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This directory contains sources for the XView and olgx libraries, an X Window System graphical user interface toolkit needed by WAVE and SEMIA. Also available here are binaries for several popular platforms.
An outstanding resource for information about these libraries is a set of three books available freely from O'Reilly's Open Books Project.
Important note for users of 64-bit CPUs
There is no 64-bit version of XView, and it is unlikely that one will be produced. Although a port of XView to 64-bit architectures was reported in progress as of April 2006, this effort appears to have stalled. Unfortunately, the changes that would be required to create a 64-bit version are very extensive, requiring an effort that would be similar to starting from scratch. Fortunately, 64-bit platforms can run XView in 32-bit compatibility mode.
Warning: Work-around required when using some recent X servers
Beginning in version 10.6, the standard Xorg server is severely incompatible with XView. This server is standard in Fedora 11 and Ubuntu 9.04, among others. The symptom of incompatibility is that the X server freezes if any XView control is activated by a mouse click. (If this happens to you, you may be able to regain control of your X session by killing the XView client, for example by logging in remotely, or by switching to a text console.) The cause of the problem appears to be a broken interaction between the X server and the XView Notifier (event dispatcher).
It is possible to work around this problem by adding the -Wfsdb option to the command line. This option, which disables full-screen grabs, is interpreted by the XView library initialization code, not by the application code, so it should work for all XView applications. See this page for details and other suggested workarounds. Thanks to Michael Buro for this tip!
Beginning in version 6.10 (October 2009), WAVE includes code that disables full-screen grabs, thus avoiding this problem.
Requirements for the X server
XView applications need a few resources commonly provided by X servers. Since an XView application running on a remote machine may be displaying its output on a local machine, it is important to understand that the local machine is running the X server, and that it needs to provide these resources:
Open Look glyph fonts
Xview applications require the Open Look glyph fonts on the X server. Although these fonts are usually installed by default, they may be missing on some platforms (as on Fedora 10, for example). If the Open Look glyph fonts cannot be read by the X server at run time, XView applications will quit after emitting an error message similar to:
(Font package) (Cursor package) XView warning: invalid object (not a pointer), xv_get X Error of failed request: BadFont (invalid Font parameter) Major opcode of failed request: 94 (X_CreateGlyphCursor)
If this happens, install the missing fonts. On Fedora (and possibly other platforms), use this command to do so:
yum install xorg-x11-fonts-misc
Otherwise, download the files located in the fonts subdirectory, and install them in your X server's miscellaneous fonts directory (the location varies but may be /usr/share/X11/fonts/misc/ or /usr/X11R6/lib/X11/lib/fonts/). You may need to run fc-cache (or fontconfig) after installing the Open Look fonts manually.
Lucida fonts
The default text fonts expected by all XView applications are the Lucida fonts contained in lucida-fonts.tar.gz. Most X11 servers come with these fonts, but if they are missing, you will most likely see
(Font package) (Font package) (Server package)
when you try to run an XView application. If this happens, you have two choices:
Add the option -fn fixed to the command line needed to run the XView application. For example,
wave -r mitdb/200 -a atr -fn fixed
The font named fixed has been present since the very first release of X11. You may substitute any other installed font (use xlsfonts to find out what you have), but "fixed" should always work.
Download the Lucida fonts, install them, and make sure that the X server knows how to find them. On Fedora 10, simply download and install the Fedora 9 rpms containing the Lucida fonts, using the command
yum install xorg-x11-fonts-100dpi xorg-x11-fonts-ISO8859-1-100dpi \ xorg-x11-fonts-75dpi xorg-x11-fonts-ISO8859-1-75dpi
On other platforms, the packages containing these fonts may have different names; if you cannot locate suitable packages, download and unpack lucida-fonts.tar.gz, run mkfontdir in each of the two directories (75dpi and 100dpi created by doing so, and then add these directories to the X server's font path (for example, using
xset +fp /path/to/75dpi xset +fp /path/to/100dpi
The FreeBSD port of XView, including olgx, is available from the FreeBSD Project.
XView for RPM-based distributions (Red Hat, Fedora, CentOS, Mandriva, SuSE)
The binary XView RPMs in the i386-* subdirectories of this directory are usable with Fedora Core and with Red Hat Linux 4.0 through 9.0 (and later) on Intel x86, and those in the alpha subdirectory with RHL 6.x and 7.x on Alpha systems. Early versions of Red Hat Linux came with binary XView RPMs that were compatible with the X11 and libc packages in those earlier versions. To install XView under Fedora or Red Hat Linux download xview-* from the appropriate directory (i386-5.x for RHL 4.x or 5.x on Intel, i386-6.x for RHL 6.x on Intel, i386-7.x for RHL 7.x on Intel, i386-8.x for RHL 8.x or 9.x, i386-Fedora for Fedora on Intel, or alpha for RHL 6.x or 7.x on Alpha), then install XView using the command
rpm -Uvh xview-*
If you are using Red Hat Linux 5.0 or 5.1, we recommend that you upgrade to a current version if possible. If this is not possible, you should link against the static versions of the XView libraries (libxview.a and libolgx.a) rather than the dynamic versions, which have known incompatibilities with Red Hat Linux 5.0 and 5.1.
XView packages for a number of other RPM-based GNU/Linux distributions, including x86 and PPC Mandriva 9.x and 10.x, and x86 SuSE 9.x, can be obtained from rpmfind.net.
Important note for Fedora and other version 2.6 kernel distributions
Please be sure to use the i386-Fedora (or i386-FCn) RPMs if you can, or rebuild XView for your platform from the most recent sources in the src subirectory.
Two types of ptys (pseudo-terminal devices) have been supported by most GNU/Linux distributions until recently. Traditionally, XView has used BSD-style ptys to implement text windows and terminal emulator objects such as WAVE's analysis commands window. Most recent GNU/Linux distributions based on version 2.6 kernels, including Fedora Core 2 and later, support only the newer UNIX98 (SVR4-style) ptys. Although the i386-8.x XView RPMs can be installed on these platforms, they will cause XView-based applications to crash whenever a text or terminal window is opened, generally with an error message such as All pty's in use. The newer i386-Fedora RPMs use UNIX98 ptys and therefore do not cause this problem; they have been compiled from xview-3.2p1.4-21.fc5.src.rpm (for versions FC5-FC6) or xview-3.2p1.4-21.1.fc8.src.rpm (for versions FC7 and later).
If you are using Fedora 8, 9, or 10, or any distribution that includes X.org's libX11 version 1.1, you will need to use the i386-FC8 RPMs (or to compile XView from the sources included in xview-3.2p1.4-21.1.fc8.src.rpm) to avoid XAllocID runtime failures in XView applications. These RPMs are also compatible with the earlier libX11 version 1.0 (as in Fedora 7).
XView for other GNU/Linux distributions
Debian and Ubuntu packages for XView are available from the usual sources (e.g., www.debian.org in the stable, testing, and unstable branches under X Window System software); look for xviewg, xviewg-dev, xview-clients, and xview-examples. Debian XView packages are available for most 32-bit CPU types supported by Linux, including Alpha, ARM, i386, HP-PA, 680x0, big- and little-endian MIPS, PowerPC, S/390, and Sparc.
On 32-bit Debian (or Ubuntu, etc.): Download and install the packages by:
sudo apt-get install xviewg xviewg-dev
(The other packages, xview-clients and xview-examples, are optional and not needed in order to compile XView applications.)
On 64-bit Ubuntu: Defective 64-bit packages are available in the Ubuntu repositories. Avoid using them, because the 64-bit XView library will not work at all and will cause crashes if linked to applications. The best choice on 64-bit Ubuntu is to disable use of the Ubuntu repositories temporarily and enable the Debian repositories in /etc/apt/sources.list, and then to get and install the 32-bit xviewg and xview packages.
Elliot Sprecher reports that XView can be obtained for Linspire from the CNR Linspire site.
Mac OS X (Darwin)
The file xview-G3-G4-G5.pkg.tar.gz (in the macos-x directory) was contributed by Prof. Logan Donaldson of York University (Toronto), who ported XView 3.2 to Mac OS X 10.0. This package, also available here, works on later versions of Mac OS X, but there are unsolved problems in compiling the XView sources under Mac OS X 10.1 and later versions.
Before attempting to install XView under Mac OS X, be sure that X11 and its software development kit have been installed. X11 for Mac OS X can be downloaded from http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/x11formacosx.html. The X11 SDK is included in the packages folder of Apple's XCode developer tools, which can be downloaded from http://developer.apple.com/tools/xcode/. Both X11 and XCode are also included in current Mac OS X CD sets.
Alternative X11 packages are available from Fink (http://fink.sourceforge.net) and from the XDarwin project (http://www.xdarwin.org/). If you choose one of these alternative X11 packages, install the corresponding software development kit for it.
Before running any XView (or other X11) clients, you must start the X server, typically by double-clicking on the X11 icon found in Utilities/Applications. Doing this also opens a terminal window, from which you can run X11 and XView clients. If you have a one-button mouse, simulate a right click in an X11 or XView client by pressing and holding the apple key while clicking. Simulate a middle button click by pressing and holding the option key while clicking.
MS-Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/7
Thanks to Ben McClelland for reporting that Cygwin 1.7 includes working XView packages. Simply select the xview-devel package in Cygwin's setup tool and all of the necessary components will be installed painlessly. We no longer recommend using the XView packages available here with any modern version of Windows; they may be useful if you are still using Windows 95, 98, or ME, which are not compatible with Cygwin 1.7.
Although XView was originally developed by Sun, it has been deprecated and the last XView packages released by Sun as the OpenWindows SDK were for Solaris 8. These have been repackaged and extended for Solaris 9 and 10 (both Sparc and x86 versions) by Vincent Cojot as the OpenWindows Augmented Compatibility Environment (OWacomp); follow these instructions to download and install OWacomp for current versions of Solaris.
On older versions of Solaris, and on SunOS, install Sun's OpenWindows SDK.
Other platforms
If your operating system and CPU combination does not appear in this list, no binaries are currently available for it. Try a Google search for "xview hpux", "xview irix", etc., or check in the comp.windows.open-look and alt.toolkits.xview newsgroups to see if an XView port is available for your platform. Alternatively, you may wish to try compiling your own binaries from the free sources available in the src directory.
Your contributions are welcome! If you have created working XView libraries for other operating systems or CPUs, please contact us to arrange for your binaries to be posted here.
XView sources
The src subdirectory contains the sources that were used to compile the various XView packages available in the other subdirectories.
The most recent set of sources (xview-3.2p1.4-18c.tar.gz) contains the UNIX98 pty patches, additional updates from Debian, and further patches by Isaac Henry of PhysioNet to permit the package to be compiled under MS-Windows. Use this as a basis for further work.
The source RPMs were used to compile the older versions of XView for GNU/Linux that are available here.
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List of resources for Mali
Following is a list of websites for additional information about the Peace Corps and Mali and to connect you to returned Volunteers and other invitees. Although we try to make sure all these links are active and current, we cannot guarantee it. If you do not have access to the Internet, visit your local library. Libraries offer free Internet usage and often let you print information to take home.
A note of caution: As you surf the Internet, be aware that you may find bulletin boards and chat rooms in which people are free to express opinions about the Peace Corps based on their own experiences, including comments by those who were unhappy with their choice to serve in the Peace Corps. These opinions are not those of the Peace Corps or the U.S. government, and we hope you will keep in mind that no two people experience their service in the same way.
General Information About Mali
The U.S. State Department's website issues background notes periodically about countries around the world. Find Mali and learn more about its social and political history.
This online world atlas includes maps and geographical information, and each country page contains links to other sites, such as the Library of Congress, that contain comprehensive historical, social, and political background.
This site provides an additional source of current and historical information about 228 countries.
CIA factbook pages on Mali.
Web site of the U.S. Embassy in Bamako, Mali.
USAIDs website containing information about their various activities in Mali.
BBC News country profile about Mali; contains links to current news concerning Mali.
Web site for the Malian Ministry of Culture
Language Resources
Overview of the Bambara language and its history on Wikipedia.
U.S. Peace Corps Bambara Course
A survival course in Bambara with an ebook and audio made by the Peace Corps.
Connect with Returned Volunteers and Other Invitees
This is the site of the National Peace Corps Association, made up of returned Volunteers. On this site you can find links to all the Web pages of the "friends of" groups for most countries of service, made up of former Volunteers who served in those countries. There are also regional groups who frequently get together for social events and local Volunteer activities.
This site is known as the Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Web Ring. Browse the Web ring and see what former Volunteers are saying about their service.
This site is hosted by a group of returned Volunteer writers. It is a monthly online publication of essays and Volunteer accounts of their Peace Corps service.
Join to stay in touch with current and former Mali Volunteers and their families
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer group dedicated to promoting an understanding of the people and culture of Mali and supporting the Peace Corps' third goal—to bring the world back home—by encouraging members to share their experiences with their own communities.
Online Articles/Current News Sites About Mali
University of Pennsylvania page with links to other sites of interest
A University of Iowa site set up by former Burkina Faso Volunteer Christopher Roy, an expert on Voltaic masks
An informative site with links to a variety of resources
International Development Sites
Information on the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS
World Health Organization
Recommended Books
- Bingen, R. James, et al. (eds.). Democracy and Development in Mali. Ann Arbor: Michigan State University, 2000.
- Chilson, Peter. Riding the Demon: On the Road in West Africa. Athens: University of Georgia Press, 1999.
- Dettwyler, Katherine. Dancing Skeletons: Life and Death in West Africa. Prospect Heights, Ill.: Waveland Press, 1994.
- Else, David, et al. Lonely Planet West Africa. Oakland, Calif.: Lonely Planet, 2002.
- Eyre, Banning. In Griot Time: An American Guitarist in Mali. Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 2000.
- Holloway, Kris. Monique and the Mango Rains: Two Years with a Midwife in Mali. Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press, 2006.
- Hollyman, Stephenie, and Walter E.A. van Beek. Dogon: Africa's People of the Cliffs. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 2001.
- Imperato, Pascal James. Legends, Sorcerers, and Enchanted Lizards: Door Locks of the Bamana of Mali. New York: Holmes and Meier, 2001.
- Lieve, Joris. Mali Blues: Traveling to an African Beat. Translated by Sam Garrett. Oakland, Calif.: Lonely Planet, 1998.
- Lucke, Lewis W. Waiting for Rain: Life and Development in Mali, West Africa. Hanover, Mass.: Christopher Publishing House, 1998. A memoir by a former USAID employee who served in Mali in the early 1980s - he is now head of the USAID mission in Iraq. This is what Mali was like before email and reliable phones.
- McLean, Virginia. The Western Saharans. Lanham, Md.: Rowman and Littlefield, 1980.
- Lawder, Donald. Fishing in the Sky: The Education of Namory Keita. NY: Permanent Press, 1997. A book by a senior Volunteer and poet who chose to remain in Mali after his service had ended.
- Packer, George. The village of waiting. New York: Farrar, Strauss, Giroux, 2001. A memoir by a Togo RPCV whose reflections on his relationships with his village and host family are worth reading for any volunteer in Africa.
Books About the History of the Peace Corps
- Hoffman, Elizabeth Cobbs. All You Need is Love: The Peace Corps and the Spirit of the 1960's. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press, 2000.
- Rice, Gerald T. The Bold Experiment: JFK's Peace Corps. Notre Dame, Ind.: University of Notre Dame Press, 1985.
- Stossel, Scott. Sarge: The Life and Times of Sargent Shriver. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 2004.
Books on the Volunteer Experience
- Dirlam, Sharon. Beyond Siberia: Two Years in a Forgotten Place. Santa Barbara, Calif.: McSeas Books, 2004.
- Casebolt, Marjorie DeMoss. Margarita: A Guatemalan Peace Corps Experience. Gig Harbor, Wash.: Red Apple Publishing, 2000.
- Erdman, Sarah. Nine Hills to Nambonkaha: Two Years in the Heart of an African Village. New York, N.Y.: Picador, 2003.
- Hessler, Peter. River Town: Two Years on the Yangtze. New York, N.Y.: Perennial, 2001.
- Kennedy, Geraldine ed. From the Center of the Earth: Stories out of the Peace Corps. Santa Monica, Calif.: Clover Park Press, 1991.
- Thompsen, Moritz. Living Poor: A Peace Corps Chronicle. Seattle, Wash.: University of Washington Press, 1997 (reprint).

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Intel® Embedded Graphics Drivers 10.3.1: Brief
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Medicare/Medicaid Services
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) recently released the "Medicaid School Based Administrative Claiming Guide" . The Guide offers instructions on submitting claims for school based administrative costs and implementing and managing administrative claiming programs in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
The Illinois Department of Public Aid is currently reviewing the new Guide in the context of the approved Illinois program and will be notifying school districts of any changes in the program via the School Based Health Services website http://www.sbhsillinois.com/, provider notices and training opportunities.
Further information about the School-Based Health Services program is available by E-mail or by calling the SBHS office at 217-782-3953.


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Charles Lloyd @ JVC Jazz
June 29, 2008. Posted by Joshua Jackson.Add new comment | Filed under: charles lloyd quartet, charles simic, club midnight, dead stars, emily dickinson, empty tables, hall acoustics, humane environment, jason moran, jazz fans, Live Music, miss emily, neon lights, Notes, office upstairs, poet laureate, reuben rogers, russian thinkers, silent partners, sneaky suspicion, sole customer, white films
On the final evening of the JVC-New York Festival, I sauntered down to the
Charles Lloyd Quartet performance at The Society for Ethical Culture. This
seems like the perfect place to see Lloyd perform, on principle alone. His
unabashed jazz ethos and spiritual bent create an immediate and humane
environment. The hall acoustics, however, are a total non-starter for the
sound of live jazz. A massive wash of drums and indistinct piano notes.
The opening act was our nation's poet laureate, Charles Simic.
"Club Midnight" is some pretty powerful verse:
Are you the sole owner of a seedy night club?
Are you its sole customer, sole bartender,
Sole waiter prowling around the empty tables?
Do you put on wee-hour girlie shows
With dead stars of black and white films?
Is your office upstairs over the neon lights,
Or down deep in the dank rat cellar?
Are bearded Russian thinkers your silent partners?
Do you have a doorman by the name of Dostoyevsky?
Is Fu Manchu coming tonight? Is Miss Emily Dickinson?
Do you happen to have an immortal soul?
Do you have a sneaky suspicion that you have none?...
The quartet started behind Simic, and proceeded to play with the musicality
that jazz fans have come to expect from Lloyd's ensembles. Jason Moran is
the pianist, Reuben Rogers the bassist, and Eric Harland the drummer. Their
trip through Lloyd classics like "Requiem" and "Monk's Dance" were well
received, as was the newer material from the quartet's recent release, Rabo
de Nube. I had to really work hard to hear the music, but the payoff was
rewarding nonetheless.
Great Live Moments - Abbey Lincoln
April 8, 2008. Posted by Joshua Jackson.Add new comment | Filed under: aaron walker, abbey lincoln, anna marie, bassist, carmen, diva, drummer, gaby, Iridium, Jazz Alive, lincoln, Listening Post, Live Music, marc cary, max roach, moseka, pianist, poet laureate, professional names, proof, singers, vulnerabilities, wbgo
Abbey Lincoln is proof that a rose by any other name smells as sweet. The reigning diva of jazz has had more than a few names over the years. She was born Anna Marie Wooldridge. Her earliest professional names include Gaby Wooldridge and Gaby Lee. For eight years, she was legally Mrs. Max Roach. The cultural minister of Zaire bestowed the name Aminata Moseka.
Abbey Lincoln has certainly earned the right of the great singers in our music, those who need only one name. Billie. Sarah. Ella. Carmen. Betty. Abbey.
For decades, Ms. Lincoln has also been the poet laureate of jazz. Her songs have expressed the essential components of a life unfolding, the sum of our strengths and vulnerabilities. That which makes us human. What's right and what's wrong with us. What we have done. What we can do better.
WBGO recorded Abbey Lincoln at Iridium in New York, October 1996. Marc Cary is the pianist, Michael Bowie the bassist, Aaron Walker the drummer.
Listen to Abbey Lincoln sing "Bird Alone," from the WBGO Archives.


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PRINCESS ANNE, MD - (May 17, 2013) - When Letitia DeLaine received her doctorate during the 2013 spring commencement at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, she penned another chapter in her family's remarkable story of education pioneers.
She took a chance three years ago by becoming one of the first students to enroll in UMES' new pharmacy school.
Her great-granduncle, the late Rev. Joseph A. DeLaine Sr., was also a trailblazer. He was a civil rights leader in South Carolina behind Briggs v. Elliott, the first of five school desegregation lawsuits that eventually would be argued collectively before the U.S. Supreme Court
Fifty-nine years ago today, the court issued the landmark "Brown v. Board of Education" decision that transformed public education.
The serendipity of the calendar is not lost on Letitia, who at 29, knows the value of education and appreciates her ancestor's role in changing our nation.
"Education has always been important to my family," she said. "When I think of what my uncle and his family endured, it's humbling and inspiring."
Harry and Eliza Briggs and other black adults in Summerton, S.C. after World War II believed the path to overcoming discrimination they and their children endured daily was through education.
"All they wanted was a bus so their children wouldn't have to walk" to school, Letitia said. R.W. Elliott and other whites who controlled the public school finances refused to provide transportation because they contended the parents of black children didn't pay enough taxes to justify the expense.
As the Briggs' case made its way successfully through the courts, African-Americans in Clarendon County faced retaliation. They were harassed and intimidated. Many lost their jobs or businesses and moved away.
DeLaine also felt the backlash. With help in 1955, he fled South Carolina, never to return, and found safe haven in New York. He eventually resettled in North Carolina to be near family, including Letitia's great grandfather.
As a child, Letitia remembers family stories about "the Rev. J.A.", but did not grasp their importance until she reached high school.
"The more I researched, the more I realized how big a deal it was to the whole world, and what my family's role was – what contributions my family made, what sacrifices they had to make," she said.
Her parents hold master's degrees, and five paternal aunts and uncles are college educated. One is a lawyer, another is an engineer, and a third is studying to be a nurse.
Letitia graduated from North Carolina A&T in 2007 with a chemistry degree and worked as a pharmacy technician. A career as a pharmacist appealed to her when she saw "there is more to it than standing behind a counter dispensing medicine."
"It is a way to make a difference in people's lives, which is something that has motivated the DeLaines for generations," she said.
Letitia's family will attend graduation today, quietly content that May 17 is once again an important date in their collective history.
"It's not something I spend a lot of time thinking about or talking about," she said, "but I'm proud of the role my family had" in making history.
-- BILL ROBINSON, director, Office of Public Relations
Rev. Joseph A. DeLaine Sr. photo is from the Joseph A. DeLaine papers, South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina, Columbia, S.C.


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For three days last week in Kaufman Dining Hall, members of SGA performed a food audit during the all three meal periods. They advised students to scrape their food waste into red tubs and take a guess of how much food they thought would be thrown out over the three-day period.
Bobby Mette '14 won the contest with a guess of 617 pounds, which came closest to the actual 620 pounds of food. The food waste was not only deferred from a landfill, but will be used to create composting materials for rooftop gardens and landscaping.
The purpose of the food audit initiative was to raise awareness about composting and food waste. The results will be used in a cost analysis to determine the feasibility of the College moving forward with a composting program with Compost Supply.


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Find out what symptoms can signal a heart attack and when you should seek emergency medical help.
- Chest discomfort or pain
- This discomfort or pain can feel like a tight ache, pressure, fullness or squeezing in your chest lasting more than a few minutes. This discomfort may come and go.
- Upper body pain
- Pain or discomfort may spread beyond your chest to your shoulders, arms, back, neck, teeth or jaw. You may have upper body pain with no chest discomfort.
- Stomach pain
- Pain may extend downward into your abdominal area and may feel like heartburn.
- Shortness of breath
- You may pant for breath or try to take in deep breaths. This often occurs before you develop chest discomfort, or you may not experience any chest discomfort.
- Anxiety
- You may feel a sense of doom or feel as if you're having a panic attack for no apparent reason.
- Lightheadedness
- In addition to chest pressure, you may feel dizzy or feel like you might pass out.
- Sweating
- You may suddenly break into a sweat with cold, clammy skin.
- Nausea and vomiting
- You may feel sick to your stomach or vomit.
Most heart attacks begin with subtle symptoms — with only discomfort that often is not described as pain. The chest discomfort may come and go. Don't be tempted to downplay your symptoms or brush them off as indigestion or anxiety.
Don't "tough out" heart attack symptoms for more than five minutes. Call 911 or other emergency medical services for help.
If you don't have access to emergency medical services, have someone drive you to the nearest hospital. Drive yourself only as a last resort, if there are absolutely no other options.
Heart attack symptoms vary widely. For instance, you may have only minor chest discomfort while someone else has excruciating pain. One thing applies to everyone, though: If you suspect you're having a heart attack, call for emergency medical help immediately.
Source: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-attack/in-depth/heart-attack-symptoms/art-20047744/


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1* Utah (9:05 ET): Regardless of how Utah performs Monday night in LA (facing the Lakers), it appears as if this line will be way too low. Most rating systems, including my own, would have the Jazz laying double digits here. The Suns, fresh off giving up 138 pts to the Warriors on Saturday (I had the Over!) are as bad as ever and I say lay the pts.
The Jazz are down some key contributors, such as George Hill and Derrick Favors. Not to mention, Alec Burks hasn't even suited up this year. But the team keeps on winning, as in five of their last six w/ the only defeat coming by a single point to Miami. Defensively, they have a clear edge here over Phoenix. While the Suns allow 115.2 PPG on the road, the Jazz allow just 91.8 PPG at home. Needless to say, these teams find themselves on opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of defensive efficiency; Utah is fourth while Phoenix is 21st.
These teams met four times last year and Utah won every time. Three of the games were decided by double digits and the fourth was a nine-point game. Phoenix never scored more than 89 pts in any of the four games. The Jazz are more formidable this season and will have an even more distinct edge if Hill returns Tuesday night. Plus, they have Gordon Hayward, who averages a strong 23.1 PPG here in Salt Lake City. I know it was Golden State, but giving up as many points as Phoenix did Saturday is pretty unforgivable. 1* Utah


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U.S. economic assistance aims to keep Jordan on the path to growth and development, while supporting the Government of Jordan in advancing a political, economic, and social reform agenda. The programs include:
USAID programs in Jordan are based on $363 million in Economic Support Funds (ESF) in FY 2010 and another $100 million in supplemental assistance from FY 2010. The programs include:
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The Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) works with Jordanian partners to empower civil society organizations (CSOs) and cultivate a robust private sector. MEPI is working through a dozen different projects with civil society groups, women's organizations, political parties, and youth, enriching Jordanian civic life and enhancing participation in the political process. MEPI also supports Jordanian efforts to reform the judicial system to make it more independent, accountable, reliable, and transparent. While MEPI funds are used region-wide, for FY 2010, Jordan-specific awards or those with a Jordanian component total $600,000 to date.
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We didn't wear these this year and I think we should remove the black just like they did from the logo, use a light grey as the 3rd color
black is so corny and unoriginal as a 3rd color
the Bulls, Heat, Spurs, Kings and Wolves it works for them but we need that classic orange, blue and white back
Also ever since we got these new uniforms things haven't been good for the franchise, from letting go of JVG, to Isiah, to just poor front office decisions leading to poor player acquisitions and poor play on the court
I'm just sayin these uniforms remind me too much of Isiah, Marbury, Curry and Poor Knicks Basketball
basic yet perfect, look at the Bulls uniform
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I'd like to see mostly orange uniforms.
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Yeah I'd like grey as the alternate, color I just think black is too dull
I just wish we went back to the rounded collar. Don't like the V-neck look of these new jerseys.
I love the Fraizer and Bradley uniforms
Chicago has the best uniforms in the league, straight classic, Boston straight classis
I hate our uniforms to be honest, the jersey's we wore on Melo's debut are the best uniforms in Knicks history, call Dolan tell him he can make a lot of money off changing uniforms
I think we're in the process of it happening with us removing the black out of the logo
LOL, just like Dutch soccer national team?
when the took out the black from the primary logo the Knicks have the softest logo in the league it looks like WNBA like colors now.
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I have heard from several places that we are going to be getting new/old uniforms next year, and taking out the black completely to be wearing essentially the Frazier jersey in the first post. Taking the black out of the logo was just the first step.
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Illinois celebrates World Teachers' Day; Rockford educator named 2007 History Teacher of the Year
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is urging students, parents and administrators to celebrate World Teachers' Day on Friday, October 5, by honoring teachers that have and are making a difference in their lives. Rockford educator, Theresa Bartsch, will be honored as the 2007 Illinois History Teacher of the Year on World Teachers' Day during the annual Illinois Council for the Social Studies Convention in Lisle. Later this month, the State Board of Education will honor more than 150 outstanding individuals for their service to education during the 33rd annual Those Who Excel/Illinois Teacher of the Year banquet on October 13.
"World Teachers' Day is a unique opportunity to say thank-you to teachers for their dedication to make all students successful life long learners," said State Superintendent of Education Christopher A. Koch. "I congratulate all of our teachers for the important work they do both inside and outside the classroom."
World Teachers' Day is an annual event sponsored by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). It is an opportunity to communicate to the public that teachers are valuable professionals whose dedication directly affects the future of our world. More than 100 countries observe World Teachers' Day annually.
"Being an educator is one of the most important occupations in the world. Teachers have the unique opportunity to make an impression upon the life of every child in the country. Our teachers are the gatekeepers of knowledge," said 2006-2007 Illinois Teacher of the Year, Joe Fatheree. Fatheree is a technology teacher at Effingham High School in the Effingham Unit 40 School District. "As a teacher, you truly have the power to make a difference."
Bartsch is a fifth-grade teacher at Maud E. Johnson Elementary School in Rockford Public School District 205. An educator for more than 12 years, Bartsch has a bachelor's degree in elementary education and history from Illinois Wesleyan University and a master's of education in curriculum and instruction from the University of Phoenix, in addition to over 15 hours of additional graduate work from Drake University, Northern Illinois University and Aurora University.
"History has always been an integral part of my classroom. All the stories and drama in history make it an addicting subject to teach," said Bartsch of Winnebago. "Winning the award has inspired me to do even more with my students to help them step into history."
The history teacher of the year program is sponsored by ISBE in partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and Preserve America and honors experienced teachers who are dedicated to sharing with students an understanding of America's past. As the state winner, Bartsch will receive a $1,000 honorarium and will be in the running for the National History Teacher of the Year award to be selected this fall. Her school library will receive a core archive of history books and materials.
The Illinois 2007-2008 Teacher of the Year will be announced during the Those Who Excel awards banquet Saturday, October 13, at the Decatur Conference and Convention Center. The Teacher of the Year represents Illinois at NASA Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama, and in the National Teacher of the Year Program sponsored by the Council of Chief State School Officers and ING.
Illinois teacher facts at a glance:
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Get lost in these 5 books like you would in an old bookshop
I must say that — as a man who enjoys books and bookshops — where there are tomes and people who love reading and writing, life is sweetest. However, I've never seen the TV series, Black Books, but then, have you read White Chappell, Scarlet Tracings? Watched 84 Charing Cross Road? Ever indulged in the booksy musings of Arturo Perez-Reverte or Umberto Eco? Hmmmm, think about checking them out this month, but first, try these shelflovers' works, just as the holidays encroach, and you hurry to your own local bookshops!
The Bookshop
The ultima thule in quiet, quality fiction can be found in Penelope Fitzgerald's superb novel about an older woman chancing it to open up a bookshop in an English village. Naturally, problems ensue (a ghost! AND some petty nastiness, especially), and thus, poor Florence Green, who only wanted to give the town the bookshop it needed—and let's face it, folks, EVERY town needs a decent bookshop—kinda gets the shaft. Ugh.
A Novel Bookstore
Paris: Art and Literature—Culture, in a word, still hold sway. And yes, some people want to keep lowbrow lit outta their shops (this is the case in many places, no?). Thus, the plot of this fascinating work by Laurence Cosse: If you've ever wanted to open a bookshop exclusively devoted to "The Greats," then maybe you ought to think twice after reading this…
The Bookstore
Deborah Meyer's debut novel, I think, is a flawed gem, but one worth reading. The Owl (cool name for a bookstore!), is the setting for a fairly sentimental tale that at times comes close to being a tad treacly and twee. Nevertheless, don't get this on your Kindle: Man or woman up with a hardback copy, people.
My Bookstore
This is a great gift book: Some four-score writers beam about the shops and places where they like to sniff around the tomes, sit and soak in a good read, and relax among the stacks. Can you go wrong? No, no, no—no way, no day, folks: There is no bad here where writerly musings abound.
Shelf Life
Another GREAT gift for booklovers, this anthology boasts tales that each features a bookstore in it. Harlan Ellison is probably the biggest name in the collection (apart from Neil Gaiman, whose introduction fronts the anthology), but this is a solid compilation of works of horror, science fiction and fantasy from a diverse set of authors.


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Area teens explored health professions at a summer day camp sponsored by two university departments.
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Skip to comments.Obama Administration Replaces Top Generals Following Benghazi Disaster
Posted on 10/27/2012 4:39:50 PM PDT by bobsunshine
The latest rumor making the rounds is that Barack Obama replaced General Carter Ham at Africom after the general made a move to help the US security officials at the Benghazi consulate and annex. Ham was replaced by Gen. David Rodriquez on October 18. Tiger Droppings reported:
The information I heard today was that General [Carter] Ham as head of Africom received the same e-mails the White House received requesting help/support as the attack was taking place. General Ham immediately had a rapid response unit ready and communicated to the Pentagon that he had a unit ready.
General Ham then received the order to stand down. His response was to screw it, he was going to help anyhow. Within 30 seconds to a minute after making the move to respond, his second in command apprehended General Ham and told him that he was now relieved of his command.
The story continues that now General Rodiguez would take General Hams place as the head of Africom.
Sure enough Obama nominated Gen. David Rodriguez to replace Gen. Carter Ham as commander of U.S. Africa Command. The Stars and Stripes reported:
President Barack Obama will nominate Army Gen. David Rodriguez to succeed Gen. Carter Ham as commander of U.S. Africa Command and Marine Lt. Gen. John Paxton to succeed Gen. Joseph Dunford as assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced Thursday.
Both appointments must be confirmed by the Senate.
Rodriguez is the commander of U.S. Army Forces Command and has served in a variety of key leadership roles on the battlefield, Panetta said.
Hes a proven leader who oversaw coalition and Afghan forces during the surge in Afghanistan, and was the key architect of the successful campaign plan that we are now implementing, Panetta said.
In announcing Hams successor, Panetta also praised the work Ham has done with Africa Command.
Gen. Ham has really brought AFRICOM into a very pivotal role in that challenging region, Panetta said. I and the nation are deeply grateful for his outstanding service.
Hat Tip Tom
More The Obama Administration also relieved the admiral in command of an aircraft carrier strike group in the Middle East, Rear Adm. Charles M. Gaouette. It is highly unusual for the Navy to replace a carrier strike group commander during its deployment. The Stars and Stripes reported:
The Navy said Saturday it is replacing the admiral in command of an aircraft carrier strike group in the Middle East, pending the outcome of an internal investigation into undisclosed allegations of inappropriate judgment.
Rear Adm. Charles M. Gaouette is being sent back to the USS John C. Stennis home port at Bremerton, Wash., in what the Navy called a temporary reassignment. The Navy said he is not formally relieved of his command of the Stennis strike group but will be replaced by Rear Adm. Troy M. Shoemaker, who will assume command until the investigation is completed.
It is highly unusual for the Navy to replace a carrier strike group commander during its deployment.
Ace of Spades says the move to replace Rear Adm. Charles Baouette is likely not related to Benghazi.
Diversionary tactics?
We have a coup brewing?
Court marshall him. On TV.
This has been reported on FR, but we need confirmation of this intel from a separate substantial source...because it cannot or has not been confirmed independently online or elsewhere.
Info on Benghazi keeps coming out.....
Check the keyword for Benghazi....absolute torrents of articles and statements.
Saw an abbreviated Brett Baer Special Report on the Benghazi coverup ,...attack this morning.
Expect more to be shown tonight and Sunday ...believe at 10 pm EST.
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Usafricom website still has Ham as the CO.
Surprising he didn't try to blame GW Bush...that would be par for the course for the golfer in chief. It's always somebody else's fault, y'know. Meanwhile, this is beginning to take on aspects of it being his fault, his own fault, his VERY own fault, and NOBODY ELSE'S fault but 0bama, directly.
He should be dancing from that rope.
Then we can get to your picture.
From the Africa Command web Site:
WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct 19, 2012 President Obama has nominated Army General David M. Rodriguez to succeed Army General Carter F. Ham as the commander of U.S. Africa Command, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said, October 18, 2012.
U.S. Africa Command is the newest combatant command, and its headquarters is in Stuttgart, Germany. The command encompasses all of Africa and its adjacent waters except for Egypt.
GEN Ham is still Cdr AFRICOM, and presumably will remain so until the Senate has confirmed GEN Rodriquez, which will not happen until after the election. He hasn't been relieved. GEN Ham has been at AFRICOM for less than two years, so this move is a little bit unusual. Ham may be leaving for completely unrelated reasons, or he could be getting sacked for reasons related to Benghazi. Valarie Jarret probably knows, but none of us do, and probably won't for some time. Eventually the real reason will leak out - post election most likely
Please tell me this is real.
Rodriguez requires Senate confirmation before he can assume his post.
As in placing under arrest??
We have a coup brewing?
No, what we have is a writer with an overactive imagination who has obviously been watching the series "Last Resort".....
Excellent drama series and I highly recommend it.........
General Ham then received the order to stand down. His response was to screw it, he was going to help anyhow. Within 30 seconds to a minute after making the move to respond, his second in command apprehended General Ham and told him that he was now relieved of his command.
Who did relieved him of command? Who ordered him to stand down?
Sounds like General Ham was the only one who did his freakin job!~
Knowing how the Army works, I have a lot of trouble believing this.
The House needs to talk to these officers.
Okay, you want confirmation. Confirmation you'll get.
1) http://www.voanews.com/content/obama-nominaes-new-chief-for-us-africa-command/1529738.html
Obama Nominates New Chief for US Africa Command
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October 19, 2012
2) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2951017/posts
Obama Nominates Rodriguez as Next Africa Command Chief (4-Star Carter Ham relieved of command_
American Forces Press Service AFRICOM.mil ^ | Oct 19, 2012 | By Jim Garamone
Sounds to me like the Stuff just hit the fan.
Anybody starts sh**canning folks at this level, and VERY bad things are going to happen.
Monday morning (between this crap and Petraeus/CIA going at least partially public on Friday) could be VERY interesting.
It does, doesn't it? Along with the Admiral who was very abruptly relieved.
Of course he has been officially labeled as unreliable.
Out of here for a few hours.
If turns out to be true, this general must be put under oath
to tell what he knows.
You're aware of normal command rotations, right? They usually run anywhere from 18 months to two years. Somebody has an over active imagination here.
"Knowing how the Army works, I have a lot of trouble believing this."
Color me confused, Timber Rattler. If you have some insight into this story, please provide the details.
Thanks, buddy.
I think it went - he receives orders to stand down ; his reply is, no it is my duty as commander to respond and save these people; then they (WH/Obama) say - you are relieved of command.
More likely?
This doesn't have as much to do with how the Army works as how Chicago does....
I grew up 90 miles from the joint, and I don't have any trouble believing this (or worse) at all.
General Ham should resign NOW, before the elections and walk right into the House Committe and tells what he knows under oath.
No one to my knowledge has said the he was relieved from office because of his involvement in the Benghazi issue.
If I am wrong...I stand corrected.
The slow drip, drip, drip of info coming out over this, all done deliberately by patriotic Americans I suspect, is going to have him curled up in the fetal position, crying for his Marxist mommy, before election day.
In my worst dreams I can't imagine a more inept and devious person assuming the role of President.
Is that what Queen of Spades has to say, too?
Sunday morning talk show spin doctors are receiving their Forward! progressive orders from the Marxist in chief now.
They will say the Kenyan did not order the Navy Seal heroes to be abandoned and die, they were not supposed to be there. What the Resident did was order the Al Qeda Folks who were channeling the weapons from the Libya US Embassy, to insurgents in Syria, those Folks were supposed to take Amb Stevens hostage, so he could be rescued by the Administration, when the folks that made the Mohammed video got arrested he could be swapped maybe.
Only problem is, patriotism got in the way of the Libya Fast and Furious plan.
The Navy Seals asked 3 times for cover and aid, targets painted with lasers for Spooky to take out from the sky, and three times Obama said stand down. Gen Ham refused so he got immediately sacked.
A few days later the Al Qeda Taliban in US military uniform entered Ft Bastion and killed two Marines incuding a wing commander at Ft Bastion, and destroyed 7 jump jet Harriers on the ground inside the airbase. How could the Taliban do this without treasonous support from inside the White House or inside traitors and treachery from the Pentagon?
Treason, traitors and treachery in the White House, Benghazi, and Fort Bastion. Those will be the questions tomorrow.
And, why is Obama gutting the fighting forces of battle commanders during an election season? That is a good question.
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There's a story Gen Ham is out about a week after the 9/11/12 attack.
Ham was the don't ask don't tell / gays won't have negative effect on military guy. Was on his way up the ladder until this.
Read his post was to continue until May 2013. Well, what happened? Why is he out?
There's daylight between Ham's story and Penetta. Penetta said Ham was consulted and part of the decision not to go because they weren't ready. Bolton on Greta last night quoted Ham as telling Congressional investigators that nobody asked him to go.
Somehow I don't think the cowardly treason of Benghazi will be portrayed by Harvey Weinstein or Kathryn Bigelow any day soon.
Ham said "nobody asked him to go". If this statement is true,
Ham should be relieved of his command. It is Ham, that should
have been pleading to save our fellow Americans.
The former SEALs on the ground would give a situation assessment as part of their direct communication. CIA was in the loop. Situation Room at White House.
POTUS must give the okay to violate Libyan air space. He did not do so.
So there are three lies:
1. POTUS claiming to be out of the loop.
2. The situation on the ground unclear.
3. Troops not ready to go.
Look, these guys have careers and pensions.
What did they tell us?
CIA said basically WhIte House had the call, not us. We weren't asked to go.
Ham said he wasn't asked to go.
Who does the asking??
They've told us all how it went down without directly burning their own careers.
Ham will likely be subpoenaed at some point and tell his version of events to Congress. There's a closed to the public hearing coming up. ... Post election.
Yes, he has been replaced by Rodriguez...but where is the evidence of the 30 second relief of duty...and his refusal to "stand down."
We need hard evidence...or at least a source to hang our hats on.
The Fox show is very good.
Apparently the two former SEALs were CIA. They were there pursuing 20,000 manpads - shoulder operated missiles. Those I'm the hands of terrorists could should down all air travel.
It was yet another Fast & Furious "get the weapons to the bad guys on our side" (in Mexico it was a 'friendly cartel'; here 'friendly Muslim extremists').
Obama took credit in the foreign policy debate for Libya. Regime change without US sending in tons of troops. Obama was trying to do the same thing in Syria.
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NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 1, 2009 Contact: Dave Nelson (512) 463-0112
AUSTIN — The 81st Regular Session of the Texas Legislature adjourns today, and the outcome of several important issues has become apparent, including the result of many proposals authored by State Senator Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound.
"This was a difficult budget session, as predicted, but thankfully our fiscal situation is not as dire as that of other states. We pulled together to help our citizens and businesses who are struggling through a difficult economy. While other states faced multi-billion dollar deficits, we were able to add resources to prioritize issues such as transportation, access to health care and education, including a much-deserved teacher pay increase," Senator Nelson, a former teacher, said. "I am particularly proud of our work to better protect Texans with developmental disabilities and address the problems in our state schools."
Senator Nelson filed 109 bills this session, 80 of which were approved by the Senate and 37 of which also passed the House, despite the 5-day "chub-a-thon" that delayed the calendar in the Texas House. Several others survive in the form of amendments to other bills. Additionally, the Legislature voted to increase the transportation budget by nearly $1.3 billion, the education budget by $3.4 billion and the health and human services budget by $5.2 billion. Following are some additional observations by Senator Nelson about the legislative session and a status report on her legislative agenda:
Positives: "Our greatest asset this session has been our economic health. Were it not for previous legislatures making responsible fiscal decisions, we would not be in position to meet our basic needs, let alone increase funding. This Legislature took actions that are going to help individuals through these tough times."
Negatives: "The federal government cast a long shadow over this session – too long, in my opinion. I worry about the strings that are coming with portions of the stimulus, as well as the false sense of financial security that these funds might have created. Some individuals seem to think this money fell right out of the sky, but that is not the case. It comes from taxpayers, current and future."
Greatest Accomplishment: "I was deeply saddened to learn of the abuse and neglect that has occurred in many of our 13 state schools. Texans with developmental disabilities should be treated with dignity and respect. They deserve our protection, our oversight and our compassion. I am grateful that the Legislature approved SB 643, which I authored to improve oversight and quality of care, and SCR 77, my concurrent resolution to approve a settlement reached with the federal government to resolve its probe of our state schools. I firmly believe these reforms will improve the lives of Texans with disabilities and ensure they receive proper care."
Biggest Disappointment: "Fair elections are at the very core of our representative government. Most Texans are surprised to learn that – even though we show an ID to rent movies, board a plane or lease an apartment – there is no photo identification requirement to secure elections. Poll after poll re-affirms the public's strong support for this legislation, yet a group of individuals prevented an up-and-down vote on it and, in the process, killed many good bills, including legislation I authored to help children as they age out of the foster care system."
Legislative Highlights
State School Reform: SB 643 by Senator Nelson, an emergency reform plan to better protect state school residents, passed both chambers and will soon be on its way to the governor. It creates the Office of Independent Ombudsman, strengthens background checks and directs the installation of video surveillance cameras to detect and deter abuse. Additionally, SCR 77 by Senator Nelson provides legislative authorization to a settlement reached with the U.S. Department of Justice in its investigation of abuse and neglect at our state schools. "The abuse that has taken place in our state schools is inexcusable. It does not reflect the good will and compassion of the people of Texas. We are all deeply saddened by these events, but these reforms will ensure that these individuals are protected and receive proper care."
No-Fail Grading: SB 2033 by Senator Nelson, which is on its way to the governor's desk, prohibits school districts from adopting policies that require teachers to give students a minimum grade for their schoolwork. She filed the bill after learning that several campuses or districts had implemented policies that prevent a teacher from assigning grades below a 50, 60 or, in some cases, 70. "Students will live up to the expectations we set for them. Minimum grade policies reward minimum effort. Teachers are in the best position to judge a student's work and should have the freedom to assign grades that reflect the merit of a student's performance."
Children's Health Insurance: SB 66 by Senator Nelson establishes a health insurance pool for children in the child support system, funded by re-directing cash medical support paid by the non-custodial parent. This bill passed the Senate unanimously but stalled due to delay tactics in the House. It was amended to another bill and sent to the governor. "This is an important bill because it is revenue neutral and has the potential to connect approximately 200,000 Texas children without health insurance to the health coverage they need," Senator Nelson said.
Medicaid Reform: For the first time, the state will have the authority to deny or reduce taxpayer-supported payments for catastrophic, preventable medical errors in government-run health care programs under SB 7 by Senator Nelson. The bill also requires the reporting of preventable re-admissions to hospitals, the reporting of adverse medical events, and expanded use of technology to reduce bureaucracy and administrative burdens, and emphasize quality of care over quantity of services. "With a tight budget, it is vital that we are making the best possible use of our tax dollars that support health care services," Senator Nelson said. This bill passed the Senate, was killed by delay tactics in the House, but sections were amended to other bills.
Domestic Violence: Two bills by Senator Nelson designed to reduce domestic violence have passed the Legislature and are on the governor's desk. SB 82 by Senator Nelson raises revenue for domestic violence shelters through probation fees of up to $100 levied on domestic abuse offenders. SB 83 allows early lease termination for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault who need to re-locate to escape abuse. She is also the Senate sponsor of two domestic violence bills: HB 2066, which elevates the penalty for the act of strangulation from a Class A misdemeanor to a third-degree felony, and HB 2240, which creates a new 3rd degree felony offense for continuous family violence. "In this tough economy, I worry that we are going to see an escalation in domestic violence," she said. "We need strong laws to deter abuse, and we need to support our shelters that serve as a lifeline to individuals, especially those with children, trying to escape abusive situations," Senator Nelson said.
Healthy Students: With more than 40 percent of Texas' young people overweight or obese, Senator Nelson filed several bills this session to improve student health. "Our rate of child obesity is more than double the national average," Senator Nelson said. "We need to teach our young people lessons of fitness and nutrition." Both chambers have approved SB 891, defining physical education in state law to ensure that students receive an actual health benefit and that the instruction is "sequential," meaning there is a progression from year to year. It also requires 30 minutes of daily exercise for students in pre-kindergarten. The House also passed SB 283, clarifying the role of school health advisory councils. SB 282 by Senator Nelson, establishing nutrition and nutrition education grants for schools, pre-kindergarten and community or faith-based youth organizations, and SB 892 by Senator Nelson, directing schools to report on the progress of their coordinated school health programs to local school boards.
Access to Health Coverage: The House and Senate have approved SB 78 by Senator Nelson, establishing TexLink, an office at the Texas Department of Insurance devoted to connecting small businesses and individuals to private health insurance. "One of the barriers to health insurance in Texas is education," Senator Nelson said. "We need to help small businesses wade through the various types of health plans that are available on the private market." The House also approved SB 79 by Senator Nelson, creating an optional certification process for insurance agents, signifying that they have specialized training in connecting health insurance to small employers.
Disaster Preparedness: The Legislature approved four bills this session to prepare the state for medical, natural or man-made disasters. SB 292 requires that licensed physicians provide additional emergency contact information, including e-mail addresses, to the Texas Medical Board. SB 346 creates the option for parents to maintain their child's immunization records beyond their 18th birthday. SB 347 makes it easier for immunization records to follow children to other regions or states if they are relocated in an emergency or natural disaster. SB 1328 relates to a study on the feasibility of providing vaccines to first responders and their families due to being deployed to a disaster area. "When disaster strikes, especially a medical emergency, it is vital that we have information about vaccination records, especially for our first responders. These bills ensure confidentiality but help ensure we are prepared."
Supporting our Military: SB 279 by Senator Nelson, preventing an individual's military deployment from being construed as abandonment in a custody hearing. The bill has been sent to the governor's desk, along with SB 1325, creating a veteran-to-veteran peer mental health intervention program. "When our service men and women deploy, they are not abandoning their children. They are serving our country. That service should be honored -- not used against them in court," Senator Nelson said. "When our service men and women return from duty, we need to help heal the emotional scars that they bring home. Having their own peers available to provide counseling – other veterans who can relate to their ordeal – will help with that effort."
Child Abuse Education: SB 1877 by Senator Nelson establishes the Texas Child Abuse Resources and Education System, or MedCARES, to support regional facilities specializing in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of child abuse and neglect. The bill died on the House calendar but was amended to another bill before being sent to the governor. Senator Nelson secured $5 million in funding for this effort. "These pediatric centers of excellence are envisioned to treat both physical and psychological wounds of child abuse," Senator Nelson said. "They will provide medical and forensic expertise to assist in child abuse investigations. They will develop "best practices" to help our medical community to identify and treat cases of abuse and neglect."
Small Business Tax Relief: Legislation co-authored by Senator Nelson (HB 4765) will provide franchise tax relief to small businesses. "Tax relief is precisely the type of stimulus we need in Texas, especially for our small business owners who are struggling in this economy," Senator Nelson, who co-owns and operates an aircraft component manufacturing company in Denton, said. "Small business owners provide the majority of jobs in Texas. They represent the lifeblood of our state economy, which is faring far better than other states. It is vital that we keep our small business healthy and productive." HB 4765 reduces the state's franchise tax on 90% of the businesses who pay it; increases the exemption to small businesses with gross receipts less $1 million rather than the current amount of $300,000; and waives margins tax altogether for businesses with a total franchise tax bill of less than $1,000.
Nelson Bills Passed Report
Senator Nelson also successfully guided 37 House bills through the Texas Senate.
SENATOR JANE NELSON represents District 12, including portions of Tarrant and Denton Counties. She is Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health & Human Services.


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The North Riverside Public Library, the heart of the Village of North Riverside, IL, had a huge project that needed to be completed as quickly as possible in order to make its DVD collection available to the patrons with the least amount of interruption and inconvenience. The time consuming project consisted of transferring over 1300 DVDs from old CD cases to new, more durable security-lined cases. How could this project be accomplished with the small staff working on the project only during slivers of time between their other projects? The project would take many, many months to finish.
The NRP Library allows our Czechoslovak Society of America (CSA) membership to gather at its location for our monthly meetings at no cost to the lodge. In return for this generous gesture, nine members of the CSA Fraternal Life Lodge RT Crane from ages 17 and up offered to help the library with the project. Volunteers met almost daily to work on the project. The work was very tedious and involved much concentration. Required duties involved typing of labels, removal of DVD inserts, duplication of information, gluing, copying, cutting, etc. The time to complete the process for one DVD took approximately 15 minutes.
Working diligently over a period of three months, our lodge members spent 302 volunteer hours to finish the project. Our goal was to finish the project by July 4th which was done. What a great accomplishment for our volunteer group. We all felt a great deal of satisfaction for being able to help the library and make available the DVD collection to the community for their enjoyment.
Working closely with the other volunteers during this project, I recall all the special moments we spent together sharing stories, laughs, complaints of aches and pains and uncomfortable chairs, memories of songs played on DVDs. This would not have happened if we did not have the opportunity to work on this project and to get to know each other better.


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Young protesters shout anti-Putin slogans during protests against alleged vote rigging in Russia's parliamentary elections in Triumphal Square in Moscow, Russia.
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"Putin, the protest movement and political change in Russia"
Journal Article, EU Institute for Security Studies
February 17, 2012
Authors: Simon Saradzhyan, Director, Russia Matters Project; Assistant Director, U.S.-Russia Initiative to Prevent Nuclear Terrorism, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Nabi Abdullaev
Few leaders undertake major reforms in either domestic or foreign policy late in their rule, and Vladimir Putin who seeks to return to the Kremlin this spring for at least six years hardly wants to be an exception. However, should the disparate groups behind the recent unprecedented protests in Russia develop into an organised movement leading to a sustained increase in public pressure on the Kremlin, then Putin may end up pursuing far more extensive domestic political and economic reforms than he would wish.
Little doubt that Putin will return to the Kremlin
In spite of recent protests, there is little doubt that Vladimir Putin will be elected president in either the first or second round of the March 2012 presidential elections and hence return to the Kremlin. Recent opinion polls show anywhere between 40 and 50 percent of Russians prepared to vote for Putin in the elections with his closest rival Gennady Zyuganov trailing far behind; indications are that only 10 percent of Russians are ready to vote for the Communist leader. But there is also little doubt that the legitimacy of Putins presidency which was virtually unquestionable during his first two presidential terms will be contested during his third term, given the scale of recent protests against his return and public anger.
There is reason to believe that the political awakening of Russias urban middle class, demonstrated in the recent rallies that drew tens of thousands, will continue. As recently as last summer few experts predicted that this awakening would occur so soon. But then came Medvedevs September 2011 announcement that he would not be seeking a second term, thus paving the way for his mentor to return to the Kremlin. The prospect of another 12 years of Putins rule seems to have been the last straw as far as the Russian public was concerned. Even though the December 2011 elections probably did not contain much more fraud than the previous ones, tens of thousands of angry professionals took to the streets to demand a re-run of the parliamentary elections and to protest against Putins return.[1] However, even if Medvedev had stayed on, it was only a matter of time before the Russian people demanded sweeping changes.
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Last month the city posted eviction notices at five makeshift campus set up by homeless people. City officials say complaints from the public about the homeless camps prompted the evictions. A city ordinance bars camping on public property.
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Breaking the Cycle of Violence
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Here's a frightening statistic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates nearly 31-percent of women and 26-percent of men will report being in a violent relationship in their lifetime...something the CDC categorizes as "intimate partner violence."
The problem is so severe that the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is issuing new guidelines for doctors...recommending that ALL women of childbearing age be screened...even if they don't have any noticeable signs of abuse.
The Task Force reviewed 15 studies dating back to 2003 to determine the effectiveness of domestic violence screening and interventions for women in health care settings. They looked at whether the screenings reduced violence, the accuracy of the diagnostic screening tools, the ultimate outcomes...and any adverse effects.
All of the screenings included questions for patients and were administered in a variety of ways self-reported either on paper or by computer, or through interviews conducted by clinicians.
The statistics showed that increased evaluation and conversation about the topic led to more referrals for help ... and ultimately a reduction in physical and mental harm to adult women of reproductive age.
I'm Dr. Cindy Haines of HealthDay TV with news from today that can lead to healthy tomorrows.
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Loving mama to JP (DS, 1/03 ~ nursed 6 mos), EL (DD1, 9/05 ~ nursed 4 yrs), EJ (DD2, 3/08 ~ nursed 3 yrs 9 mos), and
JM (DD3, 6/12 ~ currently nursing), all born naturally
Devoted wife to SAHD P, my hero
A few of my favorite things that I've discovered on the forum: co-sleeping, baby-wearing, tandem nursing, baby-led solids, cloth diapering, APing, selective vaccination...the list goes on
my DH owns his own business and I work full time DS stays with a sitter, so not sure how much help I'll be
I wake up and Nurse DS in DS's room, bring him to DH to change his diaper and play with in our bed while i get dressed/brush my teeth/etc...
I take DS to sitter & go to work, after work I p/u DS and go home, Usually I hand him to my DH if he's home/not working so i can change out of work clothes, if he's not available i put him on the bed or floor and talk to him while i change. then we nurse, and either I play with him (while DH continues to work) or DH does (while I do laundry or start dinner) If i haven't been able to cook Dinner I ask DH what are we doing for dinner * this is key because before baby Dinner was all my planning and initiative, I found the only way to get him to truly be involved is to make it a decision WE address together every night * 1 night per week we get takeout from our fave mexican rest, and i try to make suggestive purchases at the store, like i bought some sausage and red beans and rice, easy meals for him to make. DH will cook dinner for us and I instruct him what to make for DS while i nurse, usually just a steamed veggie or rice etc... we eat as a family at 7ish (i wish it was earlier but we don't get home till 6ish) DH usually does the dishes while DS is finishing dinner (bath water running) I clean DS up a little and we nurse more, i hand him to DH while i get pajamas and towels ready, i get in tub, DH brings DS to me, we play and bathe together, DH takes DS and puts his Pj's on, gives a bottle and puts DS to bed (while i wash my hair and pack our things for the next day), occasionally DS wants me instead or in addition to the bottle so i put DS to bed on those nights
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Moma to *Silas* 10-30-07
I don't think that anyone has mentioned this ... but I know that there are alot of moms here who do weekly meal planning.
This is a plan where you figure out all the meals for the week and shop for those items. Helps with planning and takes the guess work out of figuring what to make for dinner each night.
Alot of meals you can do advance prep work (cutting veggies, cooking sauce, etc). Perhaps your DH can do some of this prep during your LO's nap. That way at dinner time it's relatively fast & easy to finish cooking the meal all the way.
DS and I are eating a specific diet because of DS food allergies. IMO it's way too much work to prepare more than one dinner, so the only foods that are cooked in the house are things that are safe for me and DS to eat. Absolutely no way I'd prepare a separate dinner for DH. At home he eats what DS and I eat. DH can eat whatever he wants when he's out or I'm not around.
DS1: bf 7/2006 -> 4/2009; multiple food allergies
DS2: bf 9/2009 -> ???; multiple food allergies
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The Walters Art Museum is open Thursdays until 9 p.m., Sponsored by BGE.
Date: Tuesday, January 30, 1996–Sunday, January 31, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM–04:00 PM
Explore the Walters' collection through writing and words. Write stories and speak with your hands through art!
Date: Saturday, September 14, 2013–Sunday, April 13, 2014Every Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Time: 10:00 AM–05:00 PMEvery Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Painter Jacob Lawrence is known for using a series format to render in colorful expressive imagery and text the narrative stories of historical African American figures like Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman. Each of the eight works on view in Jacob Lawrence's Genesis Series (1990) describes a passage from the book of Genesis in the King James version of the Bible.
Date: Sunday, October 6, 2013–Sunday, January 5, 2014Every Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
The Book of the Faiyum is an exquisitely illustrated papyrus from Greco-Roman Egypt. One of the most intriguing ancient representations of a place ever found, the papyrus depicts the Faiyum oasis, located to the west of the Nile, as a center of prosperity and ritual. Egyptian jewelry, papyri, statues, reliefs and ritual objects will illuminate the religious context that gave rise to this enigmatic text, which celebrates the crocodile god Sobek and his special relationship with the Faiyum.
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2013–Sunday, May 18, 2014Every Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
During the late 19th and early 20th century, fine book binding enjoyed a golden age of creativity and lavish decoration. These handmade, individual and highly personal objects were made not only to protect the texts they contained, but also to be admired and appreciated as portable decorative masterpieces in their own right.
Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2014–Friday, January 3, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM–03:00 PM
Come in out of the cold and make some art with us! Join us for special ArtCart appearances and winter inspired art activities all week long. No registration is required for these free activities. Drop-in, make and take a fantastic piece of art home with you.
Date: Saturday, January 4, 2014–Sunday, January 26, 2014
In January, lace up your gladiator boots and polish your javelins to celebrate the upcoming Olympic season. Honor your own heroes through painting and portraiture. Join us in celebrating Martin Luther King Jr., as well as heroes from the past and present, at our Family Festival on Monday, January 20th from 10am-4pm! Every Saturday and Sunday! No registration is required. Drop-in, make, and take a fantastic piece of art home with you!
Date: Saturday, January 4, 2014
Time: 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
Explore Grecian art! Strong Stuff: Herakles and His Labors by John Harris. You and your child will use all your senses during this 90-minute, hands-on experience that combines a story chosen for its theme, a short tour, and an art activity.
Date: Sunday, January 5, 2014
Time: 01:00 PM–02:00 PM
Enjoy a free, docent-led tour highlighting the art of the ancient world. Tour may include objects from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the Near East, depending upon docent's preference. No reservations required; just walk in and enjoy!
Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2014
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Date: Saturday, January 11, 2014
Date: Sunday, January 12, 2014
Join us for this free tour of one of the museum's unique galleries. The Chamber of Art and Wonders replicates a 17th-century collection of artworks and natural wonders from around the world.
Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2014
ArtBabies invites parents, grandparents, and caregivers with children birth to 12 months of age to bond, play and learn in the museum galleries during this 60 minute class. Each program includes activities for play and sensory exploration within our galleries and age-appropriate activities in the comfort of our private studio. Cooing and crying are welcome!
Date: Thursday, January 16, 2014
Time: 01:15 PM–03:30 PM
The elements of art and design are the building blocks that artists use to create a work of art. In this workshop students will examine paintings and sculptures to learn about the basic elements that artists throughout history have used to compose and create masterpieces.
Imagine that you are setting out on a journey to a strange new land. What will you bring with you? What do you think you will find? Students will examine works of art from the Walters' collection and explore the stories of explorers throughout history and the cultural exchanges that took place between Europe and other regions of the world as a result of travel, trade, and colonization.
Time: 06:00 PM–07:00 PM
Part of our series of Members Tours. The Chamber of Wonders displays treasures of natural history alongside marvels of human ingenuity from all corners of the world. Join Joaneath Spicer, The James A. Murnaghan Curator of Renaissance and Baroque Art, as she leads members on a tour of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, all found in the Chamber of Wonders
Date: Saturday, January 18, 2014
Time: 02:00 PM–03:00 PM
The Peabody Performance Academy for Strings Orchestra returns to the Walters for an afternoon of beautiful live music on the Sculpture Court. This program, which includes Samuel Barber's Adagio, will be conducted by Maestro Edward Polochick, artistic director of Concert Artists of Baltimore.
Time: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Adorn yourself in laurel wreathes and medals as we trek up the mountains of Greece. Prepare to meet the heroes and legends of this ancient civilization, as seen throughout a variety of sculptural art and artifacts. Join the ranks of the men and women of this influential culture as you become an allegorical figure of your own! For ages 6-8 and their favorite adult.
Date: Sunday, January 19, 2014
The celebrated African American artist, Jacob Lawrence, illustrated the biblical creation in his Genesis Series. This 1989 commission resulted in a set of eight silkscreened images, on loan from a private collection, in bold colors that move in an active, cinematic style, recalling the passionate sermons heard during the artist's youth. Explore these striking works of art during this free, docent-led tour, starting in the Centre Street lobby.
Date: Monday, January 20, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM–04:00 PM
Come together to celebrate the life and achievements of one of our nation's greatest heroes, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Through theatrical and musical performances, our special guests will help us to reflect on the importance of free speech and diverse communities. Share your dreams, congratulate your personal heroes, and tell your stories through art projects and collaborative activities!
Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
ArtTots is our early childhood museum program specially designed just for 2-3 year olds and their favorite adult! Each ArtTots class will introduce toddlers to art and the museum through age-appropriate short stories, gallery play activities, and an art activity. Explore mythological creatures in art!


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