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MARTINSBURG - University of Charleston President Dr. Ed Welch tested the waters at Thursday's Martinsburg Rotary Club meeting with a joke.
"I had a little trouble finding the club. The directions that I was given said that you met at some facility called the Holiday Inn, right behind the Mountain State University facility. I was looking for the MSU facility and could not find it," he said as the members laughed.
MSU, defunct as of Dec. 31, was officially replaced by UC, with the blue sign previously displayed at the 214 Viking Way site giving way to a maroon University of Charleston Martinsburg logo hours before a ribbon-cutting and open house Wednesday.
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University of Charleston President Dr. Ed Welch spoke at the Martinsburg Rotary Club meeting Thursday, introducing the university, which made its Berkeley County debut Wednesday, to members of the community.
Following the Higher Learning Commission's approval in December, the university, which aided MSU in the teach-out program after its accreditation was revoked by the HLC in June, expanded its name to include UC-Charleston, UC-Beckley, UC-Martinsburg and UC-Net.
Welch, in addition to Regional President Dr. Jerry Forster, served as the guest speaker at the Rotary Club's meeting, detailing UC's background and taking questions from the crowd.
UC-Martinsburg, Welch said, will cater to working adult learners and emphasize blended learning, coupling in-class presentation with instructional technology out of the classroom.
There was still a rather large technicality lingering on the lips of some of those in attendance, though.
Rotarian Richard McCune posed a question regarding the fate of former MSU students and their previously earned credits.
"I hope they're all brought into the University of Charleston system, that's certainly our intent," Welch said. "It's a little awkward when a school says to its students 'if you can't graduate by the end of December, you ought to leave.' Some of them actually listened to that and left."
MSU students set to graduate in May, Welch said, will be able to do so, with all of the previously earned credits accounted for, under the requirements originally dictated by MSU.
"That's novel, different, shocking, unprecedented, but it's done to serve those students," he said.
MSU students who are not on path to graduate in May, Welch said, will be able to transition to UC-Martinsburg, if they choose, where their previously earned credits will be accepted. Those students will transition under UC requirements.
"They've lost nothing if they stick with us," Welch said.
Additionally, some in attendance questioned if, in replacing MSU, the lawsuits filed by former nursing students accusing the school of alleged racketeering activity would henceforth implicate UC.
"We have a long-term lease with them to utilize all of the facilities," Welch said. "As soon as those legal issues are taken care of, then those facilities will automatically transfer to us. We don't have the opportunity to defend those suits ourselves, nor were we particularly interested in that."
The facilities agreement excludes the Martinsburg Mall, once a site of MSU classrooms, which is owned by the Mountain State University Building Company - the business entity responsible for the lawsuits, Welch said.
Planning for UC-Martinsburg to be in a working partnership with Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, with students spending their first two years at the latter and finishing their degrees at the former, Welch said enrollment for the spring semester will be comprised primarily of seniors participating in the teach-out program, but the university plans to recruit for the fall semester and observe a full-scale enrollment in August.
Rotarian Herman Dixon, who spent 12 years working in Charleston, voiced his delight regarding UC's local presence at the club's meeting.
"I've never seen a university work harder than what this university has done. I know what the university was when I came there, and I know what Dr. Welch did during that time," Dixon said. "I feel that this move is going to be a big plus for our area."
Welch, who himself boasts an extensive bio, including serving in the Executive Office of the President at the White House under the administrations of presidents Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon, notes UC as having 100 percent placement rates for applicants in pharmacy and medical schools, 100 percent pass rates in nursing and graduate science programs and 94 percent placement rate of students over the last eight years.
"We're pleased that we're in the top echelons of the schools that are rated in the South in U.S. News & World Reports, Princeton Review list and have great scores on the national survey of student engagement," he said.
The private university this year reduced tuition by $6,000 for each student - a 22 percent reduction.
"We wanted to make a statement to middle-class and middle-income families that a private college education may well be much more affordable than you think," Welch said.
Today marks the registration deadline to enroll at UC-Martinsburg for the spring semester, commencing Monday.
"If they are helping those kids who were at Mountain State, it's wonderful," McCune said. "Sounds like the University of Charleston came in and played the savior."
- Staff writer Holly Shok can be reached at 304-263-3381, ext. 131.


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OK, I think we can all probably agree that the title of this post is a big fat lie, and that, actually, it's TOTALLY easy being mint green. Well, it is for me, anyway. Maybe a little bit TOO easy, if I'm honest. I mean, you don't even want to KNOW what colour of shoes I originally tried to wear with this outfit, but if you were to guess, and if that guess were to be, "mint green," well, I would have to plead the 5th on that one, and that's all I have to say on the matter.
In this case, my quest to be the greenest, mintiest person who ever walked down a country road was aided and abetted by the people at ShopStyle, who invited me to try out their website last week. As it happens, I was already familiar with the site, which I use fairly often when I'm looking for products to feature on ShoeperWoman and TheFashionPolice, but for those of you who haven't heard of it, it's basically a giant aggregator, which pulls together products of all descriptions, from lots of different fashion retailers, and presents them all on one, handy, easy-to-search page. I like it for my blogging because it means that, rather than having to trawl through dozens of different websites, just to see what's new, I can just look at one site, and see a whole bunch of them in the same place. This appeals to my lazy side, but it's also kind of lethal, because it's very, very easy to get sucked into scrolling through page after page of beautiful clothes and shoes, clicking the little heart icon to save your favourites, and then going back and obsessing over them all. That might just be me, though.
For this mission, however, I was shopping for myself, and because winter is fast approaching (boo!), I decided to err on the side of practicality, with a new pair of jeans. As some of you know (Probably because I've mentioned it, oh, about a thousand or so times…) my style tends to change a bit during the colder months of the year: I'm not a huge fan of winter fashion, and I hate wearing tights, so around about now I generally start to abandon my skirts and dresses in favour of trousers and jeans. That's all well and good, of course, but I often struggle to stay true to my style in more casual outfits, so when I found these J Crew jeans in the denim section, I pounced. I mean, mint green AND polka dotted? They were practically singing my name…
These were on sale, and are obviously from the spring/summer collection, but they're thick enough to see me through autumn at least (And then to re-discover next spring, and feel like I've just acquired a new pair of jeans), and last year I made it my mission to keep wearing lighter, brighter colours throughout the colder months of the year, rather than retreating into the blacks and greys I usually go for, so these fit in with that, and also fit in with all of the other mint pieces I seem to have acquired over the past year.
I'll try not to wear them all at the same time next time. I'm not promising anything, though.[Wearing: J Crew cropped matchstick jeans in dotted spearmint c/o ShopStyle | H&M mint sweater | Christian Louboutin 'Pigalle' pumps | Marc by Marc Jacobs 'Fran' bag* | Thrifted necklace]

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The Role of Financial Accounting in Business
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This paper is meant to give an informative view on how financial accounting is used to help small and large businesses make positive and safe financial decisions. It is designed to help small business owners without a vast knowledge or understanding of accounting or of financial reports achieves maximum growth. We will examine the importance of financial reports as well as being able to account for a company's assets and spending. Through proper accounting and reporting companies have a better way of assimilating what areas can be improved by comparing the reports of prior years and evaluating the differences in what was done then and now. It helps to provide a guide as to what actions the company may want to take to in order to improve or hold its place in its industry.
Financial reports are a necessary tool used by investors and potential investors to see how a company functions and stands financially. It is a deciding factor in what and how much will an investor invest in a company. It is also used to analyze and assess a companies potential areas of growth as well as its areas of loss. It is also a way for a company to track its earnings and losses of past years. It can be used to asses the effect of company trends and see how they may have affected the company whether positive or negatively. Looking at the managers annual report helps to determine some of the reoccurring factors that have affected the financial statements and give clues on what can be done to avoid potentially dangerous financial events in the future. The reports also come in handy when having to refer back to companies financial statements when being audited. Financial reports can be also is used to determine what the company's expected future shares will be sold at.
When putting together a financial report there are four parts that are needed. These four parts are the key elements that are needed in order to accurately show the companies financial standings in the report. The parts are: balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and the statements of shareholders' equity. Each statement shows the companies financial flow, where, and how the money is being spent. The financial statements work as follows:
The balance sheet:
The balance sheet shows what the company's assets are and what it owes for its assets also known as liabilities. It also gives you an idea of the company's assets that are of a proprietary nature. These are also known as the companies "intangibles". The intangible assets can include anything from name branding, logos, and licenses. This information is very valuable and if properly maintained can show what is owed at any given time.
The cash flow statement:
The cash flow statement shows what, where, how the company spends its money. It also shows the money that the company is owed but has not yet received.
The income statements:
The income statement shows what money in received by the company for product sales and the different services offered by a company. The income statement is also known as the profit and loss statement. It is used to show the company's investors and its managers how the company made and lost money.
The statement of shareholders' equity:
The statement of shareholders' equity shows the changes in the shareholders equity. It shows the remaining assets that are spread amongst the shareholders as individuals.
As mentioned earlier a companies financial statements stand as a valuable resource for businesses to relay their financial standings to potential investors as well as account for their assets and expenditures in case they are ever required to show appropriate records for auditing purposes. Businesses truly benefit when they have good financial reports. Many companies outsource their accounting departments to companies that specialize in keeping the records of small businesses. These companies represent the small business in times of auditing and are bonded to take the responsibility of accounting errors, thus taking the stress off the mall business owner; however it is still the small business that is responsible for its growth. It is in the hopes that this presentation has been informative and has stressed the importance of good accounting and the advantages of having updated financial reports.
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You're Under Arrest! – Now What?
October 15, 2008 by Maricopa County Jail
Filed under Getting Arrested, Going to Jail, What to Do in Jail
By Andrew Sarski
Although you may be confused, scared or angry at first, if you have been placed under arrest or have been asked to go to the police station for questioning in a crime, you should contact a criminal defense lawyer immediately. Criminal defense lawyers know what your rights are and how you should handle your arrest.
A qualified defense attorney will advise you on your rights so you don't get caught off guard by police interrogation tactics. This legal advice alone could protect your freedom. After arrest and bail, you will be arraigned and assigned a court date. The US Court System is a very complicated justice system and you will need an attorney that is well versed in your state laws to argue your case. The following topics may help you understand the criminal justice process if you have been charged with a crime.
Severity of Criminal Charges
You could be charged with an infraction. An example of an infraction could be a noise violation. The punishment of an infraction can not be jail time, only fines, the loss of your license or other personal liberty restrictions, excluding jail. You can not go to jail for an infraction. There are times in negotiations between your criminal defense attorney and the prosecutor of your case will reduce a greater charge (felony or misdemeanor) to an infraction with an admittance of guilt. If you are charged with a Misdemeanor, the punishment is more severe. A misdemeanor can carry a jail sentence (up to a year in jail) and large fines. If it is your first offense and you are convicted, the best case scenario is you are offered probation and a hefty fine. Being charged with a felony is the most serious criminal charge that can be brought against you. If you are convicted of a felony you may be sentenced to jail time in State Prison.
How to Handle the Police looking for you
If the police are looking for you or have called you directly in relation to a crime, it is in your best interest to talk to a lawyer before you speak with the police. Although you have not been placed under arrest, anything you say to the police detectives over the telephone or casually in person can be used against you. Whatever you do, do not lie or tell mis truths to the police thinking that it can not be used against you. Everything can be used against you in the court of law if you have not been placed under arrest.
Miranda Rights
If you are in Police custody, it is most likely that the Police will read you your Miranda rights. If you are read the Miranda rights, everything you say can and most likely will be used against you in a court of law. At this point, it is most likely in your best interest to give the police officers your name and address and request to speak with a lawyer. After this, do not say anything until you speak with a lawyer.
This article should shed some light on what to expect if you are detained by the police or placed under arrest. Getting arrested is a horrible experience than can only get worse if you do not have an advocate fighting for you. If you have been arrested, contact a criminal defense attorney immediately. It is in your best interest as your very personal freedom is in jeopardy.
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The Bill of Rights – The Speedy Trial
October 14, 2008 by Maricopa County Jail
Filed under Getting Arrested, Going to Court, Going to Jail
By Aazdak Alisimo
As you've probably seen on television and the movies, you have the right to a speedy trial as an American citizen. So, what exactly exactly is this speedy trial stuff about?
As citizens of the United States, you have certain inalienable rights. These include things such as the right to the freedom of speech, the right to bear arms and other civil liberties. The pillars of these rights are found in the Constitution. The sixth amendment of the constitution provides us with the right to a speedy and public trial.
So, who cares if you have the right to a speedy trial? What's the big rush? Well, we have to look at other countries to get a better idea. Many authoritative regimes have touted themselves as democratic in nature. To one extent or another, they hold up the fact that they guarantee a right to trial to their citizens.
The problem, however, is in the details. They don't offer a speedy trial. Instead, they arrest citizens and then let them sit in jail for years while waiting to go on trial. In some countries, they might wait up to ten years before getting their day in court. In a vast majority of these cases, the defendants are in jail because they object to actions being taken by the government.
The constitutional right to a speedy trial keeps the U.S. government from putting citizens in jail for a prolonged period. Following 9-11, the Bush administration has been roundly criticized for violating this notion via the Guantanamo Bay facility where prisoners have been held without any trials for years. The US Supreme Court has rejected the position of the Bush Administration and trials have begun.
So, how long can you sit in jail before the right to a speedy trial becomes an issue? It depends on the situation, but six months is generally a cut off period. Murder cases can be much longer. Ironically, most defendants do not invoke the right to a speedy trial as they want their attorneys to have time to mount a defence. In such cases, a defendant can waive his or her right to the speedy trial.
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How to Go to Jail
October 10, 2008 by Maricopa County Jail
Filed under Going to Jail, Jail Ettiquette
By Solla Striker
PROCESSING: This is by far the very worst part about the jail experience. It is meant to be humiliating, crowded, not knowing what will happen because of what you did, lots of people in tears, maybe drunk or high, maybe just plain mean. Best thing to do is keep to yourself. Be considerate but don't look for someone to trust to pour your heart out to or tell your story to. Be nice, be brief and keep to yourself. Then you learn – or don't learn – depending on how difficult you want to make it on yourself – how to WAIT. You wait for just about everything. Answers mostly. It's incredible how everyone all of a sudden doesn't know much of anything. You wait to be moved from the first holding cell to the next one where there may be 20 or 30 others, 1 toilet for all of you. It might be clogged with whatever, have vomit all over it, or it may just work.
Forget about privacy- the toilet has a small wall but can be seen by everyone. Find a spot on the bench in the corner if you can. Chances are you'll be in this room, shoulder to shoulder, maybe on the floor, people everywhere for 2-4 hours or more. You will wait – for your clothes, to use the pay phone, for the doctor, for your food, then your shower sometimes warm usually cold. Then you're ordered to bend over, grab your cheeks and cough. You got your 'roll-up' consisting of a cotton pullover shirt, pullover pants, socks, bra, underwear, rubber open-toe sandal like shoes (maybe they'll fit) or canvas slip-ons. You got this 'roll-up' before the shower so now after you've been 'inspected' and coughed, you get dressed – one piece at a time. The deputies give explicit instructions. If you have medicines or medical conditions, you'll wait in another holding cell for perhaps 8 or 10 hours more, again, shoulder to shoulder, on the bench, against the wall, on the floor, you try to sleep if you can. When being moved from holding cell to holding cell, you must keep you hands in your pockets, walk on the colored line and do exactly as told to do by the deputy.
Be nice, smile, listen but keep to your self. When everyone in your group has seen the doctor, you are put into smaller groups and guided to your "pod" where, if you're lucky you'll have a cell and you can sleep. Congratulations. You made it through PROCESSING, and it only took from 6 to 20 hours (it took 22 hours I remember once when women were housed at Twin Towers in Los Angeles), to get through it. Remember: the Deputies care nothing about efficiency or about being polite. Mostly they're mean, cordial but mean. And they'll make you feel stupid and worthless when ever they get a chance. After all, you are only a "fish".
DAILY ROUTINE: After waiting for however long it takes for every one to see the doctor or when they find out where they're going to house you, you'll be assigned a permanent place. You'll get a thin mat and a blanket. The mat is to placed on a steel bunk attached to the wall in your cell. There are 6 or 7 2 person cells on the bottom floor with an equal number of cells on the top floor connected by steel stairs on both sides. There are 5 or 6 steel tables and connecting steel seats where everyone has their collective meals. This is a "pod" and there are 6 to 8 pods to that side of the floor. The deputy has a control booth between the isles having 6 or 8 pods on one side, same on the other. This booth is where everything is controlled – doors are electronically opened and shut, announcements are made, etc. You will share your cell in the pod with one other behind an electronically controlled door in a room that measures about 6′ x 10′. You will have a steel sink and a toilet It's mostly cold every where but there isn't a lot you can do about it. If the jail is crowded, you won't get a cell but will be out in the public area – where the eating tables are on a bunk tiered for 3 people and there could be as many as 50 out there with you in addition to each cell having 2 people in it.
At some point before entering the pod, you are handed a packet containing a black hair comb, a toothbrush, small bar of soap, a razor, a small bottle of shampoo, and a small pencil. You'll get your money that you had on you or get some sent so you can put money on your 'books' where you can buy tons of junk food, candy, maybe an eraser or pencil, tampons or other "luxuries" they will have in the highly over-priced list of commodities known as the jail Commissary. You'll not mind so much that everything is about 4x more expensive than on the outside. Just so you can buy something to make yourself feel a little better. Phone calls to your loved ones (this is when you find out about love…parents are usually the ones to bear the brunt of jail expenses between accepting collect phone calls and providing $10 or $20 to their daughter so she'll have money on her books). These 'collect' calls are much higher than those made from the outside and can only be made to a home-based phone, no calls can be made to a cell phone. Calls can be made when the phones are 'turned on' and only at certain times. So many that believe their situation is more important than yours and will talk to their mom, dad, sister, brother, boyfriend, anyone to prove it. You wait in line for the phone and for each meal. Depending on where you are or how you are classified you may or may not have to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner but breakfast is at 6AM. If you go to court, you must be awake and ready to leave by 3AM. Mostly though, you wait and wait and wait ….for just about everything. Try to be patient. Know that if someone does something they should not do (like start a fight or some disturbance) all of you will pay, usually with a 'Lock Down.' Know that the deputies can come into your cell at any given moment, tear apart your room and belongings and lock you down if an extra bra or pair of socks are found. Best thing to do – and it's much easier said than done – is to just keep cool about it all. Find someone with a good sense of humor and laugh it off. Laugh a lot if you can. Believe me, there is a whole lot of stuff to laugh about if you look at it from a certain angle.
Be honest. Exercise. Do not eat a lot as weight gain is almost a sure bet. Keep a positive outlook. Give up your need for privacy. Laugh a lot and when ever you can. Say nothing that you wouldn't mind hearing about in a public courtroom. Improve your relationships with your family and trust ONLY your family to take care of your domestic affairs. Do not leave financial matters to a boyfriend, a girlfriend or a neighbor. Cry a lot if you have to but do it privately. Know you will get through this and most importantly LEARN what mistakes you made that got you there and what you need to change or do to not ever have to go back. There is so much more that could be said but these are the basics. Hope this short "Guidebook to Jail" helps someone to cope. Just know this too shall change, hopefully for the better.
Personal Experience over a 10 year bout
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What is Jail Really Like? Interviewing Ex-inmates Reveals a New Level of Insight
October 7, 2008 by Maricopa County Jail
Filed under Jail Ettiquette
By Lewis Gunter
As a recent venture, I've had the opportunity to talk to people who have had experiences of being incarcerated. I personally have never had time behind bars and have no close acquaintances who've been through the experience, either. As such, my only exposure to the jail experience is from what I've seen from TV and movies. I never really knew what the actual experience was like.
My phone interviews were educational in several ways. For one, as background research, I found out that one out of 142 Americans (slightly outdated data – likely a higher percentage now) is currently in jail. It's over 2 million people right now. I also learned things about some jail terminology and concepts I had not previously grasped. For example, in some counties, you will only serve one half of your sentenced time as a result of time off for good behavior. I learned about work release programs that give relatively privileged inmates a level of freedom even when they're not fully free.
I also learned about the dark side of jail. Now, as I mentioned, I've seen movies and TV that have shown me a lot of dirty things going on in jail, but I have a hard time believing them because, hey, it's the movies. It turns out that a lot of the stuff about the gangs requiring payment for protection, watching out who you talk to, shiv making and so forth really does happen, at least in the big jails. It was pretty scary to find out the amount of reality in the fiction I'd seen.
After my interaction with these ex-inmates, I was given a new level of respect for the freedoms I take for granted. In a lot of ways, hearing about how bad things are there opened my eyes to how good I have it. I don't know if I'd necessarily recommend it as a pastime for people who want to see the positive in their lives, but I do think that if you know someone who's been to jail, talking to them can provide a very enlightening look into just how good your life really is.
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Prison Wife: Stand By Your Man
September 18, 2008 by Maricopa County Jail
Filed under Jail Ettiquette
By Frances Russo
There are approximately 2 million men in the prison system in the United States. That means there are a lot of loved ones left behind to wait…wives, girlfriends, lovers, sisters, brothers, mothers, fathers, and yes, even children. Only the strong can survive this ordeal.
The heartache and pain is almost unbearable for the prison wife who waits at home. Endless moments, which turn into minutes, hours, and days. Days that turn into weeks. Weeks that turn into months….And then, months even turn into years. The seasons change, as time rolls by. Autumn turns to winter, and winter to spring, and then summer. Holidays come and go, with the Prison Wife "on the outside looking in." She is never really part of anything. She exists in her own world. A world she creates around her. She puts up walls around her, and often becomes a recluse. She lives her life "to keep the household together."……She works, pays the bills, takes care of the children…she does all the normal things of life, but she lives in an abnormal world.
The Prison Wife does her "time" at home, along with her husband, as he does his "time" in a prison cell. The Prison Wife does "The Bid' with her husband.
Many women say "I Do," knowing fully well that their husband committed a crime, and must turn himself into prison. But can anything really prepare her for the heartache that lies ahead"……..The lonliness and endless days. No, nothing can prepare her, and it is shocking when the events all unfold around her. Sometimes she walks around as if in a dream…that this just all can't be real.
Priosn Wives are "powerless," and have no "freedom." Her life revolves around collect calls from the prison…around "count," around "Visits" that are so retrictive….She carries extra type of clothing in the car when she visits her husband, because if the prison guards "don't like her clothes " on that particular day, she may be refused entry to see her husband…So, she chanmges outfits, in the parking lot or back seat of the car…from sleeveless to sleeves, from too tight to loose, from wire under- bras to wireless bras…Whatever it takes!…Please Lord ! Please let the prison gurads accept what i'm wearing today! Please let me see my husband today!….It doesn't matter that they refuse to let me use the ladies room…and when they do, it is usually a dirty, smelley, dark and dank outhouse, that is old and hasn't been cleaned or painted in years. It doesn't matter that I got up at 4am, to get here at 7 am, for early ungodly hours for visits. And these prisons seem to always be located in some far-off place, amongst the woods and farmlands. Most visitors trvel 2 or 3 or 4…maybe more, hours to get to their loved one.
I always heard the words "prison reform." I always ignored it…it meant nothing to me, because after all, I had no one within the prison system. But now, I am part of it all…my husband is in prison. And so, not only am I for Prison Reform, but I am for "Rights for the prisoner's wife and loved ones."
I ask you, "Is anyone listening?"….Not unless they are there, in the same situation will they listen." A nd of course it all starts with legislation. As for me, I am but one person….Everything in our world starts with "one."….."one person," "one idea,"…….that spreads to others………So, I hope you are listening, and I hope you care…….I care about you!
My husband has been in the prison system for the last 22 months. I am a retired Registered Nurse, who writes about her daily life as a "prisoner's wife," in a journal on aol, called "REFLECTIONS OF A PRISON WIFE."
(to get to my journal, you may also Google the words "Reflections of a Prison Wife," OR "Prison Wife," or "kintock." You will find it on the first few pages, as it is quite popular) http://JOURNALS.AOL.COM/CRYSTALMOON222/REFLECTIONSOFAPRISONWIFE/
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The Top Three Rules of Prison Inmate Etiquette
September 8, 2008 by Maricopa County Jail
Filed under Jail Ettiquette
By Jonathan L Richards
Your first few weeks and indeed your entire stay in prison will be made entirely more tolerable if you adhere to top three rules of inmate etiquette. Obeying these rules will help to positively shape your reputation, which will follow you throughout your sentence.
1. Don't Rat
If you and another inmate have a problem, you settle it amongst yourselves. You do not go to the CO. You do not go to the Counselor or Unit Manager. If you see something going on that shouldn't be, keep it to yourself. It's none of your business. You are an inmate, not a cop.
The only exception to this rule that I can think of is if you genuinely feel that your life is in danger. In this case, the CO will have you moved to the hole. An investigation will follow. If you are lucky you will be moved to another institution. If you are not, the other inmate will be moved or it will be decided that there does not exist a sufficient threat. In both scenarios you will be placed back in general population where you will forever be labeled a rat.
Halfway through my stay, two men got into a fight and were both sent to the hole. Six weeks later, one of the men was returned to the unit. The other man did not return. The rumor quickly spread that the man who had returned had gone to the unit counselor saying that he feared for his life. This resulted in the other man, who was very well liked in the unit, being shipped to another institution. From then on, the man who had returned to the unit was labeled a rat and was completely ostracized. Most people stopped talking to him. Nearly every day, he found notes on his cube that read "RAT", he was verbally abused and he was relegated to the far corner of the TV room. He was very lucky to avoid any physical violence.
Now, if his life was really in immediate danger, perhaps going to the counselor was the only action he could have taken-his resulting situation just an unfortunate reality of prison life. It is far more likely that he panicked and made a rash decision. And regardless, the entire situation could have been avoided altogether if he had not gotten into the fight in the first place.
2. Mind Your Own Business
You'll often hear inmates refer to the term, "Do your own time". This is the equivalent to "Mind your own business" and is absolutely paramount to avoiding trouble. In many ways, prison is like high school. A large group of people spend a lot of time together every day for years. Inevitably this leads to rumors, speculation and gossip.
Do not get involved. Aside from the fact that most of the information that floats around is patently false or greatly exaggerated, if you choose to pass gossip along you run the very real risk of being confronted by the inmate in question or of finding yourself in the middle of a heated argument. Avoid the hassle and steer clear of gossip and rumors.?? Further, due to the utter lack of privacy, you will constantly hear the conversations of other inmates. Do not make an active attempt to listen. Do not respond to what is being said. If you can't help but to listen, make sure it is not obvious that you are doing so.
Along these same lines, be careful about asking too many questions about the personal or legal situation of other inmates as you will be suspected of being a rat. As my celly liked to say, "The more you know, the more you can tell". The one question that is okay to ask is, "how much time you get?" You will be asked this constantly, especially when you first arrive. You'll also notice that no one will ask you about your charges. It may seem like the most reasonable question in the world considering where you are, but it is a cardinal sin. You'll find that over time as you get to know the other inmates, many will share their stories with you. This is fine. But you never ask.
Finally, when you are walking around the unit, absolutely do not look into the cubes or cells of other inmates. You will be suspected of being a thief or a pervert and likely quickly confronted.
3. Never get too Comfortable
Believe it or not (and it will likely be hard to believe your first few weeks), eventually you will get to know a number of other inmates, you will fall into a regular routine and you will get used to your new home. Prison life will begin to seem quite normal. This is good.? But never let yourself get too comfortable. By this I mean, never let your guard down. Always remember where you are. Don't say too much. Don't ask too much. Don't call undue attention to yourself.
In many ways, prison mirrors mainstream society. Over time, certain rules, spoken and unspoken have developed. These rules serve to dictate acceptable inmate behavior and maintain order. Those who disregard the rules are ostracized or confronted by members of the community. The one major difference of course is that in prison there is nowhere to hide and nowhere to go and try to start again. For that reason, it is vital that you understand and adhere to the inmate rules and the prison culture from day one.
Jonathan Richards is a former federal prison inmate. His report on surviving federal prison including all Twelve Golden Rules of Prison Etiquette is available at http://www.federal-prison.org
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If Arrested, How to Survive Safely in Jail Until You're Released
September 5, 2008 by Maricopa County Jail
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By Robert Davis
Greetings to all again;
I was asked by a loyal reader this question. He assured me he was not planning to commit a crime. He only thought if he was ever arrested by a rogue cop, or a couple of simple charges were placed against him and he had to go to jail,? he wanted to know what to do or not to do until he made bond. That's a fair question.
First understand this, in a jail environment all? social issues and norms don't apply. You are literally in what could be a dangerous environment.? So here are a few proven tips.
1)? Don't walk in jail trying to make friends. Don't introduce yourself, don't extend your hands to shake another inmates'? hands.
2)? Don't ask an inmate for anything. This means don't ask for a cigarette, pencil or pen, food, nothing.
Believe me, you'll? pay back more than you borrowed. This could be in the form of sexual favors, etc.
3)? Don't stare at other inmates.
4)? Don't be the first to say anything.
5) Find a space or corner of the jail that no one has claim, and sit there.
Things to do.
1)? Do walk in as if you've been there before. Inmates will sense a first timer and try to intimidate you. The inmates refer to this new inmate and his circumstances as ' being in his first rodeo'.
2)? If asked a question or if small talk is started by another inmate , by all means conversate, but only about that issue. This is also the perfect moment to say, 'this is not my first rodeo'. Tell them you've been in jail five times or more!
3)? Get most of your sleep in the daylight hours, stay awake most of the night (most attempts of rapes occurs late at night ). The guards patrol more in the daylight.
4)? A follow up to the last sentence. It's rare to be assaulted in a jail. Much more common in a state prison.
So don't worry excessively about assaults of this nature.
5)? And finally, be the inmate that rarely speaks, that's always daydreaming, that's a little weird (talk to yourself if you must, OUT LOUD). Pace the floor.? Inmates are usually scared and afraid of someone who seems to have slight mental problems. They understand that this kind of person may harm them.
Listen, I don't wish for? anyone to become incarcerated, but if for some odd reason you find yourself in this predicament, think only about surviving. Read my book COP OUT, an learn many more things.
Your friend, Robert
This author submits professional articles to http://www.ezinearticles.com? His articles informs citizens about how to handle different situations when confronted by the police. The authors' personal mission in life is to expose all rogue and unfair police officers.
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|Franklin's development and maturity has come on and off the court. (US Presswire)
SAN DIEGO -- Jamaal Franklin never got that call he yearned for from the University of Florida, or he just may have gone the football route. Instead, it came down to UConn, Oregon and San Diego State. It wasn't about tradition, coaching style, television exposure, playing time or even what it is for nearly every kid nowadays -- the place that could get him to the next level as quickly as possible.
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So he committed to the Aztecs, which was a 2½-hour jaunt from his home in Victorville, Calif.
It's been all about Franklin and his mother, Felicia Price. Franklin hasn't seen his biological father since he was about 8 years old, just before his mother took him out of inner-city Los Angeles out to the High Desert.
"Someone got killed around the corner," she said. "I didn't want him around that environment. I grew up there and wanted a better life for Jamaal, so we packed up and got out of there."
Price had no idea she had a potential NBA player on her hands. What she did know was that she had a rebellious only child, one that was suspended, expelled and often reprimanded as he tried to find himself throughout the latter portion of elementary school and into middle school.
"He was angry before we moved, but it got worse," Price said. "His father wasn't in his life and all his friends had two parents. He didn't understand."
It's been an evolution for Franklin, who was also a football star coming out of Serrano High. He played wide receiver and safety, and was recruited by numerous D-I programs. He had 30 receptions, 553 yards and eight touchdowns his senior season.
There were times Price would have to come out of the stands onto the court to instruct her son how to properly behave, multiple phone calls from teachers and principals. There was no shortage of phone calls from teachers along the way.
"I was always getting into trouble," Franklin admitted. "Then in high school I started to become a better person."
"He's come a long way," Price added. "From that child people said would never amount to anything."
He sure has. There have still been slip-ups, such as the underage DUI a year ago that resulted in a three-game suspension. Then came the middle finger incident at the Mountain West tournament, when he flipped the bird to a fan following what he said were racial taunts.
"I've definitely made mistakes," Franklin said. "And I'm just trying to learn from them."
Franklin's development and maturity has also come on the court. When he arrived in San Diego, Aztecs coach Steve Fisher desperately wanted to redshirt him. He had a veteran group with four seniors that included Kawhi Leonard and Fisher knew it would be difficult to get Franklin on the court for more than occasional mop-up duty. The young and talented frosh had the athleticism and potential, but his jump shot was broken and, again, there were proven vets in front of him.
But Franklin fought and elected not to sit out. He didn't get onto the court at all in 12 of the first 21 games of his freshman season and there were times on the bench when he'd be praying for a 20-point blowout just so he could get off the bench. He'd call or text Price after every game and she'd have to remind him to be patient, that his time would eventually come.
"I was thinking about transferring," Franklin said, "But I got so close to everyone on the team and that's why I ended up staying."
Franklin eventually got his opportunity. Guard Chase Tapley got hurt and Leonard was sick. He played 17 minutes against Utah in early-February and wound up with 13 points and 10 boards. After the season, Franklin was still disenchanted enough to ask his mom about putting his name in for the NBA Draft. She quickly talked sense into her son, who was coming off a season in which he averaged just 2.9 points and 1.9 rebounds per contest.
"I felt I was ready, but I wasn't -- and it was a tough situation with Kawhi, Chase and James [Rahon] all playing my position," Franklin said. "There were no minutes for me."
Franklin entered last season as a virtual unknown on a team that was expected to struggle. No one knew about Tapley, who was the fifth wheel on the team that spent much of the year in the top 10 the previous season -- and no one knew about Franklin outside of San Diego. Leonard's work ethic was legendary around these parts. He'd always be the first one in the gym and the last to leave. Franklin was a close second, often spending late hours in the gym working on his jump shot and the rest of his game.
It paid off as he and the Aztecs shocked the country. The 6-foot-5 Franklin, a natural wing forced to play out of position at power forward, averaged 17.4 points and 7.9 rebounds while earning Mountain West Player of the Year honors. More importantly, Franklin was key in leading the Aztecs to a third consecutive NCAA tournament bid and a 26-win season.
"A lot of people still don't know me," Franklin said. "But as long as we're winning, that's what matters."
Franklin and his mother sat down and had another talk after the end of last season. Franklin had put himself on the NBA radar, as a likely second round pick, and he thought long and hard about leaving college and being able to buy his mother that beautiful house he'd been thinking about for years. While Price had always struggled as a single parent who worked with kids her entire life, she still found a way to spoil her only child with $150 sneakers and other items that didn't exactly fit into the household budget.
"He wanted to go pro and take care of momma," Price said. "But I told him, ' Momma's going to be OK. I can hold off. Don't do anything drastic.'"
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Franklin enters the season with expectations -- both on and off the court. He got rid of his Facebook account and doesn't Tweet. The mechanics on his jump shot still aren't picturesque, but it's come a long way -- and now he's the star of a team that some have ranked in the preseason top 10.
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Kalamazoo Valley Community College softball players and coaches have had their backs against the wall at different moments this season, and each time the Cougars have responded well.
Their backs are against the wall again after they dropped an 8-3 decision to Illinois Central College Wednesday in an NJCAA Division II national tournament opener at Traceway Park in Clinton, Miss.
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"When Grand Rapids beat us, we went on a run. When we lost in the state tournament, we went on a run. We've just got to win our first game tomorrow and go from there. I expect to win that game tomorrow – not just hoping to."
In a matchup of teams nicknamed "Cougars," sixth-seeded Illinois Central (28-13) scored two runs in the first inning, added a pair in the third and pushed across two more in the fourth to take a 6-0 lead before KVCC got on the board.
KVCC made it 6-1 in the fifth with a solo home run by sophomore Kelsea Reed, but Illinois Central answered with two more runs in the bottom half of the inning.
KVCC freshman Bethaney Murphey hit a two-run homer in the sixth to pull her team within 8-3, but it could not get things going after that.
KVCC's Emily McCarty (Mattawan) singled twice and Murphey had two hits.
Freshman starting pitcher Morgan Hill (13-3) took the loss for KVCC. The right-hander allowed four runs (all earned) and two hits in 2 2/3 innings.
Illinois Central faces third-seeded Kirkwood, Iowa (56-3) in a second-round bracket game Thursday.
"They were good … but if we play our 'A' game against their 'A' game, I think we win," Clark said about Illinois Central. "Their pitcher moved the ball and did a nice job."
Illinois Central pitcher McKensie Vissering (6-4) earned the complete-game win. She allowed two earned runs, struck out four and walked none. Dani Smith had a two-run homer for Illinois Central, while teammates Alyssa Burd and Jaime Scott each hit two-run singles. Burd drove in three runs and Smith also had a double.
"We just didn't get going until it was too late," Clark said. "We had four days off – I don't know if that's the reason (KVCC was flat) or not. It's a game of inches and honestly every inch went against us."
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This week in Canyon Country-East we had 11 Part-1 crimes. Of those reported crimes, there was 1 assault, 7 burglaries, 1 larceny and 2 stolen vehicles.
An assault occurred from the 27600 block of Nugget Drive. The victim was friends with the suspect and allowed him onto his cell phone cell plan. When the suspect accused him of stealing his property, the victim told him to get his own cell phone service and had him removed from his cell phone plan. The suspect held a knife to the victim's throat and threatened to kill him if he did not turn on his phone. The suspect was arrested.
Residential burglaries occurred from the following locations: The 17800 block of Danielson Street on June 1st between 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. A MacBook, I pad and keyboard was stolen from a vehicle that was parked in the garage. Entry was made by easily manipulating the garage door lock. The 27300 block of Dovehouse Street between May 31st, 4:00 pm – June 3rd, 8:30 am. The unknown suspect(s) lifted the unlocked garage door and stole a stereo face plate, a speaker box and a wallet from the unlocked vehicle. The 27900 block of Solamint Road between June 3rd, 10:40 pm – June 4th, 1:30 am. Two televisions, an Xbox and a bicycle were stolen from the residence. Entry was made through a bedroom window. The 17600 block of Harris Way on June 5th, between 8:00 pm – 11:45 pm. The garage to the residence was left open; the vehicle that was parked in the garage was unlocked with the keys in the center console. That vehicle was stolen, a second vehicle that was parked in the garage was ransacked but nothing was taken. The 27600 block of Rosa Lane between June 6th, 7:30 pm – June 7th, 7:30 am. Unknown suspect(s) entered the closed garage and pried open the vehicle door. A laptop, Prada glasses and a wallet were stolen. The 29600 block of Poppy Meadow Street between June 2012 – July 2012. The victim reported someone broke into her residence and stole her personal property, she reported seeing pry marks on her front door.
A petty theft occurred from the 18200 block of Sandy Drive. The victim received a call stating he won a sweepstakes and will receive $2,500,000 and a new car, all he had to do is pay for the taxes on the vehicle. He was told to place $379.00 on a gift card and call the suspect with the information. When the suspect asked for an additional $500.00, the victim became suspicious.
A 2008 Toyota pick-up was stolen from Sierra Highway and American Beauty Drive between June 2nd, 1:00 pm – June 3rd, 5:40 am. The vehicle was recovered on Sierra Highway and Sierra Cross on June 8th.
A 1996 Toyota Avalon was stolen from the 18200 block of Sandy Drive between June 6th – June 8th.
Continue to lock your windows, garage doors and make sure to also lock your vehicle. Do not leave any personal property visible in your car. If you have to leave it in the car, secure it in the trunk.
Make sure to always park in well-lit areas and be cognizant of your surroundings. If you see any suspicious activity either close to your home or while you are out shopping, call the Sheriff's station at (661) 255-1121 or 9-1-1 in an emergency.
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Honus Wagner 1908/09 Uniform Sleeve Logo
Starting Bid - $4,000.00, Sold For - $19,720.00
This embroidered Pittsburgh Pirates team logo ("PBC"), which is sewn upon a grey flannel uniform section, once adorned the left sleeve of a game jersey worn by Honus Wagner in 1908/09 (the logo only appeared on Pirates uniforms in 1908/09). It originates directly from Honus Wagner family and is accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Leslie Blair (Wagner's granddaughter). The significance of this small 4.5 x 4.5 inch square uniform section lies in the fact that no jersey or uniform dating from Wagner's playing days is known to have survived. Unfortunately, the existence of this section directly relates to that sad fact. According to the story told by the family, Wagner's 1909 jersey was the one example (dating from his playing days) saved by the Hall of Fame great. Approximately thirty years ago, his heirs, upon examining the tattered garment, noticed that it was in very poor condition with numerous tears throughout. At the time, having no reason to save it, they simply discarded it, but not before removing the sleeve logo, which they thought would make an appropriate keepsake. With that thought in mind they decided to have it matted and framed so that it could be properly displayed in their home. Today, the swatch still remains housed in that original frame; a rare remnant from one of baseball's greatest "lost treasures." This is the very sleeve patch and logo worn by Wagner that is seen on so many circa 1909 cards and photographs of Wagner. Instead of lamenting what might have been, collector's should instead "see the glass half full" and appreciate this piece for what it truly is: an extraordinary, unique, and significant partial game garment worn by Wagner during the height of his legendary career. The framed uniform section is accompanied by a non-vintage print featuring Wagner circa 1909, as well as an LOA from Wagner's granddaughter, Leslie (Wagner) Blair. Total dimensions 8.5 x 8.5 inches. Reserve $4,000. Estimate $8,000/$12,000. SOLD FOR $19,720.00
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We invite papers for a panel on Food and the Literary Imagination for the 39th annual meeting of the CEA. The conference theme is "Passages," and some suggested topics for this panel are aspects of food in regard to travel, rites of passage, heroic quests, mythic journeys, coming-of-age, and so forth. Discussion may include fiction, non- fiction, poetry, drama, or film.
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A new trailer and an online RPG let you play 'Sherlock Holmes' with Robert Downey Jr
Gotta say... I love this idea.
By now, you've probably seen something from the new "Sherlock Holmes," and it seems like people are reacting in one of two ways: either they think it looks like fun, a logical reinterpretation of the Holmes characters and stories in a post-"Pirates Of The Caribbean" world, or they're freaked out and outraged about all the action in what is supposed to be a largely cerebral affair.
After all, Sherlock Holmes is the greatest detective in the world, right? This is a man whose keen powers of observation make him appear almost superhuman to the people around him, and who uses his friend Dr. John Watson as a sounding board, to help him work out his elaborate solutions to some of the most elaborate mysteries of his age. That friendship is one of the most important things about the Holmes stories, and it's one of the main things that the new film focuses on, starting at the point where Watson is considering marriage, which would leave Holmes flying solo. The awkward space this creates between them is as much of a problem to be solved in the movie as any mystery, and the interplay between them is one of those things that has to work if the film has any hope of success.
Now Warner Bros. has launched a really smart introduction to the world of this new "Sherlock Holmes," which stars Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law as the famous friends. "221B," named for the street location of their home, is a two-person role-playing game that uses Facebook and other internet resources to set up clues to mysteries that you need to work together to solve.
Here's some of the explanation from the official site, where the game begins:
What is 221b?
221B is a two-player game immersing you into the world of Sherlock Holmes and Dr.John Watson. 221B takes you through the events leading up to the very first scene of the new Sherlock Holmes film.
How do I play?
You can play with a friend, one as Holmes, one as Watson, or you can even play alone if you like, taking on the role of both characters. Just as in the stories, you and your friend will investigate crimes, sift through evidence and solve mysteries. You'll also have to stake your reputation as detectives on your deductions. Get them right and you'll soon be the envy of Scotland Yard.
What does the game look like?
The game is played through an ordinary internet browser, which we recommend setting to full screen(F11 will toggle fullscreen on and off). It's no ordinary web game - as you'll discover when you sign up, it's a rich audiovisual experience. There are two main areas: an interactive window, and a casebook, which stores all the evidence that you discover as you progress.
How do I sign up?
You'll need a Facebook account to play the game. There is a registration process which uses the Facebook Connect system to link you with a friend, so that you can start playing.
What will I have to do?
The most important thing you have to do is work together. You can't solve the mysteries unless you and your partner share information and ideas. Practically speaking, you'll be...
- reading evidence - witness statements, newspaper reports, letters - that unfold the mystery
- observing key characters - Inspector Lestrade and others appear at the start and end of each chapter, to share important things with you
- investigating locations in the game and collecting evidence you find there
- interviewing characters who you meet in the game
- chasing suspects, breaking into secure locations, and following trails.
Will I have time to do all of this?
221B is designed for busy people so the game fits around your life, not the other way around. If you get stuck, or if you just want to hurry up and find out what happens next, then there is always a way to take a shortcut and move on. Much of the game is designed in bite-size chunks, so you'll always be able to play on a little, even if you only have a short break.
How long does the whole thing take?
The game is played out in a prologue and eight chapters, each with its own mystery to solve. You will be notified by email when each new chapter is available. Once a chapter has launched, you can complete it as fast or as slow as you like. How long it takes depends on how serious you are as detectives. If you read every piece of evidence carefully, sift through all the options, and talk a lot, it might take you a couple of hours to play through the most complex chapter. If you get the game to help you a lot, and bust through everything at high speed, then around half an hour.
Does it matter if I miss a week?
Not at all! The game remembers how far you've got so that if you take a break from the game you can just pick up where you left off. If you start later than other people or fall behind, you can play through all the chapters that have been released until you catch up with the group.
Should I play as Holmes or Watson?
In the original stories by Arthur Conan Doyle - and in the movie - Watson is a man of action and intelligence. Holmes relies on him for many things. The game reflects Holmes and Watson's magnificent partnership; both players have a great deal to accomplish, and one cannot succeed without the other.
There are different journeys for both detectives - when you sign up to the game, you'll be quizzed as to which one we think you should play. But don't take our word for it - read the stories, talk to your partner, and decide for yourself.
Who should I choose to play this game with?
Someone who you like talking to, preferably, as you're going to need to share a lot with your partner to solve the mysteries. As the game is played online, they can be from anywhere in world.
The friend I signed up to play is out of contact for a week or two. What can I do?
You can either:
- wait for them to come back and pick up where you left off,
- kick them out of the partnership and carry on alone or,
- sign up another friend to play on with. It's up to you.
What technology do I need to play this game?
To complete the 221B experience you'll need: Microsoft Silverlight, Facebook Connect and Flash. When you sign up to the game, we'll offer you a one-off download for everything you need.
Are you going to spam my Facebook status updates like certain other games I've played before?
No. You will be able to share your sleuthing exploits with your Facebook friends, but it's always your choice. We will never automatically update your newsfeed from the game.
Looks like I need to find a Watson so I can play the game. In the meantime, if you haven't seen the latest trailer for the film, here it is:
I think it looks like fun, and I do think that the film manages to up the action without violating the rules that Arthur Conan Doyle set up in the first place, in some very clever ways. We'll see soon enough, since the film opens everywhere on Christmas Day.
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For $12, get tickets on Fandango.com, up to a $24 value. The offer, through Digital Doorstep, is valid starting Saturday, Nov. 12, and tickets can be redeemed through Jan. 12, 2012.
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Taking risks for peace
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has used his policy statement to the new Parliament to make clear the Government's intention to carefully consider the possibility of suspending or relaxing the ban on the LTTE. It is that important an issue for the United National Front Government.
The Prime Minister and his parliamentary colleagues will argue that it is an equally important issue for the country as a whole. Mr. Wickremesinghe's speech to the House and to the nation strongly argues the case: the country has suffered, and continues to suffer, terribly from the ethnic conflict and proscription should not be allowed to become an obstacle to ending it.
The Prime Minister speaks of a 'last chance'. Sophists and cynics might argue that there have been opportunities for peace before the current process and there could be opportunities in the future as well. But the Premier, as the leader of a society, speaks of that society's yearnings, its expectations and its dues. That is his appointed role, his societal function.
Sri Lanka and Sri Lankans deserve peace today - here and now. Not one more Sri Lankan, of any ethnic group, social class, male or female, should suffer for a moment more, if peace is even remotely possible. Not one Sri Lankan should be allowed to die or be mained for life or deprived of her/his spouse or parent or son/daughter if peace could be achieved; nor should the land and the eco-system suffer.
In that sense, this is the 'last chance' for those millions of Sri Lankans who are already suffering or are directly at risk because of the conflict.
Equally important is the fact that this is the first time that both major national political parties are jointly in power today providing an unique opportunity for that long-sought collaborative effort for political reform and peace.
It is an opportunity that the national political leadership does not wish to waste; and should not. That is why it is prepared to take risks, even politico-military ones, such as re-considering the ban on the LTTE.
In his policy statement, Tuesday, Prime Minister Wickremesinghe referred to the need for political parties to co-operate in the effort to bring about a sustainable political settlement of the conflict. The whole of Sri Lanka knows what the Premier is talking about.
The issue is the need for as many political parties as possible to collaborate in the effort to resolve the ethnic conflict. Most important is for the two major national political parties, the UNP and the SLFP-led PA, to collaborate in this effort.
The experience of several decades of repeated actions by both the UNP and the SLFP to sabotage of each other's initiatives to solve the ethnic problem finally led to the realisation by the people at large that the mere practise of political competition for power cannot be the panacea for political ills in our post-colonial state.
The action by the electorate to place both the PA as well as the UNP side by side in power - as executive President and Government - means that now the main parties have a golden opportunity to share in the credit for a successful peace effort or, jointly take the blame for failure.
Will enlightened self-interest prevail or, will those restive elements that always haunt the corridors of power drag us back into rivalry and betrayal?
Given the combined popular mandate for peace bestowed in the last polls on both the United National Front as well as the People's Alliance, clearly the nation, too, is ready to follow its leadership in taking risks.
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Jellyfish Threaten to Take Down Israeli Power Plant
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Workers at Israel's electric Corp warned on Tuesday (July 5) that entire cities could be left without electricity during the hot summer days, if they fail to collect the tons of jellyfish swarming into the power station. Workers are struggling to deal with a massive quantity of jellyfish overflowing into the station in the central city of Hadera. The power station uses seawater for cooling off purposes and has to filter out and dispose of tons of jellyfish that are sucked into its system daily. Nachum Plaumbaum, a worker at the plant said that jellyfish coming from the Mediterranean sea are not only an inconvenience to those bathing at the beaches, but might actually stop the power plant from functioning. When those jellyfish are coming in swarms, they're blocking our cooling system and they are diffusing to become gels and this gel blocks the condenser and interrupts the condensing of the steam. And in severe events, it might stop the power plant from producing electricity, he said Other workers were concerned for their safety saying that they got stung while loading boxes of jellyfish.
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This weekend is promising to bring not only warm, sunny weather to Seattle but also a wealth of open houses happening throughout town. In particular, there are a bunch of newly constructed, newly listed townhouses up for grabs in Cedar Park and Eastlake, as well as an updated 1930's Capitol Hill craftsman house to check… Read More
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It's the last weekend in March, and besides Emerald City ComiCon and Taste Washington, there are 237 open houses in Seattle to check out. Here are some of our picks. 1718 Ferry Ave SW Neighborhood: North Admiral, West Seattle Open House: Sunday, March 30, 1:00-4:00pm If you've always wanted a home with a stunning Seattle… Read More
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Happy beginning of March! With the new month also comes a busy Seattle weekend with 249 open houses for you to check out in the Seattle area. Here are some of our newly listed top picks! 3912 SW Henderson Street Neighborhood: Fauntleroy Open Houses: Sat, Mar 1, 1:00-4:00pm and Sun, Mar 2, 1:00-4:00pm Attention, Alvar… Read More
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