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Poultney man denies domestic chargeBy Brent Curtis
STAFF WRITER | July 06,2013A Poultney man charged with slamming a womans head into a windshield during an argument denied the charge in Rutland criminal court this week.
Ronald J. Vaughn, 62, pleaded innocent to a misdemeanor charge of domestic assault and was released at the end of the hearing Wednesday on conditions that included he stay away from and not harass the woman he allegedly assaulted.
A 20-year-old woman told police that Vaughn assaulted her at around 6 p.m. Tuesday in the driveway of 322 College St. in Poultney, according to court records.
The woman told police she had arrived at the house shortly after 5 p.m. to find Vaughn inside. She said Vaughn asked her to go to the store to buy him cigarettes. When she replied that she had no money, she said he insulted her to the point that she decided to leave.
But as she was walking toward the car, she said, Vaughn ran after her and pushed her to the ground.
When she tried to get back to her feet, she told police, he grabbed her by the back of her head and slammed her face into her car windshield.
That account was supported by the womans friend, Denver Griswold, 21, who told police she stepped between Vaughn and the woman to end the assault. Trooper Jason Johnson of the Vermont State Police also said the womans upper lip was slightly swollen and she had minor bruising on one arm.
In an interview with police, Vaughn acknowledged arguing with the woman but he denied assaulting her a denial echoed by his wife and 35-year-old stepson who witnessed the incident.
Vicki Vaughn and James Vaughn told police the woman tried to strike Ronald Vaughn during the argument and that Vaughn held the womans arms to prevent her from hitting him, but he never struck her or pushed her head into the windshield.
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In the annals of human history, debate has long raged over what to do about foul-smelling colleagues: to tell, or not to tell? But fear not, a natural body care company is now offering an anonymous "Deodorgram" service to let that stinky someone know their pheromone party for one has not gone unnoticed.
Arizona-based G.B. Proudfoot's said for $9.99 one of its For Pits Sake! natural deodorants will be shipped -- with or without a message -- to the special person in your life.
According to the company, its 2.5 ounce aluminum-free deodorant sticks use a blend of natural antibacterial and odor absorbing ingredients that are sure to be the perfect "gift that keeps giving." For Pits Sake! is offered in four odor-blocking varieties: Citrus, Lime and Clove, Lavender and Unscented.
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Chili for Breakfast?
I live in Chicago's Southside neighborhood of Bridgeport. We're
famous for being a pleasant, working class area made up of cops,
Mayor Daleys, Italians, Mexicans, Chinese and one Cardinal fan.
We don't get a lot of press or recognition because we're a quiet folk
who routinely go to work, pay our taxes and get raped by our government
because our leaders won't make universal healthcare a top
priority. We do this because we have to, not because we love to. But despite the hardships, we tend to be quiet about them and
take joy in a simple stroll through the park or taking in a baseball
game. We don't riot in the streets; we write our Congressman Dan Lipinski (who doesn't really get
us because he's Polish and they mostly live west of us). So
that's Bridgeport. Imagine how exciting it is when we hear public
figures praise us for our work ethic, good manners and fantastic
This afternoon during the AM 670 broadcast of the White Sox victory
over the A's, Steve Stone (one of Chicago's finest) raved about a
Bridgeport restaurant called Ramova's Grill.
My ears perked up and a smile cracked as Stoney's caramel voice spoke
unyielding devotion to this Southside gem. He told Ed Farmer that
he went to Ramova's for breakfast this morning and was tempted to order
the most famous dish on the menu: Ramova's Chili.
This would've been a good time for Stoney to go on to a different
subject — like the hit and run or the squeeze play or Ed's favorite Chicago
restaurant… anything would have been better than chili for breakfast because we were
all thinking what Stoney said next:
"I figured you and the guys would have a real hard time sitting next to
me in the booth and then on the flight to Baltimore if I had ordered
the chili. Whew. Wow. No, that… if I would've
ordered the chili, whew…"
No matter how old I get or how much wiser I may become, fart-jokes will always be funny.
But some broadcasters wouldn't be able to deliver this type of bathroom
humor, or any humor at all for that matter, and get away with it.
I have already professed my allegiance to the greatness that is Steve Stone,
which explains why I think he is the exception, but there are some
White Sox broadcasters that people absolutely detest:
"I really hate the Sox commentary team. Really hate them."
— comment by Russell, A Common Goal, April 15, 2008
I point out Russell's comment because this is something that has a life
of its own — a complaint that I have heard ever since I was a kid and still frequently today, even here in the Chi. I assume he's referring to Ken "The Hawk" Harrelson
and Darrin "DJ" Jackson, the White Sox television broadcasters who seem
to anger all types of viewers, including White Sox fans. Harrelson
is known for his southern drawl and signature phrases like "He Gone!",
"Duck Snort" and "You can put it on the booooaaaaarrrrrd, YES!" not to mention other favorites like "Sacks full of Sox", "Big Hack, No Contack", "Ball Four Base Hit" and "Dadgum Right".
I find these catchphrases pretty amusing myself, but I know many people are infuriated by them. But why? Is it the fact that
Hawk is a no-holds-barred redneck with a voice that sounds like an out of tune trombone? Do people across the country think he is representative of Southsiders as a whole? Or is it that Hawk and DJ maintain an extreme bias against all things non-White Sox, sometimes going too far? I must admit, at times even I find their banter ridiculous, like Hawk's recent third grade expletive rant:
"Doggone it ball. Stay fair! Doggone it! You dumb
ball. You dumb ball! Jeesh, you coulda stayed fair." He said this after a Jim Thome foul
ball missed being a homerun by about four feet on Sunday. It's just one example, but when you spend 3 hours saying things like this during a broadcast, I can see how people might be ticked off — like these guys, who are trying everything in the world to get rid of him. Russell, if you want to get really angry, spend a few minutes reading this website. It might just make you laugh.
I grew up listening to the gravel-pit voice of Jack Buck (who was great) alongside a drunk Mike Shannon (not so great, but we love him anyway), so I'm used to hearing strange things from the broadcast booth. In fact, Shannon still refuses to believe that somebody (or somebodies) other than Abner Doubleday invented the game of baseball, even though history has proven the Doubleday tale to be pure myth.
In the end, I have to say that I love that these guys say what's on their minds, dumb or not, and I always have the power of hitting the mute button.
Don't hate me 'cuz I'm right.
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You can imagine my excitement at being mentioned in this entry (the phone hasn't stopped ringing). Now whilst I wouldn't go so far as to set up a website against "The Hawk" I still think that the fact that he has so many "catchphrases" means that he's ceased to actually commentate on the game in any meaningful way. What makes it worse is that here in Vancouver, for some reason, we get WGN so my annoyance is magnified (thank God for MLBtv).
But just to prove that this is not a new complaint from me here is a link from last year in which I "prove" that Wittgenstein also hated "The Hawk"
Now I'm off to do an interview with "Canada Today" about Red State Blue State.
Russell – welcome to the Canadian Fame. With such hot females coming out of Canada, (i.e. Pamala Anderson, Natasha Henstridge, Estella Warren, Kristen Kreuk), you should be living the dream in no time at all. Next stop, the Playboy Mansion.
Jeff – I personally have never heard them commentate and, after the statements, am frightened to in the future. I think they would be funny at first but after a few games it would result in me stabbing out my eardrums or breaking the television. I can't afford to lose either of those right now…especially the big screen.
Baseball could use more out of the box color and less suits, so I really wanna like Harrelson, but dont honestly enjoy his broadcasts much. Maybe "bully" is too strong a word, but he dominates the booth in a less welcoming way than the truly great, over the top mikemen: Haray Caray, Phil Rizzuto, fellow southerner Red Barber, etc.
If you're gonna make the game about you, primarily, an innate, gentle charm really helps – and Harrelson strikes me as mostly in your face kitsch
I think I'm more impressed that Canada has WGN. Does that mean you get to watch that hottie Robin Baumgarten in the morning too? My day can't start without witty banter from Robin and Larry — and of course, the WORST sports anchor in the free world: Pat Tomasulo. You think Harrelson's an idiot? Watch five minutes of Tomasulo — better yet, don't. If ya'll are ever in Chicago, you must try that chili though.


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More than 28,000 domestic abuse incidents were reported to law enforcement in Wisconsin in 2011.
The most recent statistics available.
As part of his new proposed budget, Gov. Walker wants to put more money towards GPS tracking devices for certain offenders receiving a first-time restraining order.
But will the devices help keep victims safe?
Last year alone, New Horizons Shelter and Outreach center in La Crosse provided more than 250 domestic abuse victims – men, women and children with a safe place to stay adding up to more than 6,000 nights of shelter.
That number has steadily grown in recent years.
Now with the governor's new initiatives, domestic abuse advocates say it's a step in the right direction.
At New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Center, providing safety to victims of domestic abuse is a top priority.
"There is fear," said Liz Beard, the center's development coordinator. "When a victim leaves a domestic violence situation, That is the most dangerous time."
Gov. Walker's next proposed budget will include a three-million dollar grant program giving courts the ability to require tracking devices for dangerous offenders receiving first-time restraining orders.
While Beard said that may provide some comfort to victims, it may also do the opposite.
"I fear that it also may create a false sense of security for them thinking that the abuser is being watched constantly, where that may not be the case," said Beard.
In a given year, La Crosse County Deputy District Attorney Crystal Jensen handles about 220 felony domestic abuse cases.
She sees the GPS tracking devices as a beneficial tool, but has concerns in determining who needs to wear one.
"Who is somebody that we're going to subject to GPS monitoring because that is obviously a significant intrusion into that person's life to be monitored by the government," said Jensen.
Jensen said the change could also lead to a larger case load.
"It is potentially more work for us, but I think that when it comes to safety, public safety and especially safety for domestic violence victims, that's work that we're willing to take on," said Jensen.
But Beard said the GPS monitoring devices can't be the only change. Accountability needs to happen too.
"We've talked with victims that have called police time and time again and if nothing happens with that, if the prosecution isn't satisfactory or if the results aren't satisfactory, they lose faith in the system, and that's when we see some dangerous situations happening," said Beard.
In certain domestic abuse cases the state of Wisconsin already allows the use of GPS tracking devices.
Beard also said support systems need to be in place not only for the victim, but also for the abuser to help get them on the right track and the abuse can stop.
The governor's $14 million law enforcement budget also includes funding for sexual assault victim services, Internet crimes against children prevention and obtaining DNA samples for all felony arrests.


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Alison Rhodes, "The
Safety Mom"
National Child Safety Expert, Alison Rhodes, "The Safety Mom," is one of the country's
leading child safety authorities, providing tips and advice to parents on a broad
range of issues facing all children - newborns to teens. Read
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Your baby's crib should have slats no more than two inches apart, a mattress that fits snugly, a mattress support securely attached to the headboard and footboard, corner posts no higher than one-sixteenth of an inch, drop side latches your child cannot release, well secured screws and bolts, and no cutouts in the head or footboard that your baby could get their head stuck in. If it is painted, make sure that the paint is lead-free. Do not to position your crib near drapes or blinds with cords that could pose a hazard to your child. As soon as your baby is 35 inches tall or can climb or fall over the cribs sides, it's time to move them to a bed.
Any toys you give your baby should not have strings with loops or openings with perimeters of more than 14 inches, strings or cords longer than seven inches, or pieces that could be swallowed.
Rattles, squeeze toys, and teethers should be too large to get lodged in your babys throat. Rattles should be sturdy enough not to break and squeeze toys should not have squeakers that could detach and choke your baby. None of these should be left with your baby while they are sleeping.
Your toy chest should not have a latch, but should have ventilation holes and a spring-loaded lid support that will hold the lid in any position.
Your baby's pacifier should not have any ribbons, strings, or yarn attached and the nipple should not have any tears or holes. Make sure that the shield is large and firm enough not to pop into your baby's mouth and that it has ventilation holes so that if it does make its way into your baby's mouth somehow, your baby can still breathe.
Your playpen, if it has mesh, should never be left with the drop-side down and should have mesh of a very small weave with no tears and a secure hold on the top rail and the floorplate. The top rail
should also be free of tears or holes. A wooden playpen should have slats no further than two inches apart, and if staples were used in the construction of your playpen, make sure they are well installed and all present and accounted for.
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By Echelle, Pure Matters
Fall is just around the corner and there's no better time to get your fall fitness plan in gear. Here is a week-long workout and food plan that includes several yummy green smoothie recipes for you to try. I've included five menus along with five workouts -- follow during the week and take the weekend off. You don't need to belong to a gym for these workouts, so anyone can do them.
Exercise: Walking
Walk for an hour. Make the walk a brisk one while moving your arms in a swinging motion which allows for more calorie burning. Listen to some of your favorite music to keep you going.
Breakfast: Green Smoothie
1 banana, cut in chunks
1 cup grapes
1 (6 ounce) tub vanilla yogurt
1/2 apple, cored and chopped
1 1/2 cups fresh spinach leaves
Place the banana, grapes, yogurt, apple and spinach into a blender. Cover, and blend until smooth, stopping frequently to push down anything stuck to the sides. Pour into glasses and serve.
Lunch: Cleansing Salad
Chopped Kale
Chopped spinach
5 Mushroom slices
5 Cherry tomatoes-halved
Sea salt to taste
1 table spoonOlive Oil
Lemon juice to taste
Combine all ingredients into majon jar, close lid to shake for 30 seconds, then enjoy!
Dinner: Broiled Chicken
1 russet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Kosher salt
8 small skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 1/4 pounds)
1 heaping tablespoon dried oregano
Freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
6 cloves garlic, smashed
4 to 6 pickled cherry peppers, seeded and sliced, plus 1/3 cup brine
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
Preheat the broiler. Put the potato in a medium saucepan, cover with water and add 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
Meanwhile, pat the chicken dry and sprinkle with the oregano, and salt and pepper to taste. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
Add the potato to the skillet and cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until slightly soft, about 1 minute. Reduce the heat to medium; add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the garlic and cook 2 minutes. Add the cherry peppers and brine and cook, scraping up the pan with a wooden spoon, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
Return the chicken to the skillet and sprinkle with the parsley. Toss with tongs, then set the chicken skin-side up on top of the vegetables. Broil until the skin is crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
Exercise: Yoga
Take a class or practice your asanas on your own. The idea is to work on your strength and flexibility in a calm and meditative manner.
Breakfast: Eggs Scrambled with veggies
2 eggs
½ tomato
¼ jalapeno (seeded)
Teaspoon chopped cilantro
½ bell pepper chopped
¼ onion finely chopped
Handful of spinach chopped
Saute all of the above in ½ teaspoon of olive oil
Add two eggs, and scramble until cooked to your liking
Lunch: Green Smoothie
1 large orange, peeled and segmented
1/2 of a large banana, cut into chunks
6 large strawberries
2 cups spinach
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup ice
Put all of the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour and serve.
Dinner: Chicken & White Bean Salad
1 medium clove garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 tablespoons fresh orange juice, plus more to taste
1/4 cup white-wine vinegar or red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 15-ounce can cannellini or other white beans, rinsed and drained
2 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken breast (see Tip)
2 cups diced zucchini and/or summer squash (about 2 small)
1 1/2 cups diced celery
1/4 cup finely diced ricotta salata, halloumi (see Shopping Tip, above) or feta cheese
1/3 cup chopped, well-drained, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil, plus whole basil leaves for garnish
Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste (optional)
2 cups torn escarole or romaine lettuce
2 cups torn radicchio leaves
To prepare vinaigrette: Peel the garlic and smash with the side of a chef's knife. Using a fork, mash the garlic with 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl to form a coarse paste. Whisk in 5 tablespoons oil. Add 6 tablespoons orange juice, vinegar and mustard; whisk until well blended. Taste and whisk in up to 4 tablespoons more juice to mellow the flavor; season with more salt, if desired. Set aside at room temperature.
To prepare salad: Combine beans, chicken, zucchini (and/or summer squash), celery, cheese and sun-dried tomatoes (if using) in a large bowl until well blended. Add chopped basil and 3/4 cup vinaigrette; toss until combined. Taste and season with salt and/or pepper, if desired.
Toss the remaining vinaigrette with escarole (or romaine) and radicchio in a medium bowl. Serve the salad on the greens, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Exercise: Dance Dance Dance!
You can take a hip hop, zumba or any fat burning dance class to get your blood pumping and your energy flowing. The only requirement is that the class is high energy and fun!
Breakfast: Granola, Yogurt and Fruit
To your favorite low or non-fat plain yogurt, add ½ chopped apple and 2 tablespoons of your favorite granola
Lunch: Green Smoothie
1 ½- 2 cups very cold, filtered water
6 cups spinach, chopped
5 cups organic romaine lettuce, chopped
2 stalks of organic celery
1 organic apple, cored and chopped
1 organic pear, cored and chopped
1 organic banana
1–2 Tbs. fresh organic lemon juice
Place in blender and blend until smooth
Dinner: Creamy Garlic Shrimp & Pasta
6 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
12 ounces peeled and deveined raw shrimp (see Note), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 cups nonfat or low-fat plain yogurt
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook 2 minutes less than package directions. Add shrimp, asparagus, bell pepper and peas and cook until the pasta is tender and the shrimp are cooked, 2 to 4 minutes more. Drain well.
Mash garlic and salt in a large bowl until a paste forms. Whisk in yogurt, parsley, lemon juice, oil and pepper. Add the pasta mixture and toss to coat. Yum!


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Four out of Forans seven games are against Australia its hardly a good indication of his performances.
The Kiwis have won 3 from the last 20 against Australia so he is not necessarily the weakest link in his Test team.
funny how we never say that for our halfback.........ours are just ######.......right?


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#208512 - 12/27/12 03:41 PM Re: long time no see [Re: Nancymac]
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Loc: Lower Aberdeen, Mississippi
Very good, Nancymac. But my use of "otherwise" semantically includes (or excludes) the singular with the plural unless, of course, you renounce your place among others of your kind. Or were you just being a petulant pedant?
Really, Nancymac, most who post here are good folk. I am probably the worst of a well mannered lot and I am angelic.
#208513 - 12/27/12 04:18 PM Re: long time no see [Re: jenny jenny]
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Indeed, Indeed. Angelic > Hear, Hear._________________________
----please, draw me a sheep----
#208625 - 01/01/13 02:17 PM Re: long time no see [Re: Nancymac]
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Posts: 4757
Hi Nancymac
Allow a long-lost and similarly returned old hand to welcome you and any contribution you make to the board discussions
In pertickly, I loved the fact you revived the Ted-threds - some of the most genuinely creative writing on the whole board imho. ok, so mebbe Jackie hates it or something, but she hates Shakespeare so she's a lost cause... {eg}
Edited by maverick (01/02/13 07:29 PM)
#208637 - 01/01/13 06:52 PM Once upon a time... [Re: maverick]
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Registered: 08/06/01
Posts: 6944
Loc: Worcester, MA
...I was a Pooh-Bah, so let me paraphrase myself and say "I desire to associate myself with those expression of welcome!" (that's from Act II)
It's been a while, and it's good to hear from you all again!
#208670 - 01/02/13 07:30 PM Re: Once upon a time... [Re: wofahulicodoc]
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Not quite certain who this was addressed to wofa, but hi and thanks if any part of the sentiment was to me! I'll assume it was cause you're a nice guy
#208678 - 01/02/13 11:27 PM Yes, you're one. And a Happy New Year besides [Re: maverick]
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Registered: 08/06/01
Posts: 6944
Loc: Worcester, MA
Yes. You're the most recent recidivist, and nancymac before ye, and rhuby even a while before that.
(I was going to title this "many happy returns" but decided it was too corny...) Anyway, welcome back to all !
#208680 - 01/02/13 11:36 PM Re: Yes, you're one. And a Happy New Year besides [Re: wofahulicodoc]
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Oh wofa! I tried to create a 'welcome back' swifty and I could not come up with anything. There you go again being one step ahead of me creatively as always. Allow me to complete it: "Many happy returns!" Tom said, welcomingly.
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Meh, the 2010 plan is just a ploy to keep Knicks fans waiting and not burning down MSG.
If Jeffries is not traded by Feb 18th, then everything falls apart. We will not have enough cap space to sign a max + Lee (or any player worthy of what Lee will be asking). This inturn will mean a max will not sign at all. All of the other teams with max cap space will have better rosters/situations than the Knicks.
Donnie is defintely not going with Plan B (i.e. trade expiring contracts now and build a team now). The plan is Lebron or bust.
So, there is a very, very high possibility where the Knicks just resign everybody this offseason and have virtually the same team next year. Give Lee $10 mil, give Harrington $8 mil, give Duhon $5 mil, etc. Then use the $18 mil in cap space in 2011 when Jeffries and Curry expire. To sign who, I don't know (Mello and CP3 are not available, contrary to popular belief).
This scenario has a higher probability of being reality vs. Lebron coming to the Knicks.
Is this acceptable to everyone? Was tanking 2 seasons, possibly a 3rd for 2011 cap space worth it?
I'm curious to see how many people are ok with this.
I know CP3 signed an extension but Melo didn't afaik? Unless it happened recently he's still listed as having a player option in 2011.
i've been asking this question for months now.... donnie... if plan A (signing 'bron, or wade) does'nt pan out... what is plan B... or is there a plan B..????
if i was donnie, i'd be doing everything possible short of dealing gallo and hill(but if need be, i'd have to deal hill though it would suck) to get our pick back from the jazz(chandler, douglas, lee?) and try to get another pick or young player with al harrington (bulls top 5 protected?)
then i'd tank like a muthu****a for wall.**** it.it doesn't work most of the time, but the spurs got lucky one year right?
that would be a lovely fall back option if plan a, b, c d, e and g in james doesn't come through.
plan f is wait a year for melo.
Lets remember that 2011 has some studs too. If we had to resign Lee and play the same team waiting for 2011 it would suck but not be horrible.
Lots of options open to use. Lots of money to spend. curry and jefferies are expiring next year.
I am not into panic mode yet, but certainly the injury to curry sets us back some, but not to a point where the 2010 plan is not salvageable. Still my daddy always taught me to have a plan B. and i think plan B is sign 1 max FA this offseason and trade expiring contracts next year, get a good player, or simply sign FA in the offseason.
There are too many options and opportunities for the knicks for this to fail.... have faith. Donnie Walsh is a smart guy.
Melo does have a player option for 2011. But is that really what we signed up for? Hoping Melo turns down $18.5 mil to sign with the Knicks? I don't like that option and seems too risky.
@ANU: We're not getting Wall. Give it up. There is no way we are getting him. Accept reality and think of another option for PG next year.
I do agree with you that Donnie should be doing whatever it takes. He can't just sit back and hope Lebron comes this July. He needs to to get rid of Jeffries, or at least start with Plan B. Time is running out.
Please explain. And "because it's New York" is not a good enough answer.
Thing is I have a bit of trouble with Walsh's dealings, he's supposed to be one of the best GM's in the league yet we have plenty of contracts with value this year and there doesn't seem to be much being done about them. Can't judge things yet of course as there's still a month to go but there have been rumour's about Hughes being bought out, when he has a 12 million expiring... If we aren't trading Jefferies/Curry we should make the most of those expirings and trade for good value players with contracts that end in 2011. We can improve our team and still have a shot at signing Lebron or go with what we end up with for 2011 and dump salary then. It's getting nervy.
The goal is to win a Championship not to be the Atlanta Hawks... The Hawks are a high quality team but the fact remains they won't be winning a a Championship team any time soon. We've been a quality team in the past. Maybe i'm just speaking for myself but i don't want to just be the 90's Knicks that were great teams that couldn't get over the top, i want to be the next dynasty in the NBA and win TITLES not just make the playoffs and be a contender.
Right now all the plan B's bring us slightly above average players that would make us better but not good enough. The NBA is a star driven league and you need atleast one SUPERSTAR to win. So maybe Lebron James doesn't sign in NY but i tell you what i'd rather have a 15% chance at signing Lebron at the opening of free agency this summer then going for plan B and having 0 % chance at landing him. And if he doesn't sign here then you can begin to explore options to rebuild this team another way but until Lebron offically signs with another team my #1 goal is to find a way to sign him and if finishing the season with this roster gives us a chance to sign him then thats the way we have to go.
I"m not going to lie and say i think Lebron coming here is a sure thing but i'm not nearily as pessimestic as some posters. There are a few reasons why he may leave Cleveland and come to NY.
1. If Cleveland... Fails to win another Championship (highly likely in my mind) what is really keeping him in Cleveland? Lebron James in the biggest name in sports but due to playing in Cleveland he's only been able to talk players like Larry Hughes into joing him.... He couldn't even talk Trevor Ariza into coming to Cleveland. Say what you want about the Knicks recent history but having Mike D'Antoni, Donnie Walsh, and the city of NY as selling points are going to be a major factor. With Walsh and D'Antoni you have a stability in the front office and the city of NY speaks for atleast.
2. Whose says Lebron won't take less then the max. Lebron is a business man. He's smart he knows by playing in a bigger market he'll make more money they'll he'll know what to do with. Whose to say Lebron won't take a nice 3 year deal and then do his big extension in the summer of 2012/2013 when the contracts of Curry, and Jefferies are long gone.
3. Sticking with the business man side. Playing in New York makes him even more of a global icon and gets him more money. People like money
4. Talent wise the Cavs and Knicks are pretty equal. Say what you want be a young core of Hill, Douglas, Chandler, and Gallo is as good if nto better then the core of Cavs after this season. Lebron is good enough to make the players around him better.
5. I know this is going to sound like i'm Kiyaman.. But we've all heard the theories that Bosh and Lebron made an agreement to play together at the Olympics. And if thats the case they both realized then that getting two max contracts from teams wasn't going to happen. Just another reason why i think max money isn't there nobody one priority. They look around the league and realize if you don't have atleast two stars (Celtics, Lakers) your not going to win. These types of players want to win and would be willing to take a discount if it helped them win.
6. If say we just sign Lebron i'm sure players like Harrington and Lee (who have been through the bad times) would be more then happy to take a hometown discount.
7.. the 2011 option. Again Lebron is well aware that if Jefferies and Curry can't be traded their contracts come off the books in 2011. Maybe we can't win a 2010 Championship with just Lebron but we'd be a good enough to be a solid playoff team. Also come free agency 2011 would their be a more dynamic recruiting team then Lebron and NYC.
8... Once the free agency dust settles teams will start planning for the summer of 2011. And when that happens the contracts of JJ and Curry become valuable. You can land a very solid supporting cast by dangling those two big expiring contracts.
To sum it up, we may not get Lebron..... But come this summer I atleast want to be in a position to possibly get him.... Save plan B until then.


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In a press release from the White House, February 22nd, 2012:
"The Obama Administration unveiled a "Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights" as part of a comprehensive blueprint to protect individual privacy rights and give users more control over how their information is handled. This initiative seeks to protect all Americans from having their information misused by giving users new legal and technical tools to safeguard their privacy. The blueprint will guide efforts to protect privacy and assure continued innovation in the Internet economy by providing flexible implementation mechanisms to ensure privacy rules keep up with ever-changing technologies. As a world leader in the Internet marketplace, the Administration believes the United States has a special responsibility to develop privacy practices that meet global standards and establish effective online consumer protection. "
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The Black Forest and Lake Constance, cities like Heidelberg, Baden-Baden and Stuttgart: these are all jewels in the crown of SouthWest Germany. Bordered by France, Switzerland and Austria, this sunny state in the very heart of Europe is called Baden-Württemberg in German.
The State Tourist Board Baden-Württemberg is the official visitor organization for the region and we are always at your service, ready to help you anytime. SouthWest Germany and its marketing representatives offer worldwide assistance to tour operators and travel agents.
This includes: photographic support, information on all aspects of SouthWest Germany, itinerary planning and technical assistance, travel agent training, individual and fam tour assistance, brochures, maps, and press kits.
SouthWest Germany can look back on a long and eventful history which has contributed a great deal to the region's cultural diversity. Mighty castles, magnificent palaces, grand churches and abbeys, medieval towns, UNESCO World heritage sites, architectural and cultural masterpieces, fascinating museums and breathtaking natural spectacles – the list of attractions in SouthWest Germany just keeps on going.
What makes SouthWest Germany special is the region's mix of glorious countryside, dotted with some of Europe's most vibrant and romantic cities and towns. Visitors remark on the warm welcome, as well as the buzz that comes from students at some of Germany's finest – and oldest – universities. And, whatever season you visit, there is a real sense of place, thanks to black-and-white timber houses, cobbled streets and cheerful markets that look like illustrations in a fairy tale.
From jazz festivals and classical concerts to film festivals, exhibitions and theatre performances, you will find art and culture of the highest standard throughout this region. In the summer guests are enchanted by the famous open-air plays performed against atmospheric backdrops, on romantic natural stages and in magnificent castle courtyards. You will find museums that are already fascinating by their architecture and that exhibit an almost unlimited range of subjects, such as the State Gallery in Stuttgart, the ZKM Center of Art and Media Technology in Karlsruhe or the Burda Museum in Baden-Baden. History can be experienced firsthand in the numerous open-air museums such as the Vogtsbauernhöfe in the Black Forest with impressive 16th – 19th century farmhouses.
The automobile and SouthWest Germany go hand in hand. Two of the most famous names in the auto industry were born here: Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. Not to be missed are the two spectacular automobile museums in Stuttgart with their outstanding architecture: the Mercedes-Benz Museum, which rolls back the years through automotive history across nine different floors and the Porsche Museum that presents the legendary icons of the sports manufacturer like the Porsche 911 and 917 at close quarters.
Visitors who are interested in history will find a variety of historical sites and monuments. As for castles and palaces, some of the most beautiful places are Heidelberg Castle, Hohenzollern Castle and the baroque palaces in Ludwigsburg and Schwetzingen.
SouthWest Germany's calendar is filled with festivals, though the most famous must be the Christmas Markets during Advent. In the four weeks leading up to Christmas, under a frosting of snow, the landscape looks like a Christmas card come to life: pine trees and Christmas decorations, carols and Bratwurst (hot sausages), Glühwein (mulled wine) and sugary treats. Known locally as the Cannstatter Wasen, the Stuttgart Beer Festival is much more authentic than the Munich event. The tents seat 5,000; alongside is a massive fairground, with Ferris wheels and rides.
The best wines of SouthWest can be tasted at the Stuttgarter Weindorf in August and September.
Spas, Wellness and Health resorts
In Europe, SouthWest Germany is known for its high quality spas and health resorts. As early as the 19th century, royalty and nobility flocked to the region to "take the waters". Now there are some 60 health resorts and spas – and they are open to all. In the past, European spas were used for medically-oriented health cures rather than pampering. Today, most spas and health resorts offer "Wellness" programs: everything from special cosmetic treatments and aromatherapy to relaxing massages and a variety of saunas. More unusual choices include: Ayurveda techniques, hydrotherapy, Qi Gong and thalasso treatments, algae and mud packs. The medical side of spa treatments is still very important. On a special health and spa holiday in SouthWest Germany, programs are designed to, for example, regain fitness after an operation or lose weight carefully. The leading spa resorts and spa destinations in the region are rated by the rigorous Wellness Stars initiative. But, perhaps the most important element in all of SouthWest Germany's spas is the highly-trained, qualified staff.
You will find some great spa experiences in:
One of Europe's most glamorous resort destinations also boasts the world's most glamorous public spa: the Friedrichsbad, with its so-called Roman-Irish baths in an ornate 19th-century building. More modern is the Caracalla Therme (thermal mineral baths), with its indoor/outdoor pool.
The Romans loved the warm mineral springs, but today's visitors to the Cassiopeia Therme spa choose from Turkish baths, massages and more. An attractive town, with elegant park and 1,700 hours of sunshine a year! On Lake Constance has the latest treatments: waterfalls with underwater music, herbal saunas, wellness programs as well as a beautiful view of the lake.
As well as traditional hot spring water, this modern spa on Lake Constance has the latest treatments: waterfalls with underwater music, herbal saunas, wellness programs as well as a beautiful view of the lake.
Great Outdoors
Welcome to SouthWest Germany! Summers are hot and fall is delightful – the perfect incentive for getting out and doing something active. And the scenery cannot be beaten. In summer, the meadows, valleys and low, heavily forested mountains are lush, green and warm; in fall/autumn, the blue skies and crisp evenings are perfect for that overnight stay in a country inn, with a roaring log fire. And, of course, fall is grape-harvesting time. SouthWest Germany has long been a destination for active vacationers from all over Europe. In summer, visitors love to hike, cycle and go mountain biking in the Black Forest, for example in the new national park, or the Swabian Mountains, or to sail and windsurf on Lake Constance.
MICE in SouthWest Germany
The varied choice of MICE venues (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events) in SouthWest Germany reflects the diverse appeal of the region as a whole. Each venue has its own particular focus but all can claim several features in common: modern facilities, superb transport links, comprehensive services and a welcoming atmosphere.
Aside from the wide range of modern facilities and services for events of all description, SouthWest Germany boasts high-quality catering arrangements, first-class hotels and exceptional opportunities for recreational itineraries. All in all, it is perfect for the MICE sector.
The region has established itself as a major convention and conference centre in Europe, with more than 80 venues offering an individually tailored service.
Conference, event and exhibition venues
For example:
Stuttgart – One of Germany's most modern exhibition halls and convention centres, next to Stuttgart International Airport. (105,200 square metres of exhibition space)
www.messe-stuttgart.de, firstname.lastname@example.com
Mannheim – the Congress Centre Rosengarten, one of Europe's most talked about conference destinations.
www.mcon-mannheim.de, email@example.com
Freiburg – Congress Centre Concert Hall (Konzerthaus), flooded with sunlight, hosts a variety of events.
www.konzerthaus.freiburg.de, email@example.com
Europa-Park – Germany's largest theme park, is the perfect place for a more unconventional meeting, conference or event.
www.confertainment.de, email@example.com
For more venues and information, please visit: www.bw-fairs.de, email@example.com
SouthWest Germany (Baden-Württemberg) is special:
Grand cities and fairytale castles, picture postcard villages and traditional festivals, great museums and jolly Christmas markets. Wherever and whenever you choose to go, you are always close to a major attraction, so distances are short … and your clients are happy!
The Black Forest: vineyards, valleys, peaceful Woods, national park
Magical visit to the Kaiserstuhl vineyards and Breisach am Rhein, with wine tasting and a snack in the vineyards. Carry on to Freiburg, then through the beautiful Black Forest to Titisee and Schluchsee (lakes). Discover Baden-Würtemberg´s first national park, opened in January 2014.
Also France and Switzerland are just aorund the corner.
SouthWest Germany's fascinating cities
Every city in SouthWest Germany has something special to offer, from Stuttgart, Baden-Baden, and Heidelberg to Karlsruhe, Tübingen, and Freiburg. Some have great shopping or buzz with student life - others are great bases for music, art and culture.
Lake Constance
Lake Constance is one big natural playground: cycle around it; swim in it; cruise on it or walk along ist shoreline.
Mainau Island: everyone loves this "flower island", with one of the world's great sub-tropical gardens: tulips in spring, roses in summer, dahlias in fall. Mainau is today the largest tourist attraction on Lake Constance.
You will find addresses, accommodation and packages for groups and FIT on salesguide.tourism-bw.com
Although many towns, buildings and attractions are historic, great care is taken to make them as accessible as possible to those with special needs. That's why SouthWest Germany offers a variety of accessible accommodations, attractions and sightseeing. These have all been checked out by seasoned travellers in wheelchairs.
Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Bosch and Hugo Boss are just some of the global brands that are based in SouthWest Germany.
The region offers extensive and exclusive shopping opportunities which are surprisingly different and refreshingly individual: aside from the options in the attractive city centres – with their traffic-free zones, shopping arcades, department stores and boutiques – SouthWest Germany has two leading destinations for outlet shopping, Outletcity Metzingen and Wertheim Village.
Even the most discerning, well-travelled shopper will find something to bring back home from SouthWest Germany. Regional specialities include traditional Black Forest clocks, gold and silver from Pforzheim, Steiff teddy bears from Giengen and Ritter Sport chocolate with its delicious flavours and distinctive square packaging.
Families are spoilt for choice in SouthWest Germany. Find certified vacation spots and fascinating theme parks such as Europa-Park, Tripsdrill Adventure Park and Ravensburger Spieleland as well as a host of museums such as the Chocoexhibition at the Ritter Sport factory telling the story of chocolate and the Steiff museum covering 130 years of teddy bears.
Great Culinary Destination
In SouthWest Germany, eating and drinking well is part of everyday life. At the top level, the restaurants are among the world's best, representing about a quarter of German's Michelin-starred establishments (some 65). That's more than any other region! But, there are good places to eat at all price levels. Add in some of Europe's finest wines and beers and you can see why locals enjoy meeting up in taverns, cafés and restaurants.
How to get there
Situated in the heart of Europe, SouthWest Germany has an excellent transport infrastructure which includes the international airports in Stuttgart, Karlsruhe and Friedrichshafen, excellent domestic flight connections and an extensive road and rail network.
Stuttgart Airport welcomes direct flights on both a daily and weekly basis from various countries around the world and offers convenient onward train services to Frankfurt and Munich airports.
Going cuckoo?
Can you talk to your clients with confidence about the Black Forest, Lake Constance and more destinations in SouthWest Germany?
The State Tourist Board is here to help. We want travel professionals to boost their knowledge of SouthWest Germany, and to grow their sales to one of the world's most fascinating destinations. And it's all free of charge.
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Sales Guide SouthWest Germany
The online Sales Guide SouthWest Germany is available to travel sellers packaging and selling SouthWest Germany and to those who are planning to package and sell the region.
Find latest packages on salesguide.tourism-bw.com.
Tourismus Marketing GmbH Baden-Württemberg (TMBW)
Esslinger Str. 8
70182 Stuttgart
Phone + 49 711 23858-0
Fax + 49 711 23858-98
E-Mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Martina Bareiss
Phone + 49 711 23858-10
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Esslinger Straße 8
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by Anton Shilov
A recent study from the Technology Business Research, an independent research company, has find out that Lenovo ThinkPad laptops are still the most popular among business and corporate buyers. For the fifteenth time, Lenovo ThinkPad lead TBR's Corporate IT Buying Behavior and Customer Satisfaction Study for Q1 2010.
The current ranking represents the fourth time in a row ThinkPad laptops have been recognized by medium and large business customers for their quality and reliability and new competitive strength for delivery time. Lenovo has received this recognition for 15 reporting periods since Q1 2006 – five times that of any competitor. Lenovo also maintains the distinction of being the only PC manufacturer to earn a rating of 6.1 or higher. Customers indicated hardware reliability as the critical area for satisfaction.
The study also awards high satisfaction scores for phone technical support and delivery and repair time. Lenovo offers ThinkPlus Priority Support for 24x7 technical phone support, priority call routing to advanced technical experts, web-based service call tracking tools and more. Additionally, ThinkPlus Priority 4 extends upon ThinkPlus Priority Support services for on-site response time for parts and field technicians within four hours of a service call.
"Unlike competitors, Lenovo has maintained its strong customer satisfaction ratings during the Great Recession. In addition to consistently high marks for quality and reliability through the introduction of new products and innovations, Lenovo has gained ground this reporting period to make delivery time a competitive strength," said Jon Lindy, president of TBR.
Recent ThinkPad introductions include the ThinkPad Edge line of laptops designed to give small to medium businesses an affordable PC with the latest technologies like Intel Core and AMD dual core processors and web conferencing features in a stylish ThinkPad design with color choices and a contemporary keyboard. The ThinkPad X100e pioneers a new computing category by giving users a small, productivity-designed laptop at netbook-like prices. Additionally, Lenovo has debuted new laptops that stretch the boundaries on innovation, such as the ThinkPad T410s, a thin, light and powerful performer.
"While ThinkPad laptops are distinguished by their quality and reliability, we've also worked tirelessly during the past year to give customers even more options with new contemporary designs like the ThinkPad Edge line and more aggressive price points with products like the ThinkPad X100e, a new class of entry ultraportable starting under $500" said Peter Hortensius, senior vice president of Think product group at Lenovo.
The survey includes nearly 500 IT decision makers at medium and large businesses in North America. These businesses have nearly one million PCs installed.


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#132066 - 08/25/04 12:03 PM question of "prescriptive vs. descriptive"
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While the question may indeed arise, you can rest assured that I will not be the one raising it._________________________
#132067 - 08/25/04 02:32 PM Re: Speaking of liverwurst
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"...what is so bad about chopped liver? Is it worse than whole liver?"
It sure is if it's YOUR liver. Just venting my spleen.
#132068 - 08/25/04 10:16 PM Re: Speaking of liverwurst
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Does anybody know which comic is credited with the line "What am I, chopped liver?"? Rodney Dangerfield?
#132069 - 08/26/04 01:30 AM Re: question of "prescriptive vs. descriptive"
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I will not be the one raising it. Oh, I know, you are more of a provider of answers.
#132070 - 08/26/04 10:35 AM Re: Submitted without coment
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Sooner or later, the question of "prescriptive vs. descriptive" will arise with this dictionary, too.
That's the whole premise already, isn't it?
#132071 - 08/26/04 01:57 PM Re: Submitted without coment
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>>>She wants him to look because he's about to pay for them.
Bien non, that's just stereotyping. Nowadays, women pay for their own shoes...we just want Hubby to look at em cause a nice pair of shoes is a thing of beauty.
- bel, "you can never have too many shoes" Marduk
#132072 - 08/26/04 02:13 PM Re: Submitted without coment
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The Ritz-Carlton on Cental Park in New York City offers a fun package for women. It is called "Shoes, Shoes, Shoes" and the ad for it begins "A girl can never have too many shoes, so why not spend an entire day shopping for shoes, shoes, and more shoes? Visit Eugenia Kim, Kari Sigerson and Miranda Morrison, and Holly Dunlap of Hollywould, and work together to pick fabulous shoes for every day of the week."
The package includes a one-night stay for two in a Deluxe Guestroom, with a late checkout the day of departure; a day of shopping with Kathleen Beckett of Beckett's Black Book; morning coffee or tea in The Star Lounge; lunch at one of New York City's most fashionable restaurants; a special fashion-themed treat from pastry chef Eric Hubert upon turndown.
And the whole thing is yours for only $2475 per night (not including tax and gratuities).
#132073 - 08/26/04 02:26 PM Re: Imelda wannabes
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$2475 per night (not including tax and gratuities)
But does it include the shoes?
#132074 - 08/26/04 02:33 PM Re: Imelda wannabes
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does it include the shoes?
I dunno, but you could ring them up at (212) 308-9100 and see.
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Golf course collecting non-perishable food items rather than greens fees
The signature maple leaves are gone from the trees at Maple Grove Country Club, but even in cold temperatures golfers like Tom Rosenbrook are still swinging.
"I love it. I've been known to take a break from deer hunting Thanksgiving week to play golf. And this is a week later than that yet. It's pretty neat," says Rosenbrook, who lives in Onalaska.
When the weather cools down and most people put their golf clubs away for the year Maple Grove closes its golf shop, but golfers can still hit the links. The greens fee? How about some green beans.
"We thought a good way to donate to a local food pantry would be to allow the golfers to bring a non-perishable food item. Just drop it off on the first tee box and go play," says Tom Ceresa, the vice president and general manager of the country club.
And the diehard golfers do pitch in. "You see your box food. Mac and cheese. Lots of canned foods," says Ceresa.
Especially in unseasonably warm weather like this year or last, when the course was still accepting golfers into January. "We dropped off a full truckload of items. We estimate there were a couple of thousand food items to donate last season," remembers Ceresa, who says there was a day last January when nearly 200 golfers played at Maple Grove.
The non-perishable items go to fill food pantry shelves in Onalaska, so it seems to be a win-win for the community, and also golfers like Rosenbrook who love to play into the winter months.
"When you get those wind chills it gets to be a cold day," says Ceresa.
"Doesn't bother me. Just don't forget the longjohns and a glove," jokes Rosenbrook.
Ceresa says the course will stay open until the snow starts to stick.
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Dordt College News
Iowa Reading Association scholarship awarded to Dordt College professor, student
June 4, 2012
Each year, the Iowa Reading Association awards scholarships to two members of the association who are undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a reading-related course. This year the scholarships were given to Dordt professor Gwen Marra and Dordt student Kelli Durant.
Marra is a professor of education at Dordt College and is currently working toward her doctorate in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in teaching reading from the University of South Dakota. "The scholarship will help pay for some of the course work I am taking this summer. I am thankful for the scholarship and honored to be chosen as a recipient," said Marra.
Marra has been teaching reading and early childhood education at Dordt since 2004 and has been a member of the Northwest Iowa Reading Council for several years. Additionally, she has taught at Sioux Center Christian School and owned and directed Learning Ship Preschool. She has been instrumental in helping start Dordt's own new Stepping Stones Preschool, which opens this fall.
Durant, from Waupun, Wisconsin, will begin her senior year at Dordt College in the fall. She is an elementary education major earning a reading endorsement. "It is a great honor to have received this award, and I am excited to see how God continues to use my gifts in reading and teaching to help others," said Durant.
Durant has been an active member of the Dordt and Sioux Center community, serving as student liaison to the Northwest Iowa Reading Council board and as president of Dordt College's Future Teacher Club, volunteering in the KidZone after school program and the Community Unity Meal program, and participating in the Big Brother/Big Sister Lunch Buddy program.
Marra and Durant will receive their awards at the annual Iowa Reading Association's Awards Banquet in Ames on June 26.
The Iowa Reading Association is a professional organization that promotes the study of reading at all educational levels by disseminating information of investigations and practices, advising and monitoring teacher training programs, and promoting cooperation among educators. Learn more at www.iowareading.org.
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Katarina Anne Friedlein 11/13/2012 Page of Page of Page of Page of Page of Page of Page of Page of Page of Page of Page of Page of Life needs direction. Does this mean that children need a firm hand to put them on the right path of life?Parents correct their children in various ways. Parents who punish use assorted penance; there are many different types of children that claim altered forms of retributions for their actions. Discipline and punishment are not interchangeable, but they are opposing forces.The best way to let children learn is through discipline. Observable behaviorsare not based on thoughts, fantasies, or other mental images. Behaviorists argue that emotional learning is acquired through classical conditioning not operant conditioning. Behavior is taught and learned in many ways. Two of those ways are operant and classical conditioning. Operant conditioning is taught through effects. Classical conditioning uses positive enforce stimuli not negativeincentives. Negative motivation increases the frequencies of behaviors. For example, fear is a negativeeffect (Rathus, 2011). Inductive methods aim to give knowledge with reasoning or explaining of behaviors whether they are positive or negative. Parents deliver values or standards in ways that are authoritative. Authoritative parents are restrictive or demanding, but at the same time they are warm and communicative (Rathus, 2011).Authoritative parenting has clear expectations as well as crystal clear consequences. This type of parent is flexible, and they collaborative on problem-solving with the child when dealing with behavioral problems. This form of parenting is the most effective style of parenting (WebMD, 2005-2012). Authoritarian parents demand submission and obedience (Rathus, 2011). Authoritarian parenting also has clear expectations as well as consequences. This type of parent shows little affection for the child. This form is one of the least effective styles of parenting (WebMD, 2005-2012). Then permissive parents are warm, and not restrictive (Rathus, 2011). This genre of parenting shows a lot of affection towards the child with little to no discipline. This form is probably the form of parenting that should not be involved, because the child would become spoiled (WebMD, 2005-2012). Punishment is a tool that is used after the problem surfaces, and focuses on what is wrong instead of what needs to be done. Punishment consists of penalties and restrictions that often have nothing to do with the conduct. Chastening or restraining a child puts the responsibility for enforcement on a parent to not encourage teens to become responsible for his or her actions. Some people are concerned that children pay for wrongdoings. For example, there have been teenagers that were skipping school regularly to go to the mall. There are many versions of punishment like grounding, banning TV, and restricting mall privileges. Parents need to start listening to the feelings of their children about school, go to school meetings, and then revoke privileges if needed. Alone, these actions are not the answers to solve the problem. Adults should use the if-then tool if theyare going to school to complete the homework, then the entitlements will be reinstated (Gengler, 2011). Punishment is short and sweet, but some parents are cruel. Some people vote for no punishment as others vote for limited punishments. They are similar in giving the child some random type of punishment for some random act of behavior (Phelan, 2010). Punishment is often interchanged with discipline; this is where people tend to lose sight of the true meaning or purpose of letting the child know what they did wrong by not being mean or belittling the intelligence of the child. Scolding without losing your temper is greatly appreciated. Stealth discipline or Grandmas rule is the best, just simply, because this rule reminds the child of the consequences (Graydanus&Bashe, 2003). The Grandma rule has understood that children do certain chores as members of the family. Children earn their privileges by fulfilling their day by doing their chores first before they do anything else. The first step is to grant a chore, action, or activity before the child gains a privilege. The benefits, for this rule, are actually tri-folded. The first step is to have a specific request that the child can understand. The second part of the tri-fold is to acknowledge the childs wants and needs at the same time that the care taker is having a wants or needs issue. The last part is to approach the issue in a way that would invite the child to cooperate. The steps work like this: if a child would do a chore like clean their room then after they do that chore they can go to their friends house. This compromise eliminates some of the fighting, and creates a more positive atmosphere (Pantley, 2001). Punishment is like a drill sergeant type of parent or the dictator type. Love is caught not taught if the parents act this way towards the child. The first principle says that rejecting or neglecting parents are parents that are neither restrictive nor controlling, but not supportive or responsive. Relationships can go into accordance of birth order which lets children learn by socializing as these children become hostile. Children who are physically punished will be more aggressive than others as the parents and others serve as models of aggression. However, children frequently weigh positives and negatives of behavior they observethroughout time (Cline & Jay, 2006). Physical punishment is comparable to alternate forms widely used like spanking; some people think that spanking doesnt teach new behaviors (Bettleheim, Nov. 1985). Some other forms of bad punishment are slapping, pinching, and verbal mixed with non-verbal threats (Liberty House Child Abuse Assessment Center, n.d.). Generational shifts in attitudes causesome mothers to compare their physical punishment to what their parents did in the past. Some people have said that they use less severe punishment, or different punishments used under varying conditions (Bettleheim, Nov. 1985). Physical punishments are judged upon their children when they are the main models for their children, and some virtues are not instilled in them. Punishment teaches children who has the power, and who can enforce their will on others. Juveniles can punish the parent when old enough. Injured feelings can last longer than physical pain such as someone who has been abused. For furthering the example, punishment and emotional feelings go towards a person washing their mouths out with soap because of the bad language which is mostly uncomfortable, but not physical. The soap could have irritants like lye which could cause health problems later on in life. Plus, the psychological problems could arise later in life. In a way, it is physical since a kid could swallow some harmful irritants. This method could teach the child to say profanity out loud then say the words to them with any slight frustration with silent condemnation. Then the children would probably not form any good relationships which would make them angrier and say worse swear words than what they do now (Bettleheim, Nov. 1985). Argument Its a difficult job for the parent to face the punishment. Since birth, a kid looks for a routine which makes the child feel safe and mature. A care taker is the most important person in the life of a child. The child is the new member of the family as they learn the rest of their lives. Every child is unique with unpredictable limits. Setting limits is not punishment. The world would make sense since they depend on the parent for control. Children learn natural patterns. Children also focus on those natural patterns which create predictable schedules; the comforting routines which a baby can rely on like reading a story (Brazelton, 2008). In the end, punishment is a common practice with short-term disadvantages since hitting doesnt teach children alternative ways to handle their problems or desired behavior. Punishment affects feelings of self-worth, an authority figure must be present in case someone else disciplines the child, and some forms are prohibited by the Minimum Licensing Requirements (DSHS, 1993). Discipline means to teach. Helping teens learn what to do also helps teens and parents. This form of discipline for child rearing emphasizes nurturing and guiding. This configuration or type of control instills a positive way to teach self-control and confidence. Parents use these strategies to prevent problems plus guidance to manage conflicts. This means that that this drilling would teach teens how to handle them in the future. Related tactics directly deals with the misbehavior that helps children develop self-discipline, and master how to become responsible. Ultimately, parents are assisting juveniles to accept the natural and logical consequences of their misbehavior (Gengler, 2011). Discipline takes a calm person to respond to what has happened. These people use I messages in a state of disapproval which focuses on the behavior not the child. They make corrections by being instructive and encourage the childs attempts by using praise for good behavior. In the end, discipline nurtures the positive qualities (Borba, 2003). Despite the differences between discipline and punishment, they are very similar. With discipline, parents talk to their juveniles like they are adults. If a parent talks too much, there is a lot of emotion. Excessive planning makes children less likely to cooperate. If the child is not willing to cooperate, the situation could be irritating, confusing, and distracting to parents because they do not understand what they will be doing to the child in the long run. If someone is bad at talking or expressing themselves, its because modern psychology tells people to let it all out (Phelan, 2010). The differences are widely spread apart like they are polar opposites. Discipline is great for people with diseases like epilepsy because these people need a different style of discipline. Some examples of causes, provoked or unprovoked by people, are sleep deprivation, alcohol withdrawal, drug usage, strobe lights, high fever, hypoglycemia, imbalances, or hypoxia. The symptoms depend on the part of the brain that is hit with this disease. It takes special care from the provider to know what the child needs as well as the child knowing what they can and cannot do (Muma& Lyons, 2012). Discipline creates positive examples. A parent might explain calmly what the child did wrong by giving a directive by setting a limit. Children model after their care givers so show an example of what they have seen. Make charts to track positive behavior. With this chart, set goals for getting something as a reward for all of the good behavior. If there have been bad performances, take so many points or stickers away for that behavior (Liberty House Child Abuse Assessment Center, n.d.). When the child is older, talk about the routines like when they are supposed to go to bed which gives them another level of security. They can be surprised at the response since every experience is a learning experience. They watch the care taker closely as they begin to copy what the parent do well into childhood (Brazelton, 2008). There are causes and effects to the discipline like crying. When there are not emergencies, dont handle the behavior right then; talk to them the next day. The second principle says that the angrier that the parents are, the importance to lower the voice is greater. The third principle says that the care taker should talk about the behaviors of the child with other people before deciding what to do. Consequences are better after entering a thinking state after leaving an emotional state. Children also act out if they are between two homes since they get affected by all of the emotional states between the people around them which could lead kids to get angry quicker. Like what was stated earlier, children mimic what the care taker does so also watch out what for what comes out of the parents mouth say or do around them (Brazelton, 2008). Punishment is the externalization of controls of pain. Many forms of punishment are illegal. Since many forms are illegal, there are many problems that deal with punishment. The immediate rewards lead to long-term disadvantages, and the problems teach children to use force to the point where they lie and sneak around just to avoid the abuse. In the end, children cant learn properly with fear and humiliation on their minds (DSHS, 1993). Discipline works better when there is a set of rules that govern a persons behavior which would conduct how they would grow into adults. When they reach that stage, they will internalize the rules since they know what to do as well as not to do in certain situations. They will be more problem-solvers instead of trouble makers which enhances self-concepts (DSHS, 1993). The first step, for a care taker, is to understand why the children misbehave. The children might misbehave because they may be out of food which means that they are starving. This leads to at least six outcomes. The first reaction is to ask a grocery store manager for food in exchange for work. The second result would be to stand at intersections asking for help. The third aftermath would be going door to door asking for food. The fourth aftereffect would be to steal food which isnt that morally wrong if you have children or siblings, but from a legal standpoint it is wrong. The fifth repercussion is to stand outside a restaurant, and ask someone to buy something for their siblings or children, if they have any. The very last reverberation or consequence is to prostitute themselves (DSHS, 1993). Discipline can be more effective since it teaches the children more appropriate behavior, dealing with issues without attacking the children, and it doesnt judge, blame, or tear down childrens esteem or self-worth. Discipline also teaches children how to cooperate with others. Children develop positive problem-solving skills for the adult world. Discipline works better on juveniles when the care taker understands the needs of the child behind all behaviors. The best way to understand is to figure out the need with listening; focus on that instead of the misbehavior. Make rules that the child can follow; explore the alternatives that would make the child as well as the parent happy. Modifying the environment would make that a successful hit. The home would be karma free well not the free, but would have a better life by preventing some problems from developing later on. If you prevent problems, then the child would grow up to be wiser for your help instead of doing something bad only to end up in jail (DSHS, 1993). Some parents worry with crying which is not a power struggle. Stand firm to make sure they are paying attention. Give examples of limits, and stick to them since they look to the care takers for questionable behaviors (Brazelton, 2008). Children start asserting themselves at the age of 1 + years of age. People should never pick battles which are not way to look at it. The battles are only half won to choose different plans. If plan A doesnt work, there are many other letters in the alphabet. Tantrums are normal like they get overloaded with emotions to just lose control. They cant help it. The care taker should say,I love you, not the behavior, and tell them why certain behaviors are not accepted (Brazelton, 2008). If they get bored, let them eat what they want as the care taker approves, and offer options with their control as in the care takers control. Use praise and encourage them, respect them, give them the virtue of honesty, and parents should understand that they should not create confusion. If confusion is made, the kids have to work out the rules. For example, is fighting and hitting natural? Stay out of minor fights, but show how to resolve them. While doing this, teach the kids how to take turns. Never go to physical punishment, but take the anger out of the situation. Hold back and ask the inner care taker: what pushes the inner buttons? Some people say that spanking is unjust since they dont want them to hit others, but they do not want too light of a punishment either (Brazelton, 2008). A person that was interviewed, is a mother of one, said that punishment is alright as long as it does not go that far on the spectrum where it leads to abuse from an object like a belt. The parent also said that discipline like time outs and a slap on the hands does not work since those actions rarely teach the child not to do that action of bad behavior again. Those punishments rarely teach them, the children, to be well rounded (Friedlein, 2012). In some ways, the care taker is teaching the children that they have more power than the care takers do (Friedlein, 2012). Discipline is the better way to learn versus punishment. Punishment and discipline are compatible with one another as they are similar; however, these two words are indirect words. Many types of discipline are around since there are kids with various attitudes. Parents need to correct their children in distinctive and diverse ways. Children need a firm hand to put them on the right path that they need to take in life. In turn, life demands that people take some sort of direction. Borba, M., EdD. (2003).. (pp. 308-310). San Franciso, CA: Jossey-Bass. Bettelheim, Bruno. "Punishment versus discipline: a child can be expected to behave well only if his parents live by the values they teach." Nov. 1985: 51+. . Web. 8 Oct. 2012. Brazelton, T. B. (Performer) (2008). [DVD].Cline, F., MD, & Fay, J. (2006). . Colorado Springs, CO: Pinon Press. DSHS.(1993). . Retrieved from http://www.dshs.wa.gov/ca/fosterparents/training/discpun/dp01.htm Friedlein, C. (2012, November 13). Interviewed by Friedlein Katarina [Personal Interview]. Discipline vs. punishment.On scratch paper.Gengler, C. (2011). . Retrieved from http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/familydevelopment/00090.html Greydanus, D. E., &Bashe, P. (2003). .Bantom Books: American Academy of Pedriatrics.Muma, R. D., & Lyons, B. A. (2012).. (2 ed., pp. 180-181). Sudbury, MA: Jones &Barlett LLC. Liberty House Child Abuse Assessment Center.(n.d.).. Retrieved from http://www.libertyhousecenter.com/docs/SafeDiscipline.pdfPantley, E. (2001). . Retrieved from http://www.atozkidsstuff.com/article8.htmlPhelan, T. W., PhD. (2010). . (4 ed.). Glen Ellyn, IL: Parent Magic, Inc.Rathus, S. A. (2010-2011). . Belmont, California: Wadsworth. WebMD.(2005-2012). . 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