination for Postsecondary Students
Explores how self-determination—the combined skills of self-awareness, self-advocacy, self-efficacy, decision-making, independent performance, self-evaluation, and adjustment—can contribute to an individual's ability to establish and achieve his or her own goals during and after higher education.
The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities
Helps youth make informed decisions on whether and how to disclose a disability including advantages and disadvantages, rights and responsibilities under the law, accommodations, and disclosing in postsecondary, employment, community, and social settings.
Cyber Disclosure for Youth with Disabilities
This supplement to The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities provides suggestions for making informed decisions about disclosing a disability on-line and managing disclosure on-line.
The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Families, Educators, Youth Service Professionals, and Adult Allies Who Care About Youth with Disabilities
This workbook from the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth helps caring adults make informed decisions about 1) teaching a young person about his or her rights and responsibilities in disclosing a disability and 2) supporting a young person in becoming more independent and self-sufficient.
Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
Explains the rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities who are preparing to attend postsecondary schools. It also explains the obligations of a postsecondary school to provide academic adjustments, including auxiliary aids and services, to ensure the school does not discriminate on the basis of disability. From the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in the U. S. Department of Education.Transition of Students with Disabilities to Postsecondary Education: A Guide for High School Educators
Provides information on the civil rights of students with disabilities regarding the admissions process, disability documentation, and disability support services. Also identifies eight keys to success such as understanding your disability, accepting responsibility for your success, learning time management and computer skills, and getting involved on campus.
College Affordability Guide: resources to afford college, graduate school, how to transfer credits...
Family Involvement
Given the power that family involvement has to influence how our children achieve in school and in life, it's not surprising that the nation's special education law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), strongly supports parent's rights to be involved in the special education their child receives. As IDEA states: Almost 30 years of research and experience has demonstrated that the education of children with disabilities can be made more effective by strengthening the role and responsibility of parents and ensuring that families have meaningful opportunities to participate in the education of their children at school and at home.
Family involvement practices increase the ability of family members to work effectively with educators and service providers in planning and delivering education and transition services.
How does IDEA ensure that families have meaningful opportunities to participate?
Rhode Island Parent Information Network
Our mission is to assist individuals, parents, families and children to achieve their goals for health, educational, and socio-economic well-being by providing information, education, training, support and advocacy for person/family centered care and systems change.
Starting POINTS
Starting POINTS for Parents is an online community for families and caregivers of children with disabilities Providing Opportunities for Information, Networking,Training and Support as they learn, share and connect on how they can support the educational and developmental needs of their children.
The Parent Support Network
An organization of families supporting families with children, youth, and young adults who experience or are at risk for serious behavioral, emotional, and/or mental health challenges. PSN seeks to strengthen and preserve families and reduce family isolation by promoting positive mental health and well-being, and building a culturally and linguistically competent system of care, through advocacy, education, training, and increased public awareness.
Information on Transition to Adulthood
2009 RIPIN Transition Guide
"Here's to Your Student's Future!"
A parent's guide to Transition Planning for families raising students with disabilities ages 12-21. Developed by the RI Parent Information network in conjunction with the RI Department of Education, Office of Student, Community and Academic Support
Family Voices Resource Guide
Self Determination
Self Determination is learning how to speak up for yourself, making your own decisions about your own life, learning how to get information so that you can understand things that are of interest to you, finding out who will support you in your journey, knowing your rights and responsibilities, problem solving, listening and learning, reaching out to others when you need help and friendship, and learning about self-determination.
Age-Appropriate Transition Assessment Guide
The Arc's Self-Determination Scale (Adolescent Version)
Self-Determination Course Description
Teaching Self-Determination Skills
Teaching Self-Advocacy Skills
Research to Practice Lesson Plan Starter
Steps to Self-Determination
Navigating Your IEP: Are you on the right track towards your future?
Student Led IEP Resources from Washington D.C. school department
- Student Led IEP Toolkit: http://dc-transition_guide.frameweld.com/page/studentled_iep_toolkit_introduction_
- Best Me I Can Be Video: http://www.ossesecondarytransition.org/studentled_ieps
Chart Your Own Future: How Your IEP Can Help
Self-Determination Synthesis Project
Self-Determination for Middle and High School Students
Self-Determination for Postsecondary Students
Center for Self-Determination
Zarrow Center for Learning Enrichment
Additional Resources:
I'm Determined
I'm Determined, a project developed and sponsored by the Virginia Department of Education's Training and Technical Assistance Centers, focuses on providing direct instruction, models, and opportunities to practice skills associated with self-determined behavior beginning at the elementary level and continuing through the student's educational career. The empowered student knows how to set and achieve goals and has a greater understanding of personal strengths and how to get support for areas of need.
Independent Living
Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals Division of Developmental Disabilities http://www.bhddh.ri.gov/ddd/ The Division of Developmental Disabilities is responsible for planning, providing and administering a community system of services and supports for adults with developmental disabilities (DD). While safeguarding the health and safety of people with DD, the Division promotes human rights and ensures equitable access to and allocation of available resources in order to be responsive to the needs of each individual. The Division funds a statewide network of community services and supports for this population through a variety of community provider agencies. Support is available in categories such as Residential Services, Day/Employment Services and Community-based Supports.
PARI was incorporated in 1980 as a "consumer-directed" Independent Living Center. Our staff works with people with any kind of disability to identify goals and provide training, equipment, advocacy, and counseling to help them to achieve their goals. Whether the consumer is seeking medical resources, new ways of performing activities of daily life, transportation, housing, or ways of becoming involved in the community, the PARI Independent Living Center is the individual's professional resource for reaching independence.The Independent Living Center is a unique concept in non-residential resources for the person with a disability. PARI is a private, not for profit, community based agency whose programs and policies are determined by people with disabilities.
Ocean State Center for Independent Living
Ocean State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL) is a non-residential consumer controlled, community based, nonprofit organization established to provide a range of independent living services to enhance, through self direction, the quality of life of Rhode Islanders with significant disability and to promote integration into the community.
OSCIL has developed this site to assist persons with disabilities, their family and friends, service providers and the community at large with a variety of information that may help to break down barriers and increase access in home and community.


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Thursday, June 27, 2013
Prevention and protection is the only way to be successful in controlling certain pest. Boring insects, sod webworms, "the nasty rascal, the chinch bug", roaches, and termites are just a few more.
Borers are generally moths or beetles as adults. They fly around and lay eggs on leaf petioles (where the little stem that comes off a leaf attaches to the main stem), cracks in the bark, or wounds in the plant.
Generally, when the egg hatches, a larva emerges and tunnels inside the twig, tree, or vine. The larva is the part of the life cycle that does the damage. Since larva get inside the tree, it makes it very difficult to control with spray or dust applications. The borer overwinters as a larva and emerges generally in the spring as an adult.
Treating the tree (not a fruit, nut, or vegetable producing tree) with a systemic product like Dominion or Safari as a ground drench as well as spraying the tree to protect the tree from adults that are laying eggs and an oil product to suffocate eggs is a good strategy for high value trees. Depending on the borer, you would target your spraying when the adults are active (usually in the spring).
Prevention is critical with borers because once they are inside the tree or plant, the plant protects them.
Pest Management Professionals do a great job of protecting our homes from termites. You would not want to watch your house get eaten up then think, "hey, I might have a problem with my house. The second story toilet just fell through the floor with my mother-in-law on it."
Termites do a lot of damage very quickly. The cost of protecting your house to prevent the damage is very low. If you have a reputable Pest Management Professional do the work, their insurance should cover any damage unless you violated the contract (example – added on a porch and did not let them know).
Termites are one insect that should be left to a professional to control. Termites attack what is generally our highest price asset – our home.
While working in my yard last night, I did see a few sod webworm moths. They're back!
Always read, understand and follow product label. The product label is a Federal Law.
Bill Lamson-Scribner can be reached during the week at Possum's Landscape and Pest Control Supply. Possum's has three locations 481 Long Point Rd in Mt. Pleasant (971-9601), 3325 Business Circle in North Charleston (760-2600), or 606 Dupont Rd, in Charleston (766-1511). Bring your questions to a Possum's location, or visit us at http://www.possumsupply.com. You can also call in your questions to " The Garden Clinic", Saturdays from noon to 1:00, on 1250 WTMA (The Big Talker). The Horticulture Hotline is available 24 / 7 at possumsupply.com.
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The most amazing person ever born. Someone who's kind, loving, caring, and kind of a hippie. Someone who's very considerate of others feelings but if you get in the way of what she loves, she'll end you on the spot.
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1. Me: Man I wish I could be with Kiona all the time, and hold on to her until the day I die. Too bad she has a BF. :(
2. Guy: That girl is amazing, her name must be Kiona, 'cause I fell in love with her right away.
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PERSON A: "Man, I can smell the ocean."
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A dumbass.
See her? She's a total Kiona.
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LOCKPORT – New chairmen for the Niagara County Legislature's five standing committees were announced this week.
Lockport Legislators W. Keith McNall and Anthony J. Nemi will be trading places, with Republican McNall now chairing the Community Services Committee and Nemi, an Independence Party member, taking over McNall's former Administration Committee chairmanship.
Paul B. Wojtaszek, R-North Tonawanda, moves from the Community Safety and Security Committee to take the gavel at the Public Works Committee. David E. Godfrey, R-Wilson, is the new Community Safety chairman. Legislature Vice Chairman Clyde L. Burmaster, R-Ransomville, had to give up Public Works because of a new rule barring Legislature leaders from chairing committees.
The same rule forced Majority Leader Richard E. Updegrove, R-Lockport, to give up the chairmanship of the Economic Development Committee, where he will be succeeded by Kathryn L. Lance, R-Wheatfield.


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Clayton Days: Picture Stories by Vik MunizIn 1999, the Frick collaborated with artist Vik Muniz resulting in an exhibition of 65 photographs made on site and in the nearby environs of Pittsburgh. Clayton Days: Picture Stories by Vik Muniz, marked the Frick's first venture into working with a living artist, and resulted in a significant body of work. The Frick restages this exhibition to coincide with the regional focus on contemporary art during the Carnegie International. Since working with the Frick, Muniz has received international acclaim.07/13/2013 - 10/27/2013Frick Art & Historical Center, 7227 Reynolds St., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
Aeolian Winds of PittsburghAeolian Winds of Pittsburgh.07/14/2013Time: 10:30 amMellon Park, Fifth & Shady Ave., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
The Secret Gardener (La finta giardiniera)In Mozart's delightful comedy, a Marchioness disguises herself as a lowly (but lovely) gardener in order to escape a lover's quarrel. The attendant confusions give rise to high hilarity and, of course, a happy ending. This beautiful, rarely-heard Mozart jewel will appeal to families with children as well as the Mozart aficionado.07/14/2013 - 07/20/201307/14 - 2:30 pm07/20 - 2:30 pmTwentieth Century Club, 4210 Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
Geneva Summer Piano CampThis week-long piano camp is for students in grades 1-12. Daily masterclasses will be taught by Geneva College piano faculty, Festival Director Dr. Sha Wang, and guests. Theory/aural skill training sessions will be supplemented with history lessons in the forms of storytelling and skits. A free public recital will be given at 6:00 pm on the 19th.07/15/2013 - 07/19/2013Location: Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PAwebsite
Mozart CampMozart Camp is a five-day program of lectures, recitals, films, concerts, dinners, museum visits and more for adult learners of all ages. The program centers around the theme "Mozart: A family affair", and investigates music written by Wolfgang, his father Leopold and son Franz Xaver, and music played by his sister Nannerl. Mozart Camp culminates in a performance of The Secret Gardener (La finta giardiniera), which Mozart composed at age 18.07/16/2013 - 07/20/2013Twentieth Century Club, 4210 Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
Mozart in ConcertA three-recital series features residence ensemble the Freya String Quartet, pianist Robert Frankenberry, and SummerFest singers performing some of Mozart's best and also rarely performed works, as well as works by his family members.07/16/2013Time: 7:30 pm07/16 - 7:30 pm07/17 - 7:30 pm07/18 - 7:30 pmLocation: Twentieth Century Club, 4210 Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
Pittsburgh Symphony Prinicpals in FoxburgThe Allegheny Riverstone Center for the Arts presents Pittsburgh Symphony Concertmaster Noah Bendix-Balgley, Principal Harp Gretchen Van Hoesen, and Principal Cello Anne Martindale Williams performing trios for their instruments,07/16/2013Time: 7:00 pmLocation: Lincoln Hall, 42 South Palmer St., Foxburg, PAwebsite
Brooklyn Rider"A Walking Fire - Musical Excursions to Clejani, Budapest, and Esfahan." Praised for its "stunningly imaginative" performances (Lucid Culture), the adventurous, intrepid string quartet Brooklyn Rider combines a wildly eclectic repertoire with a gripping performance style that continues to attract legions of fans and draw critical acclaim from classical, world, and rock critics. Co-presented with the Kelley-Strayhorn Theatre. 07/18/2013Time: 7:30 pmLocation: Kelly-Strayhorn Theatre, 5941 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
Thirty Minutes of Exceptional Organ MusicFree organ recitals Thursdays at 5. Today, Ethan LePlaca of New Hope Lutheran Church of Freedom, PA.07/18/2013Time: 5:00 pmWestminster Presbyterian Church, 2040 Washington Rd., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
A Little Nightmare MusicAn opera in one short and irrevocable act. Composer Peter Schickele (a.k.a. P.D.Q. Bach) gets his hands on Mozart's famous serenade Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (A Little Night Music), only to use it as the score for a miniature opera. Renowned Pittsburgh countertenor Andrey Nemzer is featured with Kara Cornell in the "pants role" of Peter Schlafer and Ganson Salmon as Mozart.07/18/2013 - 07/20/201307/18 - 5:00 pm07/18 - 8:30 pmTwentieth Century Club, 4210 Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
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Open thread: What's the coolest project you've heard about lately? | Opensource.com
Open thread: What's the coolest project you've heard about lately?
One of the best things about putting together opensource.com is finding out about all the interesting ways open source methods and technology are being applied to solving what have been intractable problems.
From IntraHealth International we hear about a public health project with Hope Phones and FrontlineSMS:Medic to provide mobile phones to African health workers who offer important services to mothers and children. Equipped with FrontlineSMS, a free, open source large-scale text messaging platform, a ten-dollar mobile phone can make a big difference in the life of a healthcare worker and the people they care for.
Working the open source way or using open source tools, people are doing some amazing things.
What have you heard about lately that re-inspired you?
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Probably a few of the cool projects I've heard about have been through this site, so I may not be telling you anything you don't already know. I'm a musician, and I've been trying to find resources related to open source and/or collaborative composition or song-writing projects. So far, one of the most interesting I've found is opsound.org. People can post songs they've started (or finished) and others can download and listen or remix them for free. Also, I hear Jamendo and Magnatune do some of the same thing, though I've not really checked them out much. Of course, I'm a little late to the open source music game, so these may not be news to anyone.
Also, Kickstarter.com is pretty awesome! I think it was mentioned around here recently, but it's way cool! Sorry if these aren't new, but I thought they were pretty great!
I have been really interested in Pepsi's Refresh project: http://www.refresheverything.com/
You might remember that John Adam's talked about this right before the Super Bowl, Open source and the future of Super Bowl advertising.
The reason I really like this, is that like many projects based on open source principles, it's community-based, they've made it easy to participate and vote, and the end results will benefit many. The main purpose is to have positive change, which I think, is an unspoken result of doing things the open source way.
in fact, maybe android is somehow old, but it's really the coolest project for the current time.
android created a new base of Gnu/Linux --the mobile base. & as it's rapidly developed, we are seeing a lot of cool features brought to it.
I'm currently heading up a team of student developers mentored by SugarLabs and Redhat at RIT to produce an Open Video Chat activity for the XO. We've got our obligatory mailing lists, repos, and web presences up and running over the last week, and we even have weekly webisodes!
- http://foss.rit.edu/projects/ovc - RIT Campaign Site
- https://fedorahosted.org/OpenVideoChat - Developer Portal
- http://www.youtube.com/user/openInnovationRIT - Webisodes
Ushahidi is an open source project started out of Kenya and has been implemented in crisis zones around the world including most recently in Haiti and Chile. It collects, stores and presents disaster related stories to help mobilize resources and track relief efforts.
@Matt W - Ushahidi is a great project to talk about and exactly the kind of stuff we are looking for for this open thread.


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Cell-based in vitro assays are a key component of research into basic cellular mechanisms, disease modeling, compound screening, and safety assessment. Cultured mammalian cells are particularly important tools for providing predictions of drug activity, metabolism, and toxicity in vivo. Conventional cell culture methods, however, provide a growth environment that is far removed from what cells experience in real-life tissues.
In vivo, cells grow naturally in three dimensions (3-D) and are supported by a complex extracellular matrix that facilitates cell-cell communication via direct contact and through the secretion of paracrine factors. These features change dramatically when cells are grown in the laboratory. When forced to grow on a flat two-dimensional (2-D) substrate, cells adapt and radically change their shape, which, in turn, influences their internal cytoskeleton and can subsequently effect gene and protein expression and, ultimately, cell function.
In addition, almost 50% of the cell rests against the flat plastic substrate and a similar area is exposed to the culture medium above. The opportunity for cell-cell interaction is minimal and is significantly reduced when cells grow as monolayer cultures.
These disadvantages are widely recognized in the scientific literature, and technologies are under development to improve the environment in which cultured cells grow. Demands for improvement include the obvious need to enhance cell function but also to improve the predictive accuracy of in vitro assays as a means to reducing subsequent development costs, advancing basic research, developing more relevant human models of cell function, and adapting to changes in policy concerning the reduction of animals in research.
Published research has clearly demonstrated that culturing cells in 3-D radically enhances cell growth, differentiation, and function. Authentic 3-D cell cultures provide greater insight into how cells behave in the body in response to external challenges than is currently possible with existing 2-D culture technologies.
The development of scaffolds and their use in cell culture is a proven approach that provides the additional vertical axis or third dimension into which cells can grow. However, there is currently no scaffold platform technology that supports genuine 3-D cell culture for routine use alongside conventional cell culture methods.
Ideally, such scaffold technology should satisfy several criteria for it to be successfully adopted by the scientific community. The scaffold itself should have a uniform and consistent structure and be manufactured with tight reproducible tolerances such that batches of the material are equivalent. This is an important factor since cells respond to their environment and will behave differently if the material is changed.
The scaffold must be highly porous to enable cells to enter and migrate freely throughout the material. However, the internal dimensions of the material should not be such that cells are unable to bridge gaps, fill the space, and develop 3-D cellular structures. In a way, the scaffold merely acts as a catalyst to initiate the process and enable cells to build up on one another creating the natural 3-D structure of a tissue.
Reinnervate's alvetex® is a highly porous polystyrene scaffold. It is composed of voids and interconnecting pores and has a consistent structure (Figure 1). The scaffold is engineered into a thin membrane to aid cell entry and exchange of materials by passive diffusion.
Polystyrene is inert and will not degrade during an experiment. This is advantageous since biodegradability may introduce variability and cause local release of degraded material that may influence cell function. In addition, the fabric of a polystyrene scaffold is consistent with the material used for the majority of conventional 2-D cultures and users need not be concerned how their cells react to the material itself.
The advantages of growing cells in 3-D culture over existing 2-D methods are self evident in the literature and on dedicated websites. However, it is also recognized that some investigators are reluctant to change and it is the pioneers who will first work with such new technologies.
It is essential, therefore, that any radical changes to cell culture practice first result in technology and methods that are easy to use routinely, are readily adaptable to existing analytical procedures, and are well exemplified. Multiwell plates and well inserts are considered industrial formats for 2-D culture and a scaffold must be compatible with these existing types of product.
Stefan Przyborski, Ph.D. ([email protected]), is professor of cell technology at the University of Durham, and director and CSO of Reinnervate.
Stefan Przyborski, Ph.D. ([email protected]), is professor of cell technology at the University of Durham, and director and CSO of Reinnervate.
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Students found with drugs
February 20, 2013
Police found drugs and drug paraphernalia in the possession of two Elkins High School students at the school Tuesday, officials said....
This is not news. Move along. Seriously Intermountain, since there is a new drug sniffing dog in the area schools, there will be many incidents such as this. If you insist on publishing a short article on every one of them, you will eventually run the risk of infringing on the privacy of minors. This is not a danger to the public, and it should not be made into a public interest story. Let young people make their mistakes (like we all did) in private so they can learn from them without lasting damage.
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I don't think it's a bad idea as long as the names are not published. This is the only way parents will know what is going on at the school. I've talked to my kids about drugs, but if they're being found at the school they attend, I want to know about it. I don't consider having "weed & a pipe" at a public school a "mistake". They should know better. If they get caught by their parent with it...then it's a "private" affair. Not when it's on school grounds. There are always people in the newspaper who are in court for having drugs near a school or playground...so it's time these kids learn now that it's not acceptable. Just my opinion...
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I think it is just terrible that the intermou tain would publish this for everybody to see. I'm sure these girls are already so embarrassed. An artical about it in the paper doesn't help any. Also, the intermountain is not writing true statement. I know first hand that the girls did not get taken to the hospital to get drug tested. I do not think that there names should be mentioned.
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If I knew who these kids are I could keep mine away from them. Publish there names. They have no right too anonmity if they break the law.
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leonardo...NO names were mentioned in the paper...and these kids SHOULD be embarassed & punished for having drugs on a school campus. If I had drugs on the school campus, I would have my name in the newspaper & I'd be prosecuted. What makes them any different? If they get away with it as minors...they'll just think it's ok as adults.
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MeMyselfandI: I'm well aware no names were mentioned in the paper. They shouldn't be mentioned. And yeah of course u would be prosecuted if u had drugs on school property because u are an adult and adults shouldn't be stupid enough to being drugs on school grounds. But children make MISTAKES ok, and this was just a MISTAKE and the girls r going to learn from it so take a reality check and stop judging people. Heck, I'm sure if it was your daughters you wouldn't want ttheir names mention either. Think about what it'd be like to be the mom in this position and even the girls.THINK
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- 2 cups cold fat-free milk
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He was born Oct. 23, 1942, in Whitesburg, Ky., to Robinson Nelson and Velta (Neice) Holbrook. He married Lois A. Cox July 23, 1992.
Survivors include his wife, Lois; four sons, Billy Nelson (Karen) Holbrook Jr. of Covington, Richie Dean (Sandra) Holbrook of Circleville, Glenn E. (Kerry) Feindel of White Pine, Tenn., and Brandon E. Holbrook of Washington, D.C.; one daughter, Kimberly Norell (Michael Lee) Potter of Jackhorn, Ky.; three brothers, Virgil (Ruth Ann) Holbrook of Tiffin, Fred (Wilma) Harts of Morehead, Ky., and Steve (Darlene) Harts of Seymour, Ind.; two sisters, Barb (Mark) Milroy and Mattie Weible, both of Tiffin; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
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He was preceded in death by his parents and two daughters, Sherry Lynn Holbrook and Shelly Cleveland.
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The Village Library will offer children's activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with face painting at 10:30. Also in the library, the Dye family will talk about making maple syrup, the Dayton Historical Society will have a display and Becky Dudley of Cornell Cooperative Extension will present "Eat Smart New York."
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The Altoona girls basketball team had little time to dwell on Thursday's loss to Hollidaysburg. The Lady Lions were right back on the court 24 hours later looking for their 10th win of the season.
They got it with a 74-32 win over Bishop McCort Friday at the AAHS Fieldhouse.
Altoona blew the game open early with a 16-0 run over a seven-minute stretch from the middle of the first quarter into the second.
"It's really good to get that 10th win," Altoona coach Jill Helsel said. "This was the best-case scenario, getting right back on the court and fixing the things we need to fix."
Bishop McCort had no answer for Altoona's inside tandem of Darby Lee and Kayla Grimme. Lee scored a game-high 17 points, and Grimme had a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. The 6-foot-1 senior also blocked six shots after blocking eight against Hollidaysburg.
"She has a knack for it," Helsel said of Grimme's shot-blocking. "She has good court sense, keeps her hands up and gets to the ball. What she's been doing a better job of lately is blocking the shot and possessing the ball."
Through the early part of the game, guards Kaycie Reffner and McKenzie Hatch got the ball inside to Lee and Grimme, starting with the opening tip when Reffner grabbed the ball and found Grimme streaking to the basket for a quick two points.
Hatch then assisted on back-to-back hoops by Lee and Grimme, respectively, for a 6-0 lead.
Bishop McCort pulled to within 10-7 midway through the opening quarter before Altoona scored the final nine points of the period to open up a 19-7 lead.
The Lady Lions' surge continued in the second quarter with the first six points of the frame. Hatch scored on the fast break, Lee added a lay-in, and Reffner drained a 3-pointer from the left corner.
Lee closed out the first half with five straight points to give Altoona a 32-11 lead at the break.
"The biggest thing was our great man-to-man defense," Helsel said. "We did some stuff we needed to do that we've been lacking. Our press was good, and our rotation was good. With the schedule we play, tough teams just keep coming at you. Every game we want to get better at something and hopefully be prepared for the playoffs."
Lacey Krouse led Bishop McCort with nine points. Altoona held Lady Crushers leading scorer Mackenzie Barbin to just four points, all of which came from the free throw line.
"We play these kinds of teams to get better," McCort coach John Hahn said. "We need to play more like they play. Altoona has a nice team. This wasn't our best showing, but hopefully, it'll be a good learning experience."
After making just 2-of-12 3-point shots in the first half, Altoona got hot from the behind the arc and really blew the game open.
Hatch and Lauren Donley drained back-to-back 3s, and Donley hit another two possessions later to help give the Lady Lions a 53-17 lead at the end of three quarters.
Altoona sank nine 3-pointers in all. Natalie Knab scored eight points off the bench late in the game, and Taylor Campbell added six more.
BISHOP MCCORT (32): Hrbal 1 0-0 2, Krouse 1 7-8 9, Barbin 0 4-6 4, Daley 1 0-0 2, Wilson 2 0-1 4, Rhine 1 0-0 3, Burkhart 1 0-0 2, McGrath 0 0-2 0, McIntosh 0 0-0 0, Miller 1 0-0 2, Tomkowski 2 0-0 4, Lyons 0 0-0 0, Shaffer 0 0-0 0. Totals 10 11-17 32.
ALTOONA (74): Hatch 2 0-0 5, Reffner 3 0-0 8, Donley 2 0-0 6, Lee 6 5-6 17, Grimme 7 0-0 14, Knab 3 0-0 8, Feathers 1 0-2 2, Dibert 0 0-0 0, Davis 1 1-2 4, Muffie 0 0-0 0, Caracciolo 0 0-0 0, Menegay 2 0-0 4, Mayhue 0 0-0 0, Campbell 2 1-2 6. Totals 29 7-12 74.
Score by quarters
Bishop McCort7 4 6 15 - 32
Altoona19 13 21 21 - 74
3-point goals: Bishop McCort 1 (Rhine); Altoona 9 (Reffner 2, Donley 2, Knab 2, Hatch, Davis, Campbell)
Records: Bishop McCort (10-8); Altoona (10-6).
JV: 51-27, Altoona. High scorers McIntosh, Shaffer 7 (BM); Menegay 12 (A).


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Stephanie Nichole Fowler, of Shepherdstown and John Alexander Davis (Alex), of Summit Point, were united in marriage at noon Sept. 15 at the groom's parents home, the Stone House Farm, in Summit Point by Pastor Sharon Bourgeois.
Stephanie Fowler is the daughter of Cindi Fowler and Kenneth Fowler, of Shepherdstown. John Davis is the son of Charlotte and John (JD) Davis, of Summit Point. They had a small family outdoor country wedding.
Stephanie and John were married under an archway of fall leaves and orange tiger lilies. On either side of the archway were hay bales and at the base were yellow mums. The couple remembered those loved ones who could not be with them by lighting a memorial candle in memory of: Clint Duane Davis (brother of bride), Florence Elizabeth Kern (grandmother of bride) and John Edward Davis Jr. (grandfather of groom).
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The couple also shared in the lighting of the unity candle and filling of a unity sand jar.
Their special song, "When I Say I Do," by Clint Black was played during the ceremony.
They exchanged camouflage wedding bands. The wedding party included maid of honor, Sam Gunter, best friend of the bride; bridesmaids were Ashley Fowler, sister of the bride and Natasha Kable, friend of the bride; best man was Adam Andrew, best friend of the groom; groomsmen were Joshua Davis, brother of the groom and Ian Dunn, friend of the groom; ushers were Jordan Davis, brother of the groom and Matt Tucker, friend of the groom; flower girls were Gracie Turner, friend of family and Marina Graham, cousin of the bride; ring bearer was Clint Davis, nephew of the bride; and guest book attendant was Josh Dunmire, nephew of the bride.
The bride was given in marriage by her father, Kenneth Fowler. Stephanie wore a white floor-length dress with a sheer overlay skirting. Around her shoulders, she wore an orange and mossy oak camouflage silk shawl. She carried a cascading bouquet of orange tiger lilies with a mixture of fall flowers and cascading greenery. John wore a mossy oak camouflage vest, with an orange tie and a tiger lily boutonniere. The attendant's dresses were beige, pulled in at the waist. They wore brown mid-calf cowboy boots. Their hair was adorned with orange satin ribbons, and they carried orange tiger bouquets. The groom's attendants wore orange vests with a tiger lily boutonniere.
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WARREN — A day after lawyers said the suicide of a Franciscan brother accused of sexually abusing students at a school in Pennsylvania, it was announced similar cases from Warren John F....
To not report it, is the same as giving consent to it... Bye, bye JFK, it was nice knowing ya!!!
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Brother Baker lived under close supervision at the monestary since 2000 due to alegations of molestation.
Boycott the catholic church for not coming forward to police. They protect predators.
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Murray is again telling half-truths. The paltry, belated abuse steps he cites here are mandatory. They're required by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops. So he's basically bragging about paying his taxes or stopping at traffic signals - things he has to do, not things he deserves credit for. And these steps involve lay people. There never have been, and still aren't, any consequences for clerics like Murray who ignore, minimize, conceal and enable child sex crimes. A fish rots from the head down. So if top diocesan officials remain corrupt, it matters little what "reforms" they force on lay people.
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Funny a s s monger hasn't spewed any dung from his Nancy lips over this story, I hope every victim receives huge settlement. Silly liemongaloid. Him not to smart, or cooth.
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Enigma, not so much people defending this monster, as people attacking the victims only because of settlement money. Yea, sure there are a few who jumped aboard for easy bucks, but how does anybody know for sure and what the h e l l difference does it make? Maybe Catholic Church will wake-up, but doubt it. Denial and cover up is the norm for the Diocese.
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After listening to all those JFK parents over the years say: I wouldn't send my dog to Warren City Schools.... WCS is looking pretty good right now huh?!!??
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This is "good news" for the victims. This is "very good news" for the questionable victims. Never the less, the money train will be in full force. This entire ordeal is nothing shy of sickening to begin with ......
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I understand everyone handles things in their own way. What I don't get is if their trauma was so severe, how could they hide it. School personnel are trained to notice changes in a students behavior AND how to deal with it. Second,if they chose to hide it all these years, why was it important to go to the media after they got the money? It seems that publicity would be the last thing they would want.
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Before any of you start defending this guy, Vindy reports that he left a note apologizing for the things he's done. So he did it and the victims are telling the truth.
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No, I suppose not.... after all, the lawyers still want their piece of the pie.
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