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Soil Kitchen report by Rachel Kobasa '13Monday, April 11th, 2011 by Helen White
Never in my life have I received an email containing the words pedosphere, nitrogen cycle, or pH. Who knew soil was so complicated? I had signed up to volunteer at the Soil Kitchen, but maybe I had gotten myself in over my head. With this in mind, I was unsure of what to expect when I arrived on Wednesday. I had read about the Soil Kitchen on a few blogs and gone over their website, but nothing is ever real until you are actually there.
The Soil Kitchen was very easy to spot: seeing a giant windmill on top of a building isn't common. When I walked into the storefront, I was presented with a transformed space, or what I can only imagine was transformed from its original, abandoned state. (I was told that nothing had occupied this storefront since 2005.) There were tables in the corner where a man in a lab coat was talking about soil. Soup was being served. People sat on benches eating and talking. And covering every available window ledge and shelf were bags of different soil!
After a brief lesson, I was given a handmade apron to wear and I assumed position near the front door, welcoming people as they came in. Some people brought in soil samples. This was good and bad, seeing as of the day before, there had been so many soil samples brought in (good!) that the EPA had to stop accepting them for heavy metal testing (bad.) People could still have the pH and acidity of their soil tested, which is informative in regards to what kind of plants will grow well in the soil.
Some people came by to collect the results from the EPA testing. I was taught how to read them with some basic sense of what they meant. They had tested soil for cadmium, arsenic, and lead. Most people who came to pick up samples had non-detectable levels of cadmium and arsenic, and surprisingly a fair number of them also had very low levels of lead. However, there were a few people who had lead levels that were high enough to cause some furrowed brows, so we sent them over to an expert on site who talked to them about ways they could combat the lead poisoning their soil. It seemed that even through the disappointment people were generally happy to know what was in their soil and so they had a better understanding of what was safe to grow.
My favorite part about telling people the results of their soil testing was hearing what they wanted to do with the space they had taken the soil from. One man said he had this very old, historic lot that was overgrown and needed some love. So they wanted to transform it and plant things and make it a space for people to inhabit. Other people talked about planting flowers. Some people wanted to grow herbs. And seeing such a range of different people was fantastic. They were old and young. Some had families and some came alone. Some spoke English and others spoke another language so used a family member to translate.
This is when I realized how important a place like the Soil Kitchen is. Here is a space that was created as a solution to an issue: people want to grow things in their gardens and being city soil, there is a higher chance for contaminants to be present. So they want their soil tested! Soil Kitchen created a centralized location where people could bring soil, be educated, eat some good food, and even attend workshops about varied topics such as windmill making or how to compost. It was fantastic to look around and see how everyone was brought together because they all cared in some way about their soil and growing. They could come from vastly different neighborhoods in Philadelphia but it didn't matter. It was sad to tell people that this was the last day the Soil Kitchen would exist, but it made me imagine all the other possible projects that could be completed in the future, combining arts, science, food, and community.


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Politics has been marred by sex scandals throughout American history. Take a look at some of the steamiest.
In September 2006, ABC News reported that Florida Rep. Mark Foley had sent sexually explicit e-mail messages and instant messages to a former congressional page. The revelations prompted even more pages to come forward, alleging a history of inappropriate conduct by Foley dating back at least 10 years. Foley resigned from office on Sept. 29, 2006.

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Three people died and five people were injured in a mobile home fire Friday morning in the Town of Lake Holcombe in Chippewa County, according to law enforcement officials.
Chippewa County Sheriff's Captain Eugene Gutsch says the fire started in a structure attached to the mobile home at 29724 County Highway M, just north of Holcombe, and then spread around 8:45 a.m.
Captain Gutsch says a child, an elderly gentleman and a middle-aged man were killed and five people were transported to a local hospital or flown to a hospital in Minneapolis for treatment. Captain Gutsch says it's unknown at this point if they were all related.
Earlier in the day, there were reports that one person was missing. The child was later found dead in the home, Captain Gutsch said.
At this point, investigators do not know how the fire started. They have applied for an inspection warrant so they can have access to the property to continue their investigation. Captain Gutsch said investigators need the warrant because the people in the home are either deceased or were transported for medical care.
The Department of Criminal Investigation is assisting investigators from the Chippewa County Sheriff's Office.


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The Good: Billingsley, The Bad: The bullpen, The Ugly: The Divorce
The good: Chad Billingsley pitched seven great innings. He struck out 13 D'backs and went out winning the game 4-1.
The Bad: The Sherril and Broxton. Again, they let it get away. Sherrill gave up a two run homer. That was Tony Abreau's first homerun. In came Broxton who gave away another two-run homerun.
I have said this many times, they should have shutdown Broxton some time ago. I dropped him from my baseball fantasy a long time ago. This loss was tipical of other losses this year.
The ugly: The McCourt's divorce. I had forgotten I had taken this picture in the Summer.
This morning I was reading Jonathan Shapiro's review in the LA Times about Michael Connelly book "The Reversal." It starts with:
Los Angeles has much to lament, Our Dodgers, victims of a broken marriage, are the neglected boys of summer. the Trojans are on probation, the Bruins are bad and the NFL has abandoned us entirely…
Thank God for Michael Connelly. Without him, Los Angeles would just be Houston without humidity, Phoenix with the sea..
It concludes with:
We've still got Vin Scully, at least for another year, Huell Howser, the Lakers. And we've got Connelly. To quote another L.A. luminary, Randy Newman: I love L.A.
Talking about books, I found three more books that a local library discarded. I got lots to read this off-season.
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You said it – you still have Vin Scully! At least there's one constant going into next season.
Vinny is the reason why I did not turn off the tv after Sherrill and Broxton gave up four runs to spoil Billingsley's game.
It now looks as though the Dodgers have all got Tee Times and just want out of the stadium, I get the feeling if they could they'd just forfiet the rest of the season, I couldn't blame their season on the divorce, since the McCourts don't actually go out and play…. shame they'll end with a below .500 season…
Perhaps that is what they were doing in AZ. On to Colorado for the last road trip. Dodgers have been and are money strapped. They have given up good prospects because of it. Phillies on the other hand have a good team to compete.
i didnt relaize the bullpen blew up on you guys. sherril and broxton are ususally reliable huh. o well, im sure you made many lasting memories this year anyway. is ure did
The worst thing about the McCourt divorce proceedings might be the way it will postpone and possibly hurt the Dodgers from securing some Free Agents or possibly trade a few budding stars to get by before it is all over and the team can go back to the business of baseball.
Relievers all over the league are pushing the button for implosion right now. Not sure if it is the long season's fatigue setting in solid on their bones and muscles or….maybe they are starting to shut down mentally and missing their locations….
Rays Renegade
Will Vin ever not be there? Hard to believe… as for the McCourts, yeah, this can't be easy for them. Maybe time to let go of the team.
I'm rooting for the Dodgers this week.
yes Matt, I made many lassting memories this year from the Dodger Caravan in February to now but there is this weekend where is going to be hard to say goodbye to everyone at the Stadium. Not only the players, the stadium but the friends at the stadium. A few of us will get together in the offs-season and for the rest we will see each other on Opening Day.
Is suspect that besides fatigue is not having an incentive of going into the playoff. Sometimes no matter how tired you are, the adrenaline can carry you.
yeah, that is what we Dodger fans want, a new owner with money and love for the team. Vin is the treasure that keeps me in good spirit.
Haha Kaiser, you can stop rooting for the Dodgers now. You must be thrilled with the standings.


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Mary ('64) and Michael ('63) Tatalovich have devoted a large portion of their lives together engaged in the viewing and collecting of art. The inquiry inherent in their career paths as teachers has served them well. Choosing to focus on collecting prints meant learning as much about the process and history of the medium as the artists. Their highly considered approach to collecting works to live with and study is often outside the confines of easy visual consumption. The collection is a classic example of two people who thrive on asking questions and seem energized when the answers end up being more questions.
Significant gifts by dedicated patrons have often been the building blocks of museum collections. The decision by Michael and Mary in 2010 to gift the entirety of their growing collection of 90 large-scale American prints significantly enriched the Haggerty Museum of Art's focus of works on paper as well as strengthened the holdings of postwar images by important American artists who took advantage of the print renaissance of the 1970s and 80s. Their first gift in 1997 of the print Leg by Jasper Johns marked the beginning of a partnership that has included an exhibition of works from their collection in the museum, From Warhol to Bartlett in 1998, and subsequent gifts and loans to augment other projects undertaken by the museum. This postwar collection includes many exemplary works by seminal Pop and Minimal artists, alongside exciting works by newer artists. Because the collection has grown by 50 percent since the 1998 exhibition, this effort marks the first time many works will be seen publicly.
Within the diversity of the collection there are certain conceits, such as a preference for large-scale works, and most often, for artists that are less than shy about hue. Additionally, a commanding confidence in their own eye is evident in the simple fact that they acquire works as they are released by print publishers, rather than waiting for critical consensus. The collection overall is a testament to the vagaries of maturing taste and an insatiable thirst to challenge the eye and the mind through works that demand reflection on every inquiry.
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been lurking around here for a while, now i have a question that is somewhat urgent.
tomorrow (thurs) i am having a CT scan. because of the iodine, they recommend pumping and dumping the first 8oz after the procedure. that's fine & great, but my LO (nearly 5 mo. old) won't take a bottle, so he's basically going to miss a feeding?? what should i dooooo?
i do have about 5 oz in the freezer, so maybe i could just syringe it in his hungry little mouth to tide him over til i've pumped all 8 oz? tho, i've tried that before as well, and he wasn't having it... forcing him seems cruel, but what other choices do i have?
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The Bengal's beat the New York Jets 17-6. It was a good way to start the season even though it doesn't count. The Bengal's haven't defeated the Jets in pre-season since like the middle 80's? Is this a good sign?
Yes, the anointed one Tim Tebow played a little for the Jets. He I guess is chiseled and very buff this year......isn't that special!
But as luck would have it. This game came at a cost in injuries to my Bengals. Folks, it was like the first 5 plays had an injury after each play. The Bengal's lost 4 key first string players within 15 minutes! Hate to say it but this is NOT unusual in my teams history!
Cincinnati has a pretty tough schedule this year:
A.)at Ravens
B.)at home with the Browns
C.)at Redskins
D.)at Jaguars
E.)at home Dolphins
F.)at home Steelers
G.)at home Broncos
H.)at home Giants
I.)at Chiefs
J.)at home Raiders(homecoming of our x QB Palmer!)
K.)at Chargers
L.)at home Cowboys
M.)at Eagles
N.)at Steelers
O.)at home Ravens
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I saw a lactation consultant today, and she suggested I use the SNS system because my twins aren't agressive enough to stimulate my milk supply. They latch OK, they just don't suck enough.
Anyhow, my husband picked up the SNS system on his way home from work, and we tried to use it...very frustrating. Does anyone have suggestions? The lactation consultant explained it to my husband, but...something was lost in translation.
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Author to speak on surveillance state at BookstockBy Christian Avard
Staff Writer | July 26,2013
WOODSTOCK A writer from Pomfret says a coup is going on in America right now as we speak.
According to William Arkin, the rights and freedoms guaranteed under the Constitution are eroding in an age of concocted fear and de facto military authority. He will speak about secrecy, surveillance, government law-breaking and more at 4 p.m. Saturday at the fifth annual Bookstock Festival on the green in Woodstock.
Arkin will preview his latest book American Coup: How a Terrified Government Is Destroying the Constitution. The books publisher is Little, Brown and Company and a publication date of Sept. 10 has been set.
Arkin has over 35 years experience in national intelligence issues. He served in Army intelligence in West Berlin during the Cold War and wrote more than a dozen books, including the national best seller Top Secret America with Washington Post reporter Dana Priest.
In American Coup, Arkin says that a group of high-level officials within the national security establishment is undermining the Constitution. Arkin argues that no president in recent history has done anything to stop the abuse of power and that every aspect of civilian life has been militarized by national security programs.
Arkin said he hopes someday Americans will see through the facade and take steps to restore the Constitution.
Its not a conspiracy or a Dick Cheney like cabal. Its not an evil group of people, but more like Wall Street. It doesnt have a leader or a particular geographic location but its the totality of the interests of an interested class ... that every president from Harry Truman to Barack Obama has given them the authority to prepare for major calamities that are assured to occur, Arkin said.
There were several major developments this summer on surveillance, government secrets and whistle-blowing. Former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden revealed several classified NSA and British spying programs this spring to Glenn Greenwald of The Guardian.
Snowden leaked espionage activities conducted in foreign countries, telephone data and information on American and British surveillance programs. U.S. government officials claim he broke the law, while many Americans consider Snowden a hero, according to a recent poll by Pew Research Center and USA Today.
Arkin didnt say whether Snowden was a hero, but he is watching all of the latest developments closely and hopes it will not lead to more government power.
Whether he will go for espionage or for harming national security remains to be seen, Arkin said. Its an interesting question because as someone who worked in the field, just because they say something is secret, doesnt mean that it is and just because they really believe a secret was revealed doesnt necessarily mean it did damage to national security. The government still has to prove (Snowden) did damage.
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Don't want no short set, man!
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but when its tribe and its a group I would expect atleast 1.5hrs
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I saw KRS this summer. He probably played for 2 hours or something. It was real cool. He brought all the b-boys and b-girls on stage and freestyled while they danced and also gave all the mcs/wannabe mcs in the crowd 8 bars. I was really happy with his show, hes one of the only mcs that'll freestyle live anymore. Also he performed the classics.
Okay so I went and saw KRS-One in Toronto lastnight. I'd seen him 5-6 years back here in T.O. and it was off the hook!! This time around, not so impressed. Sure he pulled out all the classics but sang a verse of each, if that, back to back and the show was approx. and hour long. An hour?! I could have gotten a better deal with the ho' down the street for the $$ I paid for the ticket. As well, a few weeks back I hit the Tribe reunion show and again, that was maybe just over an hour long doing short ass versions of the clasics, one after another, and the ticket was a rediculous price. Is anyone else finding they are being taken for some big bucks at the ticket office and definitly NOT getting your money's worth when seeing these "Ol'Skoolers"? Imo it seems like these fekin' guys, whom we put on the map in suppoting they're hip hoppin' asses, are pullin' a Steve Miller on us, Take the money and run.
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Pete Rock did this too me.........15 minutes tops, all westcoast music we have heard 78769578 x before
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Over and out.
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or when i saw del it was lame it was his 2nd night sold out and he played for 30-40mins only
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A new study suggests the most common dietary supplement does not help prevent heart problems.
Researchers followed 15,000 men over an 11 year period, half of whom took a multi-vitamin everyday. Theothers took a placebo.
Results showed little to no difference between the rates at which the men in the study had heart attacks or suffered from Cardiac Disease.
A Registered Dietitician at Gundersen Lutheran says multi-vitamins do offer benefits, but they are not miracle pills.
"Don't just use vitamins or supplements to replace eating healthy foods or replace exercising or healthy behaviors you should already be doing," says Gina Dolenti.
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Night nursing does not cause cavities. DD is 24 months, nurses constantly at night, and has no cavities (confirmed by a pediatric dentist). PLEASE read this site: www.curetoothdecay.com
yes, and we nightnurse
no, and we nightnurse
yes, and we do not nightnurse
no, and we do not nightnurse
Night nursing does not cause cavities. DD is 24 months, nurses constantly at night, and has no cavities (confirmed by a pediatric dentist). PLEASE read this site: www.curetoothdecay.com
im not saying night nursing causes the cavities....but the general opinion around here is that 'bottlemouth' is a neglectful thing that happens to babies put to sleep with juice or chocolate milk..... i think this idea has morphed into bfing as well
most times i read about caries and dentists, the word nightweaning comes up...i really was comfortable with our pedi dentist (luckily the 1st one) but i didnt really give him an option for a lecture on the subject....i told him flat out, we are still nursing and we are not weaning any time soon....end of subject.....now, i had to cringe and feel that little bit of embarrasment when i heard the tech in the hallway talk about the kid who still nurses like it was some shameful awful thing, but when it all comes down to it, i feel basically like screw her....
ive read all of the info (not recently) and it just seems odd to me...if the medical profession in general is so ignorant on the subject, where and who are they getting thier numbers from?? seems to me if every single bfing duo could check in the numbers would be a bit more realistic you know?
and, i just wanted to add, that even with things ive read, i STILL felt guilty like its totally all my fault...if not from lack of brushing, then from what?
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It must depend where you live and your dentist as far as ages go. In Houston Texas we are advised to see the dentist every 6 months starting somewhere between 6 months to a year for the first visit. As one pp stated there isn't much to do, get them use to it, check teeth developement and give advise on when to start brushing. My pedi dentist says start by wiping gums and if there are teeth. My one yr old brushes once daily, night nurses(which the dentist hates), and has no cavities. From what I remember(I am getting old so give me a break if I am way off here) dental stuff is genetic; if you have cavities it is more likely kiddos will too! Depending when you or hubby got teeth determines when they do etc....
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Ds1 night nursed for 19 months and no cavities..he has been to the dentist
DS2 night nurses sometimes still at 27 months and no cavities...he has been to the dentist.
As far as when to start, I think the ADA recommends 1 year. I take mine to my dentist. We only have one pediatric dentist and I haven't heard great things about them. I think when they are so young they pick up on your vibe and react accordingly. I am very comfortable with my dentist and he and his staff have an accepting attitude toward kids.
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I really don't want to hijack the thread, but I have a question in the same category...
I always heard I was to start brushing DD's teeth/gums when she got a tooth...She is 9.5MO now and still no teeth, but at her last doc appt, the nurse said I should be wiping her gums with a cloth. I had no idea, and since have been cleaning her teeth with a gum cleaner and baby tooth paste, but wondering how bad it is that I've waited that long (nine months) without wiping her gums every day Just one more thing to worry about I guess...
ETA: the recommendation I read is to take baby to dentist within a certain time of their first tooth (can't remember how long) or by the first year.
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as far as genetics, my dad had really bad teeth....i remember him using sensodine and being super sensitive to hot/cold....now at 50 he has full dentures......i have mega cavities/fillings, but i always attributed that to eating nothing but crap and soda when i was little and never brushing my teeth at night (i can remember faking brushing ) my 5 yr old stepdaughter has no cavities....we do nothing diff with her (and actually i highly doubt she even brushes at her weekend visits with her mom) i know some people say genetics have nothing to do with it....but i have 3 things...
genetics....brushing....night nursing....
One of my close friends has a four yo dd that has 8 or 9 cavities. My friend is the healthiest eater I know (besides me, of course) and her daughter very very rarely drinks juice, they don't have candy, brush 3 x a day, only all natural or organic foods at there house, hardly ever have sugar...
Their dentist has assured her, it was nothing she did or didn't do, both her and her husband have cavities and a great amount of dental work.
I didn't have my first cavity until I was in my 20s, my husband only has one, and neither one of our kids has a cavity (but they are only 2 and 4 yo). They both night nursed until about a year.


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Report sees U.S. as top oil producer in 5 years
The United States will overtake Saudi Arabia as the worlds leading oil producer by about 2017 and will become a net oil exporter by 2030, according to a report released Monday by the International Energy Agency.
That increased oil production, combined with new U.S. policies to improve energy efficiency, means that the United States will become all but self-sufficient in meeting its energy needs in about two decades a dramatic reversal of the trend in most developed countries, the report says.
The foundations of the global energy systems are shifting, Fatih Birol, chief economist at the Paris-based organization, which produces the annual World Energy Outlook, said in an interview before the release.
The agency, which advises industrialized nations on energy issues, had previously predicted that Saudi Arabia would be the leading producer until 2035.
The consequences are potentially far reaching for global energy markets and trade, the report said.
Birol noted, for example, that Middle Eastern oil once bound for the United States would probably be rerouted to China. U.S.-mined coal, facing declining demand in its home market, is already heading to Europe and China instead.
There are several components of the sudden shift in the worlds energy supply, but the prime mover is a resurgence of U.S. oil and gas production, particularly the unlocking of new reserves of oil and gas found in shale rock.
The widespread adoption of techniques such as hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling has made those reserves much more accessible, and, in the case of natural gas, resulted in a vast glut that has sent prices plunging.
The report predicted that the United States would overtake Russia as the leading producer of natural gas in 2015.
The strong statements and specific predictions by the energy agency lend new weight to trends that have become increasingly apparent in the past year.
This striking conclusion confirms a lot of recent projections, said Michael Levi, senior fellow for energy and environment at the Council on Foreign Relations.
Formed after the 1974 oil crisis by a group of oil-importing nations, including the United States, the International Energy Agency monitors and analyzes global energy trends to insure safe and sustainable supply.
Levi said that the IEA report was generally good news for the United States because it highlights the nations new sources of energy. But he cautioned that being self-sufficient did not mean that the country would be insulated from seesawing energy prices, since those oil prices are set by global markets.
You may be somewhat less vulnerable to price shocks and the U.S. may be slightly more protected, but it doesnt give you the energy independence some people claim, he said.
Also, he noted, the agencys projection of U.S. self-sufficiency assumed that the country would push ahead with improving gas mileage in cars and energy efficiency in homes and appliances.
Its supply and demand together that adds up to this striking conclusion, Levi said.
Birol said the agencys prediction of U.S. self-sufficiency assumed 55 percent more oil production as well as large improvements in energy efficiency and the wider use of biofuels. He added that even stronger policies to promote energy efficiency were needed in the United States and many other countries.
The report said that several other factors could also have a large impact on world energy markets over the next few years. These include the recovery of the Iraqi oil industry, which would lead to new supply, and the decision by some countries, notably Germany and Japan, to move away from nuclear energy in the wake of the Fukushima disaster.
The new energy sources will help the U.S. economy, Birol said, providing continued cheap energy relative to the rest of the world. The IEA estimates that electricity prices will be about 50 percent cheaper in the United States than in Europe, largely because of a rise in the number of power plants fueled by cheap natural gas, helping U.S. industries and consumers.
But the message is more sobering for the planet, in terms of climate change. Although natural gas is frequently promoted for being relatively low in carbon emissions compared to oil or coal, the new global energy market could make it even harder to prevent dangerous levels of warming.
The reduced U.S. reliance on coal will just mean that coal moves to other places, the report says. And the use of coal, now the dirtiest fuel, continues to rise elsewhere. Chinas coal demand will peak around 2020 and then stay steady until 2035, the report predicted, and in 2025, India will overtake the United States as the worlds second-largest coal user.
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Paying the tax man in Tusten; Auditor reports that despite delinquencies, town finances are in good shape
The Town of Tusten owes the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) $26,610.27 because of late payments and filings, but the auditor said he is confident that the agency will agree to abate most, or all, of that amount.
That was the word from Andrew Arias of Cooper Niemann & Company, who gave an audit presentation at the Tusten Town Board meeting on May 15.
He said there were "noncompliance issues" related to payment of withholding taxes for town employees last year, when former supervisor Peg Harrison was serving as both supervisor and bookkeeper. Arias said that some of the payments were made late; for instance, those for the first quarter were paid in November. Additionally, quarterly reports that were supposed to have been filed with the payments were never filed.
Because Harrison was serving both roles, which happened as she and the board battled over who would have authority to hire a new bookkeeper, Arias said his company had to undertake additional procedures this year during the audit.
He said, "We did not come across anything that that suggested that something was done illicitly or wrongly in the books, it was just that a lot of stuff wasn't done timely," so the town got hit with interest and late fees that were in the area of $36,000 to begin with, but the IRS agreed to abate $9407.59 of that so far.
He added that he believes that the IRS may agree to abate most, or perhaps all, of the rest of the amount. He said, "We'll work with the IRS. This is a small town; you had issues with the bookkeeper. If you can show them this is a one-time thing, and we're doing it correctly now, we feel we can get a lot of it abated. But it has to go through an appeal process, and we're working on that now."
Supervisor Carol Wingert said there was a similar situation with the money for the state withholding taxes, and interest and late fines were also imposed. To this point, the town has paid the state government $3880.60 and an additional $1000 fine has been assessed. Wingert said she is working with the state to attempt to have that abated as well.
Aside from the interest and penalties issued, Arias said the town is in good financial shape because officials have built up various reserve funds over the past several years.
Casino input requested
In an unrelated matter, the town received a letter from the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) asking for input about a proposed casino. The Stockbridge Munsee Band of Mohicans hopes to open a casino on the Neversink River in the Town of Thompson, and DOI wants to know if the Town of Tusten thinks this will be a positive development for the tribe and a positive development for the community.
Councilman Norman Meyer said the board should "let Monticello have their casino, they've put so much into it."
But others wanted to put off a decision about a response until they've had time to consider the matter. The board will reach a conclusion about the letter at the next meeting on May 29 at 5:30 p.m.


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All immunizations must be up-to-date prior to the first day of school, August 26. Attention: new immunizations required for kindergarten include 2 doses of varicella and 2 doses of Hepatitis A.
To qualify for enrollment in pre-kindergarten, a child must be four years of age by September 1 and must meet one of the following requirements: be unable to speak and comprehend the English language; be educationally disadvantaged (eligible to participate in the National Free or Reduced-price Lunch Program); be homeless; be the child of an active duty member of the armed forces; be the child of a member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserved component of the armed forces, who was injured or killed while serving on active duty; or gave ever been in the conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (foster care) following an adversary hearing.
To qualify for enrollment in kindergarten, a child must be five years of age by Sept. 1.
Returning students in grades kinder-five may pick up registration packets and return the packets to school on the first day.
Please contact the Kenedy Elementary School office at (830)583-4100 extension 1331 or 1333 for any questions.


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When you learn that you have a specific disease or condition, it can be confusing and overwhelming. There are many resources and sources of support to help you.
After you have learned about treatment options (from your provider and your own research), you need to make a decision about what is best for you.
There are several things you will want to consider when making any treatment decision:
It is often helpful to consider the risks, benefits, and evidence together. For example, you may decide to pursue a course of treatment even if there is only a moderate amount of research for it but the potential benefits are high and the known risks are low.
On the other hand, if the risk of a treatment is high and the benefit and research only moderate, you may not chose to pursue it. Our treatment decision model under the Apply It tab helps you weigh these three factors.
In addition to these factors, there are two other things you might want to consider:
Making a treatment decision can be complex and emotional. Luckily there are tools to help you weigh all the factors that apply in your individual situation. Some of these can be found online.
An online decision support tool can help you learn the facts and evidence behind every option while taking into consideration your personal feelings about the outcome. The tool guides you through a number of questions before making an objective assessment about what outcome might be most beneficial for your wellbeing [6]. You are able to research your options in the comfort of your own home, without feeling pressured or put "on-the-spot" in the doctor's office.
Here's an example. Let's say you are a woman who has a high risk for breast cancer. You have several options. You could get extra checkups and do self-tests at home, or you could opt to have preemptive surgery. If you decide to get surgery, you could get a mastectomy, oophorectomy (a surgery to remove the ovaries), or both. Each of these options carries a different risk and benefit. A decision support tool will take into account both the quantitative and qualitative benefits of each outcome: it will consider the fact that a mastectomy will greatly lower the changes of getting breast cancer, but also how surgery might affect your self-esteem and feelings about your body.
The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute [7]has an excellent site that offers a personal decision guide and a searchable index of health topics. Healthwise [8] is another site with decision tools for a wide variety of topics and conditions.
The Foundation for Informed Medical Decision Making [9] is an organization that offers DVD and VHS-based decision support tools, which can be ordered from their website.
If you are considering using an integrative therapy, you will want to do the same analysis as for any treatment, considering the risks, benefits, and evidence. Has it been used successfully to treat the specific condition you have, and does it make sense for you?
Here are a few things to keep in mind with integrative therapies:
Whether you are purchasing a product or seeing an integrative practitioner, know what you are buying.
Realize that conventional and integrative approaches should not always be combined. Consider the following true story. After being on the organ transplant list for three years, Linda was relieved and grateful when the call came that a lung was available. Following the transplant, she would be able to resume many of the daily activities that had become impossible.
As with many patients after transplant, Linda continued to face some significant health challenges and experienced some depression. Linda wondered about taking the herbal medicine St. John's Wort to help and asked the nurse transplant coordinator about it.
The nurse explained that this particular herbal medicine would be very dangerous to take as it interferes with the prescription drug (cyclosporine) that Linda was taking to help her to not reject her newly transplanted lung. In this situation, taking the herbal medicine could have had a very negative impact on Linda's health.
When making any treatment decision, you should consider the risks, benefits, and supporting evidence for the treatment. In addition, you should consider if the treatment is compatible with your personal values and preferences and if it is accessible at a reasonable cost.
When considering integrative therapies, use the same analysis and don't assume that natural means safe.
Raya, Patricia and Mogenis, Corine A. (2008). Medical Tips from the Inside. Jupiter, Flor.: Merit Publishing International.
Some websites offer tools to help you determine appropriate treatments for your particular situation.
Other resources:
American Cancer Society Treatment Decision Tools [12]
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute [7]
The Foundation for Informed Medical Decision Making [9]
University of Sydney School of Public Health [13] (decision aids for cancer and women's health)
[1] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/sites/default/files/images/thumbnails/Navigate%20system.jpg
[2] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/making-decision
[3] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices
[4] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/intuition-healthcare
[5] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/navigate-healthcare-system/personal-health-records
[6] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term45
[7] http://decisionaid.ohri.ca/index.html
[8] http://www.healthwise.org/
[9] http://www.informedmedicaldecisions.org/index.html
[10] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term46
[11] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/our-experts/mary-jo-kreitzer-rn-phd
[12] http://www.cancer.org/treatment/index
[13] http://sydney.edu.au/medicine/public-health/shdg/resources/decision_aids.php


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Honesdale man arrested for suspicion of DUI
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THe Pennsylvania State Police at Honesdale responded to a report of a vehicle blocking the travel lane of State Route 296 at the parking lot of the Crossroads Bar in Canaan Township, and the operator walking away.
Upon arrival, the trooper found the vehicle, a black 2003 Chrysler Town and Country minivan impacted on the curb. 22-year-old Jacob Knash of Honesdale was seated in the driver's seat and appeared intoxicated. Upon futher interview, Knash was asked to exit the vehicle and perform field sobriety tests. He was then taken into custody on suspicion of DUI and was transported to Wayne Memorial for a blood test. Charges will be filed pening the test results.


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App Recommendation - MealBoard
Posted on February 1, 2012
From your favorite iPhone repair site comes another great app recommendation - and this one is a pretty awesome tool for only $1.99. MealBoard, simply put, lets you plan a menu for your week, import recipes, and takes the meals you've planned and creates a grocery list. Fully customizable and loaded with some great recipes already, MealBoard is easy to use and helps organize your meal times. Great for planning out family dinners or for those who want to plan ahead, you can even import recipes from top sites like AllRecipes.com and Epicurious. The web app gives you a lot more control and syncs back to your iPhone or iPad.
It customizes your grocery list, letting you know just how much you need. With MealBoard, you can even choose your portion sizes, which will in turn adjust your shopping list and recipe. Get organized and stop cooking spaghetti for every other meal!
by Curtis Taylor, Tech Expert, Freelance Writer.
Proper Water Damage Care
Posted on January 25, 2012
We know you hate it when your phone slips out of your fingers and into that puddle of water. Or when you forget it in your pocket and it goes through the washer. There is nothing worse for your device than water. Our water damage repair specialists have an excellent reputation of restoring soaked devices, but not every device can be saved. A lot of it comes down to what you do right after the device gets wet.
Should you accidentally drench your favorite device, there are a few steps that will help minimize the damage.
- Don't attempt to turn the device on. If it's miraculously still on, turn it off. Continuing to use your iPhone or iPad after it's had water damage will cause more problems than a few days' use is worth.
- If you can, remove the battery. Don't pry open your iPhone or iPad unless you're experienced, but removing the battery will prevent a lot of corrosion.
- If you dropped your device in chlorinated or salt water, try putting it in an alcohol bath. (Rubbing alcohol, scotch won't help you here) This will help draw out the worst of those particles that can cause a lot of problems.
- Send it to an iPhone repair specialist right away. Waiting to send off your device will only give that water more time to seep into the vital parts of your iDevice, giving it time to corrode valuable connections. One tip our top water damage specialist gives is putting your device in front of a fan before you package it up. It won't dry it out or solve your problems, but it can help minimize the damage.
Following these easy steps will help cut down on your device's damage and might end up saving your favorite toy.
Stop SOPA and PIPA
Posted on January 18, 2012
If you spend a lot of time on the internet, you have probably heard of SOPA and PIPA, two bills before Congress that could severely limit our internet freedoms. Though many of the main co-sponsors have abandoned the bill in the last few days, your congressmen still need to hear from you. Many of the largest internet companies have gone black today to help spread the word. You can go to Google or Wikipedia (which has gone totally dark), to learn more about how you can let your local congressmen know that you don't support SOPA and PIPA. Sign the petition and spread the word.
Learn more about the bills in the video below.
by Curtis Taylor, Tech Expert, Freelance Writer.
App Recommendation - Fleetly
Posted on December 28, 2011
The New Year is almost upon us. With that comes the laborious task of removing Christmas decorations, figuring out how to pay for all the gifts we gave, and of course, New Years' Resolutions. And for most of us, that resolution usually hovers around losing that "last 10 pounds."
For this week's app recommendation, Fleetlyis a great way to keep track of your fitness goals for the year. Log your routines, join challenges with other users, and get support from your friends. You can even log in with your Facebook account so you can get help from those that don't use the app. Fleetly provides a bit of negative motivation, letting you know when you've lost training points and helping you build them back up.
Works for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, so you can sync your account across all your devices.
by Curtis Taylor, Tech Expert, Freelance Writer.
App Recommendation - SkyDrive
Posted on December 13, 2011
Today Microsoft released their SkyDrive app for iOS. With 25GB of free storage in cloud storage, you can sync documents across web browsers and your iOS devices. It also makes uploading a ton of pictures a whole lot easier, because you just have to add them to the SkyDrive, then download them onto any computer with a web browser. You can share files with friends, and it lets you choose whether they can view or edit. The interface is easy to use and understand, and you cannot beat 25GB for free. You just need a Windows Live ID, but you can use your own email address to make it easy.
by Curtis Taylor, Tech Expert, Freelance Writer.
Ditch Your Android - Sync Your Google Contacts
Posted on November 7, 2011
With the $99 iPhone 4 and the new iPhone 4S, more and more people are upgrading to an iPhone. If you're still sporting that slow Android and are worried about losing your contacts if you switch to an iPhone, we can help. With a combination of Google and iTunes, transferring contacts to your shiny new iPhone is easier than ever.
First, on your Android, select Settings -> Accounts & Sync -> Select your Gmail Account -> Click Sync Contacts. That's it! Now that your contacts are backed up, it's really easy to move them to your iPhone.
Plug your iPhone in to your computer (if you don't have iOS 5 especially) and open iTunes. From there, select your phone and then Info. From there, choose Google Contacts from the Sync Contacts with drop down. (See image below)
It's easy and takes just a couple of steps. Now you can easily move all those important numbers to your brand new iPhone!
Win an iPad 2 Contest Begins Today
Posted on November 1, 2011
We know that as customers of Repair Labs at Fix-iPhones.com, you are all fans of the great products Apple makes. We agree, and that is why starting today, November 1st, we are going to be giving away an iPad 2. The contest is simple. Enter on Facebook through the Win an iPad 2 tab on our page. Tell us how you broke your iDevice - iPhone, iPod, iPad - and the best story wins! Fans of our page will vote on the best entries, so get your friends involved to help.
If your entry is selected for the voting stage, we will email you so that you know when it will go live for voting.
All entries must be received by December 9th, and the winner will be decided by December 16th.
Sharpen those pencils and get to submitting!All entries must be received by December 9, 2011 in order to qualify. Winner will be announced on December 16, 2011. Winner will be voted on through a Facebook poll. Employees of Jabber Jaw Mobile, LLC and family of employees are not eligible to enter. All entries should be kept clean. All entries must provide email of contestant. All entries must be submitted through the Facebook tab. Any entries that violate these policies will be void.
by Curtis Taylor, Tech Expert, Freelance Writer.
A Couple Apps to Share
Posted on October 18, 2011
We don't just fix iPhones. We spend plenty of time on our own devices.
Senior Technician Taylor admits to spending most of his weekend playing with Morfo 3D Face Booth. I wish I was kidding. But check out the hilarious video below. It's pretty self-explanatory of what the app does. Taylor says it's the best $1.99 he's ever spent. What's more funny is watching him dance while watching the video he's made. I'll have to rig up a hidden camera to catch that gem.
We also discovered Fake Conversation this week. It lets you arrange a fake phone call to your iPhone. Great to get yourself out of that boring family function or just to impress girls at the bar (there's a Doctor conversation that tells you what to say so you sound professional).
Fix-iPhones Featured by Local News
Posted on October 6, 2011
Local news channel KWCH (a CBS affiliate) came out to ask a few questions of our Senior Technician, Taylor Huddleston. The feature aired on Tuesday evening, focusing on the new iPhone 4S and what to do with your old iPhone.
Watch the feature below and get to know our senior technician a little bit more.
by Curtis Taylor, Tech Expert, Freelance Writer.
Apple Announces iPhone 4S - No iPhone 5
Posted on October 4, 2011
With the holidays finally here, you are probably wondering what to buy your techie friends who already have all the latest gadgets. Instead of guessing or buying them something they probably will want to exchange, show them you understand and appreciate them by getting them the perfect accessory to go along with their iPhone, iPod or iPad. Here is a list of our featured holiday accessories at Fix-iPhones.com that will all make perfect gifts for those hard-to-shop-for people on your list.
Chill Pill Speakers
The Chill Pill Speakers are a great set of highly portable powered speakers for any device with a standard headphone port. The two speakers connect and separate from each other and have USB cables and headphone jack plugs built in to easily connect to your device.
The great thing about them is they can get loud and still sound great. Simply twist the tops of the speakers to open them up to hear a bigger bass response. If you are looking for a set of powered speakers to take around with you or to use for your computer at home, you will not find a better pair for the money.
CaseMate ID for iPhone 4
The CaseMate ID for iPhone 4 has one of the most convenient features of any iPhone case. It allows you to carry two ID cards in a back slot attached the case. Perfect for a night on the town, you can carry only your ID and debit or credit card with you when you are traveling light.
It also comes in a variety of colors and has a screen protector included to keep nicks and scratches off or your iPhone. Even with the card pouch, all of the iPhone buttons and controls are easily accessible.
Griffin AirCurve Acoustic Amplifier
Are you looking for an elegant, power-saving dock for your iPhone that fills the room with your music? The Griffin AirCurve is just that and more. It houses a coiled waveguide that collects the sound from only your iPhone built-in speaker and amplifies it by its patented design throughout the room without using power or batteries.
While the AirCurve does not charge your iPhone by itself, inserting a dock cable (sold separately) into its pass-through slot will allow you to charge while utilizing its power-free, larger than life sound. Its translucent polycarbonate frame looks great and lets you see inside where the magic happens. Use it as an alarm clock, mini-stereo or any other iPhone-inspired feature you decide.
Scoshe reVOLT Rechargeable Battery Pack
Tired of running out of battery life while using your iPhone or iPod away from your plug-in charger? The Scosche reVOLT is here to reenergize you and your device. Connecting it gives you a possible extra 30 hours of music playback and 6 hours of video playback.
Perfect for those of us who like to use battery-draining apps, play games and music or watch a lot of videos, the reVOLT is capable of completely recharging a dead iPod battery and fits securely to your device port connector.
Otterbox Defender for iPhone 3G and 3GS
The Otterbox Defender is one of the best protective cases you can buy for the iPhone 3G and 3GS. With its three layers of protection, you can be assured your device will stay free of nicks, scratches and breakages.
Along with its hard polycarbonate shell, it has a silicone skin and clear membrane to keep your iPhone fully protected while providing easy access to your iPhone port, buttons and controls.
Included with the case is a hard plastic swivel belt clip holster that doubles as a kickstand for viewing video and video chat on a tabletop. It comes in a variety of colors and is perfect for those of use who are constantly dropping our iPhones.
iFrogz Earpollution Plugz Headphones with Microphone
Want to tune out the noise around you so you can hear all the delicate nuances of your audio even in noisy situations? The iFrogz Earpollution Plugz with Microphone lets you hear deep, undistorted bass, clear, thick highs and immaculate vocals while canceling outside distractions.
The microphone capsule also lets you talk and control your iPhone remotely as well. When you are listening to your music and you get a call, simply click over and start talking. With pristine sound, great looks and functional controls, these ear buds give you nothing less than a stellar listening experience.
Marware C.E.O. Premier Plus Leather Holster
Are you looking for an attractive leather holster case for you iPhone 4, but also want it to be protected while it is out of its holster? The Marware C.E.O. Premiere Plus is really two cases in one. Along with its skinny leather holster, which attaches to your belt, it has a thin MicroShell case for when you remove it from the holster. The polycarbonate MicroShell protects the sides and back of the phone from nicks and scratches while your iPhone is out of the holster and allows easy access to all your iPhone controls and buttons.
The holster has a Velcro closure to prevent it from interfering with your antenna and GPS functions as will other magnetic holster cases. It also has a cutout on the side for easy iPhone removal when you get a call. The case is also slim, even with the belt clip attached, fitting easily into a pocket, purse or briefcase.
Full Guard Screen Protector for iPhone 4
Is your iPhone 4 screen bare and unprotected from nicks, scratches, chips and even breakage? It is time to remedy that situation with the Full Guard Screen Protector. Keep your iPhone looking new and free yourself from the stress caused by not knowing if that one fatal drop or collision will result in damage.
Contour Design iSee for iPad
The Contour Design iSee for the iPad is a highly protective, lightweight polycarbonate chassis featuring texturized rubber finish for added grip. It creates a narrow sheath around your iPad that does not add bulk and allows easy access to your dock, buttons and controls.
The iSee also comes with a polycarbonate collapsible stand for watching video, surfing the Web or typing emails at just the right angle. You can place your iPad vertically or horizontally for the best viewing options.
Switcheasy RibCage for iPad
Looking for ultra-tough protection for your iPad? The Switcheasy RibCage has a reinforced faux leather guard lined with ridges, or ribs, that protect your iPad screen against dings and drops. The backing is a highly durable, easy fit Elasto-PU that holds your iPad firmly in place.
The RibCage also comes with two fold out stands (1 black, 1 white) to prop up your iPad whenever you want your hands free. The stands are great for viewing your screen in landscape or portrait mode so you can watch video, surf the Web or write emails with ease.
iLuv Neoprene Sleeve for iPad
Looking for a snug, water-resistant sleeve for your iPad? The iLuv Neoprene iPad Sleeve is a padded, water-resistant cover that shields your device from minor bumps and scratches while keeping it dry on a rainy day. To protect your iPad from accidentally slipping out, the sleeve includes a small neoprene strap inside the zipper for added protection.
A great feature of this sleeve is the use of exterior pockets for carrying accessories or whatever you want to bring along. The pockets are also made of the same stretchy neoprene and keep your belongings snugly inside.
Incipio Anti Glare Screen Protector for iPad
The Incipio AntiGlare iPad Screen Protector 2-Pack protects the most important part of your iPad, the screen. The screens fit perfectly over the iPad screen, reduce glare and repel dust from your device.
The pack comes with a cleaning cloth and an application card to help apply the adhesive screen protectors to your screen. The screen protectors come with perfectly fit holes to allow easy access to your iPad buttons and controls.
There you have it! These are the 12 must-have accessories for the 2010 holiday season. We hope you have found something here that will make the perfect gift for the loved ones on your list. Thanks for reading!


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"This week, along with millions of other Americans, all of us at People For the American Way Foundation are remembering the events that unfolded ten years ago. Even a decade later, it's impossible to look back on that day without remembering the sadness and grief that so many of us felt. But we also remember the truly heroic actions that were taken by ordinary Americans that day, and the sense in the days that followed that all of us were united in our shared sense of loss. That memory should serve as a powerful reminder that our common commitment to our core democratic values is more important than anything that divides us.
"Ten years later, our country is struggling to live up to that principle: our political discourse has become a toxic mix of anger and shortsightedness in which some feel comfortable challenging the character and patriotism of anyone who disagrees with them; bigotry against immigrants and Muslim Americans has not only been allowed to thrive, but actively encouraged; our government still at times displays an unsettling disrespect for our civil liberties and for the rule of law.
"We still have a long way to go towards being a nation that lives up to its aspirations, but I'm confident with a commitment to our core values of democracy, justice, and equality for all people under the law we will continue to grow towards that goal. I hope that as we look back on the tragedy of September 11th, all Americans will take the opportunity to rededicate themselves to building a nation worthy of those we lost that day." --Michael Keegan, President, People For the American Way Foundation
" I don't know why of all things this is what I remember from that day, but it's as vivid as if it was just yesterday. I was working at the time for my mentor and hero, Senator Paul Wellstone; most of the staff had evacuated the Hart Building as we were told to do (at the time it was not clear where that third plan which so tragically crashed in the fields of Pennsylvania was headed) and the few of us left in the office were desperately trying to get Paul to leave – and he wouldn't. He was a public servant, he was sent to Washington, D.C., to serve the people. His wife and children were, thankfully, safe at home in Minnesota – his job, his duty, was to serve. Over the too-short a span between then and his tragic death in October, 2002, he served. He made some wrenching decisions, like the one authorizing sending troops to Afghanistan in pursuit of Al Qaeda and he made what he thought could well be a career-ending decision to oppose the invasion of Iraq. But he served: with honor, integrity, and a commitment to do the very best he could for the people who put their faith in him. He didn't play politics.
"I think the reason I'm remembering this now is because of the stark comparison to the seedy political drama unfolding right now in front of our eyes. I see people suffering because they don't have jobs, they are underwater on their homes, they don't have health insurance, their unemployment insurance is running out, their kids are in over-crowded classrooms in buildings that are decaying -- and worst of all, their hope is slowly being beaten out of them. And yet we can't seem to get to any meaningful relief because too many self-serving elected officials on Capitol Hill are playing politics with these Americans' lives. They are not serving, let alone serving with honor, integrity and a commitment to those who put their faith in them. We have to do better." --Marge Baker, Vice President for Policy and Program, People For the American Way Foundation
" 9/11 shaped the way my generation views the world and how we view the values upon which America was built. That terrible act of terrorism did not shake my faith in those values, but it strengthened my commitment to them. On this tenth anniversary of those events, I remember that we can only ever truly enjoy security through an unwavering commitment to liberty." --Dustin Cox, 2007 YP4 Fellow and Front Line Leadership Academy Fellow, University of Arizona
" I become a Chaplain for months after that for families looking for family members, Responders, anyone who needed to have someone to talk to. In all my training, I was not trained, prepared for a tragic experience of this kind of magnitude. This year we will remember all who lost their lives. But we will especially remember with one of our own who lost her daughter on September 11, 2001, what it means to deal with daily pain, daily killing, and the daily need for respect." --Reverend Melvin Wilson, Pastor, St. Luke AME Church, New York, New York; Member, African American Ministers Leadership Council
"I vividly remember watching the towers fall from PFAW's conference room; hearing rumors of a truck bomb at the State Department, where one of my best friends had just started working; taking a call from a colleague who had witnessed the plane hitting the Pentagon and was stuck helplessly in the resulting traffic jam; fearing for friends in New York City; and making my way via an unfamiliar bus to a local university where my new-to-DC partner was having a meeting. I also remember returning to work on the 13th and being astonished to hear Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson blame the attacks on gays, feminists, liberals, and People For the American Way, among others. It was a harsh reality check about how quickly the spirit of national unity might fade. But it also provided a way to get back to work, distributing copies of the exchange to news outlets and exposing the meanspiritedness at the heart of the Religious Right movement." --Peter Montgomery, Senior Fellow, People For the American Way Foundation
"Today is a solemn day of remembrance for all Americans – and for those of us in elected office it is a powerful reminder of the people and values that we work for. Ten years ago, even in one of this country's darkest hours, ordinary Americans stood up to help their friends, neighbors and strangers and banded together to defend our common values. Today there is still work to be done to protect the liberty, equality and access to opportunity that are the core of our democracy. But as elected officials, we go to work every day knowing that we're fighting for a great country." --Andrew Gillum, Director of People For the American Way Foundation's Young Elected Officials Network, and Tallahassee City Commissioner
"The day of and the first week after the attack, I found myself ministering to many who were trying to understand the absolute fear, uncertainty, insecurity they felt – both believers in God and Christ and unbelievers. Later on, I found myself defending my right to be both a proud American and critical of some of the government's actions in the midst of a country in fear and despair. Now, ten years later, I am still ministering to many, and still hold my American belief in the power of peace, diplomacy and love of my brothers and sisters, of all God's children." --Minister Leslie Watson Malachi, Director, African American Ministers Leadership Council, Washington, DC
"The 10th anniversary will fall on our annual "Friends and Family Day". We are inviting all in our community – no matter what the faith tradition - to join us in worship, in reflection. Had I done this pre 9-11? No. Why now? Because I am more aware of what we have in common, beyond the lines that can divide – ethnicity, race, religion - our humanity." --Reverend Dr. Louis B. Jones, II, Pastor, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Washington, DC; Member, African American Ministers Leadership Council
"I've been impatient with the media calling 9/11 a 'tragedy,' which seems to sanitize things. It was a savage crime, the mass murder of thousands of people by terrorist fanatics loaded up on religious delusions. But I understand the mistake because it was definitely the saddest day we have experienced as a people in our lifetime, and everyone I know was shell-shocked and dumbfounded for months afterwards. Too bad we had a president who squandered the sympathy and solidarity of the world by marching us off to war in Iraq under false pretenses, unleashing horrific killing and misery in that country, dismantling basic legal commitments of our nation like the ban on torture, and presiding over a partial descent from the rule of law into sadistic anarchy, as exemplified by the events at Abu Graib and the lawlessness of favored profiteering corporations like Blackwater. We need political leaders who actually believe in the Enlightenment values of our Constitution and Bill of Rights and will fight for them at the same time that we pursue the enemies of democracy." --Jamie Raskin, Senior Fellow at People For the American Way Foundation, professor of law at American University Washington College of Law (visiting at Yale Law School) and Maryland State Senator
"In the last 10 years, I've tried to live a more inclusive life--publicly and privately. I'm constantly aware of being in a religiously pluralistic society, and always trying to find common ground with those who until now were not on my front burner. Our worship service at All Souls Church is centered around the spiritual theme of "Reconciliation." This entire month we will begin a series of workshops, educational classes, and small group ministry groups -to discuss how we can begin a pathway to wholeness as a multicultural, and multiracial people of faith." --Rev. Dr. Susan Newman, Associate Minister for Congregational Life and Social Justice, All Souls Church, Washington DC; Member, African American Ministers Leadership Council
"Instantly I thought of the children and how their lives would never be the same. I thought of how they would never experience the peace and the hope I have experienced as an American. The country had changed and it really became "God has to help us now". He was and He still is, especially for the children." --Bishop Diana Williams, Imani Temple, African American Catholic Congregation, Washington, DC; Member, African American Ministers Leadership Counci
"Seeing the country join together to fight against an act of hatred has led me to question why we do not always unite together to stand up against hate and for the values that we share. Witnessing the atrocity of 9/11 and its aftermath encouraged me to seek solidarity in my community and work toward social justice and change." --Amanda Matos, 2011 YP4 Fellow, Columbia University


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In spite of my sense of self-preservation, I write this entry as I am viewing screeners in a dark kitchen somewhere in Salt Lake City, Utah instead of the comforts of the Visual Communications offices in downtown L.A. Indeed, I am back to help organize another edition of the APA Filmmakers Experience Reception, an annual event that we put together along with other APA media arts organizations for filmmakers of Asian Pacific descent whose works have been selected into the Sundance or Slamdance Film Festivals. I've written extensively about my past adventures here in Utah, as well as my enduring ambivalence toward coming here in the dead of winter on film-related business. I'll spare you the pain of rehashing all of that. Suffice it to say that with sheets of rain and hail falling down on Southern California and with my first glimpse of wet, sticky snow falling endlessly on Park City, my 2010 is starting on a note of gloom.
Coming back to the subject of "best-of" lists, I never did participate in my friend's online poll of the most important Chinese films of the past decade. I just ran out of time. As it turns out, my feedback wasn't really needed, judging by the responses of nearly 100 film buffs, critics, and scholars who answered the call (the poll results, by the way, can be found on the website of deGenerate Films — google the URL). Apparently, deGenerate Films wasn't the only one conducting polls. The current edition of the Asia Pacific Arts online magazine if loaded with Top Ten lists for just about everything having to do with Asian Pacific arts and popular culture. Look it up — I stopped counting once I got to eight. And everyone ranging from the folks at Giant Robot Magazine to media watchdog Guy Aoki have come up with end-of-year or decade lists ranging from the very best, the absolute worst, and everything else in between.
Coming up with a list has been lurking in the back of my mind, as Visual Communications embarks on its 40th Anniversary year. Back in 1999, in anticipation of the organization's 30th anniversary year, I attempted to compile a list of important films by Asian Pacific Americans. Me being me, however, I explored the creation of such a list from an entirely different perspective: not to recognize the best or even the most important, per se, but to identify those works that most influenced the development of Asian Pacific American cinema. Having made an initial list, I put it away and pretty much ignored it — until now.
Now, with four decades and thousands of cinematic works to consider, I've come back to the task of coming up with a list that will ultimately be published online for all to see, peruse, dissect, argue, whatever. Me, I thought it necessary to put the project away and continue to watch more films, the better to gain a sense of where this whole gamut of activity is taking us and what signposts, what significant directions or trends, we should be looking out for. To date, I'm still trying to figure it out. I'm confident that at the conclusion of this exercise that I'll come up with a strong list of works and, even more importantly, an explanation for what I've done. But ahhh, the thought that goes into this — some days, my head hurts. More thoughts on this later.
This short trip to the Sundance and Slamdance Film Festival is part of my annual winter trek to cold-weather film festivals; in a couple of weeks I travel across the waters to attend the European Film Market and Berlinale, a trip I find infinitely more rewarding and worthwhile than heading to Park City. I'll share my thoughts on what I find next month, after my duties in Utah are concluded and I've cleared out!


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As humanity struggles to coexist with the awakened Forest, Agito revives slumbering Toola, who calls forth ancient technology to reshape the future from the ashes of the past. Now, Agito must save Toola from herself in order to rescue them all.
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Breathing: the silent resonance of spirits
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It is said in the eastern culture that all things contain qi (chi), the cosmic energy that flows within nature, the products of nature, and everything else, including the human body. I also believe in the spirits that live in everything around us and within us. Only when one utilizes the power of qi and grasps the spirit, can one represent the essential quality of the subject. This essence is where beauty lies. What I seek in my artwork is the subtle, yet sublime beauty in nature. My work expresses my view of the world, a digested and stripped down form of nature in my eyes. I challenge myself to capture the spirit and beauty of nature, being filtered through my body, both symbolically and literally. All the hand-crochet yarns come out from my hand, acting as a path for qi from the spiritual realm into the physical world. Elementally delicate and intricate, but grand and fearful as a whole is what I experience in nature. My practice is also an exploration of colors, forms, patterns, light, and space that seeks a dreamlike atmosphere. The most important element of the installation is the chains of yarn, which serves as a reflection of time and a birthplace for thoughts and desires. Simultaneously, it can signify my viewpoint of life of where everything around us and everything we do is connected to each other. The balance between the outer nature and the inner self is life, controlled by the energy of the universe qi, which itself is a living spirit that is... Breathing.
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State Superintendent of Education Robert E. Schiller today named the three members to serve on the Financial Oversight Panel for the nearly insolvent Hazel Crest School District 152.5.
Schiller will be at the Hazel Crest School Board meeting at 7:00 P.M. this evening to outline his expectations for the FOP to work with the school board to analyze district finances and to develop recommendations regarding the long-term viability of the district.
"We know that numerous school districts are facing financial problems, but this district faces the very real possibility of depleting all financial resources in the next 60 days," Schiller said. "We must work together to assure that Hazel Crest students get a full year of education and at the same time look for long-term solutions to the district's financial problems.
"I am very pleased that three highly qualified individuals have agreed to serve on this Financial Oversight Panel and provide their expert guidance to help the school board provide required educational programs for the district's students."
Schiller appointed former school business officials Edward M. O'Malley of Orland Park, Lawrence E. Hupe of Palos Heights and businessman Rick Lites of Homewood to serve on the Financial Oversight Panel. The State Superintendent designated Hupe to serve as chairman.
O'Malley most recently served as director of fiscal services for Rich Township High School District 227 in Olympia Fields. He previously served in the business offices of three other school districts and a special education cooperative. He holds a Chief School Business Official Certificate and a General Administrative Certificate.
Hupe was the Worth Township School Treasurer for nearly 30 years, where he was responsible for investments and cash management for all Worth Township school districts and special education cooperatives. He was a founder, trustee and chairman of the Illinois School District Liquid Asset Fund. He is a former chair of the Illinois Financial Advisory Committee, the group that advises the State Superintendent on school district financial issues.
Lites is a senior vice president for Loop Capital Markets in Chicago. He is also a member of the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Board of Education and chairs that group's Finance Committee.
The State Board of Education voted last week to approve the Hazel Crest school board's petition to create the Financial Oversight Panel, which has broad responsibilities regarding the financial operation of the troubled school system.
Under State law, the panel can recommend an Emergency Financial Assistance grant from the state of $270,000 and an Emergency Financial Assistance Loan of $1.08 million. The loan would have to be approved by the General Assembly and Governor. Both measures would not be sufficient in themselves to assure the district could remain in operation through the end of the current school year.
In addition, the panel could recommend special legislation – such as creation of a School Finance Authority or even dissolution of the district -- to address the situation.
Schiller and the State Board acted swiftly to put the panel in place in order to have a plan for the legislature to consider during the veto session in late November and early December.
The district has two referenda on the ballot November 5, and will attempt to issue tax anticipation warrants in early November. Even if all those tactics are successful, the district will still come up short of the $5 million it needs to remain solvent through the end of the fiscal year next June 30, according to the district's financial consultant, Robert Grossi.


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It just so happens that I am one of those who love to clean. I have found that when my environment is cluttered, my mind follows suit. So it was with anticipation, rather than dread, that I finally got down to business this week. The dust and cobwebs in the house were the least of my concerns, but rather the cobwebs in my mind that were on the forefront of the attack.
Dusting myself off, picking myself up and getting back to basics turned out to be the key to regaining a true sense of happiness and peace of mind. It began with opening the windows (in my mind and the house). A little fresh air (along with fresh perspective) can make all the difference in the world and having a desire to "whistle a happy tune," I checked the calendar and drove myself (in the cleansing rain) to the Liberty High School A Capella Festival.
The evening was orchestrated by Liberty's own Scott Glasser, whose group "Essential Blend" was first on the bill. Each of the groups presented a short program of eclectic a capella selections, and Glasser's troupe set the tone with theatricality, originality and a great sound. "Jenny Rebecca" and "Seasons of Love" were standouts for me, but the audience went wild for one of the more current hits, "Billionaire," with which I was (age appropriately) unfamiliar.
The Eldred Central School district was in the house, under the guidance of music director Justin Glodich. Impressive, especially since Glodich informed the crowd that this was the group's first year. Their selections ran the gamut from traditional Irish blessings to the Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby," and were accompanied by the director's talent for creating rhythmic beats, the sounds of cymbal and drums (all with just his voice). The audience was very enthusiastic.
Monticello's "Chamber Singers" had just returned from an exciting trip to England, and they treated the crowd to another variety of tunes, including Rogers & Hammerstein's "Hello Young Lovers" and a Lady Gaga hit that (again) I was unaware of, but had the kids in the house screaming for more. I must say, under the direction of Eric Rubinstein, this (enormous) group of singers, sounded (IMHO) truly impressive.
Rounding out the festival was another newcomer to the festival: Roscoe Central's "Rosc-A-Pella," a large group (under the skilled guidance of Rachel Kleinman), including some of the youngest kids hitting the stage, with selections from Coldplay. Justin Timberlake and Beyonce Knowles. As each school district took center stage, what struck me most was the incredibly enthusiastic response from their peers.
This was not a competition, but a celebration of vocal prowess (without accompaniment) and these kids hooted, hollered and leapt to their feet for each other, so often and without abandon, that (yep) it literally brought a tear to my eye to observe how they all support each other, which was clearly more important than individual accomplishment. Little things.
I left the concert uplifted, and shrieked as a spider descended from the inside of the truck onto my lap, as I avoided swerving across Main St., making a mental note to clean out the pickup when I got home. Having made no reservations, I found there wasn't a seat left for me to attend the Chamber Music event at St. Andrews Church in South Fallsburg. Cursing my lack of forethought, while rejoicing in the knowledge that there were so many who had made reservations, I swore that I would do so the next time around and altered my ever-changing plans.
I returned to the cleanup around the house and discovered that my "Red Dragon" weeping dwarf Japanese Maple (that's a mouthful!) had not died, but was budding with new growth and it (loathe to admit) brought a tiny tear to my eye. Simple things. As I perused the property, I found tulips coming up, the forsythia in bloom, lilies of the valley about to trumpet, while Dharma (the wonder dog) unearthed her very own clam shell (from a barbeque gone by?) that sent her into spasms of utter doggy delirium.
She claimed it, cleaned it and promptly hid it, to be discovered with renewed joy, time and time again, which made my heart swell. Little things. All told, I had approached the weekend with reservations, but as it turned out, not having them taught me untold lessons about life, simple pleasures and the pursuit of happiness that a spring cleaning can inspire. I am moving forward again, body, mind and spirit. Invigorated with new growth, I once again look forward to all that life in the Catskills has to offer.