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|For one game, Paul Pierce schools Carmelo Anthony, and Melo is unimpressed
|04.18.11 at 1:21 pm ET
One NBA superstar looked the role of having been in the playoff spotlight.
The other blinded by it late in the game when it mattered.
One executed his team's final play to perfection and the other heaved up a desperation shot, hoping it would go in.
For one night, Paul Pierce got the best of Carmelo Anthony.
Aside from the second quarter, when Anthony scored 12 of his 15 points, Pierce completely frustrated and shut down Anthony. And in the second half, Anthony made just one of his 11 shots, finishing 5-for-18. But Anthony wasn't falling over himself to praise Pierce afterward.
"As far as Paul Pierce, the matchup, I don't think he did anything out of the ordinary or special tonight as far as defending me," Anthony said unimpressed. "I think the Celtics, they were themselves, they load the paint up, every time I caught it, they loaded the side up, they shifted court.
"I missed some shots I normally make, I'm not too concerned about my individual performance or anything like that. As a team I think we did a hell of a job of just competing out there. We did some things great for the most part of the game, we got back and look at some film, make a couple adjustments, and get ready for Game 2. I'm excited about this series though.'
Pierce was in the right place at the right time as Anthony lost his composure with 21.0 seconds left, flailing his elbow toward Pierce and getting called the offensive foul.
'As far as that offensive foul goes, what I thought and what they called was two different things," Anthony said. "So, it is what it is, he called it and it's over with." Read the rest of this entry »
Ray Allen had no hesitation in letting the game-winning 3-pointer fly from the left wing with 11.6 seconds remaining, needing just a 2-pointer for the lead. Allen broke free from a screen and flashed open in time for Paul Pierce to find him and feed him the ball for the shot that gave the Celtics an 87-85 win in Game 1 at an electrified TD Garden Sunday night.
'Due to the experience that we have, having played together, we've ran that play many times in different situations," Allen explained. "Sometimes the shot goes in, sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes Paul has the ball in his hands and he shoots it and he scores it. There are so many different options off of that play that when we went to it, we knew exactly what to expect.
"We don't pre-determine, me setting the screen getting Paul open, sometimes he gets the layup all the way to the hoop. Sometimes my guy switches and I end up being open, Baby [Glen Davis] or Kevin [Kevin Garnett] clean up a guy and I'm open at the 3-point line, or [Pierce] rolls and he is wide open. It's a play that has so many options and tonight, I was just the option. If I could think of every shot that I hit to win a game in a Celtic uniform Paul has probably been the guy that has passed it to me."
Allen finished with a team-high 24 points after not taking a shot in seven minutes of playing time in the first quarter.
|Kevin Garnett: 'Fatigue's not an option'
|04.09.11 at 12:16 am ET
On the second night of a back-to-back, following a letdown loss against the Bulls, in the 79th installment of an 82-game season, the Celtics had plenty of excuses to pack it in against the sub-.300 Wizards — a routine they've fallen prey to countless times in the past two seasons.
But Kevin Garnett wasn't making any excuses. Paul Pierce made it clear the Celtics want the No. 2 seed, and their win over the Wizards brought them one step closer to capturing it against the Heat.
"At the end of the day, it's competitive, and both sides are going to have competitive players who want to win," said Garnett, who totaled 15 points and 11 rebounds against the Wizards. "It doesn't matter who we play. You take the court, you suit up, and that's what you're expecting. Whether you're playing lesser teams or below .500 teams or above .500 teams, you've got to anticipate that a team is trying to beat you."
Thursday night, an above .500 team not only tried to beat the Celtics but succeeded with flying colors. And while Pierce quickly downplayed a question about the blowout loss to the Bulls — issuing a curt "We're past that" response — the defeat has clearly stuck with Garnett.
"We want to keep that fresh in our mind," said Garnett. "It's motivating. We played like trash, and they played great. You want that to motivate you. We've got a really good Heat team coming up, and we'll be tested again."
The Celtics face the Heat on Sunday in a game that could decide the Eastern Conference's No. 2 seed, as a C's win would put them one game up on the Heat with the tiebreaker in hand and two games left.
"We're just trying to gather some momentum with these games that we have left and be aggressive," added Garnett. "[Friday], after the performance of [Thursday], it was probably more of an emphasis on being aggressive and for the most part we did that. I think we're looking for that consistency. We'll see. If we decide as a team to come into that, then that's what we'll be. If not, we'll have problems."
The injuries have placed a greater burden on this year's stars than Celtics coach Doc Rivers had anticipated, and the team's three aging stars will all have played more minutes this season than they did during the 2009-10 regular season. Still, Garnett isn't using that as an excuse to explain the team's lackluster performance since the All-Star break.
"Fatigue's not an option right now," he said. "It's not an option. But we are trying to get better, and we're doing it with hard work and effort, as usual. … A lot of [fatigue] is mental."
|Paul Pierce on Celtics' future hopes: 'As Rondo goes, we go'
|04.06.11 at 10:38 am ET
Paul Pierce could see it. Doc Rivers could see it. So could Kevin Garnett. All of the Celtics' leaders essentially said the same thing following Tuesday's 99-82 win over the 76ers at TD Garden. The Celtics are slowly but surely getting in playoff form, and if they are going anywhere, they're going to need Rajon Rondo to get them there.
Rondo had 16 points and 13 assists and led the charge all night long as the Celtics were pressed early and often by a young Philadelphia team trying to show it could be a legitimate threat come the playoffs if the two meet in the first round.
"You expect Rajon to play that way every night," Pierce said. "He's set a standard for himself over the last couple of years with his play. It's no surprise when I look up and he has those type of numbers. I just think his next step is being more consistent with it to where he's putting up 13, 14, 15 assists every night, but that comes as you get older. I was in that position, too, as a young player, just learning how to be consistent with it. As Rondo goes, we go. When he has these monster assist games, we usually win."
"He was just aggressive and attacking and shooting," Rivers said of Rondo, his prized floor general. "You can see he's getting himself ready, you can just feel that. I don't know if he plays with great focus all game right now, or if any of our guys do. But you can see what they're all doing. They're in some ways sharpening their tools in spurts. It's tough for coaches. You'd like for them to do that and keep doing it. But they know where they're at."
As for team consistency, the captain said the Celtics showed enough to overcome the Sixers, learning from recent history where they have had a hard time protecting a double-digit lead. Read the rest of this entry »
|The hard Truth: Paul Pierce now knows C's 'don't control' their destiny in East
|04.04.11 at 8:30 am ET
After going through a very difficult and tumultuous March, Paul Pierce realizes the Celtics now are left with the reality that they likely won't catch Chicago and very possibly could wind up third in the Eastern Conference heading into the upcoming playoffs.
This is certainly not what the team envisioned when the C's were leading the East with a 46-15 record after beating Milwaukee on March 6. Since then, they've been treading water, going 6-8 in their last 14 before beating the lowly Pistons Sunday night at home.
"I mean, there's nothing I can do right now," Pierce painfully admitted. "We don't control our destiny right now. It's pretty much hoping they fumble up or stumble up somewhere along the road and we win. It's going to be what it's going to be at the end of the day."
That's not exactly what the Celtics were hoping for, but they also weren't counting on six different starting centers this season. Shaquille O'Neal and his "brother" Jermaine have started there. So have Semih Erden, Glen Davis, Kendrick Perkins and Nenad Krstic.
Through all that, the Celtics managed to stay atop the East. That is, until their 6-8 stretch that ended Sunday. They are now three back of the Bulls with six games to go, including a big one this Thursday at the United Center against Chicago. At this point, Pierce and the Celtics would do well to finish second and have home court against Miami should they meet in the second round.
They are also still looking up at the Heat in the standings, trailing LeBron James and company by a half-game for second. And with Shaq going down last night with what appears to be nothing more than a right calf strain, Pierce conceded the C's are now focused on simply trying to get their heads — and bodies — straight for another playoff run. Read the rest of this entry »
|Paul Pierce is getting pretty sick of giving speeches
|03.26.11 at 12:17 am ET
Celtics captain Paul Pierce is not about to stand up on a table in the locker room and yell at his teammates to stop being lazy and bored. He said after Friday's collapse and shocking home-court loss to the lowly Bobcats that every player needs to recommit themselves to the team or the losing will continue.
'It has to come from all of us," Pierce said. "One player can come out here and say it and 'hoo-rah' around the locker room, but it has to come from everybody. We're all veterans, we've all been here before, and we all know what it takes. It's got to come from each individual to take a look in the mirror, and look inside and decide if that's what they want to do. We can talk about it everyday, but until we look at ourselves in the mirror, that's what it's going to be."
Last year, Kendrick Perkins, during a late-season slump, said the Celtics were bored and were just trying to get to the playoffs. Are Celtics playing bored during their latest uninspired stretch?
'I can't speak for everybody. I'm not bored, if you're asking me," Pierce said.
Rivers called the team out for being selfish after the ugly loss. Pierce said that comes from a lack of ball movement in the offense.
"From time to time, that's the reason why we don't shoot a high percentage, or score 100 points, because the ball is sticking when we usually make extra passes that's when the offense is flowing, and we're able to get out there on a break and get easy opportunities," Pierce said. "You haven't been seeing that, and that's why we're shooting a low percentage and that's why we're not scoring.'
Did Celtics defense get uptight as the Bobcats went on a run in the fourth?
'I wouldn't say that," Pierce said. "It's just our defense really broke down in the 4th quarter. We played good defense for three quarters, solid for the most part. Then we give up 30 points in the 4th quarter. Regardless of how our offense if going, which we've been struggling as of late; we still should be able to pull together a defensive run and hold this team off, especially when we're up by 10 point in the 4th.'
Pierce's comments came just 48 hours after he called the team out for not having 'a sense of urgency' with the regular season winding to a close. Friday's loss dropped the Celtics two games behind the first-place Bulls in the Eastern Conference. And with Miami coming from behind to beat Philadelphia, the Heat stand just a half-game behind the Celtics for second place.
|Fast Break: Bobcats take bite out of Celtics
|03.25.11 at 10:12 pm ET
Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett all missed potential go-ahead buckets in the final 30 seconds, and the Celtics suffered their worst loss of the season, 83-81, against a Bobcats team that traded its best player (Gerald Wallace) and sat its next two most talented guys (Stephen Jackson and Tyrus Thomas) with injuries.
After blowing double-digit leads in both halves, the Celtics (50-21) still only trailed 82-81 with 27 seconds remaining. But Pierce (game-high 18 points) missed an ill-conceived, contested jump shot and Gerald Henderson made 1-of-2 free throws to put the Bobcats (28-43) up two with 15 seconds left. Allen and Garnett each missed 3-point attempts in the finals seconds.
Not putting the game away early: After just eight minutes of action, the Celtics had pushed their lead to double digits, and it appeared as though Gino might make an appearance as early as the second quarter. But a lineup that included Glen Davis, Jeff Green, Delonte West and Carlos Arroyo let the Bobcats close the game to 25-19 by the end of the first quarter. Charlotte remained within single digits through halftime.
Not putting the game away late: Just as they did in the first half, the Celtics coughed up a double-digit lead — this time in the fourth quarter, with the starters on the floor. The Bobcats took the lead when Pierce missed a pair of free throws, Henderson grabbed an offensive rebound and laid it in as three C's watched. Pierce then clanged a 3-point attempt off the backboard and Davis committed his sixth foul. That fourth-quarter stretch defined a game full of poor decisions, as the Celtics settled for jumpers offensively and lacked effort defensively.
Committing turnovers (again): The Celtics committed 18 turnovers in their 90-87 loss to the Grizzlies on Wednesday, and on Friday they picked up where they left off — turning the ball over six times in the first 15 minutes. They finished with 17 turnovers that led to 13 Bobcats points.
Getting Ray Allen involved early: The Celtics' offense has struggled of late, especially in the first quarter, and Allen's lack of touches has been part of that dilemma. Not Friday. And definitely not against the Bobcats. Allen took (and made) two 3-pointers in addition to drawing a pair of fouls that led to four free throws. All in all, he recorded 10 of the C's 25 first-quarter points — the team's best output for the opening 12 minutes in almost three weeks.
After that, you'd be hard-pressed to find anything else that went right for the Celtics.
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As Hamas' rocket fire is pit against Israel's airstrikes, tensions are running high in the international community with thousands flooding the streets in Kupang City-Indonesia in protest at the rising death toll in Gaza.
Dozens of activist pro-Palestinian demonstrators from "Aliansi Pemuda NTT Peduli Palestina" rallied outside the Israeli Embassy in west London yesterday, holding up placards that read "Gaza: End the Siege" and "Freedom for Palestine."
The roads were blocked as protesters, who had initially held the pavement on one side of the road, swamped the street causing traffic to come to a standstill.
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Eva Venable, 62, of Amarillo died Friday, Oct. 11, 2002.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Southwest Church of Christ with Ben Mereness, minister of the church, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2820 Virginia Circle.
Mrs. Venable was born in Cactus and had been a longtime Amarillo resident. She was a secretary for Southwest Church of Christ where she was a member for almost 25 years. She married Jerry V. Venable on Sept. 17, 1966, in Dumas.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Eddie Parsons; and a sister, Marie Owens.
Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Tonya Pate of Houston; a son, Chad Venable of Amarillo; her mother, Bonnie Parsons of Amarillo; two brothers, Larry Parsons of Stratford and Joe Parsons of Amarillo; and two grandchildren, Jackson and Ellen.
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"They have a very physical team," said David Foote. "They have a great defense, and I remember all the years that I've played them their defense is very solid. They have a very solid defensive line and secondary. As far as our approach goes, it's the same as Washington State and Weber. We just have to get the most out of practice and execute and that's what we're looking forward to doing this week."
With an offense that has struggled at times during the past two years, Coach Whittingham has relied on his defense to help win games. This is the expected approach when the Utes line up against the Cougars this Saturday, and the strength of the Utah defense lies in the trenches.
"Well, a lot of it starts with the defensive line," said Foote. "You have to see if they are an over or under and whatnot. Then we kind of game plan around that, so obviously coaches do a great job of breaking down coverages that they run and different things. We just have to go out and execute."
Starting at left defensive end, Utah will field 6-foot-3-inch, 250-pound speed rusher Nate Fakahafua. BYU left tackle Ryker Mathews, who struggled at times with Weber State's 6-foot-3-inch, 245-pound left defensive end Dustin Martin, will once again be going up against a smaller defender.
"We need to make sure we have bodies on bodies," said Riley Nelson said. "I mean, we're going to lose one-on-one battles and that happens. Just like for a quarterback, you make a bad throw or just for a DB, he drops an interception or something like that. That's going to happen, but if we can prepare ourselves enough mentally and know our game plan inside and out to be able to at least neutralize those guys at times, it shouldn't be too big of a deal."
At the left defensive tackle position will be 6-foot-5-inch, 300-pound senior David Kruger. Tenny Palepoi (6 feet 2 inches, 305 pounds) will back him up.
The right tackle position will be manned by 6-foot-4-inch, 320-pound senior Star Lotulelei. Backing up Lotulelei will be 5-foot-11-inch, 294-pound redshirt freshman Viliseni Fauonuku. Star Lotulelei is appropriately named, as he is the star player on the Utah defense.
"He's a good player, so I just have to get the ball out of my hand," said Nelson about Lotulelei. "He's a lot bigger than I am, so hopefully I don't have to go head up with him or hopefully he doesn't get a free shot at me. If I can get the ball out of my hand in a quick and efficient manner, it should be able to neutralize that. You know, I'm fully prepared to take hits and all this stuff that comes through playing major college football."
And at right defensive end, 6-foot-7-inch, 280-pound junior Joe Kruger will play despite being ejected in the fourth quarter of the USU game for apparently throwing a punch. Kruger won't face an additional suspension for the BYU game because his penalty was considered "striking" rather than "fighting."
"Obviously, they have a great defensive line over there," said Foote. "We just have to be physical with them in our blocking schemes. We took away some great things in our previous two games and I think we need to continue to run the ball hard."
Utah's utility player is 6-foot-5-inch, 245-pound junior Trevor Reilly, who plays backup defensive end and is slated to start at stud linebacker. Reilly will back up Fakahafua at left defensive end and Joe Kruger at right defensive end if needed.
"We shouldn't shy away and Utah is another opponent for us," said Foote. "We're not going to change the way we approach this game because we're confident we can execute our jobs. There were a few mental errors that we had against Washington State and Weber State. We have to keep the focus up and we have to clean those things up and have 100-percent execution out there."
It's a common perception that Nelson isn't the most prolific passer to come through BYU's program, so the run game is all that much more important in order to aid Nelson in the passing game. The run sets up the pass, but in the past two games the run game hasn't been as sharp as was expected.
"It's always a work in progress," said Foote. "I don't think you're ever there. Every week you have to look at the tape and see things that you can improve upon, but I know as a running back unit [there are] certain cuts and reads we can do a better job. That's our focus this week is running hard and seeing our reads, and we know the guys up front are going to open up holes for us. We have 100 percent trust in them. Once you get out there it's just running the ball hard and it's not focusing on what they do. It's about executing what we do."
The Cougar offense will have to get the ground game going against Utah. Against the 3-4 defense of Washington State, BYU rushed the ball 41 times with an average of 3 yards per carry. Against Weber State, the Cougars ran the ball 37 times with an average of 6.1 yards per carry. Utah's defensive line will be much tougher to run on than both Weber State and Washington State.
"You know, we feel like we can run the football on anyone," said Foote. "We're confident with who we have back there. We're all confident as running backs and in our offensive line and what we do offensively as a unit. So, regardless of who we are playing, it's not going to change our approach in practice and the way we do things. We just have to go out there and execute, like I said, and run hard."
During Utah's contest against Utah State, the Aggie offense played at a fast pace that wore down Utah's defensive line. BYU's offense can operate at a fast tempo when needed, and it's certain the Cougar coaching staff has seen the results on tape.
"I mean, we have run that the past two games and it has worked well for us, and so I'm sure we'll continue to do so," said Foote about the up-tempo offense. "It's great because it kind of spreads things out and moves and kind of puts defenses on their heels a little bit, so I'm sure we'll see that."
However, the Cougar offense didn't employ the faster tempo against Weber State as much. The coaches probably have their reasons for not doing so, but there was a noticeable slow start to that game by the Cougar offense. On the other hand, the Cougar offense seemed to move the ball very well when operating out of a faster pace, much like it did against Washington State.
If Coach Doman does elect to go with a faster offense, it will be vital that the Cougars execute well in the earlier downs so that third downs will be more manageable, and so as to keep the pressure on the strength of Utah's defense. The up-tempo offense could help get the ground game get going early.
"We just gotta go out and execute, you know?" said Foote. "I think execution-wise against Weber State, especially at the start of the game, we had a slower start than we would have liked toj, but we definitely picked things up. We want to come out running with everything we've got, so we'll put together a game plan and come out and execute it."


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I love New York. I love the sights, the sounds, even the smell of New York. As a 19-year-old girl from the Midwest, moving to New York City in 1986 wasn't merely an adventure, it was the equivalent of moving to a different planet.
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David Petraeus is a career military man who exchanged the uniform of the U.S. Army he has served long and honorably for civilian attire appropriate to the head of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens last week attended a meeting of the House Judiciary Committee, where he urged further strengthening and refining of the state's open meetings and open records laws. The General Assembly, in the last regular legislative session, took some steps in that direction.
The 10th anniversary of the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history reminds us that we still have enemies who wish all Americans dead. America's actions on the world stage affect us. Now more than ever, we must determine how America should interact with Middle Eastern countries.
At 4:31 p.m. on Aug. 31, the special session of the Georgia state legislature that began three weeks earlier came to an end.
Bill White, the Big Canoe Tree Czar - he is the guy you had better talk to before you pluck a pine cone in the place - told me about a bumper sticker he saw recently that sums up the frustration many of us are feeling these days.
Area high schools recently marked the beginning of an annual rite of fall, one every bit as ingrained into our collective consciousness in the South as pumpkin patches before Halloween and the story of the Mayflower at Thanksgiving.
Apparently there are things that confuse some people that are quite clear to me. And I'm not bragging that I have such superior intelligence, I just think that some other folks are having trouble with the square-pegs-and-square-holes concept. Tinker toys and Lincoln Logs are pretty self-explanatory.
Well, that was quick.
With the ever-expanding debt in the federal government, more talk has been generated about bringing home the troops – not being "the police force of the world," etc.
According to media reports, the latest legislatively created state commission tasked with looking at public education funding in Georgia ... appears poised to follow the lead of previous panels in making recommendations that will do little or nothing to change the way state dollars are steered to local public schools.
In an affluent country, government can afford to do many unnecessary things, and do them in complex and impressive ways. One example in the United States is the predilection for predicting the number of hurricanes in the upcoming season.
Gov. Nathan Deal very much wants to do away with local boards of education that run Georgia's public school systems.
The success of our community's children is tied to the foundations embedded within them by more than their parents and family; much like in ...
The excitement in the Valley was palpable that Tuesday evening as the good folks made their way to the fellowship hall of the Methodist Church ...
The little house in which I was privileged to be raised, the same one I wrote of recently, needed its annual deep cleaning. This involves ...
Life can be pretty beachy here in Liberty County! One of the prettiest barrier islands on Georgia's coast is right here for us to ...
Well, the NFL football season is a week away. Usually at this time of year, NFL fans are being treated to an abundance of coverage ...
I spoke recently to the Peace Officers' Association of Georgia at their annual conference in Savannah and was privileged to witness a group of dedicated ...
It's a long-established political truism that a presidential race doesn't really start until after Labor Day.
The threat from the misuse of anonymous shell companies is real, and routine. Criminals use them to scam consumers, defraud the government, and launder money.
There is a troubling, but not surprising, report out, "State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America," by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation that ...
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It's quiet location ensures a good night's sleep, away from the busy main highway.
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If you're feeling energetic, you may want to walk the city centre.
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City council approves refunding bond
Action will save city more than $9,000
The City of Gothenburg is issuing a new bond of $250,000 to pay the remaining amount of a bond issued in 2008 for a street improvement project.
Gothenburg still owes $245,000 on its current bond.
At their meeting Dec. 3, Gothenburg City Council members approved a general obligation refunding bond to pay off remaining outstanding debt and to save on interest.
"Leaving the bond in place we would owe $17,835 in interest by 2016," city administrator Bruce Clymer said.
In the three-year life of the bond, Gothenburg will save a projected $9,632, Clymer said.
In other business, the city's software, FundWare, is no longer supported by Blackbaud.
Instead, FundWare is being converted to Financial Edge and the city is being forced to spend money it doesn't have, Clymer said.
"There is nothing in the budget for new software," Clymer said. "If we want to wait, we can wait but we threaten the loss of a discount on Jan. 1."
The Financial Edge software for $25,266 with an annual fee of $2,400 included.
Currently, FundWare handles accounts payable, utility billing and payroll and other things for the city. Financial Edge would replace that.
City clerk Connie Dalrymple feels change has to happen.
Officials approved the purchase and will use funds from the Public Works Division.
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Created in this Craftsy class
Design and sew your very own high-fashion handbag in this class taught by author, designer and television host Brett Bara.
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What materials did you use? I was given the floral upholstery fabric, but there was not enough to make the whole bage. Since I had already purchased the teal blue woven fabric - inspired by Brett's funky colours- I worked at making them co-ordinate. On the blue strip across the front I used frayed threads from the upholstery fabric, and some red stretch velvet- to tone down the over-bright teal.
What a beautiful story behind the making of this bag! You most certainly have a very good heart. I like the fabric and also like how you padded the straps. Very pretty bag in itself, but the story makes it even more beautiful.


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Mass layoffs in October 2006
November 27, 2006
In October 2006, employers took mass layoff actions that involved a total of 113,724 workers, as measured by new filings for unemployment insurance benefits during the month. This total decreased by 3,049 from the previous month.
During October 2006, mass layoff events in the manufacturing sector resulted in 54,852 initial claims; this figure was higher than a month earlier.
The manufacturing sector accounted for 47 percent of all related initial claims filed in October; a year earlier, manufacturing comprised 41 percent of initial claims.
These data are from the Mass Layoff Statistics program. To learn more, see "Mass Layoffs in October 2006" (PDF) (TXT), news release UDSL 06-1998.These mass layoff data are seasonally adjusted. The monthly mass layoff data series cover mass layoffs of 50 or more workers beginning in a given month, regardless of the duration of the layoffs.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, The Economics Daily, Mass layoffs in October 2006 on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2006/nov/wk4/art01.htm (visited September 27, 2016).
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Healthcare occupations are a significant percentage of U.S. employment. Some of the largest and highest paying occupations are in healthcare. This Spotlight examines employment and wages for healthcare occupations.
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Jesse Ventura Says He Might Run for President If Bernie Sanders Isn't Nominated
– Jesse Ventura Says He Might Run for President If Bernie Sanders Isn't Nominated:
(TRUTHINMEDIA) Former independent Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura, who says he is leaning towards supporting U.S. Senator from Vermont Bernie Sanders for president in 2016, indicated that he is considering getting into the presidential race if Sanders fails to win the Democratic primary.
In a Monday interview with The Daily Beast, Ventura said that he will likely launch a run for president by June if former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton defeats Sanders.
"They're setting the groundwork for me because if Bernie loses, by the time we get to June, how sick are the people going to be of all these people," he said. Continue reading »
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This review is from: G.Skill 32GB microSDHC UHS-I/U1 Class 10 Memory Card with Adapter (FF-TSDG32GA-C10)
Pros: Inexpensive when on sale.
Good read & write speeds for the price.
Lots of capacity, yet MicroSD is so tiny!
Lifetime warranty.
Cons: None
Other Thoughts: We purchased 2 of these for cell phone use. Prior to using any flash drive, I run Flash Drive Tester 1.14 on it to make sure there aren't any bad spots (had that happen twice and lost data.) Both of these cards passed without any issues whatsoever.
Speed throughput was good: 64.43MB/s read, 17.34MB/s write average across the whole card using a good USB 3.0 card reader. CrystalDiskMark put it at 77.28MB/s read and 18.24MB/s write using a 4GB test file averaged over 5 passes. There are faster cards available, but this is good for the price.
Overall, I'd give it a thumbs-up.
This review is from: ADATA DashDrive Series UV128 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive, Black/Yellow(AUV128-32G-RBY)
Pros: * Cheap when on sale.
* Decent speeds
* Capless design
Cons: No activity light.
Other Thoughts: I've had some AData products go belly-up on me without warning in the past, but lately they've been doing better. Go in knowing you're getting what you pay for here.
Using a 4GB test on CrystalDiskMark, this averaged 43.5MB/s reads, 31.5MB/s writes. Comparing that to 225MB/s of Corsair's GT line, this seems like a turtle, but it's also a little more than half the cost when it's on sale. It's purely a value purchase.
If you're looking for something to keep your music on for your car, this is a good choice. But if you're expecting fast speed since this is USB 3.0, you might want to look at Corsair since even with their standard Voyager line is more than double the speed of this.
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Pros: Reliable and affordable. Decent speeds.
Cons: None
Other Thoughts: As soon as I got a Galaxy S4 in June of 2013, this card went in and hasn't ever been taken back out. Speeds are very good. The space hasn't come close to running out, even with about 5,000 songs on it. After 10 months, it hasn't experienced a single problem.
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Jesus, Mary and the apostles did not live in never-never land or some amusement park. Rather, they walked the streets of Jerusalem, of which some portions are now excavated. They passed the same hills, drank from the wells, ate the fish and bread, drank the local wine, and followed the rhythms of the seasons, harvests, and religious feasts that pilgrims can still observe in the land.
That's what Fr. Mitch Pacwa hopes people realize when they read his newest book, The Holy Land: An Armchair Pilgrimage. Travelers who are privileged to make a personal pilgrimage to Jerusalem, to walk the sandy roads where Jesus walked, experience the familiar biblical sites first-hand, breathing in the salt air from the Sea of Galilee and tasting the local foods.
But for those of us who cannot travel there personally, Fr. Mitch offers the next best thing: a beautifully illustrated guided tour through the holy places we've learned about in the gospels, with Fr. Mitch's commentaries explaining the site's role in salvation history.
As Pope Francis departs for his historic trip to Jordan and Palestine, I've been savoring the images and the commentaries in The Holy Land.
Because of the pope's travels this week, I paid special attention to the places he'll be visiting: Bethlehem, the Jordan River, the Cenacle (the Upper Room), the Holy Sepulchre. There's so much more, though. The Holy Land is a coffee table book to enjoy again and again.
Because of his extensive experience leading pilgrimages to these sacred spaces (he's led thousands of individuals on more than 50 pilgrimages), Fr. Mitch arranges his "armchair pilgrimage" geographically–the way pilgrims would actually make the trip, meandering through the Holy Land–rather than chronologically as the places are introduced in the gospels. So he leads the reader from Bethlehem and Ein Karem, on to Jerusalem and the Old City, the Mount of Olives, Mount Zion, Western Galilee, and on to the Sea of Galilee. The full-color maps are especially helpful in understanding the relation of one biblical site to another.
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Fr. Mitch tells a humorous story about one of his first visits to the Holy Land early in his ministry, before he was himself a tour guide. The guide for that trip, who was not a Christian, proudly (and wrongly) explained that "this is the site where Mary committed suicide." The misinformed guide had greatly misunderstood a statue of Mary, her heart pierced with seven swords.
There's none of that ersatz reporting in Fr. Mitch's book. An acclaimed Scripture scholar, Fr. Mitch understands the local customs, the art, the geography, the history, and explains each setting in the context of the great mystery of God's presence in time, and God with us today.
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FATHER MITCH PACWA, S.J. is a respected Scripture Scholar, Author, and popular EWTN Television and Radio Host, as well as the founder and President of IGNATIUS PRODUCTIONS' www.fathermitchpacwa.org – a teaching and media apostolate. He received his B.A. in Philosophy and Theology from the University of Detroit, summa cum laude. He was ordained a Jesuit Catholic priest in 1976 with the Society of Jesus and then continued his studies. He received his Master of Divinity and S.T.B. from the Jesuit School of Theology of Loyola University, magna cum laude. At Vanderbilt University, he received his Master of Arts, Ph.D. in Old Testament.
Father Pacwa has taught at the high school, university, and seminary levels. He has lectured at hundreds of conferences and churches around the world and is best known for his appearances on EWTN.
Father Pacwa is fluent in twelve languages and has a unique understanding of the peoples and cultures of the Middle East. He is respected for his knowledge on Islam and the Qur'an. Father Pacwa serves as Senior Fellow of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology and has led thousands of pilgrims to holy sites around the world. He is also has the privilege of being bi-ritual, which means he can also celebrate the Maronite Mass of the Eastern Catholic Church.


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A rollover crash slowed Interstate 435 just north of Interstate 70 on the Missouri side Wednesday morning.
The wreck was reported about 6:15 a.m. in the northbound lanes of I-435.
KMBC's Johnny Rowlands reported that a vehicle was on its side.
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Continuing my positional rankings for the decade that was, defensive ends are now on the table.
The challenge of ranking this group is the many different styles of defensive ends out there—trying not to miss the underrated guys from the 3-4's of the world and trying not to overrate the specialized pass rushers who don't help in the run game.
The only requirement I made to thin the herd was at least five quality starting seasons—that took out candidates like Osi, Mario Williams, Trent Cole, and Robert Mathis.
I came up with 15 on my list today, with two guys just missing (Leonard Little and Aaron Kampman). I hope you enjoy the show and feel free to leave comments.


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Stephanie Kay Neeley and John Michael Walker were married Saturday, Aug. 15, at The Wedding Chapel. The Rev. Danny Lucas officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Rosa Fleming and Peggy and Walter Neeley, all of Amarillo.
Groom's parents are Donna and Jessie Walker of Amarillo.
Maid of honor was Jamie Moon, best friend of the bride. Bridal attendant was Elisha Owens, sister of the bride. Glorie Arrasmith held the train of the dress.
Best man was Brad Arrasmith, friend of the groom. Groom's attendant was Tyson Myers, friend of the groom. Ushers were Jacob Moon and Brandon Ray, cousin of the bride.
Flower girl was Kelsey Ortega, niece of the groom. Justin Moon served as ring bearer.
"You Raise Me Up" played during the mothers' entrance and "Can't Help Falling In Love" played during the entrance of the bridal party.
Color theme of the wedding was clover green, ivory and silver.
The bride wore an ivory dress with a long train and beadwork on the bodice and down the train.
The reception continued at The Wedding Chapel Wellington Room.
The bride is a graduate of Wellington High School in Wellington. She is currently pursuing her office administration degree from Amarillo College. She is an administrative assistant for Allen's Tri-State Mechanical Inc.
The groom graduated from Caprock High School. He is employed in the facilities maintenance department for Potter County.
The couple planned a honeymoon trip to Ruidoso and Carlsbad, N.M.
They reside in Amarillo.
Amarillo Globe-News, Aug. 30, 2009
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Welcome! I look forward to meeting you, and I hope that your experience at Fletcher is productive and rewarding. This section covers information that international students need to prepare for study in the U.S. (For these purposes, international students are those who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents.) Please review it, and do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.
Reiko Morris
International Student Advisor & Assistant Registrar
Phone: +1.617.627.3055
Fax: +1.617.627.4028
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
For many students, the process of obtaining a visa to study in the United States can seem daunting. We are here to help you with the process, but the first step in the process is for you to provide us with some critical pieces of information.
This web page gives you a brief overview of the process, but please consults our Admitted Student Website for International Students at http://fletcher.tufts.edu/Congratulations/enrolling/visa for more detailed information. This document is primarily intended for those seeking F-1 visas. If you are seeking a J-1 visa based on your Fletcher School's sponsorship, please directly email Reiko Morris at your earliest convenience. If you are pursuing a Fletcher degree program under an U.S. non-immigrant visa status other than F-1 or J-1 visa (such as H-1B or G-4 visa) you need to provide a photocopy of your current visa as well as I-94 record. In regard of the U.S. non-immigrant visa status and eligibility to study, please see the resources at the U.S. Department of State's web site: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english.html .
STEP 1: Complete the "Certification of Funds" form by December 4, 2015
The first critical step is to complete the "Certification of Funds" form and return it no later than December 4, 2015 in the U.S. Eastern Standard Time together with: (1) a photocopy of your passport showing your photograph, biographical information and expiration date; (2) your funding documents, such as bank statement with minimum estimated costs of your admitted academic program; (3) a copy of your Fletcher scholarship (if applicable) and (4) a copy of any other funding document(s) to cover expenses for your Fletcher program to our international student advisor, Reiko Morris (reiko.morris @tufts.edu). You may submit your form and other documents via email first as PDF attachment and airmail the original documents later. We encourage you to submit this information as soon as possible to ensure timely receipt of your visa. Delays in submitting this paperwork are the main cause of students not receiving their visas on time. We don't accept any funding document that is issued more than 6 months prior to your submission date AND is written in a non-English language. However, the currency can be a different one than the U.S. dollars. If you have any questions about funding documents, please contact Reiko Morris.
STEP 2: Receive your I-20 or DS-2019 form
Once Reiko Morris has received and approved your certification of funds form, she will enter the necessary information into the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). SEVIS is the US Government's Internet-based system that tracks schools, students, exchange visitors, and their dependents. Once the information has been entered, Reiko will send to you via regular airmail (without tracking number) your I-20 form. If you prefer to receive your I-20 via express mail (Fed-Ex), please check the box on the second page of the Certification of Funds form. The charge will be assessed to your Tufts student account. Express mail is strongly recommended.
STEP 3: Pay I-901 Fee (as known as SEVIS Fee) Online
Once your I-20 or DS-2019 has been issued, you must pay a $200 fee required through SEVIS. The fee must be paid before your visa appointment as you are required to bring a receipt with you to the Consulate, showing that you have paid the fee. Further information regarding the fee can be found at http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/. You cannot make your fee payment without having an I-20 or DS-2019. Please DO NOT make a visa appointment until you pay the fee online.
STEP 4: Schedule an appointment with the nearest embassy or consulate
For a complete list of embassies and consulates, please see http://www.usembassy.gov/. Each embassy or consulate has different processes and wait times for visa interviews. Please make sure to check the U.S. Embassy or Consulate office's web site where you are applying for the visa.
STEP 5: Come to Fletcher in time for the Mandatory Fletcher Spring 2016 Orientation program! As a new international student, you are required to report to your international student advisor in-person with the following documents once you arrived in the U.S.: (1) passport; (2) I-20 or DS-2019; (3) F-1 or J-1 visa (on your passport.)
Welcome, Januarians!
If you would like to apply to live in Blakeley Hall, the graduate dormitory for The Fletcher School, please send a completed application to the Resident Directors directly at firstname.lastname@example.com. The deadline to apply is December 1, 2015.
Learn more by visiting http://fletcher.tufts.edu/blakeley/.
Fletcher students have several options for housing. Blakeley Hall is a very popular location for many of our students; however, housing is not guaranteed and is subject to availability. In addition, Fletcher is surrounded by several convenient suburbs where students take up residence. Please be sure to make your housing arrangements in advance as the housing market in the Boston area is quite tight.
Blakeley Hall - The Fletcher School's Residence Hall
Blakeley Hall was built in 1926 in a Georgian architectural style and is organized in three wings around a courtyard. Blakeley Hall is located adjacent to the Fletcher academic buildings, providing easy access to classrooms, the Ginn Library, the Mugar Computer Lab, and the Mugar Café, as well as playing fields, tennis courts, and a softball diamond.
Blakeley Hall is The Fletcher School's co-educational dormitory for single students or married students attending school without their spouse and children. On-campus housing is not available for couples or families. Residence at Blakeley Hall is especially useful for students who cannot arrive early to look for housing or who do not want to commit to a 12-month lease (a requirement of most off-campus housing).
Blakeley Hall is a non-smoking residential facility that houses 83 students. Residents occupy suites with one or two other students and share a common living room. Each student has his/her own bedroom equipped with a bed, mattress, dresser, desk, and chair. Residents will need to provide all other furnishings, including their own bed linens, blankets, pillows, towels, fan, non-halogen lamp, telephone, television, bookcases, and personal computer. Sofas, futons, and other furniture must meet Tufts fire code standards or they will not be allowed. Residents share bathrooms with three or four other students of the same gender on the same floor. The residence hall has a communal kitchen outfitted with refrigerators, stoves, microwaves, sinks, and shared cupboard space. Because kitchen space is limited, you may wish to purchase at least a partial meal plan. For use in the communal kitchen, residents need to provide their own cooking supplies. You are welcome to bring cooking appliances and put them in the kitchen. Cooking appliances are not permitted in the bedrooms due to fire safety regulations. Blakeley Hall also has coin-operated laundry facilities and a lounge with vending machines, cable television, and DVD player. On-campus parking is available for a fee.
The Blakeley Hall housing fee for the Spring 2016 semester is $2,950 and will be charged directly to residents' student accounts, minus the $400 deposit. Utilities (water, heat, and electricity), local phone service, basic cable television connection, and high-speed wireless Internet access are included in the housing fee. Upon check-in, residents must pay a refundable $100 key and security deposit, which will be returned at the end of the semester upon check-out.
How to apply for housing at Blakeley Hall:
Please see the Blakeley Hall website for all application forms. Please keep in mind that requests for on-campus housing usually exceed the number of available rooms. Do not assume that you have a room guaranteed unless you receive confirmation from the Blakeley Hall Resident Directors.
Contact Information for Blakeley Hall Resident Directors:
Email: email@example.com
Phone: 617-627-7440
Address: Blakeley RDs
The Fletcher School
160 Packard Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
[Student's Name]
Tufts University
Hill Hall Mailroom
c/o 389 Boston Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
If you are accepted to live in Blakeley Hall, you can send packages to yourself in advance of your arrival. All packages must be sent to the Tufts University Mail Services mailroom in Hill Hall and should not be shipped to the Fletcher School mailroom. Students will be notified via email to pick up their packages at Hill Hall when packages are received at Tufts University Mail Services. Students will be required to show their Tufts ID to claim all packages. Hill Hall can receive packages beginning January 1, 2016.
Off-Campus Housing
The Fletcher School is located in a densely populated suburban area a few miles northwest of downtown Boston. The communities in which Fletcher students usually live are MEDFORD, SOMERVILLE, CAMBRIDGE, ARLINGTON, and MALDEN. Many apartments in this area are accessible by walking or by public transportation. Students with cars can live farther away from campus where housing is generally less expensive. The student population in the Boston area is enormous and good housing tends to disappear quickly. We therefore recommend that you visit the area to secure an apartment several months before the semester begins.
Here are a few online maps to help you get your bearings. The first is a map of the neighborhoods near Tufts. (Tufts is indicated by the red star on the map.) The second is a public transportation system map. This will help you determine how to access Tufts and navigate the area via public transportation. (Tufts is located in Section 5 of the map.)
With the Tufts University campus located partially in SOMERVILLE and partially in MEDFORD, these two towns are the most convenient options for many Fletcher students. SOMERVILLE is home to Davis Square which features many cafes, restaurants, and the Davis Square stop on the Red Line of the "T" (Boston's subway system). MEDFORD is more residential with the town center slightly farther removed from Fletcher. From there, CAMBRIDGE and ARLINGTON are the next closest options with good public transportation to and from Fletcher. CAMBRIDGE is located closer to Boston and its many bookstores and restaurants create a vibrant student-oriented atmosphere. (For these benefits, however, you must pay the price of higher rent and parking fees.) ARLINGTON, which is more residential, is another close alternative. BELMONT, WINCHESTER, MELROSE, STONEHAM, WOBURN, and LEXINGTON are mainly residential areas. These towns are usually limited to students who own cars since there are no direct bus routes to Fletcher from these areas.
Rents vary according to the area you choose but, generally, a studio/1-bedroom apartment will range from $900 to $1,200 per month. Rent often does not include the cost of utilities - a major expense during New England's cold winters. Utilities can cost over $200 per month per apartment, averaged over a 12-month period. Generally, Fletcher students who share accommodations (2-, 3-, or 4-bedroom apartments) pay an average of $600 to $900 per month without utilities.
In addition to the first month's rent, many landlords require that you pay the last month's rent plus a security deposit that is held by the landlord and returned to you when you leave if the property has not been damaged. Massachusetts State Law requires your landlord to deposit this money and to regularly show you the interest statement. Massachusetts State Law also stipulates that the amount of "up front money" cannot exceed three months' rent. It is wise to get a written, signed statement from the landlord concerning the condition of the apartment before you move in to insure that you will not be charged for damages for which you are not responsible.
Additionally, you may be expected to sign a lease. Before signing anything, read the document carefully to check whether you will be held responsible for rent if you decide to leave before the lease expires (usually one year). Some landlords will negotiate shorter-term arrangements or allow you to sublet for the balance of a lease period. Since a lease is a contract, you may wish to consult legal counsel.
Where to Look:
The TuftsLife website is a Tufts-wide resource that lists apartments as well as campus events and other information.
The Tufts Off-Campus Housing Resource Center offers a valuable website that includes complete information on how to find an apartment in the local area, links to area newspaper ads, and a list of available apartments and homes.
Another helpful place to look for off-campus housing is the Harvard Off-Campus Housing Office located at 7 Holyoke Street, just off Harvard Square. Since you will not get a Tufts University Student ID card until Orientation week, you will need to take along your letter of acceptance to Fletcher to use at that office. Most of the listings are for CAMBRIDGE or SOMERVILLE and include rentals as well as "roommates wanted". This office has many listings that are not posted elsewhere.
Online resources that include useful resources for roommates, houses, apartments for rent, etc.:
*Please note: These websites are listed for your convenience only and have not been vetted or endorsed by The Fletcher School in any way.
Local print publications that include useful resources for roommates, houses, apartments for rent, etc.:
The Student Council represents the entire student body, and everyone who is willing to devote time and attention to the affairs of the School is encouraged to run for a position. In recent years, the Student Council has been involved in projects such as improving information technology resources, career services, and developing the academic curriculum. Furthermore, Fletcher Student Council offers opportunities for:
The Student Council is comprised of three first-year students, three second-year students, and one PhD candidate. Returning students elect their representatives at the end of their first year. The election process for the three remaining Student Council positions takes place toward the beginning of the academic year.
The 2015-2016 First-Year Student Representatives are: Camilo Caballero, Ammar Karimjee, and Kerrlene Wills.
The 2015-2016 Second-Year Student Representatives are: Kirsten Zeiter, Aditi Desai, and Jeremy Blaney.
The PhD Student Representative is: Jeremy Watkins
We are looking forward to talking with you about how you can participate in student governance and student life at Fletcher.
In addition to the Student Council, students are elected to participate on a number of School, faculty, and program committees.
The Committees are:
Work-study is a form of financial aid designed to assist students in meeting educational expenses. Awarded as a part of the financial aid package, work-study awards are dispensed by the Financial Aid Office per semester. Students are paid each week for hours worked through their work-study positions. On-campus work-study positions are designated as such by various departments on the Tufts campuses. Off-campus work-study positions are community service jobs at non-profit organizations that directly benefit the community such as the America Reads Literacy Program. All community service sites are subject to approval by the Manager of Student Employment.
Students ineligible for work-study can still obtain positions both on and off campus by applying for positions designated as non work-study.
After you have obtained a position and completed the necessary paperwork (if applicable), then you can begin working. The academic year work period normally begins the first Monday in September after the Labor Day holiday and continues until Graduation Day. Regardless of the number of jobs held, Tufts' policy states that students are not permitted to work more than 20 hours per week (part-time) during the academic year. During the summer and other semester breaks students are permitted to work up to 40 hours per week (full-time). The summer work period usually begins the Monday after Graduation Day and continues until the beginning of the academic year work period.
Most job openings in Fletcher departments are announced via the Fletcher Official email listserv. Incoming students will be added to this listserv by the start of classes. Available campus positions in Boston, Medford, Grafton, Somerville, and surrounding areas are listed on the job posting Web site at http://uss.tufts.edu/stuemp/. Also, babysitting and camp counseling positions can be viewed in the childcare and camp books located in the Career Resources library.
If you will be working for the first time through the Tufts student payroll system either on-campus or at an approved off-campus community service location, you must submit the forms and documents required for employment and ensure your payroll record is correctly set up for you. Complete details regarding work study can be found in the Tufts University Student Employment Manual available at: http://uss.tufts.edu/stuemp/.
Welcome to Fletcher! We are looking forward to meeting you. To prepare you for our time together, we want to give you some details about the Professional Development Program (PDP). In addition, we know that some of you may have time before you arrive at Fletcher to begin reflecting upon your past experiences and thinking about your future careers. Ultimately, the earlier you begin your career search process while at Fletcher, the more success you'll have in finding a satisfying position upon graduation.
What is the PDP? The PDP introduces you to a portfolio of essential professional skills critical to finding satisfying international careers. Learning these skills gives you the tools you need professionally to succeed in the real world, as a complement to the rigorous academic preparation you get while at Fletcher. You will use this skill set to manage your international career search while at Fletcher, as well as post-Fletcher.
What's the schedule? Please check-in with the Office of Career Services for the PDP schedule.
What happens during the PDP sessions? Most sessions include interactive activities to give you a chance to practice the skills you are learning. Assignments include short career development activities such taking a self-assessment tool, writing your resume, strategically leveraging informational interview requests, and creating an elevator pitch.
Is it required? Yes, all first-year students in two-year programs are required to participate in the PDP in order to graduate from Fletcher. Students must attend orientation and seven of the eight remaining sessions, as well as complete the assignments, to fulfill this requirement. This is treated like the foreign language requirement at Fletcher. Students in one-year degree programs and exchange students are not required to participate in the PDP unless they want to use OCS services while at Fletcher in which case, the program is required.
What can I do to prepare for the PDP before I get to Fletcher? In surveys and coaching appointments, we often hear students say "I wish I had spent more time doing some serious career reflection and research prior to beginning my studies at Fletcher." They find that once the semester begins, it is challenging to balance their career search and academic work load. Here are our suggestions:
For more information on our office and services, please visit our website http://fletcher.tufts.edu/ocs/default.shtml.
We look forward to seeing you!
The Office of Career Services
The Edwin Ginn Library provides collections, services and technology that anticipate and meet the research and instructional needs of The Fletcher School. The Library maintains a research and study environment conducive to exploration, discovery and knowledge creation.
Student organizations are an integral part of The Fletcher School. They serve as a focal point and catalyst for many of the School's activities. The wide range of student organizations offer a unique environment for students to pursue his/her interests. Please visit the Fletcher Connect website for more information on Student Life at Fletcher.
TuftsLife is a non-profit, student-operated organization whose purpose is to provide various types of information delivery services to the Tufts community to become better informed about the campus and the world around it.
The Boston area is a world-class academic hub (home to more than a quarter of a million students at fifty colleges and universities), a health care mecca, and a high-tech boomtown.
Boston has been known to be called the "Cradle of Liberty" and the "Hub of the Universe." It is the American city that blazed the trail toward independence for the United States with many "firsts" such as, the first public library, the first public schools, and the first subway system.
Consider these possibilities: On a given day, you could walk Boston's historic Freedom Trail; walk the Black Heritage Trail; tour Boston's harbor islands by boat; hear a chamber music concert at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum tapestry room; hear a world class symphony orchestra at Symphony Hall; see the street performers at Faneuil Hall; shop the boutiques on Newbury Street; rollerblade on Boston's Esplanade; take in a concert at the Hatch Shell; stroll the galleries of the Museum of Fine Arts; or walk among free-flying butterflies at the Museum of Science. You'll have just as many choices in the evening. Try one of the many fabulous restaurants, a few examples include: Afgan, Asian, barbecue, bistro, Brazilian, Cajun, Cambodian, Caribbean, Cuban, Chinese, Dominican, eclectic/new American, Ethiopian, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mediterranean, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Moroccan, Neapolitan, Russian, seafood, Spanish, steak, Thai, Tibetan, Turkish, or Vietnamese. Take in a flick at the Harvard Film Archive, see the Boston Ballet, or track Boston's alternative music scene at the Middle East.
Still looking for more? Within a three-hour drive of the city, you can find yourself:
The Fletcher School
Tufts University
160 Packard Avenue
Medford, MA 02155 U.S.
Phone: +1 (617) 627-3700
From the southwest, west, and northwest via routes 2, 3, 9, Interstate 95, or the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90), exit onto the Boston circumferential, Route 128 (Interstate 95), and proceed north to its intersection with Route 2 (Exit 29A). Proceed east on Route 2 to the junction of routes 2 and 16. Turn left onto Route 16 east (Alewife Brook Parkway). Follow Route 16 through two full traffic lights. Take the next right, a sharp turn, onto Powderhouse Boulevard. Proceed to Packard Avenue, the third left, which leads to the campus and to the visitors' parking lot.
From Boston, the south, and the south shore, follow the Southeast Expressway (Route 3 north) to Interstate 93 north to Exit 31 (Mystic Valley Parkway/Arlington). Follow the exit ramp to Medford Square. At the end of the ramp, turn left onto Main Street. Follow Main Street (bear to the right at the fork) for approximately 3/10 of a mile. Turn right onto George Street. Proceed to the end of George Street and turn left onto Winthrop Street. Follow Winthrop Street through its intersection with Boston Avenue (just over the railroad bridge). Stay on Winthrop Street and go up and over the hill and turn left onto Professors Row. Take your first left (at the stop sign) onto Packard Avenue. The visitors' parking lot will be on your right near the top of the hill (you will pass The Fletcher School on your left).
From the north via routes 1, 3, 95, 28, or 93, the recommended approach is via Route 128 (Interstate 95), to its intersection with Interstate 93. Go south on Interstate 93 to Exit 32, Medford Square. Proceed to the center of the square, turn left onto Main Street, and refer to the directions in the preceding paragraph.
From Logan Airport, follow signs for Boston and Interstate 93 via the Sumner Tunnel as you leave the airport. Once through the tunnel, follow signs for Interstate 93 north. Depending on the time of day you are traveling (and general traffic conditions), the trip from Logan to Fletcher can take as little as 20 minutes or as long as 45 minutes. Follow the directions in the second paragraph.
Click for most current routes and fares or visit the MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) website for further information.
From Logan Airport, board the Silver Line bus at your terminal and take it to the South Station stop. At South Station, transfer to the Red Line. Take an inbound train (towards Alewife) eight stops to Davis Square. Allow one hour to get to Fletcher from the airport by subway. See below for directions to campus from Davis Square.
From the bus terminals and the Amtrak terminal located at Boston's South Station, follow signs to the MBTA Red Line South Station subway trains. Board an inbound train (towards Alewife) and take it eight stops to Davis Square. Give yourself 35-45 minutes to get from South Station to campus. See below for directions to campus from Davis Square.
From Davis Square you have several options to get to campus. You can board MBTA bus #96 (Medford Square) or #94 (West Medford) to Tufts, take the Tufts Shuttle bus, or walk 15-20 minutes along College Avenue to the campus. The MBTA bus will let you off at the Tufts Memorial Steps. Walk up the steps and cross the Tufts quadrangle. You will see Fletcher's Cabot Intercultural Center on your left as you cross Packard Avenue at the far end of the quadrangle. The bus schedules are posted on the street level inside the waiting area of the subway station (at the College Ave. exit) or can be found on the MBTA link above.
The Tufts Shuttle Bus is free and picks up riders across from the Holland St. exit of the Davis Square subway stop approximately every 20 minutes starting at 7:00am. The shuttle makes 5-6 stops, one of which is in front of the Olin Center, next to The Fletcher School's Cabot Intercultural Center. Please note that the shuttle runs only during fall and spring semesters when classes are in session.
The walk, well...it's free and exhilarating (with a slight uphill grade). When you exit the Davis Square station, follow the exit signs for College Avenue. Turn right out of the station and follow College Avenue to the Tufts Memorial Steps (about 15-20 minutes). Walk up the steps and cross the Tufts quadrangle. You will see Fletcher's Cabot Intercultural Center on your left as you cross Packard Avenue at the far end of the quadrangle.


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Earlier this summer, Canada's first transitional housing dedicated to LGBT youth opened in Toronto--the YMCA's Sprott House. Reading about this great initiative raised our awareness about an issue that needs to be on the radar of all Canadians -- the unacceptable rate of LGBT youth who have no place to call home. LGBT youth become homeless for much of the same reasons as other young people -- family conflict, abuse, mental health issues and addiction. LGBT youth also experience higher rates of mental health and addiction issues in large part because of discrimination.
One of the most popular topics on the 2015 elections agenda is legalization and cannabis is by far the most widely used illegal drug in the Canada. People often compare a potential legalization model to alcohol. The way alcohol is regulated in Canada provides some really important public health benefits.
Before any social progress can be made, mental illness has to be acknowledged as a real and powerful determinant of health which affects all social classes, but plays a greater role not only in the lives of those who are displaced, but in some cases also contributes to their displacement and state of living. It is those living on the streets who are the most affected by the stigma associated with mental illness. Yet the stigma is alive and well for those of us who are fortunate enough to continue working or have a strong support system advocating for us while we too struggle to climb the walls of our own personal hell.
How should psychiatrists' roles be defined in order to provide as much specialist care to as many high-needs individuals as possible in the most cost-effective way? Because psychiatrists appear to be organized in a far less than systematic fashion within Ontario's mental health system, there is a fairly steady level of unmet need no matter how many psychiatrists practice in a region.
In Ontario, the fee schedule does not have limits on duration or frequency of visits. Changing that may be one way of opening up room for psychiatrists to see more patients. Another idea, adopted in Australia, the U.K and the U.S., includes shifting the psychiatrist's role to that of a consultant on a multidisciplinary team. In such a model, psychiatrists provide the initial diagnosis, oversee any pharmaceutical treatment, and work with a team of social workers and psychologists to provide psychotherapy, support and to monitor progress.
More than once as a young person (and even in adulthood) I've encountered professionals who believe my sexual orientation is the cause of my depression. I've also encountered professionals old enough to be my grandparents who suggest my sexual orientation is a mental illness in itself. It is why I remain skeptical to this day of seeking treatment; especially with a professional I've never met before.
I was crashed on the couch, looking at the bottle of wine sitting on the sideboard. Thinking. It had been a rough day. I had felt the darkness coming on earlier and the thought of going into the abyss, again, was just too much. I couldn't face it again. I anticipated the oncoming exhaustion, the downward spiral and did not want to go there. The wine was looking good. And so was the thought of morphine. One hit and I would be in another place. It was a brief moment, but I knew as the thought of medicating myself flew through my head, that I was in trouble.


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I plan to vote for a candidate who demonstrates the qualities missing in today's politics; integrity, trustworthy, dedication, commitment, and family values. I plan to vote for Ed Peterson. He does possess those absent qualities and values in today's politicians. Ed Peterson will stand and vote for what is right for his district, not necessarily what is best for his party or some special interest group. I know Ed Peterson personally and truly believe he is hte best candidate for 65th District. Vote for Ed Peterson.
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These could serve as standard or universal seat-track clamps.
A Seat Track Attach Mechanism (SAM) is a multiple-use clamping device intended for use in mounting various objects on the standard seat tracks used on the International Space Station (ISS). The basic SAM design could also be adapted to other settings in which seat tracks are available: for example, SAM-like devices could be used as universal aircraft- seat-track mounting clamps.
A SAM can be installed in, or removed from, any position along a seat track, without regard for the locations of the circular access holes. Hence, one or more SAM(s) can be used to mount an object or objects on a track or a pair of tracks in an infinite number of preferred configurations. A SAM can be incorporated into a dual swivel device, so that two of the SAMs can be made to lock onto two side-by-side seat tracks simultaneously, as would be the case in a standard ISS rack bay where two side-by-side racks reside. The main benefit to using two SAMs in a side-by-side arrangement is to provide a coupled load. By picking up load points on two seat tracks, a coupled loading is created, improving the stability and strength since the load is spread to two seat tracks at a short distance.