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Blair County's top law enforcement official said while he supports the concept of granting immunity to people who get help for an overdose victim, he has some concerns about how a proposed law potentially could hamper overdose death investigations.
"If something can save somebody's life, I think we should support the general concept of the bill," Blair County District Attorney Richard Consiglio said of House Bill 2090, a bill now before the General Assembly that would exempt people who seek aid for an overdose victim from prosecution.
It's designed to take away fears people who are with overdose victims, and the victims themselves, have of getting in trouble, either for having drugs or paraphernalia on them or for violating their probation or parole.
Consiglio said he would have to see the final language of the bill, but its basis - saving lives - is something he supports. His biggest concern is if the law makes evidence found at an overdose scene unusable or somehow shields those responsible for providing the drugs, then it would be counterproductive to the drug delivery resulting in death law already on the books. That law was also designed to save lives by offering a deterrent to those who would supply drugs to addicts.
While it's imperative to find ways to save lives, it shouldn't hamper prosecuting offenders when a life is lost, Consiglio noted. It's a conundrum, the district attorney said.
"We don't want people lying there dying when you can save a life with a phone call," Consiglio said.
With heroin use surging again in Pennsylvania, HB 2090 includes a number of provisions to address the deadly problem of overdoses. Steve Hower knows firsthand, as his girlfriend's nephew, R.J. Beard, died of a heroin overdose in his Indiana County home in July.
"I was floored," said Hower, who said Beard was discovered hours after he had died in a bathroom, despite claims by Beard's mother that no one in the house called 911 out of fear of getting in trouble.
Hower said Beard had been at the house the night before, but everyone thought he had left and it wasn't until late morning that he was discovered locked in a bathroom. Unknown to anyone at the house, Beard had brought heroin and shot up, Hower said.
Beard's overdose has torn the family apart, he said, noting the collateral damage associated with an overdose death such as finger-pointing and having his house taken over by state police as they investigated the death.
"It was horrible," Hower said. He and his family thought Beard was off heroin, and he said Beard hid the fact he was using. He said Beard got into a cold bath because he was under the false impression that it would reverse the effects of the heroin, instead of seeking help.
Hower said he supports the proposed bill and said if it helps saves lives by removing a major disincentive for addicts to seek help if they overdose, then it will be worth it.
In Beard's case, getting in trouble didn't cross anyone's mind when he was finally discovered, only calling for 911, Hower said. By then it was too late.
"We'd have done anything in the world for that kid," Hower said.
Mirror Staff Writer Greg Bock is at 946-7458.


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The Giants have reached a one-year agreement with former Seahawks defensive back Walter Thurmond, a person familiar with negotiations confirmed. The person requested anonymity in order to speak freely on the matter.
The deal was first reported by ESPN. According to CBS Sports, it is a one-year deal worth $3.5 million.
Thurmond, 26, a former fourth-round pick out of Oregon, was believed to be one of the best free agent cornerbacks on the market despite some risks. Thurmond missed most of the 2011-12 season with a broken leg and also missed four games in 2013 due to an NFL suspension. He has started just eight games in four seasons.
Still, his play in the slot was among the best in football and the Giants have a pressing vacancy there. Terrell Thomas is still on the open market and the team is looking for an upgrade.
The one-year deal should be a risk worth taking for a player that allowed just .85 yards per snap in the slot, which was fifth best among Nickel corners, according to Pro Football Focus.
The Giants are still slated to meet with Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie as well, and could use it as an opportunity to create one of the stronger secondaries in the division.
With teams adapting to their pass rush-first style last season, the Giants seem to be evolving as well. The need for talented cover corners is a must, especially as quarterbacks snap-to-throw times continue to drop against the Giants.


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Swiss studio Herzog & de Meuron and American developer Ian Schrager have released new renderings of their latest collaboration – a curvy residential tower overlooking New York's Hudson River (+ slideshow). More »
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Herzog & de Meuron reveals latest plans for Chelsea football stadium redesign
Herzog & de Meuron has unveiled its final design for the revamp of Chelsea FC's London stadium, with a brick and steel addition it describes as a "contemporary sculpted form" (+ slideshow). More »
Herzog & de Meuron designs "curvaceous and sexy" apartments on New York's Hudson
Herzog & de Meuron has designed a curving white concrete apartment block for New York's West Village, the latest in its ongoing collaboration with developer Ian Schrager. More »
Herzog & de Meuron designs art museum made of stacked wooden boxes in Vancouver
The Vancouver Art Gallery has unveiled a conceptual design for its new building by Herzog & de Meuron, featuring a series of stacked volumes clad in wood (+ slideshow). More »
Staircase towers form corners of Uster apartment building by Herzog & de Meuron
Herzog & de Meuron has completed a concrete apartment building on the outskirts of Zurich, which has staircases housed in four cylindrical corner towers (+ slideshow). More »
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Swiss firm Herzog & de Meuron dominated the news last week, winning permission to build Paris' first skyscraper for 40 years and unveiling its redesign of Chelsea FC's stadium. The studio even found time to finish a mountain-top restaurant and cable-car station. Read all our stories about Herzog & de Meuron »
Six football stadiums designed by Herzog & de Meuron (and one Bird's Nest)
With Herzog & de Meuron's proposed revamp of Chelsea FC's Stamford Bridge stadium unveiled this week, Dezeen looks at all the stadiums designed by the Swiss firm, which is headed by avid football fan and regular player Jacques Herzog. More »
Images emerge of Herzog & de Meuron's Chelsea football stadium transformation
The first images of Herzog & de Meuron's proposed revamp of Chelsea FC's London stadium have emerged as part of a three-day public consultation. More »
Paris to get first skyscraper since the 70s as Herzog & de Meuron's triangle tower approved
Paris is to get its first skyscraper for over 40 years after Herzog & de Meuron won planning permission for its 180-metre-high Tour Triangle. More »
Herzog & de Meuron completes a mountain-top restaurant around a cable-car station
Architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron has reframed the cable-car station on the top of Switzerland's Chäserrugg mountain by enveloping it within a wooden restaurant building (+ slideshow). More »
Herzog & de Meuron presents an alternative to "pompous and unsustainable" Expo pavilions
Milan Expo 2015: this trio of wooden pavilions was designed by Herzog & de Meuron to showcase the principles of the Slow Food movement, which promotes regional gastronomy and a slow pace of life (+ slideshow). More »
Herzog & de Meuron's Bordeaux Stadium is
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Herzog & de Meuron has completed a monumental new stadium in Bordeaux framed by 900 slim white columns, one of the key venues for next year's Euro football championship (+ slideshow). More »
New photographs reveal the inside of
Herzog & de Meuron's Elbphilharmonie
These new shots by London-based photographer Peter Guenzel offer a look inside Herzog & de Meuron's unfinished Hamburg concert hall, which is still two years away from completion (+ slideshow). More »
Milan Expo will be an "obsolete vanity
fair" says Jacques Herzog
Milan Expo 2015: architect Jacques Herzog has launched an attack against the 2015 Milan Expo – for which he was one of the original masterplanners – branding it a vanity fair that he thinks will be embarrassing and a waste of money. More »
Herzog & de Meuron adds giant steel
awning to Miu Miu store in Aoyama
Herzog & de Meuron has completed work on an "understated" box-like shop for fashion brand Miu Miu in Tokyo's Aoyama district – opposite the flagship store it created for Prada almost 15 years ago (+ slideshow). More »
Herzog & de Meuron unveils updated design
for Hong Kong M+ museum
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M+ museum begins in Hong Kong
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£617-million Elbphilharmonie concert hall
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I have an idea for a game concept. I won't go into details, but this is my first game and I was wondering exactly whether or not I should incorporate magic into the game. Magic and rpgs go hand in hand, it has since the dawn of time. Obviously, the goal is to make a game that I love making, and that people love playing (and paying me for it of course). Will I be burning any bridges by not including magic? including magic wouldn't be difficult at this stage of development, but I'm not sure if I should. I was hoping to create a realistic, immersive survival based rpg, and magic would somewhat make it difficult to maintain a completely realistic game.
Some of the ideas I was experimenting with involved perhaps just having magic be a side skill like in some games, where it aids other skills. Other ideas would be to have magic be in it's infancy, where it's more of a play toy than an actual skill. I've considered full blown out magic skills similar to destruction, restoration, black and white magic, etc..., but having guns, bows/thrown weapons, swords and other melee weapons, as well as martial arts could make it even more difficult than it already is to balance, as well as overloading the game with far too many combat options.
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The Vols weren't tough enough to pick up a foot on third-and-inches.
The Vols weren't tough enough to dominate lesser opponents.
The Vols weren't tough enough to overcome minor injuries and fatigue.
As a result, Tennessee limped home with a 5-6 record.
Given the lack of toughness exhibited in 2005, you wonder: Are the Vols of 2006 tough enough?
"We're a work in progress," head coach Phillip Fulmer said recently. "Some of the guys have never been here, never been to the level we're trying to push 'em – in the off-season and here in spring practice."
To improve his team's toughness, Fulmer and his staff have been working the Vols long and hard.
"We've been on the field 2½, nearly 3 hours at times," the head man said. "We're trying to use every minute of the spring we can. And we need it."
Fulmer paused, pondered the question, then repeated it.
"Are we tough enough? We have a few guys that have played at this level and understand," he finally answered, "but not enough guys yet."
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Kristin Davis is a new mom!
The Sex and the City star, 46, welcomed daughter Gemma Rose Davis through domestic adoption a few months ago, PEOPLE has confirmed exclusively.
"This is something I have wanted for a very long time," Davis tells PEOPLE. "Having this wish come true is even more gratifying than I ever had imagined. I feel so blessed."
Davis, who is a global ambassador for Oxfam and a patron for the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, will next be seen in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.
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The cross memorial at Ground Zero in New York City is back in the center of a legal dispute.
In 2012, a federal district court dismissed a lawsuit by an atheist group who claimed the cross memorial was unconstitutional.
That group has now filed an appeal, saying they are suffering from both physical and emotional damages from the mere existence of the cross.
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The ACLJ noted the U.S. Supreme Court has previously ruled exhibits, like the cross, are allowed by the Constitution.
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Bladestorm: The Hundred Years' War for Xbox 360On: Xbox 360, PS3
Bladestorm: The Hundred Years War will bring to life the intensity and drama of a war-torn Medieval Europe featuring a rich tapestry of legendary characters including Joan of Arc and Prince Edward- later to be named the Black Prince.
Bladestorm demo this week
Koei confirms demo will hit Xbox LIVE Marketplace and PlayStation Network on October 4.
Fatal Inertia demo available today for Europeans
Koei's high-octane futuristic racer the first of three game demos from Koei.
Koei details upcoming titles for 2007
Bladestorm and Fatal Inertia joined by G1 Jockey Wii amongst other titles.
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Bladestorm and Fatal Inertia for the Xbox 360 will be released in the summer along with PS3 versions.
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Koei has announced that Fatal Inertia and Bladestorm, two previously PS3 only titles, are coming to the Xbox 360 in March 2007.


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Testing services and SOA applications
IBM® Rational® Tester for SOA Quality automates the process of creating, running, and analyzing functional, regression, and performance tests for Web services and SOA-based applications. In this article, you will learn how to use this tool to add verification points and other elements to your Web service tests. Specifically, you'll look at the details of each verification point and each element, and you'll and a real example from a past project where everything had to come together to get even a simple test working. If you are not already familiar with Rational Tester for SOA Quality, take some time to read some of the introductory articles listed at the end of this article in Resources.
Verifying application behavior
To check the expected behavior of the application during a Web service test, you can add verification points after a message return. When you add verification points, the results from a Web service message return are compared with the expected data specified in the verification point test element. During the run, verification points produce a
error, or
inconclusive status in the Web Service Verification Point report.
There are three types of verification points that you can use:
- equal or contain verification points
- Xpath query verification points
- attachment verification points
Adding equal or contain verification points
Web service equal or contain verification points enable you to check that the contents of a message return match the expected criteria. Equal or contain verification points enable you to directly compare the XML document that the Web service returns to the expected values. Like IBM® Rational® Functional Tester and IBM® Rational® Performance Tester, Rational Tester for SOA Quality supports regular expressions for verification points of this type.
To add an equal or contain verification point to a Web service test, follow these steps:
- Open the test editor, and select a Web service message return element.
- Click Add, and select either Contain Verification Point or Equal Verification Point, as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. Adding a verification point to your test
- In the Test Element Details section of the test editor, type a name for the verification point, and select whether to include the namespace XML data in the check (as shown in Figure 2):
- Enable Namespace aware to perform the verification on the qualified structure of the XML document, including the namespace tagging, instead of the simple name.
- Disable Namespace aware to ignore the namespace tagging in the XML document, and to check only the simple name of the element and the final return value.
Figure 2. Equal verification point
- In the Detailed, Overview, or Source pages, specify the expected XML data:
- For an equal verification point, the expected XML data contains the XML document from the message return test element. If necessary, you can edit the expected XML data.
- For a contain verification point, add the XML elements that you expect to find in the returned XML document during the test.
Adding Xpath query verification points
Web service query verification points enable you to check that a message return matches an Xpath query. XPath is a language for finding information in an XML document, and can be used to navigate through elements and attributes in an XML document. Query verification points enable you to check that the number of nodes returned by an XML path language query matches the expected number of nodes specified in the verification point. See Resources for a link to an article about creating XPath expressions.
To add XPath query verification points to a Web service test:
- Open the test editor and select a Web service message return element.
- Click Add and select Query verification point. You will see the dialog shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3. Query verification point
- In the Test Element Details section of the test editor, enter a name for the verification point.
- Type a valid XPath expression (a reference on XPath is included in the Resources section following), a comparison operator (=, >, or <), and the expected number of nodes that the query should return.
Adding attachment verification points
Web service attachment verification points enable you to check that the attachment of a Web service message return matches the specified criteria. Attachment verification points enable you to verify that an expected attachment is delivered with the message return. Attachment verification points return a Pass status when all of the criteria of an attachment match the expected criteria specified in the verification point test element. If any of the criteria do not match, the verification point returns a Fail status.
To add attachment verification points to a Web service test:
- Open the test editor and select a Web service message return element.
- Click Add, and select Attachment verification point (Figure 4).
Figure 4. Attachment verification point
- In the Test Element Details section of the test editor, type a name for the verification point, and specify the criteria to be verified. All criteria must match for the verification point to pass.
- If you have multiple attachments, set the Index of the attachment to be verified to the index number of the attachment to be checked.
- Specify the expected Attachment Size in bytes.
- Specify the Mime type and Encoding of the attachment.
For any of these verification points, you can enable or disable each Web service verification point by selecting Enable Verification Point in the test editor.
Adding elements to a Web service test
You can add a variety of elements to a test, such as Web service calls, message returns, comments, loops, or conditions:
- You can use Web service call elements in tests to send a request to the Web service.
- You can use Web service message return elements to receive the results of a Web service call.
- You can insert IF-THEN logic around portions of a test to run those portions only if a specific condition is met.
- You can define part of a test as a loop that runs a specified number of times.
- A transaction is a specific group of test elements whose performance you are interested in. Transactions can contain Web service test elements or other transactions.
You can add an element to a Web service test either of these ways:
- Right-click the root element in the Test Contents and select Add.
- Or right-click any of the request elements and click Insert, as Figure 5 shows.
Figure 5. Adding elements to a Web service test
Adding custom code
Custom code (shown in Figure 6) uses references in the test as input, and then returns modified values to the test. Custom code input values reside in references or field references. These references must be included in the tests. Within the tests, the references must precede the code that they affect. Verify that the test contains the references that are required for customized inputs to your code. For details about creating references and field references, see the article on adding dynamic data to your Web service tests in the Resources section. If you log custom verification point verdicts in your custom code, these are reflected in the overall schedule verdict.
Figure 6. Adding custom code to a Web service test
If you click Generate Code, you'll see that you use the
ICustomCode2 interface to create your custom code
(shown in Listing 1), and the
ITestExecutionServices interface to extend test
execution. These interfaces are contained in the
com.ibm.rational.test.lt.kernel.services package. You
should be able to find the javadoc file for the
ICustomCode2 and the
ITestExecutionServices interfaces in the Help file. If
the code that you want to call already exists, just change the class name to match
its name. Click View Code to open the code in the Java™ editor.
Listing 1. Generated custom code
package test; import com.ibm.rational.test.lt.kernel.services.ITestExecutionServices; public class Class1176656623734 implements com.ibm.rational.test.lt.kernel.custom.ICustomCode2 { public Class1176656623734() { } public String exec(ITestExecutionServices tes, String[] args) { return null; } }
To pass arguments to your code:
- Click Add.
- In the Custom Code window, select all inputs that your code needs. The Custom Code window lists all values in the test that can be used as inputs (references or field references in the test that precede the code) to your code.
- Click OK. The window closes, the selected references are added to the Arguments field, and the Used by table is updated with this information.
In the test, after your custom code:
- Locate a value that your code returns to the test.
- Highlight the value: Hold the left mouse button down and drag your mouse pointer over the value.
- Right-click the highlighted value, click Substitute from, and select the class name of your custom code. The custom code classes that you have added are listed. After you have made your selection, the value to be returned to the test is highlighted in orange, and the Used by table is updated with this information.
So why use custom code? Because you can use it to extend test execution in some way, including these common uses:
- Manage the behavior of loops
- Write custom results to a log
- Run a batch file or program that sets up the environment needed for a test and resets the environment afterward
- Correlate custom data
Adding a loop
You can define part of a test as a loop that runs a specified number of times, as shown in Figure 7. By adding a loop, you can repeat any part of your test for a set number of iterations. Loops can provide more sophisticated control than running a simple sequence of consecutive tests. The advantages of adding a loop are that the loop is visible, and that you can control the rate of iterations through the loop if needed.
Figure 7. Adding a loop to a Web service test
If you select Control the rate of iterations, you can set the rate of iterations per millisecond, second, minute, or hour. You can also choose to have those iterations either Randomly vary the delay between iterations or use a constant rate. If you really need to model users accurately (that is, spread out randomly over a certain period of time), then it's also a good idea to select the Delay before the first iteration of the loop check box, which staggers the first delay in each iteration. These options are used mostly during a load test, but there are some situations where timing may be important on your functional test, and you may need to set the transaction rate.
Adding a condition
You can insert IF-THEN logic around portions of a test to run those portions only if a specific condition is met. In most cases, a conditional block issues user input actions depending on the value of a reference. The reference must exist in the test and precede the conditional block. If the reference that the conditional block will use for input does not exist, create it (as explained in the article on adding dynamic data to your Web service tests in the Resources section). On the other hand, the test might already contain the Web service call or message return elements that are to be used by the conditional logic.
When you select Conditional (If), you receive a prompt asking you if you would like to move the selected item into the IF logic. If you select Yes, the elements that you selected are copied under If in the Test Contents area (as shown in Figure 8) and into the Then field in the Test Element Details area (as shown in Figure 9).
Figure 8. Web service request nested within an IF conditional
Figure 9. Test Element Details for the IF conditional
To add an Else block, select the elements under If that you want to copy to the Else block, right-click and select Insert > ELSE Block. You will again be asked whether you want to move the selected elements into the new block.
In the Test Element Details area, the First operand field is the
reference that contains a string value to be compared with the Second
operand, or a field reference to be used with the contains operator. The
Operator field indicates the basis of comparison of the two operands
(note that the two operands are strings). In the Second operand field, you
can either select the input for the block (a reference that contains a string
value to be compared with the First operand), or you can type in a value. When the
defaults are used (both operand fields set to
true and
the Operator field set to
Equals), the block is
always processed. You can negate operators and perform case-sensitive comparisons
if desired by selecting the appropriate boxes under Options.
Adding transactions, comments, and delays
Transactions, comments, and delays are fairly straight-forward:
- A transaction is a specific group of test elements whose performance you are interested in. Transactions can contain Web service test elements or other transactions. You can use transaction elements to group Web service elements together to make the test easier to read.
- During recording or editing, you can insert comments into your Web service test. Comments are helpful for documenting the scripts. Given that many tests are just XML, a small comment can go a long way towards explaining the intent of your test.
- By adding a delay to your test, you can control the Web service calls. Delays can be set for milliseconds, seconds, minutes, and hours.
Putting it all together
On a recent project, we had an interesting scenario for our testing. The service worked like this:
- Submit an XML request to the service providing information.
- Receive an XML acknowledgement containing a confirmation number.
- Wait up to 60 seconds (the SLA, or Service Level Agreement, response time).
- Use the confirmation number to submit a second request to a different service to pick up the actual information you requested.
- Validate the XML response that is returned,
That's a bit more involved then your normal request-and-response Web service test case. Figure 10 shows how we put it together (the example uses the Google Web API).
Figure 10. Using multiple elements together in one test
In test suite shown in Figure 10, the following takes place:
- A request is sent to
- The response from
doSpellingSuggestionis verified to ensure that it contains a correct spelling suggestion.
- If the response contains a spelling suggestion, we wait 60 seconds and then
submit the suggested spelling to
- We check the response from
doGoogleSearchfor the correct search results.
Sometimes, you can get by with a simple verification point, but sometimes you need conditionals, and sometimes you need to add a delay or a loop. It all depends on the service that you're testing. Use the various elements available to you to develop the test that's right for you. If you find that you can't do what you need with the standard tools, ask yourself if you can do what you need with a custom code element.
- Read Introduction to IBM Rational Tester for SOA Quality V7.0 and IBM Rational Performance Tester Extension for SOA Quality V7.0 (developerWorks, May 2007) by Mike Kelly, who also wrote this article.
- Read Use IBM Rational Tester for SOA Quality to add dynamic data to a Web service test, a developerWorks article (April 2007), also by Mike Kelly. Learn more about using data pools, substitutions, and field references in your Web service tests and verification points.
- See an example of IBM Rational Tester for SOA Quality test execution and performance reports, a developerWorks article by Mike Kelly (March 2007).
- Visit the Rational Tester for SOA Quality resource page on developerWorks for training, technical articles, free tutorials, and more.
- See the XPath specification for details on expressing an XPath query
- Visit the SOA and Web Services page on developerWorks for training, technical articles, free tutorials, and more
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This is the 71st anniversary of "December 7, 1941, a date which will live in infamy" - the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor.
President Franklin Roosevelt used those words to describe the attack in an address to Congress on Dec. 8, 1941, asking for a declaration of war on Japan. On Dec. 11, 1941, Japan's allies - Nazi Germany and fascist Italy - declared war on the United States and the country became fully engulfed in World War II.
Today, there will be ceremonies on Oahu marking the day. Official tours will not run as wreaths are presented, military bands perform and a commemoration is held.
Tomorrow, though, regular tours will resume as the new Pearl Harbor Visitor Center serves as the gateway to the USS Arizona Memorial for guests from around the world. That solemn memorial marks the resting spot for 1,177 of the Arizona's crew.
The war and the surprise attack that began our involvement in it were defining moments for the United States and the world. After Pearl Harbor, Americans still reeling from the Depression rushed to enlist to protect the country and save the world.
The economic doldrums of the 1930s had not dulled Americans' sense that our system provided the best chance for prosperity and freedom.
In Hawaii, the war years added more hardship to its residents in the form of martial law and forced internment of some of our citizens based simply on their ancestry and ethnicity. Yet, when given the chance, even those who faced internment stepped forward and volunteered to help fight the war.
The war molded many of those soldiers into leaders that would help build a true middle class in America. Leaders like Dan Inouye returned broken but unbowed to build a better country for their children and grandchildren. A new sense of democracy and dreams of a better life for all sprang out of the bloody battlefields of Europe and the Western Pacific.
So, today, as we honor and remember those first victims of that Dec. 7, 1941, attack, let's also give thanks to all of those heroes of World War II who won the peace, secured our freedom and built our nation. As we remember our parents' and grandparents' generation, let's say a silent prayer that we can be worthy successors to their legacy.
(Portions of this editorial have appeared previously in The Maui News.)
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"My husband has worked hard all his life and he had no plans of retiring any time soon. That was, until he woke up one morning and couldn't move his right side or speak. We rushed him to St. Mary's and found out that he had a stroke. We were shocked and devastated. All I wanted was for my husband to go back to the way he was. He would cry and cry, since he was unable to even speak to me. My heart was broken and I knew our lives would never be the same. We were lost, having no idea what to do or where to turn.
That's when we met the stroke coordinator, April. She came in with a smile on her face and provided us support and the information we needed. She even got my husband to smile. I feel as if she was our angel, sent by God above. She visited with us every day, always checking to see my husband's progress and reminding us that we are learning a "new normal". That my husband's life wasn't over, just different. When I broke down and cried, she held my hand. When I said I wasn't strong enough to handle this, she reminded me that I wasn't alone and again, held my hand. She helped me keep my sanity and wouldn't let my husband quit when he felt like just giving up. When my husband took his first steps with therapy, she was there cheering him on. And I guess that's exactly how I would describe her, a cheerleader, full of energy, smiles, and laughs.
I have never met such a dedicated nurse. One who is able to take the darkest situation and shine some light. St. Mary's is blessed to have her, and so were we.
Our lives have been forever changed and we are still learning how to deal with our "new normal", but knowing that we have April to turn to, has been a blessing. We couldn't have asked for better care and are so thankful that April does what she does."
"I got a lot of good, new information at Lisa Poradzisz's recent Diabetic Management class. Over the years I have learned a lot from Lisa."
"Gina at the Wound Care Center rocks!!"
"Ashleigh was the nicest lady I met during my stay on 5 West. She was sweet and very nice. Great job, Ashleigh. God bless you."
- Rich
"I just had my first visit with Megan in Outpatient Rehab and she was more than nice to me. I was nervous about someone new helping me with the equipment and what to do. Megan is a someone who made me really comfortable. She made it more than easy for me to be able to relax and do what I had to do and be done for my session. Megan is a nice, beautiful woman and I wouldn't mind her being my therapist/instructor again. With her being pregnant, I know she has more than a million thoughts going through her mind, but yet she was focused on caring and concern for me and made me smile and laugh. I appreciate her and would like to wish her the best."
- Brittany
"I would like to thank the staff - Sara, Steve and the CNA - on 5 West for the excellent care and listening to my husband while he was in their care."
- Barbara
"Nurse Katie gave my mother, Jeanette, great care from Sept. 9 - 11 while she was in ICU. Thank you!"
- Tom
"I had symptoms of tightness in the chest and needed to get care within an hour after talking to the VA in Chicago. I headed to the Valparaiso Health Center of St Mary Medical Center which was the closest to me. Dr. Karen Leitzel and her staff took great care of me from blood test to eco gram to x-rays. I found I had had a mild heart attack. I am now taking 1 aspirin a day and doing everything as she prescribed. I want to compliment Dr. Leitzel and her staff for making me feel comfortable and for doing their jobs in an exemplary manor. Thank You Very Much."
- Tom
"Although I cannot remember all of the wonderful Aides and Nurses from the 3rd floor, I want to thank you all for the wonderful care I received during my stay. Here are just a few of the wonderful people that took care of me: Lille, Sara, Laurie, Melissa, Susan, Nicole, Tricia, Jonathan and Dr. Weaver. Thank you all for making my stay the best it could it be."
- Don
"Both Dr. Shinneman and Sarah were beyond amazing! I had never gone into the ER before in so much pain and these two people made my stay so much better. They were so so caring in every way, and I cannot thank them enough for it."
- Lisa
"We had a wonderful experience in Labor and Delivery at ST. Mary's back in December. All of the staff were super attentive and gave great care. This was our first child and Shannon-CNM did a GREAT job at keeping us at ease. She made an intense situation seem so easy! A huge thanks also to our delivery nurse Jessica; she was so nice! Thank you to all of the staff who helped make this a good experience with the birth of our baby boy!"
- Bre
"I recently gave birth at your hospital and had a beautiful baby girl. I wanted to send a special thank you to my delivery nurse, Amber, and my post-partum nurse, Tonya. They were both excellent and attentive. Thank you again!"
- Jennifer
"My mother-in-law has been hospitalized on 5W for the last several days and her care has been excellent. As a caregiver myself, and former St. Mary's employee, I would have to say the care was topnotch and the attention to not only the patient, but also the family, was outstanding. Every staff member from every department was friendly and helpful. Thank you!"
- Kristine
"My husband recently had a total hip replacement. Samantha, his nurse on 3W, was amazing!! Following surgery she was very attentive and checked on him often; and when I would call inbetween her checking on him she would come right away. The most touching thing she did was during his therapy she brought his pain meds to him instead of making him wait till he was back in the room. Samantha is a GREAT nurse who really cares about her patients!"
"On Dec. 2 my husband had major surgery. I was overwhelmed by the kindness of the staff at St. Mary's. Renee, the nurse liaison, was there for me throughout his whole surgery. She came back to check on me multiple times and informed me of how things were going. She made me feel at ease while he was in surgery instead of worrying until it was over. I am very grateful that St. Mary's has nurses like Renee!"
- Katie
"I want to say a big THANK YOU to Ana Guzman at the Women's Center. She went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable in an emotional situation. I had a biopsy on Nov 12th. She probably could sense that I was scared beyond words. She was so comforting and had just the right words. She even held my hand during the procedure. She is truly an angel and I wouldn't have gotten through it as smoothly as I did without her. The next day to boot was a NO CANCER diagnosis. YAY Thank you Ana for all your care."
- Kelly
"I came down and had my appendix out after I got off work 3-11's on the 25th of October. It was 3 in the morning, and I'm sure the nurses and anesthesiologist were really hoping to go home, but you couldn't tell. They were upbeat, efficient and caring. They definitely made an unpleasant situation much easier!"
- Michele
"I had a gastroscopy done a few weeks ago at St. Mary Medical Center's Outpatient Surgery Center at Lake Park. I arrived for my procedure and was immediately impressed with the staff and how they took care of me. As I was being checked in and the information about my procedure was being explained to me; I felt as if I was with family. Mary, my nurse, was beyond excellent. She inserted my IV effortlessly. I am a phlebotomist so I was automaticially hoping that she would do a good job, haha! :) I could not have asked for a better staff to have taken care of me and make me feel as comfortable as possible during a nervous and unfamiliar time. THANK YOU LAKE PARK STAFF! Your hard work and caring personalities definitely do not go unnoticed! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!"
"On May 21, I went into the ER just not feeling so hot. After running blood work and other tests, they decided to admit me for needing my appendix out. I was sent to 2 West and Karen the nurse answered all my questions. I was very nervous and had signed a consent earlier in the day without really processing the information given to me, and she took the time to get me more info to read as my cell phone had died and I could no longer get the internet. She then gave me a new form and really helped to ease my anxiety. Dr.Streeter was the surgeon assigned to me. He is one of the nicest doc's I have ever met. During my surgery I had complications and wound up in the ICU for several says. The care I received from the staff was excellent. Although I was on ventilator and unconscious, my family and friends also told me that Dr. Jordan had been in several times to check on me. When I was finally taken of the machines, he was one of the first doc to come and see how I was doing. He was very polite but also had a great sense of humor, which helped to relieve a little bit of the anxiety I was feeling. After a day or so I was moved to 3 West and stayed there until I went home on June 1. All of the staff were very polite and took excellent care of me, especially Marcie the afternoon nurse and Melissa the aide. They both went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable. Although my stay was much longer than I had ever anticipated, I truly felt like each staff member really went out of their way to make my visit a positive experience."
"My 29-yr old daughter was admitted to St. Mary Medical Center for heart failure due to chemo treatments for leukemia. Dr. Schulte was assigned as her cardiologist; he was very good and so compassionate. My mother who was to be released that same day at another area hospital awaited Dr. Obaid's associate to come, but he was very late and when he got there it was none other than Dr. Schulte! He apologized that he was late because he was taking care of a 29-yr old lady with heart problems. My mom said, 'that was my granddaughter'! Dr. Shulte is such a great doctor and so sweet."
- Pamela
"I want to thank Dr. Andrews for the knee replacement I had done on June 24th. After a month I have no pain. I call it a miracle. Thank you for all of the excellent care I got at the Joint Academy."
- Linda
"I cannot thank the staff enough at St. Mary's for everything they do. Whether it's the ER, or the staff on the various floors, they are amazing. My husband is a "frequent flyer" at the hospital and each time he is there the care is amazing. He is usually on second or sixth floor because of his heart and the staff there is amazing. We actually received a call last night from someone at the hospital just checking to see how he has been. He's been home for about a month or so and they just wanted to see how he was handling the heat. That is awesome. You don't get that kind of care from a lot of places. So thank you staff."
- Annette
"We, the family, were pleasantly surprised to have a NEW nurse who was so caring and proficient. We really liked her bedside manner and her cheerful smile :) Knowing your loved one is nearing the end of life is hard, but having a nurse like Tracy really made the difference. Thank you for being a Nurse and for taking care of our family member :) We hope you have a lot of great years as a nurse, touching many hearts along the way!"
"I was sick and being a witch about everything and they made me feel better. Thank God! A lot of good, caring people work at St. Mary Medical Center. But, I'd been dropping the ball as a caregiver as my own medical problems have been consuming me. Guess it's time to pass the torch."
- Flo
"I just had a bone density, mammogram and EKG at the Valparaiso Health Center in Valparaiso. Jenny did the mammogram and bone density. She was professional, personable and shared with me how much she enjoyed working at St. Mary's. Lorrie explained the EKG process and was timely and professional. Too bad you are not a full service hospital. Thank you."
- Andrea
"Shannon was my primary Labor/Delivery nurse back in December when I delivered my son. I was a first time mother and had no idea what to expect. The attention Shannon gave to me and the way she helped me through everything from beginning to delivery was unforgettable. St Mary's has a true treasure in Shannon. I learned later that she is studying to be a Certified Nurse Midwife. She will make an excellent CNM. I will never forget all that she did for me."
- Karen
"My brother is currently under care in ICU, his story began around June 24th, 2012. I received a call to come to Indiana. I packed my family as any sister would and made it to the hospital asap. Upon arrival, I went into the ICU, I was stunned, to see my brother there on the ventilator, so many pieces of medical equipment surrounded his bed; he was pale. There on that day we were told without a triple bypass he had zero chance of survival. At only 44, we were shocked. My brother had a first code blue shortly after I walked out to get a drink. Upon the announcement "code blue" my mother came crying. The professional and dedicated security staff asked us not to enter the area. I was distraught. He was patient with the entire family as we struggled to try and see my brother. Not long after, I was on my way into my brother's room and again, code blue, I could not believe it. I had made it to see this amazing team of Angels there working on my brother and again saved his life. It has been a long road, I cried all the way back home, but I was comforted knowing this staff were on top of every moment. They did not push us away, though there were many calls from all over and lot's of visitors and family (we decided to sleep in the ICU waiting area) the ICU staff were so kind and amazing, they gave us blankets and pillows. This was a blessing as I had already exhausted all of my funds for the trip and the near week long stay. Tonite, I sit writing this thank you note to the staff, volunteers, and all who encountered us, my brother has returned to ICU and is back on the ventilator. I sit knowing tomorrow I must get thru the workday. But this time it is a little different, I am comforted knowing that when I reflect on the experience I had seeing my brother during his second code blue, the way the team worked as a symphony, never missing a beat. I can rest tonite, knowing that my brother will not be judged, will not be treated differently for any reason at all. I know he is priority one. That feels really good. Sigh, goodnite and God Bless and Keep the entire staff, patient and families of this amazing hospital."
- Shanda
"My grandmother was admitted to the hospital the first week of June 2012 and was placed on the 2 West floor. During the several days she has been on the floor, one nurse stands out from the rest as far as her care goes: Michelle.
Despite being several months pregnant, Michelle is far above any nurse I have ever seen (or have been cared for by during my own previous hospitalization). She is always smiling; is very patient with my grandmother. Takes the time to answer any and all of the family's concerns (even when she isn't assigned to my grandmother's room). All in all, Michelle cares deeply about her patients and their family and it shows every time I see her.
She is making this tough time for my family a little bit better knowing that my grandmother is in such loving and compassionate care."
- Eric
"I was not the patient. I was a visitor. I saw how Imelda on 2West provided more than excellent care and individual attention. When she was asked to do something to make the patient more comfortable, she did it. Imelda did not come back after a long delay, nor did she disappear. She immediately did all she could to make the patient comfortable. She needs to be recognized for her attention to a patient in need of care. Imelda, THANK YOU."
- Cynthia
"From the time I was admitted with chest pains through the ER to the Cath Lab and up to 6West, I was given the utmost care and attention. I felt like I was in competent hands."
- Paul
"Tina at Winfield OP PT was wonderful. She is very compassionate and an excellent therapist. I was having a lot of pain and with therapy, I now have minimal pain. I can't thank her enough."
- Chris
"I had surgery on Dec. 6 and all I can say is the staff on 6 West were the best. Thank you for everything."
- Joanna
"I had been a pt in the ER and the staff at St. Mary's are amazing. They got my blood sugars back to normal and helped me to go home for Christmas. I have never met such a professional and compassionate group. Thanks to all, and Tonya, Colleen, Bryan, and Linda :) "
- Cari
"Nancy on 6West has taken care of mom and has been exceptional. She does the job the way it should be done. Checks in regularly and corrects things others have overlooked. Instead of just resetting beeping IV she investigated and found it needed to be changed..no more beeps."
- Ed
"I just had a procedure done in Same Day Surgery 6/14. I am a VERY hard IV stick and communicated this to the admitting nurse who immediately decided to have IV Team come start the IV that was needed. Joy was not only the nicest nurse I could have asked for, but she got the IV on the very first stick!! I can't even remember the last time someone was able to do that - it usually takes a minimum of 3 or 4 tries. Thanks Joy - you probably don't get too many people who thank you for sticking them with needles, but you are the BEST!"
- Tina
"I want to thank all the wonderful people in the ICU, respiratory, physical therapy, wound care, and Dr. Jordon for the wonderful care and love they gave my Mom while she was recouperating from respiratory distress. I felt like when I could not be there, that I was leaving her with family. What a wonderful group of people!!! Just to know she is doing well and hopefully, we can stop by and she can thank you personally soon."
- Pam
"My father was rushed to the ER with a potassium level of 8.2. The nurses and doctors rushed to save his life. They were totally professional. Tommie never sat down, she even stayed longer on her shift until she knew my Dad was out of the woods. Are you kidding me? What an awesome experience. On top of that she never made us feel we were in the way. Never kept us out of the loop. Answered all of our questions. Listened to my Dad. Treated him like he was her own father. Through God's guidance and her skilled hands. He is still alive and with us today! Thank you so MUCH!"
- Vicki
"Thank you to Dr. Tarin for making me feel so at ease with my tonsillectomy. Also, the staff at Lake Park Surgery Center were so caring and hospitable."
"I recently had surgery at Lake Park. Everyone was so nice and comforting. Angel made me feel so at ease when I arrived. I am very grateful!"
- Anita
"Thanks to all the nurses and nurse aides on 3 East for taking such good care of my mother the week of 2/7/11 to 2/11/11. Thanks to Sarah for making my mom laugh when she felt her worst. Again, thank you for everything."
- Charles
"I wanted to thank the nurses and aides - Hollie, Amanda, Amanda, Angela & Aubrey - who took care of my daughter Holly from 11/11/10 to 11/14/10. They took care of Holly as if she was their own child. It was comforting to know that they were fighting and VERY proactive in her treatment."
- Jane-Ellen
"In the past month, I have had to bring my friend in twice for angiograms. Each time he has been on the Cardiovascular Unit on the 2nd floor at St. Mary Medical Center. I cannot compliment the hospital and your staff enough. The care he has received is exemplary and far surpasses anything I have seen at other hospitals I have visited. The two nurses I remember most clearly are Jamie and April. Both girls are friendly, knowledgeable and very professional. They relate well to their patients and even better to each other. It put us both at ease to see nurses who genuinely respect one another and work as a team. We later learned April is "the boss". You would have never known by the way she jumps in the trenches with her staff and has no false pride or 'better than you' attitude. Not only did these girls make sure that my friend was taken care of, they also took the time to see that my needs were met. My friend and I couldn't have asked for better care. You should be very proud of your staff. They are the reason people want to return. Thank you 2nd floor Cardiovascular Unit staff!"
"I needed therapy after having broken my ankle in January. I just cannot compliment Tina enough for all her help and concern in helping me get back to walking normal and helping the tenderness of the nerves in my ankle. Not only did she help me but her cheerful attitude and outgoing, friendly personality made me feel so at ease and comfortable that I really enjoyed and looked forward to each of my sessions and was sorry, in a way, to see it end. She is very professional and at the same time she makes people feel welcome and very relaxed. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone I know that is in need of therapy. Keep up the good work Tina and, St. Mary, you have a really outstanding employee!"
- Lynette
"Arlene, I just wanted to let you know that so far everything is going well here at home. Cindi's taking good care of me. I called Dr. Streeter's office today and they said I can start eating soft foods, Yeah! :) Thanks for everything you've done."
- Tim
"My father Jose passed away Sat the 10th after being on both the 2nd and 5th floors. Your nursing staff on both floors helped to make those last few days very comfortable for my family and friends. They brought us coffee, pitchers of water, juice and snacks. They would check up on us to see if we needed anything else. I know it's their job, but it was their genuine concern that was very touching. The night my father passed away I had to bring my mother back to the hospital and your security was very nice and helpful. One of them brought a wheelchair for my mother and took her straight to the room. That was very nice of him. That night was very hard for my family. Also thank you to Liza that came to the memorial service on behalf of the staff and Dr Montero. She was very nice and said Jose was her favorite. That was very kind and appreciated. I thank you and your staff for everything they have done; hats off to you. Thank you."
- Alfred
"My husband was in an industrial accident which left him with third degree burns on the lower half of his entire body. After spending a month at another hospital in Chicago for the burns he was then admitted to St Mary's Rehab Center in Hobart, Indiana on January 14, 2010, for rehabilitation. The entire staff was tremendous! He had round the clock care with caring experts. Thank you to all in the rehab center!"
- Lori
"My friend was recently admitted to your hospital and in all of my 81 years, I have never been treated better as a visitor. Mrs. G. M. was admitted first to the ICU and then 2 West. Every question was answered as politely as I have ever experienced. I have a service dog and asked permission to bring him in. Though it took a little bit of time, it was done in a proper and expedient way. She was pleased, and so was I. KUDOS"
- Pete
"I have never experienced any surgery in my 63 years when I was told I needed a total hip replacement for my osteoarthritis. My surgery was in late November 2009. All of the staff involved with the Joint Academy at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart were excellent. They showed compassion, concern and were extremely helpful. I highly recommend this facility for its quality care."
- Judy
"I wanted to say thank you to some of the best nurses I have ever met!! In having to come for an angiogram, I was very frightened and extremely nervous. I had even made out my will, just in case I didn't make it back. In arriving at the CVU at St. Mary's I was greeted by 3 beautiful, happy, smiling faces. Jaime, April, and Kate. They were humorous yet professional and put me at ease immediately. April started my IV flawlessly and was very reassuring in explaining the procedure. Jaime, April and Kate made sure I was taken care of before and after the procedure, getting me anything I asked for, always with a smile. I'm sure these girls were very busy, but they made me feel like I was their only patient and their top priority!! I couldn't have asked for better nurses or care. They truly were exceptional and I would recommend St. Mary's and these girls to everyone. THANK YOU AGAIN!"
- A Very Satisfied Customer
"I was hospitalized for surgery and was feeling very emotional and anxious. I had not had surgery before and was not prepared for some aspects of recovery - catheter, pain, etc. Warren took the time to explain the recovery process in great detail. His demeanor was very calming and patient, which helped me feel a lot better about the procedure, recovery, and what I could expect after leaving the hospital. I also felt very comfortable asking him any questions I had. He is truly a wonderful nurse!"


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Dr. Tonika Duren Green, associate professor of school psychology and director of SDSUs School Psychology Program, is committed to preparing school psychologists who are multicultural thinkers and actors, who understand how racial, ethnic and sociocultural factors influence student performance.
Her research explores and responds to educational issues of children and communities from ethno-linguistically diverse backgrounds. Dr. Green has several peer-reviewed publications, grants, and a book chapter in the area of multicultural competency and increasing achievement of culturally and linguistically diverse children. Dr. Greens research centers on efforts to close the achievement gap for African American foster youth. Her work in improving outcomes for foster youth began in 2005.
Last year, Dr. Green received a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to prepare culturally affirming and responsive education specialists for foster youth.
The foster care system represents our most vulnerable youth. Over 400,000 children in the U.S. are in foster care, with 60% entering through reports of child abuse or neglect. Californias 68,000 foster youth population, the largest of all the States, represents a growing population and growing need. This number has tripled in the last 20 years (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2010). Many children in foster care are roses that grow from concrete (Duncan-Andrade, 2009; Tupac Shakur, 2009;), emerging through hope and success despite the lack of essential care, nutrients, and rich soil needed to bloom. While some youth in foster care blossom, the majority struggle and often break because of the lack of resources needed to develop in socially toxic environments. This is especially true of school-aged children in foster care. In California, 83% of students in foster care repeat a grade, 75% are working below grade level, and only 30% of students in foster care graduate. These weak K-12 educational outcomes, lead to poor post-secondary outcomes for youth in foster care, with high percentages of unemployment (50%), incarceration (25%), homelessness (20%), and low percentages of attaining a college degree (3%) (Legislative Analysts Office of California, 2009).
These outcomes are compounded for children in foster care from culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) backgrounds, as they are often overrepresented in foster care and in special education. This triple whammy leads to severe challenges to school success. CLD foster youth with disabilities need educational advocates who are culturally affirming, accountable, collaborative and skilled in prevention and intervention services.
Project CARES responds to the need for school professionals to work together to improve outcomes for culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) children in foster care with disabilities. CARES prepares highly qualified pre-service school psychologists, school counselors, and school social workers through seminars, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) training through Voices for Children, coursework and educational institutes.
The project trains scholars as educational advocates who are culturally affirming, accountable, collaborative and skilled in prevention and intervention services to reduce achievement gaps, improve school stability, and improve the quality of special education services.
Program partners include Voices for Children, SDSU School of Social Work, Department of Counseling and School Psychology, and San Diego County Office of Education Foster Youth Services. Dr. Green works with the following colleagues on this interdisciplinary project:
Project Evaluator: Sally G. Mathiesen, Ph.D., LCSW (FL) is an Associate Professor at the San Diego State University School of Social Work. She completed her MSW and Ph.D. at the University of Southern California. Her research agenda includes mental health over the lifespan, including co-occurring disorders in adults and mental health in the child welfare sector. She received a Fulbright Scholar award to the University of the West Indies for 2011 to pursue her research agenda regarding treatment of co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders and to expand her teaching of evidence-based practice. Dr. Mathiesen is the Chair of the Direct Practice Task Group for the School of Social Work, and was the co-author of the Evidence-Based Practice Curriculum Infusion project at the school.
CARES Seminar Collaborator/Consultant: Ashley Kruger, M.A. (San Diego State University, San Diego, CA-ADD DATE) is currently a School Counselor in Valley Center School District and a former Advocacy Supervisor for Voices for Children and a graduate of the SDSU School Counseling Program. She brings expertise in foster youth advocacy and education. Ms. Kruger serves as a Grant Seminar Collaborator and Mentor for CARES Scholars working with foster youth in schools. She is aware of the role of school counselors, school psychologists, and social workers because of her experience as an Advocacy Supervisor at Voices for Children.
Project Specialist. Katina Lambros, Ph.D., BCBA is Assistant Professor of School Psychology at SDSU and Research Scientist at the Child and Adolescent Services Research Center of Rady Childrens Hospital. She serves as CARES Project Specialist. Dr. Lambros brings multiple layers of expertise to her role as Project Specialist. Her role as a Project Specialists utilizes her skills as a researcher and behavior analyst, to provide Scholars with skills in single-case design to monitor effectiveness of implemented interventions in schools and how this process can include the voices of parents. Dr. Lambros is also a Licensed Foster Home (LFA) with Angels Foster Family Network, which services children 0-5 in San Diego County.
For further information about Project CARES, please contact:
Dr. Green at 619-594-4467 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Green plays on an all offense, run and gun style team. I would rather have a defenseman that puts up points like Lids and Rafalski. Not rushing all the time, just make good paasses move as a unit into the offensive zone. Green is a 4th forward not a defenseman. He's always rushing and getting caught. How often have you seen a 30 goal scoring defenseman get cut from an olympic team? He's got serious defensive problems. I wouldn't complain if we had a guy like that, but a Rafalski type point getter would be much better.
Having a Mike Green wouldn't be bad, are you kidding me. A D-Man who puts up 60-80 points. You have to be retarded to not want a player like that. Put him with a defensive D-man and you have a great great D pairing. Take the monkey see-monkey do blinders off ffs.
But back on point, in all reality I see Smith being a more phsyical, better defensive Kindl, kind of like Rafalski would be if he played physical.
I like the physical Rafalski comparison but I see him being better defensively since he's like 6'2 or something and won't get out muscled nearly as much.
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Seattle (13-3) clinched the NFC West title and home-field advantage for the play-offs by battering the St Louis Rams 27-9.
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Malcolm Smith returned an interception 37 yards for a touchdown, and Marshawn Lynch scored from two yards out with 2:21 remaining in the third quarter for the Seahawks.
Seattle matched the franchise record for wins in a season as Russell Wilson finished 15 of 23 for 172 yards. Seattle capped the victory with a 47-yard touchdown pass from Wilson to Golden Tate early in the fourth quarter that lacked the unsportsmanlike wave that got Tate flagged on a similar TD reception in St Louis earlier this season.
Tate finished with eight catches for 129 yards, both career highs in his final regular-season game before he becomes a free agent.
With home-field advantage wrapped up, there might be a few postseason games still to come for Tate and the Seahawks.
The only other time Seattle had home-field advantage came in 2005, the only time the Seahawks have reached the Super Bowl. They'll get a week of rest before hosting in the divisional round, and they might need the time off after a pair of key injuries Sunday.
Defensive tackle Brandon Mebane left in the second half with a hip injury, but more costly could be a lower left leg injury sustained by backup tight end Luke Willson early in the fourth quarter. Willson was taken off the field on a cart with an air cast on his leg.
But the injuries didn't mute the celebration after the favorite in the NFC most of the season finally clinched everything it had sought. Smith got Seattle started with his interception return for a touchdown early in the first quarter a week after he was tackled at the 3-yard line trying to score on an interception return.
Lynch finished with 97 yards on 23 carries, his best game since running for a season-best 145 yards against Atlanta in Week 10. Seattle continued to struggle on third down, going 4 of 13, but a lack of discipline from the Rams helped out the Seahawks.
The Rams (7-9) were penalized 12 times for 87 yards and lost their composure on defense late in the third quarter. St. Louis was flagged for four personal foul penalties in the span of two plays -- two on Alec Ogletree and two on Kendall Langford. The penalty against Langford was for making contact with an official, which on replay appeared inadvertent. Langford was ejected and became incensed, slamming his helmet to the turf as he left the field.
Two plays later, Lynch walked in from the 2 and Seattle led 20-3.
St. Louis was called for two more personal fouls on the ensuing kickoff. The 12 penalties were a season high for the Rams.
Kellen Clemens finished 21 of 30 for 157 yards and two interceptions. Zac Stacy, who needed 42 yards rushing to reach 1,000 on the season, was held to 15 yards on 15 carries.
Robert Quinn needed two sacks to become the 10th player with 20 in a season. He got No. 19 in the first half, but was kept off Wilson's back in the second half.
Clemens threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Jared Cook with 4:13 left as the Rams finally got their offense moving when the result was already decided. They finished with 13 yards rushing and 158 total yards for the game.
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text: Bangalore: Karnataka middle-order batsman Manish Pandeyâs participation for the rest of the 2011-12 Ranji Trophy season is in doubt after he underwent a hernia operation in Bangalore. During his unbeaten 200 against Mumbai recently, which set up Karnatakaâs first-innings lead, Pandey felt pain as well as while fielding later in the match. Upon his return to Bangalore, he consulted doctors and was advised an immediate surgery and will now need four to six weeks of rest. âIt's really unfortunate," Karnataka's chairman of selectors J Abhiram told Deccan Herald. "He was in great form and was being noticed by everyone. The injury couldn't have come at a worse time."Pandey, 22, was the highest run-getter in the 2009-10 Ranji season â 822 runs in nine matches at 63.00 â and followed it up as the fifth highest last year, with 629 runs from eight matches including two centuries. He continued that form into the Duleep Trophy, scoring 329 runs in three innings, including his maiden first-class double-hundred.In three Ranji matches this season, Pandey â who burst into the limelight when he became the first Indian to score an IPL century in 2009 - has put up 268 runs. Karnataka are currently at the top of the Elite Division points table with 12 points, two clear of Mumbai at second place. They next play Saurashtra at home in the fourth round of matches, starting Tuesday. Karun Nair, a 19-year-old batsman yet to make his first-class debut, will be Pandey's replacement.


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Selling A House With A ToddlerBeth Anne Ballance
We are selling our house.
Right smack-dab in the worst economy since the Great Depression.
Right smack-dab in the dreariest months of the year.
Right smack-dab in the middle of toddlerhood.
I know. We must be crazy.
But it is something we have to do to get me and Harrison out of 2+ hours on the road each day commuting — it's too much for me and WAY too much for him. Plus, remember how I said that my kid is kind of a
monster typical toddler in the car? Yeah.
I struggle to find time each week to clean the house with 40 hours in the office and 15ish hours on the road, but we are making it work and it's easier to keep it clean since Harrison does not spend the day in our home. At most, we have two hours of CRAZY TODDLER to clean up after. Here's how we are making it work:
- Get good storage. We put a bookcase in Harry's bedroom for books, stuffed animals, bins of cars, etc. We also have a toy box and bookcase in the playroom. We use storage ottomans as coffee tables, which hold trucks and stuffed animals.
- Simplify. Harrison really doesn't have a ton of toys — he has a few favorite trucks and a few big toys (like a kitchen and parking garage), but we keep it simple. If he outgrows a puzzle or toy, it goes immediately into storage. If it breaks beyond repair, we throw it out.
- Get outside! On the weekends when the weather is nice (or heck, even decent), we are outside in our backyard where there is nothing he can mess up. Two hours of solid play in the yard = fantastic nap + no clean-up required.
- Get a routine. My husband gives Harrison a bath while I tidy up his room and the playroom. In the morning, the boys fix coffee and feed the dog while I pull up the shades, make the beds, and make sure everything is in its proper place.
- Have the kid pitch in! It's the PERFECT age to start teaching clean-up and chores. Usually I have to back-track over him to make sure everything is put away nicely, but he's really getting the hang of putting things back where they belong.
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The State has some of the emails between Gov. Sanford and Maria, the woman with whom he's had an affair. The paper has removed ...
The State has some of the emails between Gov. Sanford and Maria, the woman with whom he's had an affair. The paper has removed her last name and other personal information. A special correspondent for McClatchy went and spoke with her (her building is at right), but she declined to speak further after the reporter identified herself as such.
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This is an excerpt from Sanford, July 2008:
Two, mutual feelings .... You have a particular grace and calm that I adore. You have a level of sophistication that so fitting with your beauty. I could digress and say that you have the ability to give magnificent gentle kisses, or that I love your tan lines or that I love the curve of your hips, the erotic beauty of you holding yourself (or two magnificent parts of yourself) in the faded glow of the night's light - but hey, that would be going into sexual details ...
Three and finally, while all the things above are all too true - at the same time we are in a hopelessly - or as you put it impossible - or how about combine and simply say hopelessly impossible situation of love. How in the world this lightening strike snuck up on us I am still not quite sure.
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Chianti Area Villas
Sole del Chianti
Chianti Area, Tuscany, Italy
11 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms (7 ensuite)
- USD $1,146 - $2,599 /Nt
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Villa Features
- Staff
- Maid service: mid-week, Manager
- Bedrooms
- 8 Double Bed, 6 Twin Beds
- Pool
- Indoor Jacuzzi, Swimming Pool
- Villa Features
- Alfresco dining, CD player, Computer, Dishwasher , DVD player, Fax machine, Fireplace , Jacuzzi bath , Microwave, TV, Washer
- Leisure Amenities
- Golf nearby, Spa treatments - arranged on-site
- Distances
- 45 minute drive to airport, 60 minute drive to beach, 40 minute drive to golf course, 30 minute drive to hospital, 10 minute to tennis court, 3 minute to town, 30 minute to train station
Villa Description
Villa"Sole del Chianti", a hundred year old farmhouse overlooking the hills of Tuscany, which has been owned by the Fusi family for many years, is situated in an oasis of green amidst centuries-old olive trees, where the air is filled with the fragrance of cypress trees and wild herbs. The luxury villa has recently been elegantly renovated to reflect the taste and style of the owners who, whilst providing the building with every comfort, have chosen to preserve its original structure with open beam ceilings, brick arches and terracotta floors, in accordance with the architectural tradition of the Chianti district.
The farmhouse is set in open countryside just a few kilometers from the town of Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, and is an ideal place for a quiet and relaxing stay in Tuscany. Guests can also enjoy the splendid swimming pool with Jacuzzi and the delightful Wellbeing Center.
Lower floor: this is where the "Calidarium" Wellbeing Centre and Spa is located. It has a heated Jacuzzi pool, sauna, automatic Shiatsu massage bed, gym, 2 showers and a changing room. The wellness center is available exclusively to our guests. Massages and beauty treatments are available on request.
Ground floor: a large paved area, once the farmyard, leads into a big, characteristic terracotta room with stone walls, open beams and arches that offers a truly unique relaxing atmosphere thanks to the cheerful crackling of the fire in the typical Tuscan fireplace. This floor also contains two fully equipped kitchens where it is possible to prepare delicious Tuscan meals, a room with a fireplace and a large living room - also with a typical Tuscan fireplace - that can be used by all the Villa's guests. There is also a large bedroom with double bed, private bathroom with shower and bathtub, air conditioning, and Internet WiFi access, satellite TV and mosquito nets. From each of the kitchens and rooms it is possible to access the outdoor areas provided with all the necessary equipment for enjoying open-air lunches and suppers, as well as comfortable sunbeds and hammocks in the private garden.
First floor: there are 6 bedrooms with en suite private bathroom: Il Contadino: double bedroom with a mezzanine floor hosting 2 single beds On request.
Il Garzone: this bedroom has got a large terrace with its splendid view of the Florentine countryside. Il Guardia: room with private bathroom equipped with a Jacuzzi bathtub.Il Treccone: double room with twin beds that can be joined together as required. Il Fattore: or Yellow Room, furnished and decorated with Sun energizing colors.en suite private bathroom with shower. La Massaia: or Green Room, with en suite private bathroom with shower. for a romantic stay in agriturismo. Il Sensale: or Blue Room, with en suite private bathroom with shower. for a relaxing break.
This floor also has a large lounge room with a fireplace and small kitchen as well sofa for relaxing time.
Second floor: Il Capoccio master bedroom is located on this floor. Situated above the roof, this was a type of tower that offered shelter to the farm's doves and pigeons. The high position makes it possible to get a stunning view of the Tuscan countryside on three sides of the room itself. Due to the particular characteristics of this floor, the private bathroom for this bedroom can be found in a reserved, private area on the first floor of the Villa.
Bedroom / Bathroom Description
Main House
Bedroom 1 - La Casetta
Double bed, Private bathroom with shower and tub, Air conditioning available, Ceiling fan, Satellite TV, Safe, Phone , Window screen
Bedroom 2 - Il Contadino
Double Bed , En-suite bathroom with shower, TV, Air conditioning available, Ceiling fan, Safe, Window screen
Bedroom 3 - Il Garzone
Double bed, En-suite bathroom with shower, TV, Air conditioning available, Ceiling fan, Safe, Window screen
Bedroom 4 - Il Guardia
Double bed, En-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi tub, TV, Air conditioning available, Ceiling fan, Safe, Window screen
Bedroom 5 - Il Treccone
2 Twin beds (can be pushed together to make King), En-suite bathroom, Air conditioning available, Ceiling fan, Safe, Window screen
Bedroom 6 - Il Fattore
Double bed, En-suite shower, TV, Air conditioning available, Ceiling fan, Safe, Window screen
Bedroom 7 - La Massaia
2 Twin beds, En-suite bathroom with shower , TV, Air conditioning available, Ceiling fan, Safe, Window screen
Bedroom 8 - Il Sensale
Double bed, En-suite bathroom with shower , TV , Air conditioning available, Ceiling fan, Safe, Window screen
Bedroom 9 - Il Cappoccio
Double bed, Private bathroom, Air conditioning available, Ceiling fan, Phone
Bedroom 10
Double bed, Shared bathroom with shower/tub, TV, Air conditioning available, Ceiling fan, Safe, Phone, Window screen
Bedroom 11
Twin bedroom (can be pushed together to make Queen ), Shared bathroom with shower/tub, Air conditioning available, Ceiling fan, Window screen
Features & Amenities
- Fireplace
- Ceiling fan
- Safe
- DVD player
- CD player
- Computer
- Telephone
- Fax machine
- Games room
- Fitness room
- Spa area
- Massage table
- Washer
- Kitchen:
- Blender
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Coffee maker
- Food processor
- Juicer
- Dishwasher
Outdoor Features
- Swimming pool - closed from 31 October to the 1 of April
- Heated indoor Jacuzzi
- Outdoor furniture
- Alfresco dining
Staff & Services
- Manager
- Mid-week maid service
- Electricity
- Use of spa between 9am to 7pm (except Sundays)
At Extra Cost - advance notice may be required
- Villa pre-stocking
- Activities and excursions
- Driver
- Additional housekeeping service
- Cook service
- Spa treatments
- Air conditioning/heating consumption
- Baby equipment rental
- Wi-Fi access
- City tax per person/per week
- Mandatory Visitor's Tax of 1.50� per person per day payable on-site
- Applicable on the first 7 days
- Fees and conditions are subject to change
Villa Policies
- Maximum 20 guests
- Children welcome
- Non-smoking villa
- Pets not permitted
Getting There
- Rental vehicle recommended
- 3 minute drive to town of Tavarnelle and grocery store
- 10 minute drive to Sambuca val di Pesa tennis court
- 30 minute drive to train station and hospital in Poggibonsi
- 40 minute drive to Golf Ugolino Florence
- 45 minute drive to Amerigo Vespucci airport
- 60 minute drive to Pisa-Lucca beach
- 30 km to Florence and San Gimignano
- 40 km to Siena
- 80 km to Pisa
- 50 km to Volterra
- 110 km to Arezzo
Additional Information
- Weddings and social events are available with a maximum of 20 guests. Please inquire for more details
- The property has a caretaker who lives with his wife in a private unit inside the property


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Sylvie is sent to the backyard to hang up the laundry. The moment her back is turned, a mischievous squirrel steals her favorite piece of clothing and runs off. When Sylvie gives chase, an entire world emerges from her laundry basket, and curious characters show her the way through mysterious lands. Will our lonely heroine rescue her underpants and discover the magic within herself? Join us on this adventure to find out!
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Bonnie Duncan has blended puppetry, dance, and physical theatre in surprising and delightful ways for the past 15 years. Her work has been described as 'an artful world of silent dreams, mime, and dance' (Austin Live Theatre). She has most recently been working as one half of They Gotta Be Secret Agents with Tim Gallagher. Their show, Poste Restante, continues to tour worldwide, winning 'Best Touring Show of 2011,' Austin, TX; Best of the Fringe, San Francisco, 2009; and a nomination for Most Innovative Show at Prague Fringe Festival. She is currently touring her family shows, 'Squirrel Stole My Underpants' and 'Lollipops for Breakfast' throughout the US to delighted audiences. Prior to her work as a Secret Agent, Bonnie was a company member of Snappy Dance Theater for 8 years, performing sculptural, acrobatic dances nationally and internationally. Her movement was called 'breathtakingly simple' and 'delightfully crafty' by the Boston Globe. When Bonnie is not performing, she is the mother of three young children, an avid runner, and vegan cupcake maker.
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