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COMSTOCK, MI -- Its superintendent says money woes aren't the biggest problem in Comstock Public Schools.
But Todd Mora readily acknowledges that it makes improving the district a much harder challenge.
"It's like trying to run with weights tied to your feet," he said. "We want to do things, but we're always fighting the money issue."
While most Michigan school districts are experiencing fiscal headaches -- thanks to state cuts that have left the current per-pupil foundation grant below 2005-06 funding level -- Comstock has an even more significant problem related to its substantial drop in enrollment.
As recently as fall 2002, Comstock had almost 3,000 full-time-equivalent students. This year, it's less than 2,200.
Because Michigan's K-12 funding is largely based on enrollment, Comstock's decline in numbers have been fiscally devastating.
The stories in this series
Sunday: Comstock working work to turn district around, but will it be enough?
Tuesday: Changes in population forces Comstock educators to rethink how they do their jobs.
Wednesday: Comstock Public Schools figuring out where to go from here in revitalizing their district.
As revenues have fallen faster than
expenses, the district has closed a school, changed its grade configuration in
the elementary buildings, laid off its elementary art teachers and gone to a
transportation system where students from all grades ride the same bus — all
moves that have displeased parents and, some say, led to even more people leaving the district.
There's also have been cutbacks in the services designed to help at-risk
kids, such as reducing the number of school social workers.
The worst part, Mora said, is that the money problems create a distraction.
"It causes people to take their eye off the ball, and the ball is student achievement," he said.
Still, he said that while the financial issues are "significant component" of the district's challenges, "I don't think it's the major component."
In his mind, he said, the major challenge is "creating a school environment that can attract families."
In short: Stabilizing the district's finances require stabilizing enrollment.
Reasons for decline
The conventional wisdom in Comstock is that the school system's problem started with the closing of a General Motors stamping plant in 1999 and the loss of thousands of low-skill, high-wage jobs.
Comstock also was affected by the launch of The Kalamazoo Promise in 2005, a powerful lure for families to choose Kalamazoo Public Schools over Comstock.
For whatever reasons, Census numbers show that Comstock has seen a significant drop in young families over the past decade.
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of households in headed for someone under age 44 dropped 25 percent in the Comstock school district, while the number of households headed by someone age 45 or older increased 70 percent.
Since 2000, Comstock also has
become a much poorer community: The poverty rate among residents has
almost tripled and young families are more likely to be renters versus
The district's poverty rate for all residents increased from a low of 11.35 percent in 2004 to 31 percent in 2011, according to Census data. Among households headed by someone under age 45, the number of homeowners dropped 31 percent while renters increased by 14 percent.
Another factor in the district's enrollment drop is increased school competition: Students living in Comstock now have the option of enrolling in other districts, such as Gull Lake or Parchment, or attending a charter school.
In 2010-11, there were 381 students who lived in Comstock schools but enrolled elsewhere, including 78 children who attended a charter school. Meanwhile, there were 234 students who lived in other districts and enrolled in Comstock schools, mainly in the alternative education program. In total, the district had a net loss of 48 students.
Bringing families back
A complicating factor in the enrollment decline is the impact on the school system's demographics.
As recently as five years ago, a majority of Comstock students were middle-class. Today, two-thirds qualify for the federally subsidized lunch program.
That leaves the district
with a significantly higher concentration of low-income students who
have more
academic challenges, which has depressed test scores. In turn, the state
and federal emphasis on test scores feeds the perception of Comstock as
a district in decline.
Each year the problem seems to get worse, as declining enrollment means cutting the very services that attract and retain middle-class families and boost the test scores of struggling students.
Trustee Richard Hathaway, who has been the most outspoken among the board members about the need to turn around the school district, has said the district needs to put a priority on attracting strong students.
He's suggested that restoring the gifted and talented program, for instance, and expanding Advanced Placement.
"Bottom line, we must have substantial change," Hathway said. "I think we need programs that address the needs of high achievers or we'll lose those that remain. ... If we want to strengthen our numbers, we need to go above and beyond.
'I love Comstock'
Dori Scholly is among those who remain loyal to Comstock.
She has lived in the community for almost two decades. She's a fourth-grade teacher at Comstock's East Elememtary School and has a son in Northeast Middle School.
"I live here, work here, my son goes to school here," Scholly said. "I shop here, vote here, I'm on the board of the Comstock Community Center. ... When I hear somebody is leaving Comstock for another district, it hurts my heart because we have so much to offer."
Related storiesComstock trustees call for 'dramatic' change to turn around district. (Feb. 24, 2012)
Comstock board endorses idea of homework policy, creating new early childhood center. (Feb. 29, 2012)
Is 'dramatic' turnaround possible for Comstock Public Schools? (April 23, 2012)
Census data provides insight into Comstock's enrollment decline, sociodemographic changes (April 24, 2012)
Is Comstock Public Schools the canary in the coal mine? (April 25, 2012)
The district's enrollment decline, she said, is "unfortunate."
But, she added, "It hasn't been because we're mismanaged. It's more like we keep getting dealt crappy cards, hand after hand after hand, and we just have to play as best we can with we've got."
As for the district's future, she offered a more hopeful analogy involving the TV show "Chopped," where chefs must create a dish from random ingredients.
"Sometimes you see what they're given, and you think, 'Nobody could do anything with that.' But then they'll come up with something really delicious," Scholly said. "I think Comstock can be like that."
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Polite, unoffensive manner to refer to someone as an asshole.
He is such an *A hole*.
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The polite way to use the wonderful expletive, ASSHOLE. They use this ALL the time on the radio (Jim Rome) but I mean cmon, it means the same damn thing...
Los Angeles Lakers are a bunch of lazy A-holes.
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a shorter way to say asshole
You Ahole
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Ass hole
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A way of making a humerous jesture on calling someone asshole for when they do something assholishly stupid.
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Research Reports
2004CEDAW Thematic Shadow Report: Violence Against Women in the UK
The Committee on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women is a United Nations Treaty Body, whose task is to oversea the implementation of the international Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). This Committee considers reports made by governments, and when these are submitted NGOs are entitled to submit their own 'shadow' reports.
This report focuses on violence against women only, and was submitted in 2004 alongside the shadow report of the Women's National Commission, which addressed the full range of CEDAW text. As various UN documents and policies have made clear, violence against wome is an issue of gender discrimination, representing a barrier to the achievement of gender equality.
Overrall, while the authors of the report welcomed the increased government attention to the issue of violence against women, they argue that limited financial investment and lack of strategic infrastructure and oversight means the UK is still not in compliance with the responsibilities of States, outlined in the Beijing Platform for Action.
Available to view at the Womankind Worldwide website.Available from: Womenkind Worldwide (WW)
Authors: P Sen, Catherine Humphreys, Liz Kelly
Sexual Assault Referral Centres: developing good practice and maximising potentials
Home Office Research Study 285.
Extract from Foreword;
'This report is one of a series of reports, which specifically reports on the findings from the evaluation of a number of projects, which were funded to support victims in the aftermath of rape. This specific report focuses on the contribution of Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), and provides a valuable insight into the type of services that are needed to support victims in the aftermath of a traumatic crime such as rape. The findings are timely as many years after the original SARC in Manchester was established, a number of new SARCs have recently been established and several more are in the development stage'.
Available to view at the Home Office website.
See Project: Evaluation of the Crime Reduction Programme Violence Against Women Rape Projects, and a Linked National Evaluation of Sexual Assault Referral CentresAvailable from: The Home Office. Email: email@example.com
Authors: Jo Lovett, Linda Regan, Liz Kelly
Profitable Exploits! Lap Dancing in the UK
This report is based on a study on lap dancing and lap dancing clubs conducted for Glasgow City Council, in a context of growing concerns of the Council regarding the current licensing system and lack of local authority powers.
The report addresses the origin and history of lap dancing, employment conditions, the law and a range of perceptions; the police, licensing boards, the general public, customers and dancers.The study involved literature review, Internet research, visits to clubs and interviews. The report concludes that there is evidence that activities within lap dancing clubs are in direct contradiction with equality between men and women, and normalises men's sexual objectification of women.
Available to view at the Glasgow City Council Website.
See Project: Study and Report on LapdancingAvailable from: Available from: Glasgow City Council
Author: Julie Bindel
Final Report of the Portsmouth Domestic Violence Intervention Project (EIP) Evaluation
This report evaluates an EIP pilot project based in Portsmouth. The aim of the project is to reduce repeat victimisation by providing support and information about the options available to anyone experiencing domestic violence at the point of crisis.
- the development of a relational database to monitor and track cases across the service;
- questionnaires and focus groups with hospital staff in order to evaluate the training that they have received to respond appropriately to domestic violence;
- focus groups with Project staff to explore issues arising from the implementation of the intervention;
- structured telephone interviews with multi-agency partners to assess the need for, impact and effectiveness of the Project;
- questionnaires or telephone interviews with service users to gather information on their use and experience of the Project and other related domestic violence a number of in-depth case studies involving service users, Project staff and any other relevant agencies, which will explore the operation of the Project 'on the ground'.
Summary of Findings:
Health Professionals;
- Only a small minority of health staff 'always' ask patients about domestic violence. Over three quarters 'seldom' or 'never' ask; Some staff were making decisions on 'relevance' before screening questions;
- Despite this, the majority say they are 'comfortable' or feel 'ok' about doing so;
- Where domestic violence has been disclosed, hospital staff report that it was they who broached the subject, in contrast to service users, who say that they did so;
- Where disclosure occurs, referral to EIP has become routine;
- EIP was seen as a useful service by these hospital staff;
- Hospital staff do not think that the profile of the Project is high enough within the hospitals.
Service Users;
- Just over half of EIP clients were referred from hospital departments;
- The overwhelming majority of clients were female, over half aged between 20 and 39 years and were White British. Two thirds have children;
- 40% had been in a relationship for less than five years;
- 95% of perpetrators were male;
- 82 % reported physical violence and for almost two thirds the violence had happened 'constantly' or 'often', for almost half it had happened throughout the relationship;
- 30 female clients had experienced violence during pregnancy;
- Just over one third of clients had experienced post separation violence;
- The Police had been involved in over three quarters of cases but only a minority (13%) of perpetrators had been subject to a prosecution for a domestic violence related offence;
- The majority of clients (71%) had between one and five contacts with EIP, however five had been in contact more than 50 times, raising concerns about 'heavy need' clients requiring long term support;
- Almost all clients wanted generalised 'support' and 'information';
- There was a very high level of telephone support provided to clients by EIP staff;
- Referral to other agencies continues to be a major strand of the support provided to clients;
- The Project appears to have successfully reduced repeat visits to the A&E department for domestic violence related injuries
See Project: Evaluation of the Portsmouth Domestic Violence Early Intervention Project (EIP)
Available from: Child and Women Abuse Studies Unit: FREE , £1.00 p&p.
EIP Final Evaluation Report.pdf (download acrobat reader)
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Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to reduce by one half the sentences for two associates of former Rep. William Jefferson who testified against the New Orleans Democrat during his eight-week trial.
If Judge T.S. Ellis agrees, it would mean that Vernon Jackson, the former CEO of iGate Inc., a company that Jefferson tried to help land contracts in western African in return for payments to a family owned business, would be free in about three months, counting time off for good behavior.
Brett Pfeffer, a former legislative aide to Jefferson who introduced him to Lori Mody, the Virginia businesswoman who invested in Jackson's company and then wore a wire for the FBI to help indict and convict Jefferson, would be free in about eight months.
Attorneys for the two men are likely to ask Ellis to free them immediately so that they can be home by Christmas.
Ellis has scheduled a hearing Friday on the request to reduce Jackson's sentence, and a hearing Dec. 18 on the request for Pfeffer.
During the trial, which ended with a guilty verdict for Jefferson on 11 of 16 public corruption charges, Jackson emerged as one of the most colorful witnesses against the former nine-term congressman.
At every opportunity, Jackson referred to Jefferson as "U.S. Congressman William Jefferson," emphasizing that he was acting in his official capacity while trying to persuade western African leaders to approve his proposal to develop cable, table and internet services.
Jefferson's attorneys argued that he was acting as a private businessman, not as a member of Congress. That argument was undercut by Jackson's testimony.
In 2006, less than a year after FBI agents raided Jefferson's homes and discovered $90,000 in marked FBI bills in the his Washington D.C. freezer, Jackson pleaded guilty to bribery of a public official and conspiracy to defraud the United States. Pfeffer made a guilty plea to aiding and abetting the bribery of a public official and conspiracy to commit bribery.
Pfeffer got an eight-year sentence from Ellis, while Jackson received a term of seven years, three months.
Neither man expected to spend that much time in prison, assuming their cooperation would win them a sentence reduction once Jefferson's trial was completed. But the indictment of Jefferson didn't occur until June 2007, delayed in part by a lengthy legal dispute over the Justice Department's decision to raid Jefferson's congressional office, the first time in history that has happened.
The start of the trial was then delayed by continued legal wrangling over the government's investigation and efforts by Jefferson's lawyers to persuade Judge Ellis and the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to throw out some of the 16 charges filed against Jefferson. Those efforts failed.
A 12-member Virginia jury returned guilty verdicts Aug. 5 on 11 of the counts, including bribery, racketeering, honest services fraud and conspiracy. Ellis sentenced Jefferson to 13 years in prison, less than half what prosecutors sought but still the longest corruption sentence for a member of Congress.
Jefferson, 62, remains free, pending his appeal before the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. That can take a year to resolve, and the entire appeals process could take significantly longer, if the U.S. Supreme Court agrees to take the case -- a possibility given all the unique legal issues raised in the case.
Jefferson was acquitted on five counts, including the one tied directly to the $90,000 found in his freezer.
The indictment said that Jefferson planned to use the money to bribe the then vice president of Nigeria, which would be a violation of the Corrupt Foreign Practices Act. But the jury found him not guilty on that charge.
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Carolyn LambertDirector of Programs Consortium on Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Biography
Carolyn Lambert is a Director of CNCR. Lambert's focus is on the CNCR's Restorative Justice (RJ) Project including designing, building and implementing a regional web-based restorative justice clearinghouse, collecting and integrating RJ legislation in the US and building a web-based tool to allow easy access for users, and developing CNCR's "What is Restorative Justice" project. She led the Conflict Resolution in Schools Program, a living laboratory examining the efficacy of teaching conflict management skills to children in the Atlanta Public Schools and continues to conduct research and gather data on legislation related to conflict management in K-12 schools. Carolyn oversees the CNCR's Conflict Management in Higher Education project, administering the system-wide mediation program, and providing advice and support related to conflict management to the 32 institutions of higher education in the University System of Georgia.
Carolyn is an experienced mediator, facilitator and trainer. She has facilitated group problem solving and community building sessions in the higher education, private business, and community arenas; conducted training in conflict management including mediation, negotiation, leadership, conflict management system design and dealing with difficult people; designed conflict management systems in higher education and the private sector; and, evaluated conflict management systems.


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The Bay City Times
Original story posted Aug. 7 on MLive.com
A Gladwin County case against a registered sex offender has created an apparent legal loophole in Michigan's Sex Offender Registration Act. Now, local law enforcement officials are worried about the consequences.
Area police and prosecutors say they are concerned in the wake of a February state Court of Appeals ruling in the Gladwin case that says the homeless are exempt from the law that requires sex offenders to register their addresses with police.
BCT: The quandary is that the homeless, by definition, have no address. So, how can law enforcement require that they register an address?
Lawmakers back in February pledged a quick fix. We're still waiting for action.
"The purpose of the Sex Offender Registry is to keep tabs on these people," said state police Detective Sgt. Gary L. Thomas of the Bridgeport Post. "Obviously, someone who does not want to give their address can just claim to be homeless and get this exemption."
BCT: Surely, law enforcement can track a person better than by merely asking for an address.
The Legislature passed the law in 1994 to protect the public from "a potential serious menace and danger to … the people, and particularly the children, of this state."
The law covers a range of offenses from indecent exposure to forcible rape.
BCT: It's not pertinent to this homeless loophole, but that law has needed some changes for years. It doesn't make sense to spend time and law enforcement money branding and tracking a person as a sex offender, along with child molesters and rapists, if they're guilt involves, say, public urination or a teenaged Romeo and Juliet tryst.
Michigan has about 45,000 registered sex offenders; the exact number changes daily.
As of Aug. 1, there were 339 in Bay County, 247 in Midland County and 516 in Saginaw County.
The Appeals Court ruling in the case of People vs. Dowdy sent an instant ripple through the criminal justice system, starting with the dismissal of an undetermined number of pending cases.
BCT: Among them, we assume, may have been some sexual predators for whom this law was originally intended. That some are roaming around, untracked, is unsettling indeed.
Hello, legislators? Isn't this reason enough to enact a fix to this law quickly?
"All they had to do was say they were homeless," said Prosecutor Timothy J. Rutkowski, chief law enforcement officer for Huron County, a community with about 70 registered sex offenders.
That leaves prosecutors with the daunting task of proving a double negative: That someone doesn't not have a home.
"It's a challenge," Rutkowski said. "One way is to show that they've resided at the same house for more than 10 days. The problem is, who is going to stake out a house for 10 days? The resources for law enforcement are stretched thin already."
BCT: Granted, proving an "address" is time-consuming, especially for a person who moves around a lot and who may not live under a roof for long periods of time. So, how about changing the law to include "vicinity," as in this sex offender is known to sleep under this bridge or in that woods?
In July, a Court of Appeals gave lawmakers a nudge when Justices Karen M. Fort Hood, Stephen L. Borrello and Cynthia D. Stephens overruled a Gladwin County jury's verdict against a sex offender accused of failing to register.
Paul A. Farquharson, 55, challenged the 2008 conviction and three-year probation sentence, arguing that the Sex Offender Registration Act is vague and too broad and it tramples on his right to due process.
"This Court (in its February decision) urged the Legislature to consider a change to the (Sex Offender Registration Act) to bring a homeless sex offender within its reach, but recognized that any change was 'solely within the province of the legislative branch'," the Appeals Court wrote.
BCT: But here's the kicker: Homeless sex offenders, by dint of their crime, aren't wanted nearly anywhere. Some are sleeping on the streets because many homeless shelters won't have them.
Their past crime may contribute to their homelessness, and without an address, they were guilty of violating the Sex Offender Registry Act.
Society has little if any sympathy for sexual predators, but laws cannot effectively force them into an illegal act by requiring an address that they cannot obtain.
Lawmakers are working on it, said Rep. Mark S. Meadows, D-East Lansing, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.
An amendment was introduced in the House and is in the process of being tweaked based on input from police and prosecutors, Meadows said.
"We want to make sure the fix is the correct fix," he said.
With the Aug. 3 primary election over, lawmakers are likely to focus more attention on the law, he said.
BCT: At this point in the election cycle, they are more likely to take it up after the Nov. 2 general election. No lawmaker wants to be painted as easy on sexual offenders.
"There is no particular reason for the delay," Meadows said. "It's the entire campaign season plus a lot of budget issues that have taken precedence. A lot is happening at once so it's been tough to get the job done."
BCT: It's a job that should have been done last winter, long before the electioneering season began and put a lid on most touchy subjects like this amendment.
At the root of this issue is that it is not illegal to be homeless. That they have no address to register so society can track them is less the offender's problem than it is society's.
If Michigan wants to ensure that homeless sex offenders have an address, then the state should make sure that they, and all homeless people, have a place to stay.
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Bob Sevey, known as the "Walter Cronkite of Hawaii" during his two decades as anchor of the top TV newscast in the state, died Friday in Olympia, Wash. He was 81.
The former news director and anchorman at KGMB Channel 9 had battled cancer for more than two years. He was given just months to live when he was first diagnosed, but he surpassed doctors' expectations and lived long enough to attend a reunion in Hawaii last year and say goodbye to many of the people he worked with and mentored over the years.
Sevey was considered one of the most trusted and respected journalists in the state. He retired from KGMB in July 1986 and moved to Washington state with his wife a few years later.
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Former co-anchor Bob Jones said that although Sevey has not been on local TV for more than 20 years, the reputation that he built has, and will, live on.
"Long after TV viewers in Hawaii have forgotten the names of the rest of us who have been news anchors here, they'll remember Sevey," Jones said. "He was the most trusted, authoritative figure we've ever had on TV news."
Jones said he didn't always see eye-to-eye with Sevey, but said he never questioned Sevey's integrity.
"He built the best TV newsroom Hawaii has had. He hired journalistic talent, not performers," Jones said. "If hirees became performers, it was after they were hired for their journalism."
One of Sevey's early hires was a young woman from the Pacific Northwest named Linda Coble. Coble came to Hawaii in 1969 and worked at Channel 4 for a couple of years before being lured to KGMB.
Coble said Sevey reluctantly hired her.
"He was never into having women in broadcasting.
He never believed in it," she said. "But he realized they were getting popular and stole me away, and I'll never be more grateful."
And for a gruff newsman who didn't like the idea of women in the newsroom, Sevey surely hired his share. After Coble, many successful female journalists followed, such as Bambi Weil, Leslie Wilcox, Elisa Yadao and Tina Shelton.
Sevey was born in Minneapolis and raised there and in Iowa. He attended Iowa State College, where he got his first media job at a local radio station.
He moved to California and was a sportscaster at a radio station in Santa Barbara while attending the University of California, Santa Barbara. After graduating in 1951, Sevey worked as a production assistant for CBS television in Los Angeles and then as an announcer/director for a TV station in Phoenix.
Sevey moved to Hawaii in the 1950s and eventually joined KGMB in 1966.


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Gov. Chris Christie is still blasting public employees because of their benefits package. Do we know how much his benefits package costs the state? Do we know what the benefits package for his staff is? Public employees bargain for their salary, which includes benefits. The private sector employee has the right to do the same. The governor should be advocating for the working man's benefits. Oops, I'm sorry, Christie is a Republican.
And, just a reminder. There is an avenue for "bad" teachers to be fired. You just need a "good" administrator to get it done. And the process need not cost much at all. You just need to know how to do it effectively.
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A Kentucky high school is on the defensive after Android tablets meant to help students with their homework instead became a gateway for pornography.
Parents are in an uproar because they say the tablets need more filters and parental controls.
"She is chatting with her friends and they are able to send her pornographic images," Stephani Torres, mother of one of the students, said. "Click on that link and leave Facebook and go somewhere else where there are pornographic images."
The students aren't only looking at disturbing images; they're also visiting chat rooms and having conversations with older men.
Administrators said the school has an acceptable use policy that all parents signed. They say it's the parents responsibility to monitor their children.
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Mr. and Mrs. Jack E. Fisher, Williamsport, observed their 60th wedding anniversary July 14, 2012.
They were married by the Rev. Shaheen in Williamsport. They are members of Nisbet United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Fisher, the former Betty Lou Shafer, is a native of Williamsport. She is the daughter of the late E. Leola "Babe" and Herbert T. Shafer. She graduated from Williamsport High School in 1950 and retired from Wundies.
Mr. Fisher, a native of Jersey Shore, is the son of the late Maggie V. and Claire H. Fisher. He graduated from South Williamsport High School in 1949 and served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He retired from Portion Pack Food Services Inc., as a truck driver.
They are the parents of four daughters, Kathy L. Herb, Valdosta, Ga.; Lynda K. Wilson, Trout Run; and Betsy L. Black and Amy M., both of Williamsport; and two sons, John E., Williamsport; and Robert G., Manchester, N.H.
There are 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
In honor of their anniversary, a party at the couples' home and river lot was held July 14.


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Judge dismisses case against actor Jeremy London
A judge formally dismissed a misdemeanor case against Jeremy London stemming from a fight between the actor and his estranged wife over their 5-year-old son, finding that he had completed anger management sessions as required.
London, who is best known for his roles in the television series "Party of Five" and "7th Heaven," was originally charged with misdemeanor spousal battery but entered a no contest plea to a misdemeanor charge of fighting in public last May.
Riverside County Superior Court Judge Richard A. Erwood found that the 40-year-old actor had completed 20 anger-management sessions and formally dismissed the case, according to London's attorney Catherine Lombardo.
The judge also terminated a protective order issued last year requiring London to have no contact with the woman, Lombardo said.
Copyright 2014 Gulf California Broadcasting. City News Service contributed to this report. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


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With his new single "Redneck Crazy" now at radio, Columbia Nashville newcomer Tyler Farr has witnessed many 'redneck crazy' moments in his years on the road. He spent his teenage years, side stage at George Jones concerts watching his step-dad play guitar for the country legend and more recently, playing over 200 shows opening for Colt Ford.
The song is catching the ear of artist, radio and fans too. RCA Nashville singer songwriter Jake Owen said "I love that song! Tyler sounds great singing it. It's got some Conway Twitty in there."
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After the initial beta announcement and registration site went up for Defiance, we were left waiting for details on what the beta would actually include. Today that changed, and the great news is the Defiance beta will have a little bit of everything: tutorial, co-op, competitive multiplayer and open world multiplayer too. A pretty expansive beta to be sure.
Take on the role of a mercenary/treasure hunter recovering alien technology and just go register for the beta already:
"Players who participate in Advanced Mission Beta 1 will have full access to the tutorial, the expansive terraformed terrain of Mt. Tam, the Waterfront competitive multiplayer map, and the fierce Shadow War open world competitive multiplayer and Arkfall massive co-op boss battles."
If you're not familiar with Mt. Tamalpais' location, the Advance Mission Beta 1 for Defiance will take place in the futuristic setting of the San Francisco bay area. Odds are it's not going to look like the present San Francisco in any regard, but who knows, maybe they'll surprise us.
Defiance is planned for release in April for the PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Advanced Mission Beta 1 will begin on January 18 (8AM PST) and run through the weekend, ending on January 20 (9PM PST). This first beta event will PC exclusive, I believe.


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Church to show Christmas play
CHARLESTON - The Oakridge Bible Church, 2167 Oakride Drive, will present its Christmas play, "Humbug" at 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; and at 2 p.m. today and Dec. 3. Admission is free.
For more information, call 304-343-6000.
Church holding live nativity today
SHEPHERDSTOWN - As a part of Christmas in Shepherdstown and the kickoff of Shepherdstown's 250th Anniversary Celebration, Trinity Episcopal Church, at the corner of German and Church streets, will again host a live nativity in the church yard at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. today. The live nativity will be part of the Christmas parade at 11 a.m. Dec. 3. The live nativity will also be presented at noon, 1, 6, 7 and 8 p.m. Dec. 3.
For more information, call 304-876-6990.
Organization set
to hold coat drive
MARTINSBURG - Acts II Closet will sponsor a free community coat day from 2 to 5 p.m. today at the John Curtis Clark Hall, at Destiny Baptist Church, 114 North Raleigh St. One coat per person. Must be present to receive a coat.
Grace Wesleyan announces events
MARTINSBURG - Grace Wesleyan, on the corner of Janice and Echo streets, has announced the following events;
Sunday, 10 a.m.: Hanging of the Greens service, with a lighting of the Advent wreath each Sunday, including Christmas Day.
Dec. 18, 6 p.m.: A candlelight service featuring special music and guest speaker, the Rev. Mike Rolan.
Dec. 25, 10 a.m.: Christmas morning worship service
For more information, call the Rev. Sharon Reed at 304-264-0993 or visit www.gracewesleyanmartinsburgwv.org.
Noon day service being held locally
MARTINSBURG - Immanuel New Life Bible Church, 701 W. Burke St., will host the noon day service and meal, "The In Life Hour of Refreshing" at noon Wednesday.
For more information, call 304-262-3355 or visit www.inlbc.org.
Wednesday Night Live event planned
MARTINSBURG - Boy Scout Troop 25 will sponsor "Wednesday Night Live" from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Fellowship Hall. Event will feature worship and a community meal.
All are welcome.
Methodist church holding dinner
INWOOD - Inwood United Methodist Church will host a spaghetti dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Menu includes spaghetti, salad, drink and dessert. Cost is $7 per person; $4 for children 8 and under. Carryout will be available.
Public invited
to nativity scene
MIDDLEWAY - The Middleway United Methodist Church, 7435 Queen St., invites the public to view a uniquely inspirational display of nativity scenes. The church will be open from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday and Dec. 9, from noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 3, 4 10 and 11. All are invited to come and see and many traditional and unique nativities belonging to members of our congregation.
For more information, call the church at 304-728-4770.
Christian Center holding book sale
MARTINSBURG - The Martinsburg Christian Center, 300 East Stephen St., will sponsor a 50-cent used book sale from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 3. Authors Bishop Rick Farley and RC Coyle will be present to sign their books. Everyone welcome.
Sunday school class to be held
CHARLES TOWN - Asbury United Methodist Church is proud to introduce a new "Young Adult Sunday School" class beginning 11 a.m. Dec 4. This class will unite young adults in fellowship, help them through Biblical teachings and offer discussions on coping with common problems that impact all our lives. If you would like information on this or any other Sunday School offering at Asbury, call 304-725-5513 or visit www.myasburychurch.org. Child care and refreshments will be available.
Choir to perform Christmas cantata
HAGERSTOWN, Md. - The choir of Mountain View Baptist Church will present the Christmas cantata, "Promised One," at 7 p.m. Dec. 10 and at 6 p.m. Dec. 11.
The children will present their Christmas program at 6 p.m. Dec. 18. Church is located at 12107 Walnut Point Road.
For more information, call 301-582-1468.
Church planning prayer breakfast
CHARLES TOWN - Judea Christian Community Church, located at St. Philips Episcopal Church at 411 South Lawrence St., will hold a prayer breakfast at 9 a.m. Dec. 10. Cost is $10. Guest speaker will be Evangelist Eva Pollard.
For more information or tickets, call Janet at 304-707-7628 or Danene Jackson at 304-725-7676.
12/10 Christmas nativity
HARPERS FERRY - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will sponsor a live Christmas nativity at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at The Mormon Church, 323 Carriage Drive. Light refreshments will be served. Those who wish to participate in a drive for Jefferson County Community Ministries may bring donations of non-perishable food and/or serviceable coats to be distributed to the needy in the county.
12/17 Christmas concert
MARTINSBURG - Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 532 W. Martin St., will present its 5th annual Christmas concert, "It's All About Jesus," at 5 p.m. Dec. 17. Event will feature the Rainbow Mass Concert Choir.
For more information, call 304-262-8688.


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Are Catholics in Congress Ignoring Both the Views of their Faith and their Constituents?
Susan B. Anthony List recently had the polling companyTM, inc./WomanTrend conduct eight Congressional district-wide surveys of N=300 registered voters in each district March 1-3, 2010. The nationwide survey has a margin of error of ±5.65%.
Seven of the eight Congressional districts surveyed are held by "Pro-Life" Catholic Members of the House of Representatives.
- Indiana's 8th Congressional District – Brad Ellsworth (D)
- Ohio's 1st Congressional District – Steve Driehhaus (D)
- Ohio's 6th Congressional District – Charlie Wilson (D)
- Ohio's 9th Congressional District – Marcy Kaptur (D)
- Ohio's 16th Congressional District – John Boccieri (D)
- Pennsylvania's 4th Congressional District – Jason Altmire (D)
- Pennsylvania's 11th Congressional District – Paul Kanjorski (D)
- Note: Indiana's 9th held by Baron Hill (D) (Methodist) was also surveyed
Some of the key findings of the poll include:
Voters Reject Federal Funding of Abortion, Especially in Healthcare Reform
At least three-in-five voters in these eight congressional districts agreed that "Abortion and abortion funding have no place in healthcare legislation." Additionally, more than 70% of voters agreed in four of the districts surveyed (Ohio-06, Ohio-16, Indiana-08, and Indiana-09).
At least two-thirds of voters in each Congressional District opposed "using tax dollars to pay for abortions" and in all districts majorities "strongly opposed." Furthermore, in three districts opposition reached 80% (Ohio-06, Ohio-16, and Indiana-08).
Catholic Advocate will be watching the votes of these Members of Congress, along with other Catholics in Congress, on health care reform if it continues to include abortion funding and informing our community once the final vote occurs.


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Background to Consensus
Deaglán de Bréadún
Herewith the full version of a piece I wrote for today's print edition on the background to
the Government's initiative on all-party consensus. Due to pressure on space and the fact that the talks process appeared to collapse, the piece that got into print was considerably shorter than what you have here, but I think it might still be of some interest:-
Any divergences between the coalition partners on the consensus talks
were only differences of emphasis and posed no threat to the stability
of the Govenrment, according to senior political sources in both
The consensus initiative is almost unprecedented in modern Irish
politics and you have to go back to the "Emergency" years of the
second World War to find an historical parallel.
However, given the uniqueness and potential importance of the
initiative, there was a surprisingly casual and almost amateur aspect
to the manner in which it was approached.
Party leaders Brian Cowen and John Gormley both believe in securing
broad agreement with the Opposition on some basic principles for
dealing with the economic crisis.
A more cautious politician than his Green counterpart, Cowen has all
along argued for a careful, step-by-step approach without rushing into
things or taking the Opposition parties further than they are prepared
to go.
Gormley, on the other hand, took a more adventuous line. Indeed,
initially he even mentioned the need to consider forming a national
government, although this idea was soon returned firmly to the
The consensus idea had been discussed at meetings of the Green
parliamentary party but as one senior Green political figure admitted:
"It wasn't pretty the way it came out in the end."
Rushing from one engagement to the next, Gormley gave an interview to
TodayFM where, in the words of a party colleague, he "blurted it out"
and managed to complicate the issue by repeated references to a
national government.
But the idea of all-party agreement was out in the open and as the day
went on the Green leader refined his approach, commenting that,
although it was too soon to call for a national government, there was
a strong need for the parties to pull together and this would impress
the European Commission and the global money markets.
The Taoiseach had already, and somewhat more tentatively, hinted at a
similar approach during a visit to Galway the previous Saturday.
Having declared on RTE's Nine O'Clock News that the Department of
Finance would brief the Opposition, he said in response to a question
on the possibility of reaching all-party consensus on the four-year
Budget plan: "I'm open to listening to any constructive proposals from
any quarter in the national interest."
After the Cabinet meeting the following Tuesday, Green Party
Communications Minister Eamon Ryan approached Finance Minister Brian
Lenihan, extolling the merits of all-party cooperation. Lenihan, who
was about to depart for the annual meeting of the International
Monetary Fund in Washington, expected Ryan to raise the matter at the
Cabinet the following week and is understood to have been quite
surprised when Gormley went on a solo-run two days later. But while he
was in Washington, the Finance Minister said: "The logical next step
is to see whether there is a common analysis."
Although Gormley texted the Taoiseach's inevitably-busy mobile phone
number in advance of "going public" and may even have tried to put
through a call, Cowen had no advance knowledge of the Green leader's
impending announcement.
When he spoke to the media the day after Gormley's intervention,
Cowen's tone was rather low-key, perhaps reflecting a certain
annoyance at his colleague from the Green Party, but the content of
what he said was positive and he said he would have "no problem in
principle" with meeting the leaders of the Opposition.
The matter came up at Leader's Questions in the Dail the following
Tuesday where Taoiseach came across as distinctly more lukewarm than
Gormley about the idea, but seeing the reaction to his words, Cowen
decided to take the initiative next day by writing to the Opposition
leaders inviting them to the meeting which eventually took place
yesterday afternoon.
Although the prospects for all-party agreement do not look at all
bright, the Greens are convinced they were right to take the
initiative because it put the focus firmly on the economy and on the
Opposition's responsibilities at a time of national crisis.


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Luxury Santorini Holidays
Some believe that Greek island Santorini, rising steeply out of the Aegean Sea, is the source of the legend of Atlantis and there is undoubtedly something magical about the place.
The southernmost of the Cyclades islands, Santorini is the result of a massive volcanic explosion more than three thousand years ago and is surrounded by sheer cliffs that encircle almost the entire island.
One of the most photographed islands in Greece, stunning Santorini is famed for its whitewashed houses, dug like caves into the steep hillside, its white churches with blue domes and its memorable sunsets. Visitors can sunbathe on the island's black volcanic sand and marvel at its dramatic rock formations.
Travellers can stay in a luxury suite in the lively capital Fira, perched on caldera cliffs with amazing views of the volcano, a lively town with shops, cafes and nightspots. Donkeys wait at the old port to transport visitors up the 600 steps to the town. Until 1979, this was the only mode of transport but now, there is also a cable car.
Other settlements include Imerovigli, which extends from Fira on a higher cliff and the younger resort Karterados, a traditional village built inside a ravine.
Gastronomic delights abound on the island. Santorini tomatoes, grown on volcanic ash soil, are some of the sweetest and tastiest cherry tomatoes to be had and islanders take pride in their vinsanto dessert wine.
Santorini enjoys a typically Mediterranean climate, similar to Crete, with many months of hot, dry sunny weather. Enjoy a holiday on Santorini from late April right through to October.
Who visits Santorini?
A holiday in Santorini is sure to be one to remember and every year this unique island is enjoyed by a wide variety of visitors.
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RED Squirrel Watch is preparing this year's 'awareness calendar' in aid of the endangered creature.
If you would like RSW representatives to come to your village show or fete, to give a talk on the plight of the squirrel, this is that chance.
Already, RSW has confirmed they will appear at the Borders Organic Gardeners Show on March 3 in Kelso.
Red Squirrel Watch, like many volunteers in red squirrel conservation, are putting up feeders ready for their squirrel surveys which take place in March and April over a six week period.
The feeders are baited and sticky pads applied under the lid of the feeder.
About every two weeks the feeders are monitored, pads removed and replaced and the feeders rebaited.
The hairs collected are sent away to determine which type of squirrel has visited the feeder.
All the results are collated and this will give a picture of where squirrels are during these months.
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A group of Indonesian Christians living in New Jersey are facing deportation from the United States.
The nine immigrants say they fled their home country because of persecution by Muslim extremists.
Indonesia has the largest Muslim population in the world and there is a history of Muslim violence against Christians.
Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., introduced federal legislation that would allow them to renew their bids for asylum.
"These Indonesian families sought refuge in our country to keep their families safe from harm and religious persecution," Lautenberg said.
"America has a long history of protecting refugees from persecution and this legislation gives these families a chance to legally seek asylum and to continue contributing to our country," he said.
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- Kentucky wheat disease discovery cause for concern across Southeast
- Probably not isolated find
•UK soil scientist Lloyd Murdock found wheat blast on a single wheat head May 18, 2011 at a UK Research and Education Center research plot in Princeton.
• Wheat blast is a disease that is recognized as an emerging threat worldwide.
• Crop losses of 40 percent are common and cases of 100 percent loss have been reported.
WHEAT BLAST on the head of wheat found in Kentucky
Probably not isolated find
With Farman's research linking the wheat blast found in Kentucky to annual ryegrass, it's very unlikely this is an isolated find.
"It's very unlikely we're the only ones who have it," said Don Hershman, UK Extension plant pathologist. "Annual ryegrass is a very common forage crop in states to our south."
UK researchers suspect it may have been misdiagnosed in the past as Fusarium head blight, a very common disease with very similar symptoms to wheat blast.
However, there are some distinct differences between the two diseases. Wheat blast will appear in fields slightly earlier than Fusarium head blight.
In addition, Fusarium head blight tends to give infected glumes and kernels a salmon to pinkish tint, and the disease is often found sporadically throughout affected heads.
Wheat blast, like Fusarium head blight, results in partial death of diseased heads but does not cause multiple infected areas within single heads. With blast, heads will turn white or tan from the point of infection upward and have what looks like grayish mold growing at the point of attachment of individual spikelets that make up the wheat head.
If producers see what looks to be Fusarium head blight, but symptoms appear earlier than expected, and they do not see evidence of salmon or pinkish discoloration in diseased tissue, there is a good chance it is wheat blast, said UK specialists.
The fungus that causes wheat blast thrives in warm, wet conditions. This is believed to be the reason why wheat blast in Kentucky is not currently a production problem, even though the causal fungus has apparently been around for years. The weather is simply not favorable for blast development during a normal Kentucky spring.
Farman said he usually looks for the disease on ryegrasses and other host plants in July and August.
Finding the fungus infecting wheat in late May 2011 was highly unusual, but could indicate that wheat blast and related diseases in ryegrasses might become more problematic if average spring temperatures trend warmer in future years, especially if accompanied by increased moisture.
Although UK specialists do not believe wheat blast represents a current economical threat to Kentucky's wheat crop, they do believe it is important to get a better feel for how common the disease is in Kentucky.
They are encouraging producers to scout wheat fields for blast, as well as observe annual and perennial ryegrasses for the occurrence of gray leaf spot lesions on leaves.
"Gray leaf spot first appears as dead lesions that are elliptical or roughly diamond-shaped and range in color from gray to tan with a thin, brown border," said UK Extension plant pathologist Paul Vincelli. These lesions can quickly turn into leaf blight which causes the leaf to completely dry up.
If producers suspect they have wheat blast or gray leaf spot, they should send a sample to the UK Plant Disease Diagnostic laboratories in Princeton or Lexington.
Farman added it's fortunate that researchers found the disease at such a low level, as it provides an early warning of a possible emerging issue and, hopefully, will give researchers time to develop resistant varieties for combating the disease before it becomes a major threat to wheat production.
Farman is working with the International Wheat Blast Consortium led by researchers at Kansas State University. The group is trying to identify wheat varieties that are resistant to wheat blast and characterize the wheat blast pathogen using molecular markers.
(Already in January of this year, Kentucky wheat growers were being warned about possible disease problems because of the mild winter. You can read what the experts were saying about leaf and stripe rust at that time by visiting http://southeastfarmpress.com/grains/mild-winter-could-help-spread-wheat-diseases. And as wheat grows in popularity in the Southeast there has been a trend towards wheat following wheat in cropping patterns. For a discussion of that and some of the problems tha may occur, see http://southeastfarmpress.com/grains/beware-pest-problems-wheat-following-wheat-0).


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Facebook event page! You are some seriously talented fans! It was so neat to see that this challenge has benefited people all over the world, including Nova Scotia!I have to say I have been really inspired by the completed hats that have been posted on the
I can't believe there is only one week left. While I look forward to being able to create in a more relaxed atmosphere, and to tackle some bigger projects, I have to say that I really love the intentional aspect of this challenge each year. Praying over each item and knowing that I have been able to use the gifts God has given me to help someone else makes this period of Lent really meaningful to me - even when it gets hard to get it all done.
First up is the Aimee Baby Hat. This is the second time I have made this hat. The first I used Simply Soft yarn. This time I used Bernat Baby Sport, a thinner yarn. Both times the hat turned out to big for a newborn, despite the pattern saying it is sized for newborn to 3 months. I love the heart pattern that goes completely around the babies head, but I definitely need to spend some time fiddling with my yarn and needles to make it smaller. 14 inches is to big for a newborn.
Divine hat. This is available in preemie, newborn and adult sizes - all in the same pattern. The ridges gently twirl around the babies scalp to come together at the crown. A quick hat to crochet with beautiful results!
Dania Beanie, available in newborn to toddler sizes. I admit I am a sucker for the hats with bows! I would recommend making the starting chain for the bow smaller, as you can see it dwarfs the hat. Another super simple and quick crochet project.
My 4th hat for the week is the Sideways Shell Baby hat. Another quick crochet project. The designer based the pattern on a Project Linus blanket pattern. Wouldn't it be cute to make a matched set?
Baby Leaves II, which worked up a bit short for me. So I continued the leaf pattern until after the first decrease on the leaf before beginning the ribbing. I think I should have used a thicker yarn so that the leaves stood out a bit more. Since I wasn't completely happy with this one, I tried a different pattern.
Embossed leaves pattern. Instructions are given for baby to extra-large adult sizes. I have to say I was much more satisfied with the way this one turned out.
So that is it for this week. Only 6 hats to go before this year's challenge is over
Until next time,
Monday, March 30, 2015
Monday, March 23, 2015
40 in 40 2015 week 5
Do the Twist was first on my list. This is the first time I have ever done a top down knit hat. The designer incorporated a yarn over before every ssk to create the twist, but after I completed about 1/2 the hat I found I didn't like the large hole that left so I frogged it and on the second go around I used a M1 increase instead. same effect with a smaller hole. When working the bind off I would recommend using a larger needle and working it VERY losely, otherwise it will be very tight on the baby's head. (Don't ask how I know!)
Baby Swirls Hat, which is VERY similar to a tawashi. It finishes up thick and warm, but it is a yarn eater and very monotonous to work. If you can single crochet, though, you can totally make this hat!
So Soft Baby Hat. You will need to join the Lion Brand website to have access to this free pattern, but it is worth the trouble to sign up and membership is free. I worked 2 i-cords at the top and tied them in a bow rather than the single cord. Pattern is available in small preemie to large preemie/newborn
Baby Bear hat, a really quick knit using WW yarn. And I am such a sucker for bear hats!
Serendipity hat. The pattern is actually for an adult size hat, but with a few modifications I was able to scale it down to newborn size. To make it I CO 78 using a size 6 set of dpn and Beehive Baby Sports yarn, follow pattern as written until it measures 5 inches from beginning. Then begin decreases at round 9. You can use one color as the original designer did, or two as I did here.
Seventh. It is a pretty simple hat to work up using knit and purl stitches to create the pattern. I used a mystery yarn that I picked up in a bag of mill ends. I like the striping effect it has, but this pattern also looks beautiful with a solid color.
And that is is for this week. See you next week!
Until next time,
Monday, March 16, 2015
Spirals pattern
You will need:
Light yarn #3 I used Bernat Baby Sport Yarn, Funny Prints
4.25 mm G/6 hook
stitch marker
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
ch = chain
BLO = back loop only
FPDC = front post double crochet
BPDC = back post double crochet
You will be working in the round, not joining rounds. Place marker at the beginning of each round
r1 - 6 sc in magic circle
r2 - in BLO (back loop only) 2 sc in each sc. (12)
r3 - in BLO *2sc in first sc, sc in next. Repeat from * around (18)
r4 - in BLO *2 sc in first sc, 1sc in each of the next 2 sc. Repeat from * around. (24)
r5 - in BLO *2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sc. Repeat from * around. (30)
r6 - in BLO * 2sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sc. Repeat from * around. (36)
r7 - in BLO *2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sc. Repeat from * around. (42)
r8 - in BLO *2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sc. Repeat from * around. (48)
r9 - in BLO *2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sc. Repeat from * around. (54)
r10-18 - in BLO sc in each sc around. (54)
r19 - in BLO, dc in each stitch around. Join to first dc (54)
r20 - ch 2, *FPDC , BPDC Repeat from * around.
fasten off and weave in ends.
Adjustments for this are super simple. Choose your yarn and a hook of the appropriate size for your yarn. Measure the circumference (around) of the head the hat will be worn on. Divide by 3.14. Write this number down.
Begin pattern above. After each round measure across your work. When it reaches approximately the number you have written stop the increase rounds. If necessary, continue the pattern set in r1-9 to continue increases. (2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of the next 8 sc, adding to the underlined number each round) Once you have reached the end of your increase rounds simply begin working the sides by working one sc in each sc around (r10) until about 1 inch before the desired length. Then work r19 and r20.
Until next time,
40 in 40 2015 week 4
Owlie, a sweet owl hat worked in WW yarn, making it a quick project. I only did about 1.5 inches for the rolled brim rather than the 3 inches the designer called for. I felt that was a bit much. The decrease section seems to be written incorrectly at the start. I placed a marker every 10 stitches and began every round of decreases with a ssk, knit to within 2 stitches of marker, k2tog, slip marker. Repeat around. This put the decreases between the owls. I also chose to do about 2 inches of i-cord at the top and knot it. If you chose to you could add some little buttons on each owl for eyes, but I didn't feel like it was necessary.
Sedge Stitch Hat designed by Sarah's Sweethearts-one of my favorite designers. (Remember the Princess Crown? Same designer!) I have used this stitch on many blankets and it is quick to work up and the perfect pattern to do while watching your favorite T.V. show as it is very repetitive. Never occurred to me to work it in a hat. This stitch lends itself well to any yarn, although I chose to use simply soft for this hat. Sarah's instructions allow you to adapt it to any size as well.
Poppy, a pattern I have wanted to try for years but I was afraid of the short rows involved. After spending some time researching the technique I gave it a go, and am pleased with the result. The pattern is available in sizes newborn to 4+, and is one of the more popular hat patterns on Ravelry with almost 3,000 projects.
Crochet Newsboy Cap is a quick project that would be cute on a girl or a boy. The designer includes the pattern for an optional band and flower as well.
Slipped Cable Hat calls for sports weight yarn. I chose to use Bernat Baby Sport in Funny Prints, only this sport yarn is more of a DK weight. I didn't do the gauge swatch and ended up with a hat more for a 6-9 month than the 0-3 month size I was going for! Love the pattern though. I was a bit hesitant at first because there is no cable needle used in the pattern. The cross overs are worked by actually dropping live stitches and picking them back up in the crossed position. I am always afraid my work with unravel, but the designer solved this problem in the way she does it.
Spirals pattern.
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Dr. Miguel A. Nevárez, president of The University of Texas-Pan American, on Feb. 4 announced a major new academic scholarship initiative designed to promote academic excellence in the high schools. Nevárez made the announcement to a group of about 100 Valley high school counselors attending a conference at the university.
"Beginning immediately, we will introduce, throughout the Rio Grande Valley, the University Scholars Program, a merit-based scholarship program designed to support academic excellence in your schools," Nevárez told the counselors.
"This university will award full four-year tuition and fee scholarships to all of your students who have earned 'B'-level university credit while in high school through either Advanced Placement examinations or the Concurrent Enrollment Program at UT Pan American.
"This obviously is a major investment for UT Pan American, but we cannot think of a better way to invest our resources than in the young people of our region," he said. "This is a significant scholarship award to students - while they're still in high school - that will not only give them incentives to continue to work, but also let their parents know that their children will have the resources they need to continue their education."
Applications and information about the program should be available from high school counselors around the Valley by mid-March.
"This is directed at entering freshmen, but they can retain it (the scholarship) all four years based on their academic performance," said Bud Frankenberger, assistant to the president at UT Pan American. "This is really an opportunity for a tuition-free education at a four-year university based on a student's ability to perform at a high level."
Scholarship recipients, who will be recognized as University Scholars, must enroll for 15 hours at UT Pan American and successfully complete 30 semester credit hours per academic year with at least a "B" to continue in the scholarship program. The first recipients are expected to enroll this fall.
Frankenberger said the full value of a University Scholar scholarship to a student who retains it for all four years could be as high as $20,000 to $25,000.
He said the scholarship program's entrance requirements are designed to allow students who may not do well on standardized tests to participate.
"We look at these scholarships as performance-based rather than test score-based," he said. "Students who do not test well but are industrious have a chance to prove their academic abilities for this program by establishing an academic record in high school."
To qualify, high school students must earn 12 hours of college credit through four Advancement Placement exams or 12 hours of Concurrent Enrollment courses at UT Pan American with a "B" average. As an alternative, students may earn six hours of credit through two AP exams or UT Pan American Concurrent Enrollment courses and have either an ACT score of 24 (with minimum scores of 19 in English and 19 in math) or a cumulative SAT score of 1110 (with minimum scores of 500 in English and 500 in math).
"The idea is to make certain that students who meet these objectives in high school know prior to graduation that they qualify for these scholarships," Frankenberger said. "There will be a very abbreviated application procedure. Although we will encourage students to apply by the regular scholarship deadline, they may receive the scholarship after that, even through the registration process."
Frankenberger said he encourages students to apply for the program early so the university can put together a package of other scholarships and financial support to supplement the paid tuition and fees they would receive as University Scholars.
"Students are guaranteed this scholarship simply by meeting the performance criteria. That's the whole idea, to give students an incentive to perform well in high school so they can know they have earned this scholarship," he said. "The advantage to early application is that we may be able to combine this scholarship with other awards that may offset the costs of living, travel, books and other expenses.
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Who I am:
I am a Hardware Engineer for NASA, at the Johnson Space Center (JSC).
Hardware is anything physical you can touch or hold in your hands. I work
on several projects - for Neurolab and the International Space Station.
I tutor at elementary schools helping kids learn to read better. Last
year, I tutored kids in math. I love sports of any kind, especially tennis,
soccer, and biking. I play tennis in local tournaments and help coach
a soccer team.
What I do:
For the Neurolab Project, I am a hardware engineer for SIR which stands
for Standard Interface Rack. SIR is a system for integrating hardware.
It is a technology we use to take Earth things to space. The rack contains
mechanical parts, called a liner, used to slide drawers in and out, much
like a file cabinet. Drawers are used to contain or repackage things and
make them flight ready. For example, we can't take computers to space
in the same outer packages or cases we use on Earth because some pieces
may float out or the vibration from launch would destroy them. So, we
take all the computer's guts from the central processing unit (its brain)
and repackage it in one of these drawers.
On the rack side, the SIR also provides power and data for the drawers
through cables. Power for a drawer comes from a connector in the rack,
just like a wall outlet at your house. Data cables serve many purposes,
but the main one is for communication. This is so drawers can "talk" to
each other, the Space Station, and Earth. For the computer drawer mentioned
above, parts are wired to connectors in the drawer. When you slide the
drawer into the rack, it connects to cables already in the rack.
In general, my job is to manage, or oversee, the contractors doing the
SIR work for 4 racks in the Spacelab. I did modify some storage drawers
- drawers like the ones above that are used for storing small hardware.
I also had to make sure the liners were designed and built.
Likes/Dislikes about career
The thing I like best about my job is the interaction with all the people
I work with to get the job done. Because I work in integration, I work
with people from other organizations within JSC, other NASA centers, and
other countries. The thing I like least about my job is the pure bureaucracy
- the paperwork, forms, and poor communication on project requirements
(what we need to know to make sure the rack and drawers work properly).
Preparation for Career
In junior high school, I wanted to be an architect or work in the field
of biology - like swimming with whales or working with dolphins. During
the summers in high school, I participated in the Summer Science Research
Assistantship Program. I worked three summers doing cancer research. We
studied the brain (in dogs) and the liver (in rats). I did research, helped
with the experiments, and wrote up my results. I knew that I liked science
but did not really know what I wanted to do.
When I went to college at Texas A&M University, I got my Bachelor of
Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. My dad is an aerospace engineer
and my sister is a chemical engineer, so you could say it was in my blood
to be an engineer. Plus, I wanted to have a good paying job after graduation
without needing another degree. Since I didn't know exactly what I wanted
to do, I chose mechanical engineering because it has a broad range of
applications. So after graduation, I would have more job choices.
While I was at Texas A&M, I began co-oping for NASA in the spring of
my sophomore year. Co-oping stands for cooperative education and is a
program between schools and businesses. I was able to go to school, take
a break for a semester and work, go back to school, and so on. I found
co-oping very useful, as it gave me a rest from classes and studying,
a chance for real work experience, and $$money$$. I started in the Propulsion
and Power Division doing thermodynamic calculations and auto-cad drawings.
For me, it was too much number crunching and sitting at a computer. I
wanted to have more people interaction - to work on teams. Since NASA
has many co-ops and group activities, I knew someone who was co-oping
in an area that made biomedical hardware. Given my past experience in
research and interest in science, I knew this would be a good place for
me. So the next fall and two summer tours, I co-oped in the Life Sciences
Project Division. This is where I work now, but it is called the Biomedical
Hardware Development and Engineering Office. Co-oping, in general, was
the most influential experience of my life. I highly recommend participating
in any program that lets you take classes and work in a business.
I am very interested in biomedical engineering. I find it fascinating.
For example, some researchers think the material used to make Shuttle
ceramic tiles can be used as a replacement for human bone. I would like
to work on a master's degree, although I haven't decided on an MBA or
a technical degree.
Moving a lot while growing up, I had to adapt and "go with the flow."
I learned the value of the people I met over the years and to appreciate
the outdoors. Between family and friends, I feel like I have a United
States support group. Do your best in school and try to enjoy it. Expand
your mind in the subjects you like, and don't make the ones you don't
like torture. You don't have to be a math or science wiz, as it takes
all kinds of people to keep NASA going. For example, NASA needs people
who like PE to study how astronaut's muscles work in space or people who
like English to write technical or scientific papers. Find out what you
like to do and see how you might make that a career. For example, if you
like soccer - you can play the game; coach; design cleats, shoe laces,
shoes, or uniforms; work at a recreation center; or coordinate community
soccer events, even the World Cup. There are all kinds of ways to make
something you like into a career and get paid. Someone is not just going
to hand it to you, so you must be creative and highly motivated to attain
your goals. Go for it!!
Personal Information
I was born in Stillwater, Minnesota. My dad was in the Air Force, so
we moved a lot. I grew up in North Carolina; Edwards Air Force Base, California;
Las Vegas, Nevada; and Albuquerque, New Mexico. Home is wherever I am,
but my heart is in Albuquerque which is where I went to high school. Now
I live in the Clear Lake area, a suburb of Houston, Texas. I'm not married
and have no kids or pets. Actually, I never had any pets growing up. When
I was in 4th and 5th grade, we lived in Las Vegas and my dad was overseas
in the Philippines for two years. My mom was a tennis teacher at a hotel.
My sister and I worked at the tennis Pro Shop, reserving courts, selling
tennis balls and clothing, and picking up after lessons. It made me feel
so adult at such a young age. We had been given a lot of responsibility
and people depended on us. My friends are very important to me and I love
hanging out with them. I make sure we all stay in touch, as we all lead
very busy lives. As a kid, I hated recreational reading, though I was
a good reader at school. When I did read for fun, I read sci-fi and fantasy.
My family
I have one sister, who is two years older than me. My parents live in
Albuquerque. My dad has retired from the Air Force and works as a consultant.
When we get together, we enjoy eating dinner together. This is our time
to do lots of talking and really communicate with each other. We also
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THERE WAS NO fire or rain. Still, another frantic finish at Daytona International Speedway.
Tony Stewart emerged the winner, charging past Daytona 500 winner Matt Kenseth on the last lap and holding on as the challengers stacked up behind him Saturday night in one of Daytona's trademark wrecks.
"I don't even remember what happened that last lap," Stewart said.
He has 18 victories at Daytona, second only to the late Dale Earnhardt.
Stewart qualified second but started near the back of the field because his time was thrown out by NASCAR when his Chevrolet failed inspection. He rode around in the back for much of the event, letting Roush Fenway Racing teammates Kenseth and Greg Biffle control the front.


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We commend Kumra and associates1 for their contribution to the scant literature on the treatment of childhood schizophrenia with atypical antipsychotics. Their controlled study found that clozapine (dosage range, 25-525 mg/d) is more effective than haloperidol in treatment-resistant childhood-onset schizophrenia. However, controlled studies may not detect unusual phenomena, such as individuals who require a very high clozapine dosage for adequate therapeutic response. We therefore report a case of childhood-onset schizophrenia in a youth who needed a clozapine dosage of 975 mg/d for optimal response. This case is also presented for heuristic purposes: Is it possible that in some cases inadequate response to clozapine may be due to inadequate dosage? We would be interested in the comments of Kumra et al.
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