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The Rev. John Stawasz, the charismatic priest who served St. Theresa Church in Kihei for nearly 18 years and launched its well-known Hale Kau Kau meal program, died Nov. 8 at his home on the Big Island. He was 86 and served as a priest for 59 years.
Hawaii Bishop Larry Silva celebrated a Mass during funeral services Saturday in Kailua-Kona.
Fondly known as Father Jack, Stawasz was St. Theresa's priest from 1979 until his retirement in 1997. Although officially retired, he remained active in his priesthood, serving as a priest in residence at St. Michael the Archangel in Kailua-Kona.
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REV. JOHN STAWASZ, served St. Theresa Church in Kihei for nearly 18 years
"He was so kind and generous to all people," said Jody Brodie, a Kihei resident and St. Theresa parishioner for 21 years.
Stawasz had retirement income from his former 20-year career as an Air Force chaplain, during which he attained the rank of lieutenant colonel, and he was apt to pay for lunches or dinners of parishioners during outings, she said.
But he was frugal with church funds, Brodie said.
"He would never think of spending a dime of church money" on himself, she said.
With his stirring homilies, magnetic personality and beautiful singing voice, "he brought so many people back to church," Brodie said, adding that people still ask about him when they come to St. Theresa while on vacation.
"He left a great impression on so many people," she said. "He made me more thoughtful of my religion. His homilies were so touching, so full of meaning. You could learn something from his homilies."
Stawasz was born in Pottstown, Pa., on Oct. 11, 1926. He attended Sts. Cyril and Methodius Seminary in Orchard Lake, Mich., and was ordained May 30, 1953.
Stawasz left a long-lasting mark at St. Theresa Church. He's credited with leading the effort to build the current church, which was dedicated in April 1985 and has a capacity for more than 600 people. And Stawasz founded the church's daily meals program, in which needy residents receive an evening dinner with no questions asked. The church hall is named after Stawasz.
"He was greatly loved in the community," said St. Theresa Adult Choir Director Kathy Worley. "He was the most amazing priest."
She remembered that when the meals program was proposed to Stawasz, after other churches and agencies had rejected it, he said, "Of course, we have to do this."
"That was the beginning," she said.
Stawasz loved animals and was accompanied by a number of dogs with names like Gertrude, Rambo and Thumper, she said. Sometimes, his dog would wait outside church for him or wander inside, and he would work it into his homily or once into a nativity scene.
Worley recalled Stawasz as an unassuming man, remembering that visitors would come to the church, looking for the priest, and parishioners would point out Father Jack, wearing a tank top and pulling weeds.
"That's the priest?" they'd ask, she said.
Stawasz composed a Hawaiian kyrie, which is still sung by the choir, Worley said.
"He was extremely musical," she said, adding that he played the accordion and the piano. "He was responsible for the spirit at St. Theresa's.
"He will always live on at St. Theresa's through the music," Worley said, recalling that he would often tell the choir, "Come on! Come on! Pick up the tempo!"
She said Stawasz once told her, as choir leader, "You with the big mouth, start 'em and stop 'em."
"He was exhibit A for 'God loved a cheerful giver,' " she said.
Worley said that she visited Stawasz recently on the Big Island when he was already quite ill.
She said that when he picked her up at the airport and began driving to town he said he was ready to go.
"I guess God heard him," she said. "He was everything a priest should be. He was greatly, greatly loved."
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Watchung Hills 145-pounder Matt Coppola played the hero on Monday for the Warren school in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 first round.
With Watchung Hills trailing, 38-35, to county rival Franklin heading into the last bout, Coppola needed to find a way to earn bonus points and win his bout in order to send his team on to the semifinals and a date with top-seeded Hunterdon Central.
Coppola did just that, registering a 13-4 major decision over Franklin's Mike Okolo to give Watchung Hills a 39-38 triumph and another postseason match to wrestle.
Voorhees will play host to Gov. Livingston Wednesday night at 7 in the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 2 semifinals.
The match is a repeat of last season's sectional semifinals, which saw Gov. Livingston prevail over Voorhees.
Voorhees is the section's top seed, while Gov. Livingston is seeded fourth.
Voorhees is seeking its first sectional crown since 2004, when it won North Jersey, Section 2, Group 2. Gov. Livingston, which lost to Brearley in last year's sectional final, has not won a sectional championship since winning North Jersey, Section 2, Group 2 in 1981.
Voorhees is 21-4 on the season and will set the school record for victories if it wins tonight and on Friday in the sectional final. Gov. Livingston, led by longtime coach Rick Iacono, who will retire after the season, is 9-11.
Cranford will look to advance to meet the winner of the Gov. Livingston-Voorhees match in the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 2 finals when it takes on Parsippany Hills on Wednesday night at 7. Cranford is seeded third in the section, while Parsippany Hills is the second-seed.
Delaware Valley, the second-seeded team in Central Jersey, Group 2, will play host to defending Group 2 state champion Raritan, which is seeded third, in tonight's Central Jersey, Group 2 semifinal Wednesday night at 7 in Alexandria.
Second-seeded Roselle Park will play host to upstart sixth-seeded South River at 7 o'clock Wednesday night in the Central Jersey, Group 1 semifinals. The winner will likely meet top-seeded Bound Brook in Friday's sectional final.
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How Much Does a Fur Coat Cost?
A fur coat is a form of clothing that is made from the skins of animals. Animal fur was the original type of clothing that humans used to cover themselves, and this tradition has continued to today.
How much is it?
- In most cases, the cost of a fur coat will depend on the quality, the type of fur, size, designer label, and the store selling it. On average, a fur coat can range anywhere from as little as $4,000 on the lower end to the tens of thousands for a vintage fur coat. Most of the time, any fur coat under $5,000 will not be made of a quality material.
- According to an eBay guide, you should be willing to budget anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000 for a decent fur coat. However, a fine coat could reach as high as $50,000 if it uses a special construction technique and is made from a designer label.
- Dittrichfurs.com states that the cost of a fur coat will depend on the skin origin, size, length and sweep. They say if you are purchasing a coat less than $2,500, then you are more than likely purchasing a defective coat.
What is going to be included?
- The average fur coat can be made of beaver, lynx, coyote or a red fox felt. The type of fur that is used will determine the look, feel, thickness, and color of the coat.
- Some fur coats will be short, some knee length, and others to the floor. Some coats may have features such as a hood and pockets while others will be plain with a simple collar.
- Fur coats will usually be closed by a few buttons or a belt; very few will have a zipper.
- Many department stores such as Bloomingdale's, Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus sell fur coats.
- Fur coat retailers should include a standard alteration, a monogram, appraisal certificate and I.D. tag.
What are the extra costs?
- To compliment a coat, you may have to buy a wrap, shawl or hat as an additional accessory.
- The country can dictate the price. China tends to be on the lower end, while the United States and Europe tend to have pricier coats.
- Reversible fur coats can cost extra.
- If you need to store your fur coat for the winter, additional fees can apply. The same can be said about cleaning it. If you fail to clean it, the fur can start to dry out. SEE: "How much does a fur coat cleaning cost?"
- An insurance policy can be an additional cost. However, this may end up saving you money if something should happen to your coat.
- A lining protector can cost up to $50.
Tips to know:
- By law, the tag should state where the origin of the fur coat was made from. If you cannot find the origin, be sure to look elsewhere.
- Where was it manufactured? This information is also required by law to be on the tag.
- If you are going to buy a fur coat with a liner, check out the construction of the coat to see how clean the stitches are. If any fur is caught in the stitches, it can often show that it was made from craftsmanship.
- A good fur coat will not use any kind of leather.
- Choose your fur coat based on your needs. There are some types of fur that provide a lot more warmth than others. Do some research to see which type of fur is best for your average climate.
- Check the underside of the label to see if it carries a pelt label. These labels will indicate the origin of the fur coat and any sort of endorsement. Pay close attention for the North American Fur Association, American Legend Mink Cooperative and Saga Furs of Scandinavia label.
- A fur coat is usually a very prestigious buy and is something that you will want to keep in your family since it can be worth even more in the future. Consider making the beneficiary of the coat official so that there is no confusion.
- There are many people and organizations that feel it is cruel to wear authentic animal fur.
How can I save money?
- Consider looking for slightly used fur coats on Craigslist and eBay.
- No matter what your budget is, make sure that you explore as many options as possible. Instead of buying online, always try to see, feel and try out the coat on in person.
- Always do as much research as you can ahead of time. Since the market is filled with fakes, it is always best to buy a coat in person.
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New research shows more children are swearing at younger ages than has been recorded in the past 30 years.
Timothy Jay, a Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts psychology professor, recently presented his findings at an international conference. He found children as young as two years of age were using swear words.
"By the time kids go to school now, they're saying all the words that we try to protect them from on television," Jay told the Montreal Gazette. "We find their swearing really takes off between three and four."
Researchers believe children may be learning the bad words from their parents. It turns out two-thirds of adults with no-swear policies for their kids, actually break their own rules at home.
"I was fighting with my sister and I said a bad word to her," one child said on ABC's Good Morning America program broadcast Monday. "I know I didn't learn it at school."
Jay believes children are like little vacuums -- absorbing all of the words and phrases that they hear.
"As soon as kids can speak, they're using swear words," Jay said. "That doesn't mean they know what adults know, but they do repeat the words they hear."
Some kids are fighting back against the trend. A middle school boy in California started the No Cussing Club four years ago. Today, the club boasts more than 20,000 members in all 50 U.S. states and around the world.
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A few weeks ago, we went driving around Altoona. Our first stop was the Mad Lion Gallery. This the place to go for fun vintage fashion, daydreaming and really like walking through a Pretty in Pink movie. Lots of fun.
I seriously recommend checking it out. You will come out with a few treasures and lots of ideas and memories.
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Universal drama starring Jolie due Oct. 24
Universal will release Clint Eastwood's period drama "Changeling," starring Angelina Jolie, on Oct. 24 in a limited run before going wide one week later.
"Changeling" made its world premiere at the recently wrapped Cannes Film Festival, where it was in competition.
At Cannes, the French title of the film was "The Exchange," prompting speculation that U might change the title domestically, but studio and Eastwood are sticking with the original name.
Film, produced by Imagine Entertainment and Eastwood's Malpaso Prods., will unspool in the heart of awards season.
"Changeling," set in 1920s Los Angeles, is based on the true life story of a woman whose son disappears. Months later, police tell her they have found him, only she says it's not her son.
Eastwood directed from a script by J. Michael Straczynski. John Malkovich, Jeffrey Donovan and Michael Kelly also star.
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A Young Teacher's 'Miraculous' Recovery at Memorial
Her morning started like any other, and Jennifer was less than a mile from the school where she works as a teacher when the car crash occurred.
Rushed by ambulance to Memorial Regional Hospital, 27-year-old Jennifer had suffered a broken neck, internal injuries and bleeding and swelling in her brain. Her condition was life-threatening.
When Jennifer's family arrived at Memorial Regional Hospital, they were quickly updated and offered the support and compassion they needed to help them cope with her prognosis.
Most critical was Jennifer's brain injury. Doctors put her on a ventilator and placed Jennifer in a medically induced coma to help control and monitor the bleeding and swelling in her brain. Next, Greg Zorman, MD, FACS, Chief of Neurosurgery, Memorial Neuroscience Center, performed a ventriculostomy, drilling directly into Jennifer's skull to relieve and monitor the pressure.
Jennifer's mother, Pat, says, "As a mother, I wanted to talk to her and hold her. But as the nurses so gently explained, any stimulation could cause the swelling in her brain to increase. It was torture for me but I knew in my heart that Jennifer would make it."
Jennifer's husband, Derek, and her stepfather, John, also remained by her side. The next 24 hours were critical as the family waited for news.
Living with Hope
"The nurses prepared us for the worst but at the same time, gave us so much hope," says Derek. "The nursing staff was amazing and so compassionate, even bringing us a special bag for families of patients with brain injuries filled with books, pillows, blankets and food – everything we needed so we could be with her."
After several days, when the swelling in her brain had not resolved, Jennifer's family grew more concerned.
"We were anxious for them to wean her off the ventilator and medications," says Pat. "Dr. Zorman placed a temporary probe in her brain to monitor and relieve the pressure, reassuring us that she needed more time. He was experienced, confident and we trusted him implicitly."
After more than two weeks in a coma, the swelling subsided and Jennifer's condition improved. Soon she was taken off of the ventilator and her tracheotomy was removed.
"We were reading books about the long term effects of brain injuries," said Pat. "I had great faith in the Memorial physicians and great faith in God. Jennifer is my only child and my greatest blessing."
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The Student Leaders Summit offers a unique opportunity for student leaders on campus to build a community of leadership.
"Doing things with a real motive behind and a real outcome ahead." - John Dewey
The Student Leaders Summit seeks to:
- Equip students with the motive to be champions for change by educating them on the Social Change Model of Leadership Development.
- Foster a community of leaders through conversation and activity focused on issues on our campus and in our community.
- Give students the tools to lead with purpose.
As a result of participating in the Student Leaders Summit, students will be able to:
- Describe the Social Change Model of Leadership Development, including the 7 Cs.
- Identify potential action steps and describe leadership practices.
- Identify a needed change in their community.
- Communicate their role in effecting a needed change in their community.
- Formulate a plan to implement change in their community.
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HomieLoverFriend made a comment the other day that made me look at this "natural hair movement" in a new light. As he watched me twist my hair one night, he said "It's good that you can do your hair on your own for the most part, but your hairdresser must hate that." ... Read More »
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May 24, 2013
I'm not sure about your part of the world, but we finally got some beautiful spring-like weather in Toronto this weekend! While some of my city-folk got a bit overzealous with the flip flops and tank tops, I couldn't blame them for being excited to see a change from the ... Read More »
AWESOME EVENT ALERT: Curls, Coils & Cocktails w/ '83 To Infinity & Soulafrodisiac!
May 17, 2013
Together with my sistren Ann Marie Collymore of the dope blogSoulafrodisiac, we've created an awesome event for our Toronto readers, friends, and fellow hair and beauty lovers. Curls, Coils & Cocktails is going down on May 18th at the lovely Saviari Tea & Cocktail Lounge from 4-9pm – and this won't be just any ole meetup! We've ... Read More »
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May 10, 2013
It's funny how life works. For the longest time, I've wanted to organize an event – an '83 To Infinity meetup where I could meet some of my readers in person, enjoy some yummy food and drinks, and discuss life, our passions, and our various journeys. First, I put it ... Read More »
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February 22, 2013
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February 13, 2013
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February 11, 2013
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If the transfer of Gareth Bale is the most protracted of the summer, Chelsea's capture of Willian is the smash and grab of the decade.
Tottenham Hotspur had scuppered Liverpool's interest in the Brazilian and the midfielder was with Spurs staff having passed a medical in North London when, at 5pm on Thursday, he received a phone call alerting him to Chelsea having made a firm bid for his services. The Anzhi Makhachkala player, valued at £32 million, left almost immediately.
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The decision is United States v. Cotterman, __ F.3d __ (9th Cir. 2013), and the case summary is below:
The en banc court reversed the district court's order suppressing evidence of child pornography obtained from a forensic examination of the defendant's laptop, which was seized by agents at the U.S.-Mexico border in response to an alert based in part on a prior conviction for child molestation.
The en banc court explained that a border search of a computer is not transformed into an "extended border search" requiring particularized suspicion simply because the deviceis transported and examined beyond the border. The en banc court wrote that the fact that the forensic examination occurred 170 miles away from the border did not heighten theinterference with the defendant's privacy, and the extended border search doctrine does not apply, in this case in which the defendant's computer never cleared customs and the defendant never regained possession.
The en banc court held that the forensic examination of the defendant's computer required a showing of reasonable suspicion, a modest requirement in light of the Fourth Amendment. The en banc court wrote that it is the comprehensive and intrusive nature of forensic examination– not the location of the examination – that is the key factor triggering the requirement of reasonable suspicion here. The en banc court wrote that the uniquely sensitive nature of data on electronic devices, which often retain information far beyond the perceived point of erasure, carries with it a significant expectation of privacy and thus renders an exhaustive exploratory search more intrusive than with other forms of property.
The en banc court held that the border agents had reasonable suspicion to conduct an initial search at the border (which turned up no incriminating material) and the forensicexamination. The en banc court wrote that the defendant's Treasury Enforcement Communication System alert, prior child-related conviction, frequent travels, crossing from a country known for sex tourism, and collection of electronic equipment, plus the parameters of the Operation Angel Watch program aimed at combating child sex tourism, taken collectively, gave rise to reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.
The en banc court wrote that password protection of files, which is ubiquitous among many law-abiding citizens, will not in isolation give rise to reasonable suspicion, but thatpassword protection may be considered in the totality of the circumstances where, as here, there are other indicia of criminal activity. The en banc court wrote that the existenceof password-protected files is also relevant to assessing the reasonableness of the scope and duration of the search of the defendant's computer. The en banc court concluded that the examination of the defendant's electronic devices was supported by reasonable suspicion and that the scope and manner of the search were reasonable under the Fourth Amendment.
Concurring in part, dissenting in part, and concurring in the judgment, Judge Callahan (with whom Judge Clifton joined and with whom Judge M. Smith joined as to all but Part II.A) wrote that the majority's new rule requiring reasonable suspicion for any thorough search of electronic devices entering the United States flouts more than a centuryof Supreme Court precedent, isunworkable and unnecessary, and will severely hamstring the government's ability to protect our borders.
Judge M. Smith (with whom Judges Clifton and Callahan joined with respect to Part I) dissented. Judge Smith wrote that the majority's decision to create a reasonable suspicionrequirement for some property searches at the border so muddies current border search doctrine that border agents will be left to divine on an ad hoc basis whether a property search is sufficiently "comprehensive and intrusive" to require suspicion, or sufficiently "unintrusive" to come within the traditional border search exception. Judge Smith also wrote that the majority's determination that reasonable suspicion exists under the exceedingly weak facts of this case undermines the liberties of U.S. citizens generally – not just at the border, and not just with regard to our digital data – but on every street corner, in everyvehicle, and wherever else we rely on the doctrine of reasonable suspicion to safeguard our legitimate privacy interests.


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Independence Day
During the last hour of "Independence Day" I experiencedthat lobotomized, drooling feeling only a graduation ceremony can provide. When the Earthers start fighting back, every event is accompanied by a procession and a speech. Sources tell me that the music composer actually has a tuba for a head. Thus, every time the President looks cross-eyed at the alien ship we're treated to some godawful, non-stop, "Pomp and Circumstance" tuba medley that's enough to turn your brain into liquid and drive you to buying an Uzi and heading to the nearest dealer of brass musical instruments.
Then again, what should we expect from the makers of "Stargate"? Finesse is not exactly their strong point. Sure, they're pretty good at blowing up stuff, but what four-year-old isn't? When it comes time for an important plot twist their solution is to look at each other and scream "ALIEN MIND MELD!" like dorks at a Star Trek Convention.
Yes, the President has a brief mind meld with an alien after which he recites some horribly Ginsberg-esque line like "I've seen the alien mind of my generation destroyed by madness." He then goes on to explain that he knows everything and that the aliens are like locusts (not that the exoskeleton and the bug-like appearance gave that away or anything). Similarly complex is David's (Jeff Goldblum) brilliant scheme to infect the mother ship with a computer virus. Apparently, the aliens were too busy perfecting their death rays to bother installing a network firewall or the latest version of VirusBuster.
Exactly when are aliens going to learn to stop screwing with the pesky humans anyway? First lesson: Plug up the damn hole in your huge planet-killing ship and don't let the humans in when they come a knockin'. The aliens spent all that time studying human defensive capabilities and they couldn't watch "Star Wars" just once? And while these oh-so-superior aliens were building their incredible flying machines, couldn't they have set aside just one hour to review basic military tactics? Here's one: "RETREAT!" Apparently the alien Sun-Tzu has a saying: "Don't worry, be stupid."
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Why use our lightweight and portable aluminium telescopic masts…
Unlike portable masts from other manufacturers, our masts are constructed from a minimum of 2mm aluminium tube wall thickness and not 1.4mm, making our lightweight and portable masts very robust whilst only slightly heavier. All masts throughout our ranges are fully clear anodised as standard, however, alternative anodised colours are available.
We offer more than just masts...
Our lightweight and portable mast range has many different mounting and deployment options, for instance, separate or integral tripods with several leg lengths, drive on mounts or brackets for all sorts of fixing methods. We supply mast carry bags and a range of other useful items to make transportation and deployment easy.
How do I choose which portable mast is right for me?
Please see our lightweight and portable mast specification tables to find a mast to suit your application and you could consult the FAQ and mast accessories pages before ordering. If you are in any doubt, please contact our experienced sales or technical department who will be happy to help with your lightweight and portable mast order.
Standard equipment options...
- Integral or separate hand pump
- Integral or separate tripod
- Twin lock section clamps
- 24mmØ quick clamp head load socket
- 12v compressor
- Different colours if required
- Pan and tilt (and cables for photography)
- Internal spiral cables are available on some of this range.
Some Examples of Portable Mast's
For other options please see our mast mounting page.
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Albuquerque school officials say teacher absences are down with the start of a new system for evaluating teachers.
According to the Albuquerque Journal, district data indicates that teacher absences because of illness are down over 15 percent at APS. That decrease is from the first half of the current school year to the first half of last year.
Under the evaluations, attendance counts toward 10 percent of a teacher's overall score, and Superintendent Winston Brooks says it's clear that the decrease in teacher absences is directly related to the new evaluation system.
He says every month has seen absenteeism lower this school year than last.
However, Brooks says other factors that could be contributing to the decrease include a mild winter.


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Cranford resident, Aaryn Wichelns, was named one of the 2013 Walk MS "Most Inspirational Walkers" for the New Jersey Metro's Walk MS event. On Sunday, April 14, she will cut the ribbon at the 2013 Walk MS in Clark and walk her way to help to create a world free of multiple sclerosis.
MS does not discriminate, not even high school students are immune, just ask Aaryn. Last year during her junior year in high school Aaryn began to feel numbness in her forehead and experienced double vision. This episode lasted for two days. She was quickly admitted to the hospital and within three days Aaryn was diagnosed with MS.
"When I had my first attack, I was scared because I didn't understand what I did wrong to get this disease", says Aaryn. "I had exceptional doctors and nurses explain to me in great detail about multiple sclerosis. They stressed the importance of living a healthy life style and remaining active. As a result, I participated in my hometown Walk MS a month after being diagnosed."
Participating in Walk MS gave her a sense of peace that she was not alone. That was last year, this year Aaryn and her team (We support Aaryn) of family and friends will walk again to try to help give back to others affected by this disease.
On Sunday, April 14, Aaryn and team will hit the trail to help create a world free of MS in the 2013 Walk MS event to be held in Clark at Oak Ridge County Park. Clark is one of 12 Walk MS sites that the New Jersey Metro Chapter of the National MS Society will run that day. The event will see more than 12,000 participants with a goal of raising more than $2 million in an effort to create MS awareness, raise funds to support critical programs and services and help fund a cure.
For information about Walk MS contact: Jennifer Hivry at 800-344-4867 or visit walknjm.nationalmssociety.org. It's not too late to join the movement.
Multiple sclerosis, an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system, interrupts the flow of information within the brain and between the brain and the body. Symptoms range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis. The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted, but advances in research and treatment are moving us closer to a world free of MS.
Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, with more than twice as many women as men being diagnosed with the disease.
MS affects more than 400,000 people in the U.S. and 2.1 million worldwide.


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West Virginia's prison overcrowding problem has been targeted by a ton of studies, pilot programs, limited legislation and proposals during the past few years. What good can one more study do?
Perhaps none.
Still, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin will seek a new study of the crisis by the Justice Center at the Council of State Governments. In this case, we need all the help we can get, after all.
Thirteen prisons and other correctional centers throughout the state house 5,146 inmates. That exceeds the facilities' design capacity. So bad is overcrowding that 1,799 convicts who should be in state prisons are being housed "temporarily" in regional jails. Sometimes, the jails have to set up cots in their gymnasiums to take care of the inmates.
State taxpayers who point out that sleeping on a cot doesn't seem too great hardship - after all, it's supposed to be prison - have a point. Our prison and regional jail systems aren't the work camps that existed in the earlier decades of the last century.
The courts ruled against such treatment, and it's only a matter of time before a legal challenge forces West Virginia to improve the current housing situation. Safety of the inmates and guards is at risk with the overcrowding.
It may be the state will have to build a new prison to deal with the problem. But that could cost as much as $200 million, and that is money West Virginia simply doesn't have to spare.
In announcing he would seek a study by the Council of State Governments, Tomblin noted it has been successful in suggesting ways to reduce prison overcrowding in other states. A Justice Center study in Texas resulted in recommendations that reduced the state's prison population by more than 8,000 people during a three-year period.
West Virginia already has embarked on some initiatives of the type recommended for Texas. For example, more resources are to be dedicated to treatment of drug abusers. That may keep them from re-offending and being sent back to prison.
Again, Tomblin's plan make sense. With any luck, the Justice Center may find ways Mountain State officials have not considered to reduce prison overcrowding.