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Dummy Medicine, Dummy Doctors, and a Dummy Degree, Part 2.1: Harvard Medical School and the Curious Case of Ted Kaptchuk, OMD (cont.)
Rave Reviews
In 1983, Ted Kaptchuk, the senior author of the recent "albuterol vs. placebo" article, and soon to become the long-time Second-in-Command of the Harvard Medical School "CAM" program, published The Web that Has No Weaver:
The book received rave reviews:
A major advance toward the synthesis of Western and Eastern theory. It will stimulate all practitioners to expand their understanding of the causes and treatment of disease.
–Paul Epstein, MD, Harvard Medical School
A lucid and penetrating exposition of the theory and practice of Chinese medicine. While the book's rich detail makes it of great use to practicing healers, it is in its entirety very simply written, enjoyable reading for the layman…it brings a demystifying balance…Instructive, profound, and important!
Professor Martin Schwartz, University of California, Berkeley
…demystifies Oriental medicine in a remarkably rational analysis…
—Science Digest, Nov. 1982
…an encyclopedia of how to tell from the Eastern perspective 'what is wrong.'
Dr. Kaptchuk has become a lyricist for the art of healing…
—Houston Chronicle
Although the book is explicitly detailed, it is readable and does not require previous knowledge of Chinese thought…
—Library Journal
The 2nd edition was published in 2000, to more acclaim:
…opens the great door of understanding to the profoundness of Chinese medicine.
—People's Daily, Beijing, China
…weaves a picture…that is eminently understandable from a Westerner's point of view…adds a valuable analysis of the current scientific understanding of how the therapies work and their effectiveness.
Ted Kaptchuk's book was inspirational in the development of my acupuncture practice and gave me a deep understanding of traditional Chinese medicine…
…a gift for all who share an interest in deep understanding of healing. This new edition is essential reading…
—Michael Lerner, President, Commonweal
Even Edzard Ernst, still in his foggy period, called the 2nd edition "a brilliant synthesis of traditional and scientific knowledge…compulsory reading…"


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Kidd's Kids Send Terminally and Chronically Ill Children to Disney World
Terminally and chronically ill children and their families prepare to leave from Southwest Airlines Headquarters in Dallas on Thursday Nov. 8, 2012 for a trip to Disney World as part of a Kidd's Kids charity vacation. Wheelchair-bound children were carried aboard by Kidd's Kids staff. Stephen M. Keller, Southwest Airlines
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text: Flora began manufacturing herbal formulas in 1965, but their history really began back in the early 1900s when Dr. Otto Greither was producing and distributing natural health formulas in Germany. His son, Thomas, runs the company today with a dedication to creating herbal remedies known for their purity, quality and potency with a holistic approach to health. While the company initially focused on herbs, they've expanded to minerals, immune support formulas, healthy foods and more. With a dedication to a healthy environment, Flora uses vegetarian capsules for their products as well as amber glass bottles for herbal tonics and organic oils.


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Three whole baseball absent months have gone by, I've spent the last three days digging myself out of mountains of snow and Albert Pujols still doesn't have a new contract.
I need a beer.
Or ten.
'Cuz my head hurts.
Of course, it could always be worse… like, 35 times worse.
On second thought, everybody in that vid looked like they were having fun.
Happy Friday!
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Sick of the snow already? Haha, I'm with you. I can't wait for this winter to be OVER. The fact that your star player is demanding a yet-to-be-seen new contract can't be fun on top of that.
I don't think all of those people in the video were having fun…I certainly wouldn't want a ball or whatever that was thrown at me on my wedding day🙂
Yeah brother. Very frustrating. Lets sign Albert and move forward. Big mistake not closing the deal last year.
Instead, they sign Edmonds to a minor league deal. Fair trade off I guess. Maybe they are planning on putting Edmonds at 1B next season…
I feel your pain. For so long this off season ( before 12/17) I thought the Rays were packing the trailers and heading to Portland or some other God for saken locale.
But maybe it was the snow, or possibly a new New York Met ownership crack that is keeping Sternberg severly trained on the business at hand.
I am right there with you possibly going to get a Coors Light Party Ball as I write this and drown my sorrows in it and about 100 Ker's Winghouse naked Dallas wings.
Still, I am going to pour some out for those pour 6 souls in big "D" that have to tell friends they got hurt by snow of all thing in Dallas.
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Catherine — So sick of this snow… so sick of it. Almost there though!
Tim — Edmonds… my… what in the world???
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If you judged only on enthusiasm, you'd think Bella Bartley had been riding horses for her entire life, even though her first ride was just back in March of this year.
"I just love horses," Bartley said. "It's fun!"
The seven-year-old saddles up on one of her favorite horses, Sport. The 30-year-old mare trots around the ring with her instructor, Linda Devoe, close by and shouting out directions.
"It always came real natural to me how to handle them and work with them," the veteran horse trainer said. Devoe has more than 25 years of experience with horses.
Just as Devoe stays close to her students as they're high on the saddle, another horse shadows Sport as he gallops around. Her name is Lily, and the two are rarely far apart.
"She bonded with him so much that it's like she's joined at the hip," Sport's owner Sue Bader said.
The two even sleep next to one another at the Stables at White Cross in Verona. Even though the change of environment was enough to change Lily's temperament for the better, Devoe wouldn't have the stable arrangement any other way.
"Ever since she's been blind," Devoe explained, "that's the only horse that's ever been actually with her in a paddock. No one else has been. I wouldn't trust another horse."
Lily was once a perfectly healthy show horse, but then an onset of diseases took over.
"As the years went by, she started to have these episodes in her eyes where they'd get all cloudy," Devoe explained.
That turned into numerous shots, multiple medical treatments, and rare bacteria that nearly took Lily's life. Thankfully, the horse fought through it all, but lost one of her eyes and went blind in the other.
"She is a fighter," Devoe said. "Definitely a fighter."
Devoe now counts on Sport to keep Lily calm and says she will often get nervous if she's not within close proximity of her companion.
"If he hears her getting excited or something," Bader added, "he goes over to tell her, 'It's OK, I'm here.'"
Maybe with recovery and survival like Lily's, friendship is much more than the eye can see.
"She has more gall in just everything that you'd ever want to see in an animal. She's just that tough," Devoe said.


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I feel like im always at a loss for the next 'good thing' to introduce to my lo...how about a running list, maybe we could get ideas from eachother?? the ones w *'s are our main staples
how old?? 9 months 1 week
when did you start?? 6.5 months
first food?? avacado*
what else have you given??
lima beans*
chick peas
green beans
sweet potato/white potato*
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scrambled eggs (no milk) (after MUCH consideration! lol)
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Phils Spilt Doubleheader With The Fish
The Phillies played back-to-back games in Miami yesterday against the 2nd place Marlins and split the series. Here is a recap:
Game 1
Joe Blanton pitched 7 scoreless innings while the Phillies offense played some small ball and squeaked out 4 runs off the Marlins ace, Josh Johnson. They blew the game wide open though with a 5-run 8th inning. Every starting position player had at least one hit and 5 different players collected RBI's.
Miguel Cairo got a rare start at 3rd base while Pedro Feliz took a break; Cairo went 2 for 5 with an RBI and a run scored. Ryan Howard led the team in RBI's with 3, none of which came off home runs. He got it done with base hits, sacrifices and some really good base running. Out of 9 runs scored in the 9-3 win, only 1 came off a homer; Raul Ibanez hit a solo shot in the 8th.
The pen ran into trouble in the bottom of the 8th with rookie Sergio Escalona allowing 3 runs on 2 hits. Tyler Walker allowed a hit as well, but eventually got the final 2 outs of the inning. Clay Condrey pitched a hitless 9th inning; it is great to see Condrey back after a long stint on the DL!
Game 2
The Phillies looked a bit sleepy in game two.
In fact, the bats took a little nap for 9 innings and they lost the game 0-3. The only 2 hits in the game came from Chase Utley who hit a single and a double. I guess they were exhausted after a 9-run game earlier? Because the Marlins pitcher, Anibal Sanchez is certainly not their best; his 2-7 record and ERA of 4.50 going into the game should be evidence enough.
Jamie Moyer did his job and pitched 7 innings, allowing 3 runs on 9 hits and 1 walk, which is basically what the Phillies expected from him. But the lack of offense did them in.
So, having split the doubleheader, the Phillies will need to concentrate on winning the final game of the series tonight. Cole Hamels gets the ball at 7:10pm.
The magic number is now 5!
Cairo photo by Jenn
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Jenn: At least you won one of them! Doubleheaders must be exhausting, it is understandable to why Chase provided the only hits. I remember Miguel Cairo. Good utility man. I miss him…


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ISSUE 12 - Library cooperation in the 21st century
Working together to solve common problems and share resources is nothing new to libraries. But now, almost a decade into the 21st century, we can see that increasing technological and social changes impact how all individuals and groups cooperate. Coming from a long tradition of sharing, libraries may be better-suited than other industries to benefit from increased cooperative opportunities.


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People with diabetes can choose from several meal-planning approaches. Regardless of the plan used, one principal remains a common factor—all meal plans are designed to encourage you to eat similar amounts of carbohydrate at similar times each day.
The exchange system categorizes foods into three main groups: carbohydrates, proteins and fats. An exchange system meal plan doesn't dictate what foods you eat. Instead, you choose from "exchange lists" of foods with similar nutritional make-up. For example, foods from the carbohydrate/starch group—such as a slice of bread, a small baked potato or 3/4 cup of unsweetened dry cereal—all have about the same amount of carbohydrate, protein and fat. Therefore, they are all exchangeable with each other.
An advantage of the exchange system is that it's still the common language used for communication about food and diabetes. Cookbooks, magazine food articles and even some food labels use it.
Carbohydrate counting is keeping track of the number of carbohydrate grams you eat each day, not the individual foods. An individualized meal plan is designed so you eat a specific number of carbohydrate grams at each meal and snack. You then choose foods that total the specified number of carbohydrates.
Carbohydrate counting is based on the fact that within one to two hours of eating, 90% to 100% of digestible starches and sugars turn up in your blood as glucose. So the amount of carbohydrate you eat may also determine the amount of medication you need to cover the rise in blood glucose from meals and snacks.
How do you know how many grams of carbohydrate are in foods? The Nutrition Facts panel on the packaged foods lists the grams of carbohydrate in a serving.
An advantage of carbohydrate counting is you only keep track of carbs, instead of all components of your diet.


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When Tony Stewart made the announcement last month that Ryan Newman would not be returning to Stewart-Haas Racing in 2014, he added "we are not ready to expand to a fourth team."
Kurt Busch has been on the fast track from the start. Check out his topracing accomplishments.
Maybe that's about to change. Sources tell FOXSports.com that Kurt Busch has been made a formal offer to join SHR next season.
While neither Stewart, who is recovering from a broken leg sustained in a sprint-car accident on Aug. 5, or Gene Haas was at the track this weekend, SHR competition director Greg Zipadelli laughed at the notion.
"We still have to fill the 14," Zipadelli said. However, he did not dispute that SHR has room to expand at its Concord, N.C., campus. SHR already fields teams for Stewart and Danica Patrick. Kevin Harvick is replacing Newman in the No. 4 Chevy next year with Budweiser as his primary sponsor.
Busch has enjoyed a solid year in the No. 78 Furniture Row Chevy but has not received an offer for a renewal since the start of the season.
Busch won the 2004 Sprint Cup title with Roush Fenway Racing. Two years later he moved to Penske Racing, where he qualified for the Chase in four of his six seasons. After a mutual parting, he drove for James Finch in 2012 until the final six races of the season when Busch joined Furniture Row.
In 13 Cup seasons, Busch has amassed 24 career wins. He is currently ninth in the point standings with three races to decide the Chase for the Sprint Cup.
With the news that Juan Pablo Montoya was vacating the No. 42 at season's end, Busch name was also mentioned as a possible candidate at Earnhardt Ganassi Racing. That's when the topic arose of his future plans.
On Saturday, Busch told FOXSports.com that he "still has time" before making any decision about 2014.
"There are unique opportunities and none of them have made a timeline on anything," Busch said on Saturday. "So, I can be patient moving forward.
"We have a solid team (Furniture Row) here. Barney Visser (team owner) has invested in it over the years. He's going into his eighth season at a rate that is comparable to top teams. With it not having the full marketing machine behind it and other subsidiaries, it doesn't compare to a big, top team in some areas. I'm just worried about how fast the car is when it hits the track and what it's handling like at Lap 30 of a run. That's where this has been such a unique situation – and right now we're posting results."


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Posted on March 03, 2014
Chicago-based iAn & ANi Duo, comprised of Russian cellist Ian Maksin and Bulgarian pianist Ani Gogova, will perform at Grand Valley's next Arts at Noon Series, Wednesday, March 12, from noon-1 p.m. in Cook-DeWitt Center, Allendale Campus. The series is open to the public with free admission.
In a little over a year since their inception, iAN & ANi have performed more than 50 concerts in the U.S. and Europe, at several international festivals, and in broadcasts on National Public Radio, Bulgarian National Radio and Russian Radio.
Their debut album, "Tango Plus," released October 2012, features new arrangements for cello and piano of Astor Piazzolla's music, as well as works by Ravel, Ginastera, DeFalla, Rodio Shchedrin, and a world premiere of a work by award-winning Chicago composer Ilya Levinson commissioned by the duo.
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As plastic surgery costs in the United States rise, medical tourism is also on the rise. Famous for beautiful beaches and bodies, Brazil has become the plastic surgery capital of the world.
Thousands of Americans travel to Brazil each year to undergo plastic surgery at a more affordable price. Medical tourism agencies help book packages for patients providing everything from airport pickup to lodging during one's stay.
Although the price and the thought of walking a beach while wearing a Brazilian bikini is tempting, it is important to be cautious and be aware of the risks involved in plastic surgery.


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Supply Chain Risk Management within the Context of COSO's Enterprise Risk Management Framework
Abstract: Supply chain risk management (SCRM) is an integral part of enterprise risk management (ERM). This research focuses on the structure, implementation, and maintenance of a formal SCRM system and how such a system may be integrated with ERM. The ERM framework proposed by The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission (COSO, 2004) is used to examine such integration. Data from 46 firms were analyzed to identify which factors affect the decision to develop an SCRM system and how these factors can influence the level of ERM and SCRM success. It was found that explicitly linking SCRM with ERM will more readily advance research regarding these important issues and support supply managers in their efforts to develop SCRM strategies, garner the necessary resources, and execute SCRM at their firms.
Key Words: Supply, Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), COSO
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Makes 4 servings
These open-faced sandwiches make an elegant party snack. After spreading the toast with the salmon mixture, slice diagonally into four triangles to serve as a soup accompaniment or appetizer.
4 ounces smoked salmon, finely chopped
1 scallion, finely chopped
¼ cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided
2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
Dash of pepper, or to taste
4 slices pumpernickel bread, toasted
Stir together the salmon, scallion, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, capers, mayonnaise, and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
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December 19, 2012 —
The Sneaker World store in Liberty was only open for about month in August before it was closed due to asbestos contamination. The NY Department of Labor (DOL) investigated the building and found asbestos in the basement that had been improperly handled. DOL ordered that the store be closed, and the shoes, because they had been stored in boxes that had holes in them, be destroyed.
That pretty much put an end to owner Jesse Deitchman's plans to expand his Monticello Sneaker World operation into Liberty. The effort, however, left him owing money to Sullivan County through a Main Street Grant, which is administered through the planning department.
At a meeting at the government center in Monticello on December 13, planning commissioner Luiz Aragon informed the county legislature that Deitchman owed the county $13,441.39 and had offered to settle the debt by paying $10,000 and asking to be forgiven the rest.
Aragon said that Deitchman also had a loan for $50,000 from the Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development and that organization had entered into a settlement agreement with Deitchman, but the terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Further, Deitchman had a $20,000 loan with the Village of Liberty, but the village board decided not to forgive any of the debt.
Legislator Kathy LaBuda asked if the county had ever forgiven a debt like this in the past, and the answer was no.
Legislator Ira Steingart asked if insurance covered any of the damage, and Aragon said, "It's our understanding that his insurance did not cover asbestos contamination."
Legislator Alan Sorensen said if the board chose to forgive part of the debt, it would set a bad precedent, and several other legislators echoed this view, including Cindy Gieger. Gieger added, however, "It's unfortunate because here's a gentleman who has the wherewithal to start a store—I was in the one in Monticello, and it was nice—and there's no way to ease the pain."
Legislator Cora Edwards said she was also against setting a bad precedent, but now that the matter was before the legislature she was going to investigate some "rumors about the way it all went down, because it's on Main Street in Liberty," and the asbestos matter forced the remediation of several buildings on Main Street.


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INGREDIENTS:2 lbs., 4 oz. crab meat ¼ cup rice vinegar ¼ cup thinly sliced chives as needed, California avocado-wasabi mousse (recipe follows) 3 cups salsa fresca 24 deep-fried taro chips as needed for garnish, green onions cut into 2-inch lengths as needed for garnish, diced California avocado DIRECTIONS:Just before service, combine crab, vinegar and chives. Reserve.Per order: Scoop ¼ cup California avocado-wasabi mousse into a martini glass. Top with ¼ cup salsa fresca. Scoop ¼ cup ...
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Timothy C. BrooksDecember 19,2013
Timothy C. Brooks Rites
MONTPELIER A funeral Mass for Timothy C. Brooks, who died at his home on Dec. 9, 2013, was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Christ Episcopal Church.
The Rev. Paul Habersang and the Rev. Auburn Watersong were celebrants and were assisted by Judy Lawson of the Christ Church and the Rev. Michael Augustinowitz, pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church.
Carl Schwartz was organist and led the Episcopal Church choir in singing Jesu Joy of Man Desiring, Ye Holy Angels Bright, Amazing Grace and Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee.
Pallbearers were Tims two brothers, Billy Brooks and Andrew Brooks, and cousins, Nicholas Campbell, Nick Mango, Chris Mango and Jay Drinker.
Ushers were Rilla Murray, Jody Pettersen, Paul Harrington and Josh Fitzhugh.
Words of remembrance were given by Tims father, William M. Brooks; two brothers, Billy Brooks and Andrew Brooks; and cousin Nicholas Campbell.
Burial was held in the family lot in Green Mount Cemetery.
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If you have ever spent time with someone who is suffering from severe stress, you'll understand the ways it can affect how you two relate—the anger, irritation, and frustration that comes from stress can easily influence the things we say and how we treat one another.
In a 2009 study, researchers Neff and Karney examined the lives of newlyweds and found that during periods of high perceived stress, people tended to react more intensely to the normal ups and downs in a relationship [10]—creating, in effect, problems where there weren't any. When we perceive high amounts of stress, we tend to blame or take out our frustrations on others. This can create real damage in a relationship, affecting communication [11] and trust, which then becomes another source of stress.
Stress at work is very common—the fight-or-flight response reserved for true threats can often be triggered by a demanding manager or an upcoming deadline. But reacting to chronic stress can impair your ability to succeed at your job. In fact, stress can impact job performance in a variety of ways, including:
Stress can lead to burnout—emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a sense of low personal accomplishment that leads to decreased effectiveness at work. For example, in a recent study from the prestigious journal Archives of Internal Medicine, over 45% of practicing physicians are experiencing at least one symptom of burnout, which can lead to dangerous mistakes and lapses in judgment that could affect a patient's health. A similar pattern of burnout is undoubtedly found in many other occupations, demonstrating the importance of stress management in the workplace.
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When Did the White Sox Forget They're from Chicago?
"I don't know nothin' about nothin', and I can prove it."
— Ed "Butch" Panczko, ruthless Chicago gangster
It is the year 2009, dear readers, and I would think that by now, every single one of us has seen enough cop dramas on television to know that you never, ever, ever tell on yourself. You just don't do it. Big Papi knows this. So does Roger Clemens. Why is it then that the Chicago White Sox — who reside not far from the famed warehouse district were body after lifeless body went to disappear forever — do not understand this golden rule of foul play?
First we watched as Bobby Jenks told the whole world that he purposely threw at Ian Kinsler — which netted him a $750 fine and a watchful eye from MLB brass — and now we have Ozzie Guillen himself blabbing to anyone who will listen that he's out to bean anyone whom he suspects of throwing at his guys. What next? Kenny Williams owns up to jaywalking? Check.
Look, it's one thing to protect your team and head-hunt in retaliation. Hell, in this game, it's expected! But to openly admit that you are going to throw at people, to announce to everyone that you intend on hurting someone, to alert the league that you're going to send a message… well, that is just plain irresponsible. And dumb.
"I have always been opposed to violence. I want peace, and I will live and let live." — Al Capone
Yep. Tell a story. Do the opposite. Leave 'em guessin'.
That, my friends, is the Chicago way.
Even political nimrod figurehead Rod Blagojevich knows this.
And he's a Cubs fan.
What's your excuse, White Sox?
Hate me 'cuz I put it out there, just don't hate me 'cuz I'm right.
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It all starts from the top and Kenny Williams. I think the flamboyant honesty is pretty refreshing. No spin doctoring BS.
Don't get me wrong, Prince. I like Kenny's managerial moves, but the telling on yourself part I think is too far against the grain. They should revert back to handling business with the unsaid tenets of baseball. No need to cough up dough and cause scandal for doing what you're gonna do anyway.
I think he saw the news of the educator who screemed prejudice and got the CWS most powerful fan to side with him, whether he was wrong or right, so Guillen is just setting the stage so his most powerful fan will take his side and put him inline for a bailout….zipper mouth pic is great…
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Peter — I promise, the people who provided that photo did not alter it at all (*wink, wink).
"We don't like their sound, and guitar music is on the way out." –Decca Recording Co. rejecting the Beatles, 1962.
"Stocks have reached what looks like a permanently high plateau." –Irving Fisher, Professor of Economics, Yale University, 1929.
Ozzie ain't the first to say something idiotic
The White Sox made headlines sometimes for the wrong reasons such as the ones you pointed above, other than the no-hitters, 2005 World Series, and Jim Thome hitting his 500th career home run by a walk-off. I'd like to see better things on the field other than them forgetting which city they represent.
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Johnny — Nice.
You just never know what pictures you're going to see when you check in at RSBS. Love the zipper mouth pic! Creative.🙂 Admitting to actually trying to hit someone is just plain stupid. And these guys are doing a good job at it.
Matthew — On the real. Chicagoans, we don't tell on ourselves. Believe dat!
Ginny — Yep. And I can't take the credit for that photo. The fellas mentioned at the bottom of the post came up with it. It is nice (and accurate) though.
Hey did you hear the really wild Chicago White Sox news.
While in Seattle, White Sox General Manager Kenny Williams got a jaywalking ticket outside of Safeco Field.
I do remember going there and going to the stadium tour in the morning and purchasing parking passes for the parking garage just south of the stadium, and I got cursed at for walking across on the yellow light.
I guess the $ 56 dollar question to Williams is if the ticket is considered a "business expense" or if he has to pay it out of his own pocket.
What they do in Chi-town doesn't fly in the Emerald City.
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I'm fine with Ozzie saying whatever. It's how he operates. It's what he's always done. Bobby Jenks saying yes, he did throw at Kinsley a) makes me very angry because I love Kinsley, and b) IS STUPID. Because, really. Who admits they did something on purpose? "Yeah, I got drunk and drove my car. On purpose." WHAT?!
You mean Rod Blagojevich, aka Elvis Presley?
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RR — I referenced the ticket thing here in the post; was pretty big news on the backpage yesterday. I will remember your words of advice if ever in Seattle. Something tells me the White Sox don't ever want to be in Seattle again. Why can't they win there again?
Kylie — In baseball especially… you're supposed to stay quiet and go about your business, whatever business that may be. Blago as Elvis? Elvis would be rolling over in his grave (or Burger King, wherever he is).
Pittpeas — Enjoy the flick, but don't emulate it. Truth is, violence ain't cool, man.
Hey guys! Great post! You guys are so funny!
My Yankees have been winning in dramatic fashion, so I came up with a new nickname for them. Are you ready for it? : "The Drama Club." Huh? Isn't it brilliant? It is!
I haven't been on your blog in awhile. I'll make sure to visit regularly. -Virginia
PS: Your tag cloud is filled with random stuff, including "random" itself! You guys are so funny!
Virginia — Why, thank you! Appreciated. Like the name… I hope it soon becomes "The Dud Club" though 'cuz I'm still tired of Yankees-everything. No harm intended of course. Just havin' fun. Keep a comin' back!
Ozzie is not too bright – and that may be putting it mildly, because that is one of the top 10 dumbest things I have ever heard a manager say. Glad he is not our manager!
If he were, Jenn, Lidge wouldn't have a face anymore. LOL.
I used to think Chicago was this nice, placid Midwestern city with people who sounded like Bob Woodward. I must have been living in a cave! Honesty is better than going all Blago and lying about everything, but I agree that announcing you're going to throw at the opponent is just stupid.
Jane — Why, what ever gave you that impression? LOL. We are midwesterners; we're always nice to your face. Haha!


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Isola's blog says we could probably get him if we traded Wilson Chandler.
But Fernandez doesn't play defense, and Chandler does. And Chandler is versatile, being able to play SG, SF, and PF if we need him to (not WELL, but he can). Fernandez, on the other hand, is rather one-dimensional.
I say we wait and see how good of a player Landry Fields becomes before we consider this trade. It won't be the end of the world if we don't have him, and he's not an AMAZING player - if Landry Fields turns out to be a great player, then we can trade either him or Chandler pending


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Wisconsin is one of a handful of states that hasn't implemented an active prescription drug monitoring program.
Under a law passed in 2009, the state's 1,200 pharmacies and other dispensers of frequently abused prescription drugs had to start gathering data on each order filled starting Jan. 1.
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In this magisterial new biography, New York Times best-selling author Sally Bedell Smith brings to life one of the world's most fascinating and enigmatic women: Queen Elizabeth II.
From the moment of her ascension to the throne in 1952 at the age of twenty-five, Queen Elizabeth II has been the object of unparalleled scrutiny. But through the fog of glamour and gossip, how well do we really know the world's most famous monarch? Drawing on numerous interviews and never-before-revealed documents, acclaimed biographer Sally Bedell Smith pulls back the curtain to show in intimate detail the public and private lives of Queen Elizabeth II, who has led her country and Commonwealth through the wars and upheavals of the last sixty years with unparalleled composure, intelligence, and grace.
In Elizabeth the Queen, we meet the young girl who suddenly becomes "heiress presumptive" when her uncle abdicates the throne. We meet the thirteen-year-old Lilibet as she falls in love with a young navy cadet named Philip and becomes determined to marry him, even though her parents prefer wealthier English aristocrats. We see the teenage Lilibet repairing army trucks during World War II and standing with Winston Churchill on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on V-E Day. We see the young Queen struggling to balance the demands of her job with her role as the mother of two young children. Sally Bedell Smith brings us inside the palace doors and into the Queen's daily routines - the "red boxes" of documents she reviews each day, the weekly meetings she has had with twelve prime ministers, her physically demanding tours abroad, and the constant scrutiny of the press - as well as her personal relationships: with Prince Philip, her husband of sixty-four years and the love of her life; her children and their often-disastrous marriages; her grandchildren and friends.
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"She was so young, and the task was so enormous. Yet with grace and a determination to do her duty come what may - and so much has indeed come - Elizabeth II studiously made herself part of the fabric of global civilization in the most tumultuous of times. This is a terrific book about a fascinating figure." (Jon Meacham)
I love to read, and I'm thrilled to get to listen to books this way- I can fit in much more reading time on a daily basis- thanks audible!
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I'm around a 3.5 on this one. The audio version was great, Rosalyn Landor has such a soothing and wonderful voice. I really enjoyed learning more about Elizabeth II as a person, and particularly liked the earlier stories about her childhood and first years of her marriage and reign. I felt that the middle sort of all ran together with different official engagements and traveling, and that it got too much into Prince Charles, Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge toward the end, rather than end by summarizing the impact and important of Elizabeth II, though much of the book had taken the time to explain her role in the governing of England and the larger Commonwealth. I do wonder whether the royal family had any real part in this biography, whether some of the more endearing stories are accurate, but all in all I thought that the author did a good job of trying to portray Elizabeth as a woman, a husband, mother and friend.
"A Personal Look at a Great Queen"
I would absolutely listen to this book again. I felt like I came to know her as much more than a figure-head for the British people. I was continually intrigued by the story and I found myself admiring the queen for much more than just her role as a queen.
I have adored Queen Elizabeth II since I was 3 1/2. She continued to be my favorite queen as I listened to this book.
Overall, this book is both amazingly crafted and wonderfully narrated. The narrator did voices both consistently and believably. Sally Bedell Smith did her research for real and although it could have been easy to be biased, I felt the presentation was very fair. I would highly recommend this book to anyone wanting a closer look at Her Majesty, the Queen.
"Very interesting read"
Although this is clearly a totally rosy picture of Queen Elizabeth II, I found it very informative and interesting. The narrator did a good job too. Well worth a credit.
What's there not to love? :-) I love the feel, smell and experience of a good book but nowadays who has the time?
"An Enchanted Life of a Queen and Duty"
Duty, Motherhood, and Love of Country
Elizabeth the Queen of course!
She brought compassion, reality and an incredible sense of personal knowlwedge and intimacy of a woman who will be remembered for generations.
The description of Elizabeth's relationship with her Father and losing him so young and being thrust into a role she may not have been quite ready for.
I would definately and likely be reading this again.
"A role model for all women to emulate"
Queen Elizabeth is the only woman who many of us have watched for decades. She has hit her stride and more. A true leader, able to change and to be sensitive to the world around her. This book opened my eyes to this truly remarkable woman.
I highly recommend it to woman professionals.
I am a fan of British history going back centuries, and was not sure if I would enjoy this more contemporary biography. But, it did not disappoint. It was well written; seemed to follow history accurately, and the author did not take sides on the issues, just recorded them.
"New perspective on the Queen"
Near the top
Her sense of laughter
Queen Elizabeth
Couldn't wait to get back to hearing more about the Queen
I never imagined that I would enjoy this book as much as I did. The Queen was young when she became the Queen. Her love for Phillip began early in her life. She has alot of responsibilites. She always tries to be optimistic and not critical. I highly recommend this book.
"A Fascinating Life, Well Lived"
How tough is it to narrate a life that is lived so privately in public? Very tough. But that's what keeps us curious. Those who criticize William and Kate for guarding their privacy so jealously would do well to remember that they have opened themselves up in ways that the Queen never has and never will-- interviews, for example. And the appetite is more insatiable than ever. Her Majesty is something to behold, and I wonder what it would be like to have some sense of national pride that was timeless. Politicians come and go, but it would be lovely to have some traditions that were a point of pride in the US. A good, solid read on the hardest subject imaginable.
Long commutes need something to remove the boredom! Love history, mysteries/thrillers, scifi and bios, but read a little bit of everything.
"Interesting story of QE2"
Overall, I liked this, although for me, the British narration was a little hard to take, but I am American and don't talk that way. The story begins with Queen Elizabeth's birth and does a great job of presenting the background which played into the kind of Queen Elizabeth became. My only complaint is that the book tries overly hard to paint a better than deserved picture of various members of the Royal Family and less than favorable of others, but I think that is to be expected. I liked the book and would recommend to others.
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"The world's longest public relations statement"
The preview recording that accompanies this book is misleading in two ways. First, and happily, the narrator for the bulk of the text is not the shaky voiced author who squeaks her way through the introduction. The pompous British narrator is easier on the ears, if effusively enthusiastic in her delivery of hours of fawning words. The second surprise is the personal observations and behind-the-scenes glimpse implied by the content of the preview are non-existent in the book proper.
The bulk if this book is an astonishingly positive, squeaky clean and obviously biased history of an historic figure, as gleaned from the official statements of the palace and scrubbed down news sources. It is a historical narrative without a hint of scandal, intimacy or insight except in so far as it agrees with the thesis that the queen is an awesome, consistent, heroic figure and as flawless as any monarch who ever lived.
Is there a contrasting view point? Who knows? This is my first biography of Queen Elizabeth II, and I certainly didn't get a hint of of controversy from any part of this unbalanced narrative.
"superb biography"
I was pleasantly surprised by this biography of Elizabeth11 . I though4 there wasnt much more that could be said but this book gives lots of detail behind stories others skim over. Well worth listening to
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Nov. 9, continuing: The suspect, Paul Heenan, 30, is pronounced dead at the scene. Police interview Kevin and Megan O'Malley, whose home was entered.
Nov. 12: Madison Police Chief Noble Wray holds a press conference at which he asserts that Heenan was reaching for Heimsness' gun as the three shots were fired.
Dec. 27: The office of Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne issues a press release asserting that, according to Kevin O'Malley, who witnessed the shooting, the officer and Heenan "separated very briefly" before shots were fired. Ozanne concludes that the officer was in fear for his life and justified in using deadly force.
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It is a violation of our drug-free workplace policy to use, possess, sell, trade, and/or offer for sale alcohol (at other than University-sponsored events for those over the age of 21), illegal drugs or intoxicants.
Notification of Convictions
Any employee who is convicted of a criminal drug violation in the workplace must notify the University in writing within five calendar days of the conviction. The University will take appropriate action within 30 days of notification. Federal contracting agencies will be notified when appropriate.
One of the goals of our drug-free workplace program is to encourage employees to voluntarily seek help with alcohol and/or drug problems. If, however, an individual violates the policy, the consequences are serious.
In the case of applicants, if he or she violates the drug-free workplace policy, the offer of employment can be withdrawn. The applicant may not reapply.
If an employee violates the policy, he or she will be subject to progressive disciplinary action and may be required to enter rehabilitation. An employee required to enter rehabilitation who fails to successfully complete it and/or repeatedly violates the policy will be terminated from employment. Nothing in this policy prohibits the employee from being disciplined or discharged for other violations and/or performance problems.
Return-to-Work Agreements
Following a violation of the drug-free workplace policy, an employee may be offered an opportunity to participate in rehabilitation. In such cases, the employee must sign and abide by the terms set forth in a Return-to-Work Agreement as a condition of continued employment.
New York University recognizes that alcohol and drug abuse and addiction are treatable illnesses. We also realize that early intervention and support improve the success of rehabilitation. To support our employees, our drug-free workplace policy:
- Encourages employees to seek help if they are concerned that they or their family members may have a drug and/or alcohol problem.
- Encourages employees to utilize the services of qualified professionals in the community to assess the seriousness of suspected drug or alcohol problems and identify appropriate sources of help.
- Ensures the availability of a current list of qualified community professionals.
- Offers all employees and their family members assistance with alcohol and drug problems through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Allows the use of accrued paid leave while seeking treatment for alcohol and other drug problems.
Treatment for alcoholism and/or other drug use disorders may be covered by the employee benefit plan. However, the ultimate financial responsibility for recommended treatment belongs to the employee.
All information received by the University through the drug-free workplace program is confidential communication. Access to this information is limited to those who have a legitimate need to know in compliance with relevant laws and management policies.
Shared Responsibility
A safe and productive drug-free workplace is achieved through cooperation and shared responsibility. Both employees and management have important roles to play.
All employees are required to not report to work or be subject to duty while their ability to perform job duties is impaired due to on- or off-duty use of alcohol or other drugs.
In addition, employees are encouraged to:
- Be concerned about working in a safe environment.
- Support fellow workers in seeking help.
- Use the Employee Assistance Program.
- Report dangerous behavior to their supervisor.
It is the supervisor's responsibility to:
- Inform employees of the drug-free workplace policy.
- Observe employee performance.
- Investigate reports of dangerous practices.
- Document negative changes and problems in performance.
- Counsel employees as to expected performance improvement.
- Refer employees to the Employee Assistance Program.
- Clearly state consequences of policy violations.
Communicating our drug-free workplace policy to both supervisors and employees is critical to our success. To ensure all employees are aware of their role in supporting our drug-free workplace program:
- This policy will be posted on the University's website.
- The policy will be reviewed in orientation sessions with new employees.
- The policy and assistance programs will be reviewed at safety meetings.
- Employee education about the dangers of alcohol and drug use and the availability of help will be provided to all employees.
Revised 2012
- Dates of official enactment and amendments: Not Available
- History: N/A
- Cross References: N/A


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PSCRB Final Report to Art Costantino (4-10-03)
Date: April 10, 2003
To: Art Costantino - Vice President for Student Affairs
Cc: Evergreen Community
From: Police Services Community Review Board (PSCRB): Linda Hohman (chair), Kathleen Haskett, Kate Lykins Brown, Alan Parker, Joe Tougas (beginning March 2003), Afsheen Fatemi, Brant Eddy, Emily Himmelright, AmyLyn Ribera (administrative support)
Subject: Report and Recommendation on the Limited Arming Policy
During fall quarter 2002, you charged the Police Services Community Review Board (PSCRB) with reviewing the College's limited arming policy for police services, based on a request from the Washington Federation of State Employees, the union that represents classified employees at Evergreen. In what follows, we will outline our role, specific charge with respect to this issue, process and recommendation.
Mission and Role of the Police Services Community Review Board
1. Review complaints about the work of Police Services. The director of Police Services should be the first contact for complaints about interactions between police officers and community members. In cases where the director does not resolve the complaint, community members may file a written complaint with the chair of the PSCRB. This would be an alternative to forwarding the complaint directly to the vice president for Student Affairs.
2. Enhance communications. It is expected that the PSCRB will monitor the impact of police actions, inform the community about important police matters and, in general, serve as a source of information between Evergreen community members and the police. In accomplishing this work, the PSCRB may hold forums, provide on-line communication and/or distribute materials.
Charge to Review Limited Arming Policy
On October 14, 2002, you attended a PSCRB meeting and reported that the union, on behalf of Evergreen's police officers, had requested a review of our limited arming policy. You stated further that any change in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) should involve a campus group, and the PSCRB is charged with advising you and director of Police Services on SOP changes. The union had specifically requested that an outside law enforcement agency review be included in the examination of the current arming policy. Steve Huntsberry, director of Police Services, was asked to find an outside consultant from the Western Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (WACLEA) to conduct this review. You also suggested the following as possible ways of gathering information:
1. PSCRB should meet with committees and groups (such as RAs, Labor & Industries, the union, faculty, staff and students), and then make a recommendation to you.
2. Huntsberry would provide an assessment of the current arming policy.
3. Huntsberry would look for an outside consultant.
The PSCRB asked to wait until winter quarter to gather input on the recommended change to the arming policy due to community police issues that needed our attention during fall quarter. You agreed to postpone this review until winter quarter. The PSCRB agreed to submit a final report to you by the end of the second week of April.
Current Arming Policy
The current arming policy, which has been in effect since 1997, allows campus police officers to carry firearms from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m., seven days a week. Police officers may carry firearms from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. when distant from their automobiles (where guns are secured in lockboxes), when providing security to public officials, when large amounts of money are transported, when ordered to do so by the director of Police Services during dangerous time periods and when making traffic stops.
The PSCRB and SPAR (Students for Police Accountability and Responsibility) joined together to undertake a campaign of information gathering with several constituencies. PSCRB and SPAR provided 15 public forums or meetings and sent five all-campus e-mails soliciting input and offering discussion opportunities to the campus community. We advertised the gatherings and PSCRB e-mail address in the CPJ, by KAOS public service announcements, campus e-mail, and by posting fliers in the Housing Community Center, every campus residential building, the CAB, CRC, Library and Seminar buildings. Click here to see the entire schedule of events.
Results of Process
During our meetings, the PSCRB and SPAR realized the Washington Federation of State Employees request for full arming of our police officers was a safety and liability issue for the College and this community. We knew this would not be an issue of taking a vote on whether people like guns, and that it would be a challenge to educate the community and get constructive feedback. The union states in part: "The overall safety for TESC students, faculty, staff, police and visitors are paramount in this request. Presently, police officers, as covered in the SOP, are required to work under problematical and dangerous constraints. The limited arming constraints prevent the police officers from adequately protecting and serving the community on a 24-hour basis. Officers must be prepared to respond to a critical incident at a moment's notice. Without this 24-hour protection, the overall community and police officers are in jeopardy." (WFSE letter of 9/24/02)
The forum attendance numbers were disappointing, although those who did attend were well informed and asked good questions.
- Approximately 300 students were contacted during the door-to-door information gathering
- Four students attended the forum in the Housing Community Center
- One student attended the forum in the CAB
- No students attended the women's forum
- 14 residents attended the family housing potluck/forum
- Two students attended the meeting with the union
- Approximately nine students attended the meeting with the WACLEA consultant
- Less than 10 students stopped to inquire during the evening tabling in the CAB
- 12 staff attended the staff forum
- Five staff attended the meeting with WACLEA
- Two faculty attended the faculty forum, one of whom expressed opposition to full arming
- We received 23 e-mails from the community in support of full arming
- We received four e-mails from the community opposed to full arming
The vast majority of students living on campus with whom we had communication assumed the police are armed around the clock, primarily because their interactions with the police are usually in the evening when officers are fully armed. In those conversations, we found that students expect uniformed police to carry firearms and to respond to situations fully prepared to deal with whatever is happening. One student stated, "We should respect the ability for a TESC officer to save us and themselves in a life or death situation should it ever present itself." Most students tended to skim over the arming issue and change the subject to community policing and what they would like to see our police doing to become more integrated into the community. In fact, the students expressed an overwhelming desire to have positive interactions with the police and to know them better. There were a few students who oppose guns on principle; their opinion is that it is wrong for anyone to own a gun and that the police should not be encouraging arming.
Students in family housing appreciate having campus police and fully expect that officers will be equipped to handle any situation to which they respond. Again, families see the police mostly at night when they carry firearms, and said they would be more upset if we did not have law enforcement readily available on campus. A number of our families are single parents with children, some of whom have come out of domestic violence situations and feel the need to have armed police immediately available should their abusers come to campus or threaten them or their children.
Students set up a table in the CAB in the evening during the week to have discussions with evening students. Again, evening students are on campus at night when police are armed and have no issues with our police being armed. Some of the evening students are off-duty police officers from the greater Olympia community who do not understand why trained, commissioned police officers would not be allowed to carry a firearm and do not believe they can properly do their job without one.
The staff and faculty who took the time to read the information provided on the PSCRB and/or Police Services Web site, or who are familiar with law enforcement training, regulations and procedures, support Evergreen officers having the tools to accomplish their jobs of serving and protecting the community. Some think it is unfair to put our officers in a position of responsibility for protecting the community, but not allow them to carry the tools to effectively do their job. One person said, "If Evergreen is going to have a Police Services Department, than it needs to operate as one."
By appointing a Deadly Force Review Board and through employee termination, the College has shown that it will not tolerate the improper handling or use of firearms in the SOP. A number of people said that the idea of arming police part time is ridiculous and could put their life and the lives of others at a greater risk. The hope is the campus police will never have to use guns, but if a situation calls for weapons, they should have them readily available at all times. There is no way to predict when or how often an officer may need any of their tools. Housing, Counseling & Health Center, and other Student Service staff have had to call upon campus police in several instances when they were concerned for their safety while working with angry and potentially dangerous students, former students or visitors. Several people said that we should not wait for an unfortunate incident to happen to change our arming policy; they believe the College has a duty and responsibility to properly equip and train all employees so they can properly perform the essential functions of their job. If a situation turns out to be much more serious than originally reported and the officers are not equipped to properly protect themselves or others, it is a huge liability for the College and its community. Another staff member said, "I would feel safer knowing that police were armed 24 hours daily as opposed to having to get a weapon from a lock-box in a vehicle trunk or elsewhere in the case of an emergency." Furthermore, most people assume that an officer in uniform is armed, which increases the risk for officer safety. People expect that police officers are armed, and we do not want our officers to be in a position where someone else is able to escalate to deadly force while our officers are not equipped to respond. Believing that nothing dangerous can happen in our community is to deny the potential risks that do and can occur. On this issue, a student commented, "It is unfair and irresponsible for our school administration to have policies that prohibit our campus police officers from carrying firearms on a continual basis while on-duty." If the police are unable to respond in a proper and effective way to eliminate the threat to someone's life due to unsafe regulations, we know that the College may face litigation.
The PSCRB learned that the more times an officer takes a weapon in and out of a holster and has to secure it in another location, the more risk there is of an accidental discharge. Following the current limited arming gun handling procedures for our officers means that an officer checks a gun out of a vault and puts it in a holster when arriving at work. They remove the weapon from their holster and put it in a locked box in the patrol car. They unlock and remove the gun from the box and put it in a holster when distant from their car. They then remove the gun from the holster and put it back in the box and lock it when returning to the car to go back out on patrol.
This is done several times each day during limited arming hours (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.). The current policy does not define when or how far "distant from the automobile" is before arming is allowed; therefore, each officer makes his or her own decision. According to the officers, Labor & Industry found no discrepancy in the SOPs by taking the literal definition of "distant from their vehicle" to mean "as soon as an officer stepped from the car." It is impossible to outline every situation that would warrant not being armed, or being armed, if distant from the automobile. It is estimated that Evergreen officers are required by SOP to handle their firearms eight times more often than fully armed officers during routine police work. The officers themselves stated that the safest place for their gun is for it to be secured in their holster. In addition, the current policy compromises the Limited Arming DTF's Community Policing recommendations by tying the police to their cars.
The Limited Arming DTF recommendations are seen by some as the result of a compromise between the community members who wanted an Evergreen police force and those who wanted to continue relying on the Thurston County Sheriffs office for law enforcement needs. The Limited Arming Policy seemed adequate and functional in 1997, but there has been a dramatic increase in potentially dangerous incidents since that suggest we need to change the policy. To mention a few:
- A former student threatened the lives of 12 faculty, students and staff
- A Housing Resident Director (RD) was assaulted
- A significant number of physical and domestic violence assaults have occurred on campus
- Several life threats to Evergreen community members
- The shooting of a police officer by an Evergreen student in another state
- Armed robberies in the Cashiers office and in the Housing Community Center
- More drug related arrests
- More off campus intruders with criminal backgrounds coming on campus exhibiting threatening behavior
Beyond Evergreen's campus, local, national and international events suggest that a sense of, and the reality of, personal safety are easily jeopardized. Such events include: September 11th, the Columbine shooting, the Maryland and D.C. sniper killings and the war in Iraq.
The Olympia community has grown; the borders are right next to the campus now. Vehicle traffic has increased on Evergreen Parkway, resulting in an increased risk to campus police officers and to community members. The vice president for Student Affairs and Director of Police Services have deemed full arming necessary on at least nine occasions. Huntsberry states "Violence happens unexpectedly and does not 'time-out' for the unprepared officer to retrieve her/his firearm. Violence occurs in seconds, not the minutes it would take for and unarmed, on-scene officer to properly equip his/herself to prevent serious injury or death."
Evergreen's Social Contract states that: "Members of the Evergreen Community recognize that the College is part of the larger society as represented by the state of Washington, which funds it, and by the community of greater Olympia, in which it is located." Several incidents have occurred on our campus in recent years that remind us that we are not separate from the greater Olympia community or immune to crime. Campus police have had to respond to numerous incidents requiring them to carry and/or use their tools. The SOP and DTF arming recommendations are very stringent on when and how force is used by our police officers. Since some people believe that if officers have guns they will use them inappropriately, it seems important to note some of the guidelines involving force, and to point out that a gun is the last stage of force in the continuum and is only to be used as a last resort when there is an imminent threat to a life.
10.02.00 (SOP) Use of Deadly Force - Officers should exhaust every reasonable means of apprehension before they resort to using Deadly Force. Each Officer is responsible for controlling the use of deadly weapons and the public expects her/him to do so. The decision to apply Deadly Force in a situation should not be based solely on the fact that Department regulations and state laws allow its use. Good judgment must always dictate reasonable and necessary action.
Justification must be limited to what reasonably appears to be the facts known or perceived by Officers at the time they decide to use Deadly Force. Facts unknown to Officers, no matter how compelling, cannot be considered at a later time to justify the use of Deadly Force.
Officers may use Deadly Force to:
1) Protect themselves or others from what they reasonably believe to be an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury.
2) Arrest or apprehend a person the Officer believes has committed or has attempted to commit, is committing, or is attempting to commit a felony. In considering whether to use Deadly Force under this subsection, the Officer must have probable cause to believe that a subject, if not apprehended, poses a threat of serious physical harm to the Officer or to others. Among the circumstances which may be considered a threat of serious physical harm are if a subject threatens an Officer with a weapon or displays a weapon in a manner that could reasonably be construed as threatening, and/or if there is probable cause to believe that a subject has committed any crime involving the infliction or threatened infliction of serious physical harm.
3) Prevent escape from the Officer under the conditions of this section. The Officer should issue a warning that Deadly Force may be used when time and circumstances allow. (RCW 9A.16.040)
4) Deadly Force may not be used to prevent the escape of an apparently unarmed subject attempting to flee unless the Officer has probable cause to believe that the subject poses a significant threat of death or serious physical injury to the Officer or to others.
10.02.00 (SOP) Use of Force Continuum - Officers are routinely confronted with situations when control must be exercised to effect arrests and to protect public safety. Control may be achieved through advice, warning, persuasion, physical force, or ultimately by use of Deadly Force.
Officers may enter the force continuum at any place in the progression, as dictated by the situation. Once in the force continuum, the Officer may move back or forth. Officers should understand that they are not restricted to incremental steps in the continuum. Should circumstances dictate the need for an instant increase or decrease in the amount of force, Officers may skip intermediate steps to select the appropriate amount of force.
Use of Force Continuum Stages:
Stage 1----Officer Presence
Stage 2----Verbal Commands/Lawful Orders
Stage 3----Conflict Resolution
Stage 4----Physical Touching-Guiding-escorting
Stage 5----Restrain/Active Control
OC Spray
Pain Compliance
Pressure Points
Counter Joint Techniques
Hair Techniques
Stage 6----Impact Weapons for Control
Other Authorized Impact Weapons
Stage 7----Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI)
Stage 8----Threat of Deadly Force
Stage 9----Deadly Force
Impact Weapons for Self Defense
Other sections in Chapter 10 of the SOP outline the reporting guidelines that officers must use whenever any deadly force is used, not just deadly force with a gun. The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, certifies fully commissioned police officers, including Evergreen's, is a top-notch academy and teaches the essential elements to give officers the basic skills needed to do their job including the decisions on when to use or not use deadly force. Ongoing training and practice with firearms and other weapons are also a requirement. The most important job the College and administration have is to make sure we have a good written policy, regular and adequate training, and we hold officers accountable for inappropriate or unjustified behavior.
A couple of community members were upset about the attitude from one of the officers when they were issued a citation. One was a traffic citation, another a minor in possession/consumption of alcohol citation. Because they were unhappy with one officer, they did not want to "reward" officers with guns. The officer did not draw or un-holster his gun in either of these situations. Also, we were told "rumors" people had heard about the police mistreating someone or drawing their guns when they should not. We were not able to prove or disprove these allegations because no one was willing to speak about a particular situation. These are instances where we would like to steer people back to the Social Contract, Section (2) purpose: "Evergreen can thrive only if members respect the rights of others while enjoying their own rights. Â…All must share alike in Â…responsibly obtaining and in providing full and accurate information, and in resolving their differences through due process with a will to collaboration." When we have issues with a community member or members, the Social Contract encourages resolving the issue with that person first; if that does not work, going to the person's supervisor is suggested. If there is a conflict with a police officer, there is the additional option of requesting the Police Services Community Review Board or the vice president for Students Affairs review the complaint. When responding to a complaint, the Board or vice president conducts a complete examination of officer performance in the context of the SOP.
Another concern we heard is the concern that we will be giving up a part of Evergreen's uniqueness by becoming fully armed-that by having a limited arming policy we are hanging on to some of our culture and philosophy, specifically whenever possible, a commitment to resolving conflict without resorting to force. This commitment requires community members to pay special attention to officer accountability, conflict resolution, training, and building community trust even under limited arming. Going to full arming does not change or undermine this community. The mere existence of a Police Services Community Review Board and a Deadly Force Review Board sets us apart from other schools with regard to community involvement. Section (3) on Freedom and Civility of the Social Contract was referenced in one discussion: "The individual members of the Evergreen community are responsible for protecting each other and visitors on campus from physical harm, from personal threats, and from uncivil abuse. Civility is not just a word; it must be present in all our interactions. Similarly, the institution is obligated, both by principle and by the general law, to protect its property from damage and unauthorized use and its operating processes from interruption."
All community members are bound by the Social Contract, including the police. However, not everyone defines "community" or "protecting each other" in the same way. The Police Services mission and job are "to do everything possible to provide an environment in which you can feel safe to learn, work and live" and "to educate community members at every opportunity." Evergreen has had a number of incidents involving drinking, drugs and violence in recent years similar to what other Colleges and universities are experiencing, which suggests we are not unique in the problems we face as an institution of higher education. We believe that we need police officers to feel comfortable that they can carry out assigned duties without fearing for their safety.
Based on the recommendation from the Washington Federation of State Employees, input from the community, a written report from an outside College law enforcement professional, the director of Police Services report and other information we have gathered, we believe the College needs to change our current arming policy to full arming to maximize officer safety, the safety of community members and visitors, and to decrease College liability. While addressing this fundamental safety issue, we must also intensify efforts to achieve genuine community policing, building an atmosphere of mutual trust, understanding and collaboration between officers and other community members. We suggest that the SOPs should be updated to more fully reflect Evergreen's commitment to non-violent conflict resolution and restorative justice.
We truly appreciate all the community input we received and, knowing that not everyone will be happy or reach the same conclusion on this issue, hope our fellow students, staff and faculty will work together to strive for a safe, respectful and educational school and work environment.