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For Immediate Release
August 16, 2006
SPRINGFIELD, IL – ACT results for the graduating
class of 2006 released today reflect the largest increase
in student test scores in the last five years, with the
average composite score rising from 20.3 in 2005 to 20.5
in 2006. The increase of .20 is a tremendous achievement,
particularly in a state with a population of Illinois,
in which all students take the ACT.
This continues the positive upward trend in Illinois,
where the average composite score was 20.1 in 2002. Composite
average scores for all racial/ethnic groups increased
in the 2006 results.
"Illinois is one of only two states where all
students take the ACT exam. We want to be sure we're
assessing how well-prepared all our students are when
they graduate from high school," said State Superintendent
of Education Randy Dunn. "With the passage of Governor
Blagojevich's Higher Standards Better Schools Act
last year, we have a clear focus on preparing Illinois
students for college and career success. As the increased
rigor of increased high school graduation requirements
is phased in over the next three years, we expect continued
improvement in these test results."
The test results point to the importance of encouraging
all Illinois high school students to take a rigorous
high school curriculum that is aligned with the Illinois
Learning Standards. The 41 percent of Illinois' test
takers who reported that they took core college prep
curriculum, scored a composite 22.6 – the highest
score since all Illinois public school 11th graders starting
taking the test in 2001. The national composite is 22.0.
Illinois students who reported that they did not take
the "core" curriculum scored 18.9 – also
the highest score to date, but still below the national "non-core
composite score of 19.7.
More than 137,000 student results from the class of
2006 are reflected in the report, including all Illinois
public school students. The results released by ACT are
for all Illinois 11th graders taking the exam during
the 2004-2005 school year, as well as students who took
the ACT at an ACT test site. Each student's most
recent score is reflected in the report.
The ACT is a curriculum-based achievement test made
up of four separate exams in English, reading, mathematics
and science, plus an optional writing test. It is scored
on a scale of 1 to 36, with 36 being the highest possible
score. The test is administered in all 50 states and
is the predominant college entrance exam in 25 states.
Although the ACT assessment is designed for students
who plan to attend college, Illinois has given the test
to all high school juniors since 2001. Colorado is the
only other state that administers the ACT for all students.
Other Illinois facts from the results include:
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The outdoor SoWa Arts Market sets up a large parking lot at 460C Harrison Avenue in Boston's artsy SoWa district. It is located next to the SoWa Vintage Market (under separate management), 1 block from the SoWa Farmers Market and 3 blocks from the SoWa Food Truck Court. DATES AND HOURS OF OPERATION: The weekly SoWa Arts Market will operate every Sunday from May 4, 2013 through October 26, 2013, including all holidays. Market hours are 10AM – 4PM
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For Immediate Release
January 12, 2011
Illinois teacher named as finalist for National Teacher of the Year
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois State Board of Education announced today that Annice Brave, the 2011 Illinois Teacher of the Year, has been named one of four finalists for National Teacher of the Year. This is the 61st year that the Council of Chief State School Officers has sponsored the National Teacher of the Year program. The winner will be announced in the spring.
"Annice's commitment to education and teaching is exemplified in her dedication to students, her pursuit of new strategies that will improve learning, and her enthusiasm for teaching," said State Superintendent of Education Christopher A. Koch. "She is a tireless advocate for students and the profession of teaching."
It has been more than 40 years since an Illinois teacher was selected as the National Teacher of the Year. The late David E. Graf, a vocational education and industrial arts teacher from Sandwich Community High School was honored in 1968; and, in 1954, Willard C. Widerberg, a seventh-grade teacher at DeKalb Junior High School, was selected.
An English and journalism teacher at Alton High School, Brave was chosen 2011 Illinois Teacher of the Year last October from a field of eight finalists. She has been teaching for 23 years and was the first teacher in Alton Community Unit School District 11 to earn National Board Certification. She also serves as chair of the English department.
"I am honored and humbled to be named among these four finalists for this prestigious award," Brave said. "Being named Teacher of the Year in Illinois has already provided an extraordinary opportunity to share the stories of educators and students. My colleagues across the state and here at Alton High School remind me daily of the importance and privilege of being called a teacher."
Brave was instrumental in working with Lewis and Clark Community College to develop a student radio program that gives students the rare opportunity to get on-air experience at the college station. In addition, she serves as an adviser to the students on the school newspaper, Redbird Word. She has mentored numerous colleagues as they pursued National Board Certification and is a former union president who worked diligently to protect the rights of teachers while keeping student learning a priority.
Brave earned a Bachelor of Arts in mass communication and a Master of Science in education from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. Her National Board Certification is in Adolescent and Young Adult/English Language Arts.
The National Teacher of the Year program is a project of the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and is sponsored by the ING Foundation and Target. The other finalists are state Teachers of the Year from Florida, Maryland and Montana.
A panel of educators, representing the 14 largest national education organizations, chose the finalists from the 2011 Teachers of the Year representing the United States, the District of Columbia, the Department of Defense Education Activity and four U.S. extra-state jurisdictions. The panel will also select the 2011 National Teacher of the Year. President Barack Obama will recognize the national honoree and all the state winners during an event tentatively scheduled for the week of May 2.
The organizations represented on the 2011 National Selection Committee are: American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, American Association of School Administrators, American Federation of Teachers, Association for Childhood Education International, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Association of Teacher Educators, National Association for the Education of Young Children, National Association of Elementary School Principals, National Association of Secondary School Principals, National Association of State Boards of Education, National Congress of Parents and Teachers, National Education Association, National Middle Schools Association and the National School Public Relations Association.


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The Chinn Award is presented annually to honor a government or industry individual who, in the opinion of the Small Arms Committee Executive Board, has made significant contributions to the field of small arms and/or infantry weapons systems. A significant contribution is considered to be a creative invention, new design or innovative concept in small arms weapons, ammunition or ancillary equipment that provides an advancement in the state-of-the art or capability enhancement that clearly benefits the warfighting or general military capability of the U.S. The Chinn Award may also be conferred as recognition to an individual who has performed sustained superior service in a career field of science, engineering, test and evaluation, manufacturing program management, academic study and research, publishing or maintenance relating to military small arms or infantry weapons.The Chinn Award is named in honor of LtCol George M. Chinn, USMC, a career Marine who dedicated his life to the study, development and refinement of machine gun mechanisms. LtCol Chinn is remembered for his work as a gun designer and for having compiled a five volume reference work entitled, "The Machine Gun."
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-J.A Happ will be the first pitcher on the mound on in the Phillies first Spring Training game against Florida State University on Wednesday. I'm looking forward to this game for the sole fact that it is finally actual baseball action. Metrics have concluded this offseason that Happ will not be on the same level as a year ago when he was the NL Rookie of the Year runner-up.
Bill James, the projectionist monarch, says Happ will win 10 games and post an era in the mid-four's. I'll give J.A. a bit more confidence than that, but even if he wins 12 games and hovers around four in the ERA column, that should be looked at as a successful season for a number-four starter. Whatever the case, I would warn not to pay too much attention to Happ's ST performance.
-The guy I'm really looking forward to seeing is Phillippe Aumont. He will throw behind Happ during Wednesday's game and the expectations will still be rather substantial for a guy who isn't expected to make his mark on the majors for another year, at the earliest. He was the centerpiece of the Cliff Lee trade, meaning many eyes will be glued to his performance.
Aumont boasts a power fastball, but needs to hone his secondary pitches before he can truly be counted on as a top-of-the-line starting pitcher. Still, if he can figure out the curve and change up he has been working on, it'll certainly be exciting to see his maturation. He no doubt has big shoes to fill, but what are you expecting out of Aumont? If he's not a #1 or #2 starter in the league, will it be failure of a trade?
-J.C. Romero finally threw earlier today for the first time since elbow surgery in October. The lefty specialist hurled 23 pain-free pitches, all fastballs, as he attempts to return to his 2008 form. He should be ready to go by the first week of the regular season, if all goes well. And, boy, do the Phillies need him. They need that lefty presence badly as last year it was J.A. Happ, Antonio Bastardo and Jack Taschner out of the pen, for the most part. Bastardo is a year older and wiser, Happ is a full-time starter now, and Taschner is gone. The onus is now on Romeo to get healthy.
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Seeing Aumont in action on Wednesday should be something to watch, and he's already shown in the past that he can handle some of the best hitters in the Majors, so I would be very interested in seeing how he will do on Wednesday.
Happ as well has some pretty big expectations for this coming season, if he wants to prove last season wasn't a fluke.
If aumont doesn't work out as a starter, his power fastball might work in the back end of the bullpen.
I thought Seattle had pretty much figured Aumont as a closer, are the Phillies looking to try and make him a starter again? But am looking forward to seeing him throw also, he is a big dude.
I am a big Happ fan I think he showed a lot even back to 08 when he was called up at the end of the year, and last year he did allow a lot of base runners but he never got flustered, which I feel is a great sign. I can see Happ somewhere between 3.5 and 4 ERA this year and with this offense if it can gain some consistency could give him 12 -15 wins.
I also think that we may see some of the young arms come up to fill some bull pen spots this year if JC can not get back into form. I thought they should have brought some up last year instead of Taschner, but he did OK for what he is.
I am sooooo looking forward to this weeks ST games already have them set to record on my DVR. And August 12 home opener can not get here soon enough, have my tickets ready to go. Just got Sunday package tickets last week, come on Spring let baseball begin again
Yeah, a lot of people feel that Aumont could be a great Elite Closer if he doesn't work out as a Starter. Honestly I would prefer to see Aumont as a 1-3 starter over a Closer, but both positions are VERY crucial for a team that aims to keep competing for championships, which the Phillies are certainly hoping to do.
I think that moving Aumont back to starter was a wise move – if nothing else that'll get him more IP that relieving would. Doesn't necessarily mean that he'll stay there upon arriving in the bigs. The extra innings will be beneficial, especially in allowing him to work on secondary pitches. Is he slated to start the seson in AAA or AA?
I think I heard that he'd be starting the season in AA, although making AAA by the end of the season wouldn't be out of the question. We aren't likely to see Aumont in the majors in any capacity before like the middle of 2011 at the earliest, but only time will tell.
You heard it here first folks! Aumont will be our future closer!
A nice piece about Aumont from Scott Lauber in his blog. Too bad he won't be covering the Phils anymore, I think he did really nice work
Shag, if the Phils could get 13 wins or there about with Happ, I think they would be happy. Of course we are hoping for more all the time.
Last year Happ gave up 149 hits in 166 IP – he also walked 56 batters, which averages 11 base runners per 9 IP (8 hits and 3 walks per 9).
I wouldnt say he gave up too many hits but, he wasnt overpowering either.
Unless Halladay gets hurt, it looks like he is as close to a shoe-in for 20 wins as you can get.
Halladay – 20 wins
Hamels – 15-18?
Blanton – 14 wins
Happ – 13 wins
#5 starter (between Jamie and Kyle to start with) – 10-11 wins?
72 (plus) wins if you look at the light numbers – good number!
We should be very happy if Aumont becomes our new closer in 2012. With Lidge's big contract gone after 2011, the Phils would be in a much better position to retain the core players for several years.
I think our standard for Happ should be to perform at the level of a no. 4 starter on a top team, not just a league average no. 4. An ERA of 4 would do the trick, but not one in the mid-4s.
Whether this becomes "a failure of a trade" doesn't depend solely on Aumont. On the Phil's side, there are also Gillies and Ramirez to consider. It's also possible, though not likely, that Lee could falter. Mariners fans would call it a failure, then.
Chan Ho speaks out:
Park was no exception. Standing in the locker room of the defending champs, dressed in the iconic pinstripes, Park made clear that he regretted leaving Philadelphia.
He began by saying the right things about becoming a Yankee. "They have the most history, and they are popular in the world, even in Korea," Park said. "When I grew up, they were a symbol–New York. Yankees."
But he spent most of his time yesterday talking about an off-season he called "frustrating."
"I had a wish after the season," he said. "Philadelphia was the no. 1 choice. I had a tough time leaving there. I had much support from fans and community, and I had the best teammates there, so…"
Well, he was asked, why didn't it work out with the Phils?
"Too late. Too late. Too late. It didn't work well in the beginning, and later on, too late," he said.
Basically, Park orginally expected a raise from the Phils, feeling that a strong performance had earned him more than the $2.5 million he made in 2009. His agents negotiated with Amaro through mid-December, and then the Phils decided to move on. Park was shocked.
"They were talking, and it didn't work," he said. "Trying to get a deal, and it didn't work out, and then later on they just gave up, and I lost."
He eventually signed for one year, $1.2 million to become a Yankees reliever. Park said that while he still preferred starting–and claimed to have drawn interest as a starter from several teams, though he declined to name those teams–he was more comfortable in the relief role than ever before.
"I knew a lot of teams were going to expect more" from him as a reliever, Park said. I" had success in the bullpen last year and the year before."
Park also addressed the criticism leveled by Charlie Manuel this winter. In complimenting Baez and Contreras as pitchers who would never refuse to take the ball, even if injured, Manuel was clearly taking a shot at Park. It is likely that Manuel's view of Park as a victim of frequent minor injuries contributed to the Phils lack of aggressiveness in pursuing the pitcher.
"I was disappointed in what he said," said Park. "That's what he thinks, but I don't think it has any meaning. He still is my favorite manager. I didn't talk to him, and I didn't believe it (when he first heard about the comments). But who cares? He's still my favorite manager. The whole team; they're the best. That's why it's so difficult to leave. The fans, especially the fans. They're the best.
"(It is) mostly sad…to leave Philadelphia. I had fun last year. Good memories and things. That makes me sad, but in the future (I'm on) a good team, and we have a chance to win. That's what's most important."
Brooks thanks for the stats, if you asked me I would think those walks and hits per nine would be higher. I guess it is perception that he always pitching with guys on base.
I also think Doc should reach 20 wins if he stays healthy
and from all reports Cole is working hard and with Doc down there hopefully that will help Cole a little so I like the high side of 15-18 wins for Cole.
I really like the starting rotation if they can stay healthy, but I think we have enough in the organization that can fill in short term if some one needs to miss 1 or 2 starts.
The pen is a huge question mark at the start of the season for me, but I also feel that is one of the easiest fixes throughout the year, between the young arms and guys you can picke up along the way.
I hope Lidge rebounds and some of the guys they signed are good enough to handle the load, which should be lighter with Doc here all year
Halladay – 20 wins
Hamels – 15-18?
Blanton – 14 wins
Happ – 13 wins
#5 starter (between Jamie and Kyle to start with) – 10-11 wins?
I think that from the Lee and Park stories, plus the key FA signings and exctensions the Phillies have made, one thing is clear: RAJ likes to move quickly and aggressively. Not saying it's good or bad, just saying that it is now clear that that's his style.
He doesn't let things drag forever and if he doesn't sense a "fit," he'll move on and find someone else to do the job. When he sees a "fit" he'll go right after it and sign/extend the player.
Will the Mariners consider it a failure if they fail to make the playoffs and Lee walks at the end of the year?
Is this dude, Park, for real?? Some of the stuff coming out of his mouth almost seems like a joke.
Wasn't HE the one that screwed up thinking that he could get more…and didn't the Phillies offer him $3M to play this year??
The comment about Charlie is wierd, too. As if Charlie Manuel is in the business of taking "cheap shots" at his players.
Thanks, Chan Ho, for last year. Now move along to your new team. And good luck when facing THIS lineup.
yes park is for real. jeff borris, on the other hand, may be looking for a new client.
RAJ is now or never. consider the Lee quotes. Lee said, The day I got traded, we were preparing our counteroffer. (No quotation marks, hence, not an exact quote) beltre turned down 3y/24M. the fact that the park negotiations went on for 6 weeks weren't the fault of RAJ, blame the agent. park lost money, b ut something tells me that some south korean cable company will pick up the YES network. making the signing a wash for the yanks.
it isn't about money, it's about sending a message. everything burns. sorry joker, you never watched baseball.
Park left money on the table from the Phillies in the hopes of signing as a starter. When it was determined that nobody wanted him as a starter, "it was too late" for Philly.
Lee's agent was countering a 3 year $60 million extension which was the Phillies bottom line. No sense waiting for a coutner offer when the best you can offer wasn't good enough.
I agree with psujoe, If you put your final offer on the table and they say no, there is no counter, now I am not sure if RAJ told them this is the final but knowing what they signed Halladay for it was.
Park was clearly misguided by his agent and misplayed the market, yes the Phillies could have used him, but we are not talking about resigning a player that is not repaceable.
what are you talking about?
"it isn't about money, it's about sending a message. everything burns. sorry joker, you never watched baseball."
I take it you are a Yankees fan? sorry but losing Park does not burn!! He has been replaced for less and we will be fine. Yankees are the best team in baseball but did not really upgrade much this offseason so good luck in that division!
That being said…..
By the way, is the Wednesday game with Happ,Aumont,etc. going to be broadcast on TV or the internet anywhere?
I really want to see it.
In general I don't think it makes sense to talk about wins from starters (or anyone else). The W does not tell us anything about a game. The rules are silly (I pitch 4 2/3 innings but you pitch 1/3 and the offense scores in the bottom of the inning and you (1/3) get the win. I look at ERA or WHIP for pitchers.
If Happ comes in under 4 ERA that would be fantastic. I am looking for a 4 – 4.25 which would be good for a #4.
On Park, he or his agent played a weak hand. Off-season is very dynamic, Amaro can't wait until you make up your mind, everyone else is moving. The message is clear – if he gives you a good offer you either take it or leave it. After Lee and Park people will pay attention when RA makes an offer!
Yeah….I guess I'M the joker, accorging to deebo?? Coming from a Yankees fan, which I also assume he is….that little comment makes sense.
And I agree…losing Chan Ho Park doesn't burn at all. On to bigger and better……
I am right on board with Armaro's thinking! Good business!
Chuck, you jokster:)
I'm on record right now as saying that the Yankees WILL NOT repeat this season…
Jeff of Nova is right when he makes the point that the Yankees didn't "upgrade much this offseason." That, coupled with the division they are in, and I just don't see a repeat in them. Plus they have ZERO heart.
And that's no joke .
And neither is this…
I wouldn't count out the Yankees just yet, even though their core players age more and more as every year passes.
Most of the Phillies core are just entering their 30's, while many of the Yankees core guys are in their mid to late 30's.
They can NOT keep up the same caliber of play for much longer, and some of them have already begun to slip.
Gotta remember that the Yankees maybe didn't need to upgrade AT ALL …
so even the fact that they "Didn't upgrade much" …. means that they are still on top .
I don't think the World Series was all that close .. the same way that we easily handled the Rays, the Yankees easily handled us
Boston looks really good and should challange the Yankees.. but I can't see any team from the AL Central or West that is better than either of those teams
A healthy Posada, a healthy A-Rod . . the addition of Granderson.. I think the Yankees are still stacked, and definitely the team to beat.
I think that we improved even more.. and closed the gap
I wouldn't be shocked to see a World Series repeat from both teams
The Yankees clearly beat us in the World Series, but I still feel we COULD HAVE won if everyone was playing up to their potential. Many of our big bats didn't hit like we all know they can, we had a wounded Closer who pretended to be "just fine" and a young Ace-Caliber Starter who was having a terrible year.
To be honest, I never even expected us to make the World Series this past year…mainly because of concerns with Lidge and Hamels.
Granderson is a fraud… think Howard's bad against lefties? Try .183 on for size (his batting average against lefties in 2009). Defensively, he's below average. At the plate, he's a downgrade from caveman Johnny Damon. The Vazquez trade makes them scary… he'll help keep that staff healthy. It would be tough to bet against the Yankees but it would be tough to expect them to stay healthy… they are an old team… but they're still pretty good on paper.
I'm not saying the Yankees aren't going to make the postseason. I just think Boston is better and will challenge them mightily. I agree that the AL representative in the Series most likely comes from that division…. and that's either the Yankees or Red Sox.
Granderson is really nothing all that special. Vazquez is good.
However, it is an older team. I mean how much longer can Pettitte go and Rivera, while still effective (oh what am I saying?? it's Mariano Rivera for God's sake)..
Still, I just don't think they have a repeat in them. Just one man's opinion and prediction. And I think it's based more on a gut feeling….which probably means absolutely nothing.
I really think that there is nothing all that GRAND about Granderson, but he's still an okay player besides being way over-rated. And they let Damon walk for THIS guy?
Sure Johnny is aging, be he still has a few productive seasons left in him…and he's much better than Granderson.
Park will be seen more in Korea by playing with the Yankees –The World Champs — than in Philly. He is a huge name in Korea. Frankly, I wish the dude luck, except in the post season when playing the Phils.
Where a guy is being groomed in the minors is almost completely irrelevant and 100% situational. Pedro Martinez was a reliever coming up and Mariano was a starter. Aumont was in the bullpen because Seattle in the worst shape they've been in for years was trying to fast-track him to the majors with a bullpen about as good as the Nats or Pirates at that point.
Just look at our experiment with Josh Outman… (How can you trade a pitcher named OUTman??)
Josh Outman: Best Pitcher name EVER
Really sucks that we let him go 🙁
I don't think Granderson will win the MVP or anything like that.
but for people to be dismissing that .. or thinking that it won't help them, is just plan foolish
In his career, he hits only .210 against LHP . . but .292 against RHP (and MOST pitchers in baseball are Righties) . .
He has an overall career batting average of .272 . . he's probably good for 20 HR- 20 Steals
Bad in the field??
He's got a .993 Fielding Percentage..
And the fielding Bible (all those stats geeks), ranked him 3rd best CenterFielder
So he's above average offensively.. and above average defensively.. Im not sure how that wasn't a good upgrade for the Yankees?
Those numbers aren't bad for Granderson. I guess it's because he's not that "sexy" name out there that everyone….admittedly myself included….have sort of discounted what he's done and what he could possibly do for the Yankees.
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Greeting from the President
My contribution is not aimed at fleeting promises, but long-term actions: to be a committed and entrepreneurial woman, to be a citizen who acts from a sense of solidarity, a hard worker and activist to build the long yearned-for change that will transform the gritty tough reality of so many women and men. A change that from today onward, when I take office as the President of the Navarra Parliament, I will aim to place this institution at the service of all citizens. Because we are here to add dignity and worth to every person's life.
Because individual commitment is necessary, but collective commitment is essential. My vision is of a common road between all of us who live in Navarra-Nafarroa, heeding discrepancies as an instrument for possible accords and agreements in favour of the most precarious.
These tumultuous times necessitate sincere, healthy and different commitments that have nothing to do with the classic logic of politics. And I will face my post as President of this high institution of Navarra –the Parliament– with this same philosophy.
Circumstances and time are on our side. The change has started because –without renouncing now– we are the owners of our present. It's not a time for excuses, but for courage and empowering citizens to plan a future horizon full of different colours, opportunities, desires and realities.
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Kyle Westaway: Lawyer and Social Entrepreneur
Written by: Nicole Black
Kyle Westaway: Lawyer and Social Entrepreneur
That there is still an active sex trade in the 21st century amazes--and appalls--Kyle Westaway, a New York City attorney and founder of Westaway Law: "Sex trafficking--people see it as a woman's issue, but I see it as a human rights issue. That someone is being raped 10 to 15 times a night is shocking. It's unbelievable that slavery is still happening in my lifetime--something that should have ended with the Emancipation Proclamation."
It was this deep sense of injustice that motivated Kyle and a few of his more creative friends to establish Biographe, a socially conscious fashion brand that employs survivors of the commercial sex trade in Bangkok.
As Kyle explains, Biographe grew from their desire to help the victims of the sex trade in the short term by providing jobs and empowering them long term by providing life skills: "Our goal was to give them a job skill that's transferrable to the larger economy because we don't want this to be an ending point. We want them to go on to bigger and better things. So, after they create the apparel and jewelry in Bangkok, we market and distribute them here. Then, we take 100 percent of profits and reinvest to fight the commercial sex trade."
Making a difference, both in and out of court
While in the process of getting Biographe off the ground, Kyle also made the life altering decision to launch his own law firm. After graduating from law school, he worked for a large corporation for a short time, but it didn't take him long to realize that it wasn't the right path for him. So, he threw all caution to the wind and launched his law firm, which now caters to social entrepreneurs.
According to Kyle, that decision was pivotal: "So in 2008, I did the stupidest or smartest thing in my life, really almost fresh out of law school. I had a very clear vision of what I wanted my practice to be and the people I wanted to work with, so I launched my own firm in New York City."
Although he initially represented artists, activists and entrepreneurs, over time his practice became more aligned with his passion. He began to serve primarily social entrepreneurs, representing them at all stages of growth, from startup to acquisition.
As he explains, the shift in focus was a gradual one that has served him well: "When I realized there was an entire sector called social entrepreneurship that uses business to solve some of the world's greatest social issues, I realigned my firm to be in line with that passion. So the way I think about it now, I work with activists and entrepreneurs; but I do most of my work in the area where these two overlap into social entrepreneurship. And, because there aren't very many people who are doing what I'm doing, there's certainly an upside."
Reaching a unique, focused market
Just as Kyle's practice is unique, so too are the tools he uses to reach potential clients, which include an arsenal of traditional and more contemporary marketing methods. For example, in addition to lecturing on social enterprise law at Harvard Law School and Stanford Law School, he also uses social media platforms to showcase his expertise and network: "Once I focused on building my firm around social entrepreneurship, I launched the first blog on social enterprise law called Socentlaw. In addition to my own blog, I also write for bigger publications that have a more widespread audience, such as Venture Beat and Huffington Post. By taking time to write, I reach many clients that I otherwise wouldn't come in contact with."
Kyle has also found Twitter to be extremely useful and explains that when using social media, it's all about giving, not taking: "I think the importance of Twitter is understanding the ecosystem and conversation that's going on in your sector. Influence is the currency of our age. You obtain influence by giving, not by taking--by providing real value to the conversation. And then clients follow. The best practice is to give away as much as you can."
Words to live by
For Kyle, a quote from a U2 song, "Moment of Surrender," sums up his life philosophy and explains what drives him to be a force of social change, both in his personal and professional life; that line is "vision over visibility."
He explains what it means to him: "For me, 'vision over visibility' is the idea that to change the world you have to be able to see over the horizon, have a vision, see past what is to what could be, and to work hard to bring what could be into reality. It's about faith; it's about striving beyond what you can see and making things happen."
This photograph of Kyle Westaway was taken by Mike Carroll in New York City.
I am so proud of Kyle! He and I attended the same law school! Go Kyle!
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BILOXI – Hurricane Sandy has forced New York City firefighters to cancel their annual Christmas toy delivery to Mississippi areas hit in 2005 by Hurricane Katrina. And a Gulfport man is collecting tools to help hurricane victims in New Jersey rebuild their homes.
Retired New York firefighter Tom O'Connor tells The Sun Herald of Biloxi that more than 2,000 current and retired firefighters have either lost their homes or sustained major damage to them.
He says everyone involved is very sorry that the underprivileged children they've helped since 2005 will have to face the holidays without their toy drive.
Thomas Barnes of Gulfport tells WLOX-TV that he will help people gut their homes and start rebuilding. He was collecting tools and money Sunday afternoon, and planned to leave early Monday.


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- Life without Temik: What's next for peanut growers?
- Consider Tifguard
- Temik is still available, but you'll pay for it.
- The first thing Temik is used for in peanuts is thrips control, and replacing it won't be a problem there
- But, what do growers do without Temik this year for managing nematodes in peanuts?
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For many years now, aldicarb or Temik has been the backbone of root-knot nematode management in Georgia for both peanuts and cotton, but it's time to consider a new strategy, says Bob Kemerait, University of Georgia Extension plant pathologist.
"It was reported by Bayer CropScience they would phase out the production of Temik by 2014, and I was telling everyone not to worry about it, that we'd figure it out," says Kemerait.
"But we all got a rude awakening in February of last year when we learned that due to litigation, Bayer decided it was no longer worthwhile to continue producing Temik, so that left us scrambling."
Temik is still available, he says, but you'll pay for it.
(The loss of Temik already had altered some cropping plans last year. To see how some growers responded, click here).
"The first thing we use Temik for in peanuts is thrips control, and replacing it won't be a problem there," he says.
"We have Thimet, phorate and Orthene available, and Syngenta has Cruiser-treated peanut seed available this year for fighting thrips. Based on my limited research, I can't tell you how effective Cruiser-treated seed will be against thrips as compared to Temik.
"My peanut trials with Cruiser-treated seed were planted late last season and there wasn't much pressure from thrips. However, the product looked good under light pressure.
"I have heard estimates there might be enough Cruiser-treated seed this year for 60,000 acres. Just know that your opportunity to manage thrips has not changed with the loss of Temik — there are great options."
More importantly, asks Kemerait, what do growers do without Temik this year for managing nematodes in peanuts?
"If you have difficult nematode situations as we do in southwest Georgia, and you've grown accustomed to using 10 pounds per acre of Temik at planting plus 10 pounds of Temik at pegging time or, even better, fumigating with Telone II and using Temik, then you're deploying our best treatments to fight the nematodes.


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Camping World Truck Series Post Race Report from Michigan
August 18, 2013
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
Michigan International Speedway
Michigan National Guard 200
August 17, 2013
Race Highlights:
•Richard Childress Racing teammates finished third (Ty Dillon) and eighth (Brendan Gaughan).
•Dillon is fourth in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver championship point standings, 62 markers behind the leader; while Gaughan ranks sixth in the standings, 74 points out of the top spot.
•The No. 3 Chevrolet team is fifth in the Camping World Truck Series owner championship point standings, with the No. 62 team eighth in the standings.
•According to NASCAR's Post-Race Loop Data Statistics, Dillon earned the second-highest Driver Rating (113.1), while Gaughan ranked ninth with a rating of 87.9.
•Combined, Dillon and Gaughan posted the Fastest Laps Run 12 times during the event, ranking them third and ninth respectively.
•Dillon tied for fourth in the Closers category and was the Fastest Driver Late in a Run.
•Dillon scored the seventh-highest Average Running Position of 7.480, while Gaughan was ninth in the category (8.750).
•James Buescher took the checkered flag and was followed to the line by Kyle Busch, Dillon, Joey Logano and Miguel Paludo.
•The next scheduled Camping World Truck Series race is the UNOH 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway on Wednesday, August 21. The 13th race of the 2013 season is scheduled to be televised live on Fox Sports 1 beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern Time, and broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, channel 90.
Ty Dillon Earns Triumphant Third-Place Finish in Michigan
After suffering from a pit road mishap and falling out of the top 15, Ty Dillon and the No. 3 Bass Pro Shops team clawed their way to a third-place finish at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday afternoon. Dillon started the 100-lap affair from the fifth position, but was shuffled back to 12th on the initial green flag start. The Richard Childress Racing driver worked through traffic, making his way back into the top five and was scored second on lap 45. Under caution on lap 55, crew chief Marcus Richmond called Dillon to put road for four tires and two cans of fuel. During the pit stop, the No. 3 machine slipped off the jack causing the team multiple spots on the race track. Dillon returned to the racing surface in the 18th position on lap 60. During the course of the next 40 laps, Dillon maneuvered through the field and improved his position to third, before crossing the finish line at Michigan International Speedway.
Start - 5 Finish - 3 Laps Led - 0 Points - 4th
TY DILLON QUOTE: "This is a small victory in my book. We had a mistake on pit road that cost us quite a few spots, but we had a really fast Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet and made up the ground to come back to third. My spotter, Billy (O'Dea), did a great job keeping me out of trouble. I'm hoping to ride this momentum into next week and put this bad luck behind us."
Gaughan Finishes Eighth at Michigan International Speedway
Brendan Gaughan and the No. 62 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet team finished eighth at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday after starting in the front row and battling handling issues during the 200-mile race. Taking the initial green flag from the second position, the Las Vegas native immediately alerted crew chief Shane Wilson that the black and gold machine was very loose around the two-mile track. Gaughan fell as far back as 16th in the running order while the Richard Childress Racing pit crew worked on the truck's handling during scheduled four-tire pit stops on laps 18 and 30. Following their time on pit road, the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series veteran began working his way toward the front of the field settling into the 11th position before visiting pit road for the final time on lap 58 taking on right-side tires, fuel and a chassis adjustment. The speedy stop placed Gaughan in the third position for the ensuing restart, and he remained a fixture in the top 10 during the late stages of the race. Moving into the second position with four laps remaining in the 100-lap event, Gaughan was shuffled out of the lead pack forcing him to cross the finish line in the eighth position. Following his top-10 finish, Gaughan remains sixth in the Camping World Truck Series driver championship point standings.
Start - 2 Finish - 8 Laps Led - 0 Points - 6th
BRENDAN GAUGHAN QUOTE: "This definitely wasn't the finish we wanted or deserved today. We had such a strong South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet Silverado this weekend, and the boys worked so hard to get us back up front at the end. We went three wide at the end, I got stuck in the middle by myself and we just lost track position."


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Skip to comments.[Los Angeles] City Council OKs Ban On High-Capacity Ammo Clips
Posted on 05/04/2013 12:26:10 AM PDT by Redcloak
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) A ban on the possession of large-capacity ammunition clips in the city of Los Angeles was one of two gun control measures the City Council approved Friday.
The proposed ordinance which was passed in an unanimous 11-0 vote would declare high-capacity ammo clips a public nuisance and allow Los Angeles police to confiscate those firearms.
(Excerpt) Read more at losangeles.cbslocal.com ...
I posted some more lovely, snarky comments here, for those who might be interested. I tried to keep the snark dialed back to something below 11, but this City really makes that difficult.
It will be eventually declared unconstitutional...but at least for one brief day...the crew looked swell for the newspapers and local focus groups. And that's generally that matters.
Note, they couldn't bring themselves to create a mechanism to put potentially dangerous mentally-ill people into state facilities.
I literally LOLed this morning when I heard about this. No kidding. I was sitting at a light laughing like a nut. I kept thinking that this is going to turn into yet another nice car for the NRA's attorney here in CA. The LA City Council really ought to talk to their buds in San Francisco about how much it stings to get a bill from Michel and Associates. They're still walking funny after paying for Prop. H.
Betcha the gang bangers were LOL'ing too...... ;)
So, um, who's going into Compton to enforce this thing?
Mayor V? Heh.
Yep. I can see that happening! IN DROVES!
I'm okay with banning high capacity CLIPS. That means the 50 and 100 round MAGAZINES are still legal.
Honestly, what these people know about guns and ammo would fit in a thimble - with room enough for an elephant.
So the gungrabbers admit confiscation is the goal of "commonsense reform".
Actions like this are why the NRA is winning on this issue.
Authorizes confiscation, huh? So I'm sure the authorities will be streaming into East LA and SouthCentral and begin the confiscations there. Being the upstanding pillars of the community they are, the Bloods, Crips and Latin Kings will eagerly oblige.
More "journalistic" brilliance.
Good thing they didn't ban high capacity MAGAZINES !!!
I guess HIGH CAPACITY MAGAZINES are still legal. Good people of californistan had better vacate. Abraham and Gabriel are paying attention to you.
These people can't even get basic terminology ok, and we expect them to understand technical details and larger rights issues for these kinds of things? By their own willful ignorance they show themselves unfit for their jobs.
I'm pretty sure that the "high capacity" magazines are already covered under kalifornia law. Guess the la city council (11-0?)wanted the homies to understand cause they must have been getting around state law by declaring they only used clips. Not magazines. Really 11-0? Just guessin' but my bet is there's a "d" behind all 11. So, what's next? They going to doctor up all the old cowboy movies and only show the good guys wearing holster and belt with only 10 bullet loops on the belt? Of course the guys in the black hats will still have 24 loops. What frickin' idiots.
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Have you noticed how the politicians try to cover all bases by calling them magazine clips?
05/02/2013 Document(s) submitted by City Attorney, as follows:
City Attorney report R13-0119, dated May 2, 2013, relative to a revised draft ordinance regarding large-capacity magazines.
Maybe they mean paper clips or hair clips. Yeah, ban those, everyone knows how dangerous those can be.
Friggin' idiots indeed my friend!
This is liberal Democrat psychopath "show business." They do things like this knowing it is unconstitutional but they aren't playing to us. They're entertaining the morons that vote for them. This is great fund raiser letter stuff as well.
Back in 1982....
"In 1982, gun-banners were successful in placing an initiative on the California ballot dubbed "Proposition 15," which would have essentially banned handgun sales and mandated gun registration statewide. ..."
"Proposition 15 lost by a whopping 63 percent to 37 percent..."
To me, the rejection of Prop 15 means that all handguns, ammo, magazine sizes, operating systems (revolver and semi-auto) were now protected in the state.
Instead, the politicians have been working overtime to nibble away at gun rights, one item at a time.
I thought the same thing until I saw the text of the ordinance. It refers to boxes with springs inside of them as "weapons". I'm willing to cut the "journalist" some slack on this one.
Did they say anything about magazines?
Now, now... Be nice. They don't cover these confusing things in journalism school. They stick to the vital stuff, like how to use spell-check and which knob is for steam. And at any rate, it could have been worse.
Gun-grabbing Mexifornia Press-2-for-English Nanny State PING!
Thanks for the ping!
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Bank of America: Heading Into Earnings Loser
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Bank of America (BAC) was the loser among the largest U.S. banks on Monday, with shares declining over 1% to close at $11.47.
The Federal Reserve after the market close slapped JPMorgan Chase (JPM) with two cease and desist orders, one of which sprang from the firm's infamous "London Whale" hedge trading losses of $4.4 billion during the second quarter of last year, when the company still managed to end up with a profit of $5 billion, increasing to $5.7 billion in the third quarter, as the company closed out the errant trading positions.
The first Federal Reserve order requires JPMorgan to "take appropriate steps" to ensure that the holding company acts as a "source of strength" for its main subsidiary JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA , submit a plan to improve board of directors oversight of its risk management, audit and compliance functions, submit a new plan to make further improvements to its risk management and controls for trading activities, and a plan to "continue ongoing enhancements" to the company's Chief Investment Office, which is the group that caused the hedge trading losses last year.
The second order requires the company to submit a plan to improve its compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering requirements.
Although the orders were expected to be handed down late Monday, JPMorgan Chase's shares were down less than 1% to close at $45.88. The shares were down a bit more in aftermarket trading soon after the Federal Reserve's announcement, to $45.72.
Tech News Dominates
The broad indexes ended mixed, with the action dominated by technology names, after the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday that Apple (AAPL) had reduced its orders for iPhone 5 components amid slower-than-expected demand, citing unnamed sources. Apple's shares were down 4% to close at $501.75. The company will announce its results for its fiscal 2013 first quarter (ended on Dec. 31) on Jan. 23, with analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expecting earnings to come in at $13.34 a share, declining from $13.87 a year earlier.
Jim Cramer said that "with the stock going from $700 to $500, what you're hoping to hear is that they increased orders," and he agreed that the sources for the Wall Street Journal's story might be thin . However, Cramer also said that one of his children was complaining that the "new iTunes is horrible," that the premium prices for Apple's products may no longer be justified," and that "there may not be as much in the pipe," in the way of transformative new products.
"When your kids don't like a product... we tend to listen to them," he said, adding that "they're much more involved in the mainstream."
Shares of Dell (DELL) popped 13% to close at $12.29, after Bloomberg News reported that the company was negotiating with private equity firms in a possible bid to take Dell private. With PC demand continuing to decline, Dell has been flailing about in an effort to transform itself into a provider of higher-margin technology services, on the order of IBM (IBM) . Dell acquired Quest Software for $2.4 billion in September.


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In a tradition that dates back centuries to European vineyards, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa will host its third annual blessing of the vines celebration on June 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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I had a 34 wkr April 25th. I immediately started pumping that day and he was given breastmilk via NG tube along with TPN etc. He started getting fortifier added to my breastmilk as well a week later? I was pumping 7-8x a day and pumping about 8oz each time. I have a ton of BM stored already When he was just a few days old I was able to "try" to nurse him and he amazed me and latched quickly and we did that for a few minutes. I wanted to try and nurse him multiple times a day but of course the concern of weight gain etc and in order for him to go home he had to be taking feeds from a bottle at each feeding. So if I nursed him and then attempted a bottle and he fell asleep- he would have been tubed the rest and we wouldn't be able to "count" that. So I decided to not nurse him and just give him the bottles so we could go home. He came home in 14 days at 36 weeks.
We have been home for 3 weeks now and the breastfeed-adding fortifier-pumping routine has left me exhausted! We also have 3 other children and like most have said the routine leaves like 1 hr before next feeding! The first week home he gained 11oz! So the pediatrician said we could stop giving him the fortifier at each feed if we wanted- to start nursing more. The 2nd week home he gained 10.5 oz and that was with a couple nursing sessions in the day and fortifier at night So then if I wanted to start just nursing exclusively I could but then just give him a bottle if he is acting like he didn't get enough. Well- that routine is still leaving me so busy!
Here are my questions- I am nursing 10-15 min each side and have no idea what he is getting obviously. He often acts hungry again so we give him about 60cc of EMB- he either takes it all or doesn't. My breasts are still full because he isn't emptying them completely when he nurses so I still pump about 10 min after wards to relieve them. The first week I started this I had a plugged duct and felt like I was getting mastitis-(Which never seemed to show up but I had pain and a red line- and all that has gone away so has the plug) But it has left my right breast pumping about an oz less then the left. Is that from the plugged duct? its been almost a week now and it hasn't regained the oz.
Also- How do I begin to phase out the pumping? I am worried that if I stop pumping I will be left with plugged ducts and engorgement- then my supply will decrease as its not being "used" and I worry that I won't be able to increase the supply when he starts taking more because it decreased. SO I am afraid to stop pumping and just go on his cues. The other idea is that if I don't give him a bottle of BM afterwards and still pump...and if he acts hungry again, to just nurse him, My breasts won't be as full because I pumped.
I would love to be able to exclusively nurse him but the worry about losing my supply scares me- Since he is probably only eating 1.5oz each side right now-if he even gets that- so that leaves each side with 2.5oz of milk (well right side with less since its not producing as much?)
I would just love a solution on what to do now.
I hope this isn't too confusing and my questions are clear. Sorry its long too. I have been hoping to find help to make this go easier
One more piece of information- I find even when giving him just a bottle- we will put in 3-4 oz of BM- he takes the 4 oz and sometimes still acts hungry! Other times he will only take 3oz. Sometimes he even wants to eat like an hour later! (and this isn't just with nursing) We joke that he is just a little piggy, but this just seems like so much milk for a little guy. He is currently 39 weeks 2 days--5 weeks old. His last weight was 6lbs 10.5 oz (as of last Wednesday) and his birth weight was 4lbs 13 oz.


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Are you a soda/coffee/tea drinker who's looking for a quick and easy way to brighten up those used-to-be pearly whites? Look no further—we have a do-it-yourself recipe that can help!
The magical ingredient in this DIY beauty blend is strawberry. Strawberries contain malic acid, which helps remove tooth discoloration. Mix a mashed berry with a little baking soda and―Bam!—you've got yourself a natural tooth whitener!
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1 ripe strawberry
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- In a cup or glass, mash the strawberry and add the baking soda. Mix.
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It's Ingredients are very affecting strawberry is very good natural fruit for white teeth
What?? Crazy!
Had heard strawberries could whiten your teeth and will definately be giving this one a try. Also will eat a few strawberries while i'm at it. Yummy!
Strawberry, really? Wow, I've never heard of that one! I bet it tastes great, too, lol. I'll have to try this out tonight.
Strawberry flavored teeth whitening, interesting. Gonna make one for me to try on.
That is truly helpful… Will surely try it..
wow! thank you! i will try it..
All the way what is used is great but it is very important to brush your teeth. Since, strawberry contains natural sugar. And the very ingredient which whitens the teeth "malic acid" can harm if left too long.
To brighten teeth, mash up a ripe strawberry and dip the toothbrush in it – but be sure to rinse thoroughly, then using warm water to which a pinch of bicarbonate of soda has been added, to reduce acidity in the mouth.
Do you know chewing cheese stimulates the saliva flow which neutralises the harmful acids that decay or erode the teeth.
Great tips i will try it and see if it works and will be back with some feed back.
I've heard that the baking soda destroys the glaze of the tooth. So you need to use it once or twice a month.
I'm DEFINITELY going to be trying this. I've seen other home-remedy tooth whitening techniques but they usually involve gargling hydrogen peroxide, which seems downright dangerous to me.
This is very good informatic article. Thank you for sharing this,
I heard from my mom that a banana peel also works but as I dislike the very taste of nanas I am going to try this. Anyone know the best cruelty free baking soda??
Trader Joes also has baking soda.
Good to know. I am also thankful to hear about Arm & Hammer – I wasn't aware that they tested on amimals. Shame on them! They have just lost me as a customer.
I have been trying baking soda and peroxide for weeks now with no results.
Another great one I use and is so cheap is simply swishing hydrogen peroxide in your mouth. You can get it basically anywhere, its a dissinfectant but it has bleaching properties. It works great!
Thanks! I'm going to try it
will this whitener hold up if I make an amount wequal to a toothpaste tube?
Important to note NOT to use Arm & Hammer, as they test on animals. Kind of defeats the purpose. Bob's Red Mill makes baking soda.
Some fruits also act as a natural teeth whitening kits for example strawberry is a very useful teeth whitening fruit. Rubbing of strawberries on the teeth or brushing with toothpastes having strawberry contents help whiten the teeth to a great extent.
is not how, when we have no strawberries in here?
The most commonly available baking soda is by Arm & Hammer.
I have avoided it and Bon Ami (use regular salt as an abrasive cleaner for the home – test on a small part of surface first) for years.
You have to find a non animal testing baking soda.
Don't use the strawberries too often – it can wear away at the enamel.
Unless Arm & Hammer has gone no animal testing.
the leAFY PART to??
I use baking soda alone (just wet a toothbrush and dip the bristles in baking soda). My Grandma taught me this. It worked within a few days.
tsp means teaspoon, it calls for 1/2 teaspoon
Excellent! Will be trying this tonight 🙂 Thank you!
It says above about how much baking soda to use, 1/2 teaspoon
This is very useful!
wait…the outside or the inside of the banana peel?
Trying it tonight! 🙂
A nanner peelin' lol have u tried that? Hey how many times with the strawberries n baking soda till u see results? Hmmm…
@Animallover31 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
You can also rub a banana peel across your front teeth. It's supposed to whiten them.
How much baking soda do.you use ? A tablespoon ? Cant wait to try ! Xx


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May and June are peak tornado times for eastern New Mexico, which is on the far western edge of the nation's "Tornado Alley."
And local officials take regular steps to prepare for potential storm damage, said Clovis/Curry County Emergency Management Director Ken De Los Santos — even though tornadoes are rare around Clovis and Portales.
De Los Santos said no tornadoes were reported in the Clovis area last year and there was only one tornado warning and one tornado watch. A high-wind incident five years ago was caused by a severe downburst, not a tornado, he said.
Ken Droze, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, said last year was unusually dry, with a weak monsoon season. Those conditions might have pushed the "dry line" further east. The "dry line" is a weather phenomenon where dry Western air meets moist Eastern air, resulting in the thunderstorms from which tornadoes are born, Droze said.
On average, New Mexico sees nine tornadoes a year, with most of those in the eastern part of the state. That's quite a bit less than states nearby, Droze said. Colorado receives an average of 24 tornadoes a year. Kansas gets an average of 36; Oklahoma gets 47; and Texas — in part because of its size — sees an average of 137, he said.
But, just in case, the city of Clovis maintains 10 tornado-warning sirens around town that are tested at 4 p.m. every Wednesday, De Los Santos said.
The Emergency Management office trains severe weather spotters and trained an additional 32 spotters in March. It also works with area radio operators, both training them to spot possible tornadoes and using them to provide communications in case official radio communications go down in a storm, he said.
Law enforcement agencies, city and county officials have signed memoranda of understanding about working together during disasters and hold at least two training sessions a year, he said.
The sessions are operated at three levels, table-top sessions, functional sessions and full-scale sessions. In a table-top session, officials sit down together to discuss possible scenarios and determine their readiness. In a functional session, the officials run through possible scenarios, but the run-throughs consist of phone calls and discussions. In a full-scale session, police, fire departments and hospitals are asked to carry out their emergency response procedures and volunteers from the community portray accident victims, De Los Santos said.
The area's last full-scale scenario was carried out in 2001, in partnership with Roosevelt County personnel. The next one is planned for 2005, he added.


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The Hawai'i Health Connector announced Tuesday that the health insurance marketplace web component is now open.
Individuals, families and small business owners can go to HawaiiHealthConnector.com to create an online account, review health insurance plan options, compare prices and shop for a health insurance plan that best meets their needs and their budgets.
"We are pleased to announce that the online Hawai'i Health Connector is now up and running, and HawaiiHealthConnector.com is open for business," said Coral Andrews, executive director. "Improvements to the website are coming in the weeks ahead, yet today is significant because, for the first time, residents of Hawai'i have access to insurance plan and rate information in one place. Anyone wishing to buy health insurance now has the information they need to make a more informed decision and choice."
Andrews added,"All personal information entered through the online application form is fully encrypted and secure. Safeguarding consumer information is our highest priority."
The Oct. 15 relaunch didn't go exactly as planned. The website went down just before 1 p.m. and was back up around 2:15 p.m.
Everyone who visits HawaiiHealthConnector.com will be able to choose from a range of insurance plan options, compare plan specifics and prices, and select their plan and enroll. Those who qualify for tax credits will be able to enter information about their income and family size, and HawaiiHealthConnector.com will calculate the amount of their tax credit so they can review the available insurance plans and options with their financial assistance information in mind.
Small businesses will be able to HawaiiHealthConnector.com to set up an employer account, review insurance plan options and choose the plans and levels of coverage they will offer to their employees.
Andrews said that there will be no delays for those wishing to have health coverage by the start of next year. She noted that everyone who completes the enrollment process and pays their first month's premium before Dec. 15 will see their coverage start on Jan. 1.
The customer service contact center (877-628-5076) operates from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week to assist customers with questions. Language support is available. For more information about the Connector, please visit HawaiiHealthConnector.com.


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Believing that the time is right to achieve peace in the Middle East, a group of central Ohio Jews is forming an organization that will support U.S. efforts to help broker a two-state agreement between Israel and the Palestinians.
The Columbus chapter of J Street is set to launch in February with a book-discussion event designed to encourage people with diverse points of view to ask questions, talk and listen, co-chairman Jack Chomsky said.
"We really think that this is the time to think, to listen, to be open to the possibility of a future," said Chomsky, cantor at Congregation Tifereth Israel on the Near East Side.
"I think that there's a window of opportunity, and I'd rather accomplish it now than in 25 years, when I think of all the suffering without doing it, and all the possibility that gets flushed away without doing it."
J Street, based in Washington, was founded in 2008 and describes itself as "the political home for pro-Israel, pro-peace Americans." It has more than 45 community-based chapters and more than 50 campus-based chapters.
Midwest field organizer Timna Axel said J Street has about 180,000 supporters nationwide, including nearly 4,000 in Ohio. She said the Columbus group will be Ohio's first city-based chapter.
"Our movement attracts really passionate, articulate and intelligent leadership, and we found a lot of that in Columbus," she said.
A main goal is to support the current peace talks being advocated by Secretary of State John Kerry, who has visited Israel and the Palestinians several times in recent months, offering proposals for an agreement.
American pressure pushed Israel and the Palestinians to begin substantive peace talks in July for the first time in five years. Kerry has set an April target date for reaching a deal, but there has been no sign of progress.
Palestinians, to form an independent state, seek territories captured by Israel in 1967. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to keep parts of those territories, including eastern Jerusalem, which has a number of sites considered sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims.
Isaiah Shalwitz, co-chairman with Chomsky, said he attended a J Street conference last year and believes that a Columbus chapter could have an influence in creating peace in the Middle East.
Failures in the peace process over the years have made people skeptical, he said, so it's important to offer an environment for learning about and discussing the issues.
The group's inaugural event on Feb. 10 will focus on the book My Promised Land by Israeli columnist Ari Shavit, who looks at Israel from 1897, when his great-grandfather first visited, to the present.
The 7 p.m. event is at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus, 1125 College Ave. It will be moderated by history professor Robin Judd from the Melton Center for Jewish Studies at Ohio State University.
A second event, a town-hall meeting probably featuring a J Street executive or other speaker, is being planned for April.
Chomsky said My Promised Land leaves readers from different sides of the Middle East conversation asking questions. He envisions it leading to a civil conversation that allows participants to deeply consider issues.
"This provides a good place for us to have a real conversation when it comes to the peace process and the future of the Middle East," he said.
"It's the right thing to do. It's the just thing to do. It's what's needed, and we can do it."
Information from the Associated Press was included in this story.


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Tristan Thompson could be an interesting mix as CLE will undoubtably be looking to clamp down our front-court, and induce the type of disarray that ends up harpooning the efficacy of our entire team.
Kyrie has been starting to play really well, too, and getting better at finding his teammates when he is guarded over aggressively.
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If Field's plays reasonably well, we keep up the ball movement, our firepower should simply prove too much to lose this game.


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Venture capital certainly has its place within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Some of our nation's largest companies (and employers), like Apple, Google and FedEx, have secured this form of funding. But plenty of Kauffman Foundation research tells us that VC funding isn't as mainstream in startups as one would gather based on its common place in startup news. In fact, less than 20 percent of the fastest growing young companies ever take venture capital money.
Chasing an entrepreneurial dream can be an all-consuming effort. Particularly in those crucial early days of a startup, founders seem to eat, sleep and breathe their businesses. But this heads-down mode is not without its drawbacks, one of which is neglecting to stay up on current events—particularly the happenings that can impact the entrepreneurs who are inadvertently paying no attention to them.
As a father of three, I vividly remember those chilly, early-summer mornings of packing bags, loading up the car, and waving a sad goodbye as my children began their latest adventure at the summer camp of choosing. And there were plenty of those mornings over the course of 18 years. There was volleyball camp, and Science Olympiad clinics, and lacrosse camp.
Long understood to be the engine of the U.S. economy, the world is embracing entrepreneurship as one of the primary means of building a long-term recovery. Ironically, for this spreading global fervor to make a sustainable impact, the world of entrepreneurship must shrink.
The latest Kauffman Sketchbook illustrates how the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program develops the critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills that help any individual think like an entrepreneur.
When considering the optimal number of founders for any new entrepreneurial adventure, the calculus extends well beyond simple formulas seemingly supported by observations of startup cohorts within specific industries. Famous technology twosomes that come to mind include David Packard and William Hewlett of Hewlett-Packard, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak of Apple, Paul Allen and Bill Gates of Microsoft, Larry Page and Sergey Brin of Google. In these examples, it is widely observed that these buddy teams complemented each other well in the early formative years of their companies.
A lone startup that had set up shop in a house on a typical Kansas City block has some new neighbors. In less than one year—with the recent installation of Google Fiber serving as a potential catalyst—that same block is now home to a dense pocket of startup activity and has been duly dubbed the Kansas City Startup Village.
In her book, It Takes a Village: And Other Lessons Children Teach Us, Hillary Clinton famously (or infamously, based upon your politics) advocated for a society that assumes shared responsibility for raising children. I have concluded that there is some value to "the Village," but in an emerging way that may be redefining what we expect from the communities in which we engage.
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A Portales man accused of poaching deer and antelope has pleaded not guilty to 18 counts of unlawful possession of wildlife and two counts of buying additional deer hunting licenses, according to the state Department of Game and Fish.
If convicted, 20-year-old Jacob Gaines, who was arrested March 12, could face fines of up to $400 per charge, said Ron Moore, assistant chief of the Game and Fish department office in Roswell.
According to a Department of Game and Fish news release, Gaines was released on a $10,000 bond after requesting a jury trial at the Roosevelt County Magistrate Court. Jury selection is scheduled for Aug. 10.
All Gaines' charges so far are misdemeanors, but Moore said investigators were still gathering information to determine who actually killed the 17 deer and one antelope.
Conviction of killing the deer illegally, as opposed to possessing the carcasses, could bring civil as well as criminal penalties.
"This investigation keeps growing," Moore said. "We keep gathering up information."
While Moore said no one else has been charged in the case, he expects more citations and possibly more arrests.
According to the news release, the investigation began after someone told the Roosevelt County Sheriff's Office that Gaines and others had been poaching deer around Portales. Moore said the investigation started in January.
Department officers questioned Gaines, who said he and several friends had hunted deer during a regularly scheduled hunt between Roswell and Fort Sumner, according to the news release. Gaines said the heads of the deer they killed were at his house because he was making European mounts for his friends, the news release said.
The release said department officers found evidence contradicting the statements of Gaines and his friends, particularly about when they killed the bucks.
Shortly before Gaines' arrest, officers executed a search warrant at his residence and confiscated 17 deer heads and one pronghorn head, the release said.
Moore said investigators believed most of the animals came from the area around Portales, Dora and the Texas border.
Gaines could not be reached for comment.


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How to get dressed the white way
Naturally, you want to be snuggly on the slopes, but we show you how to ensure you keep your style credentials, too.
If you are heading to St Moritz, Aspen, or one of the other recession-defyingly expensive ski resorts this season, expect the uniform on the slopes to be head-to-toe Chanel.
Before designing his winter collection, Karl Lagerfeld seems to have had an especially fruitful reading with a clairvoyant or been in touch with a truly inspired meteorologist, for his ultra-glamorous Ice-Man-Cometh collection featured fur trousers, skirts and shorts, as well as endless fur-lined and fur-edged coats and jackets. Presciently, much of the collection seems to have been aimed at those likely to find themselves living in quasi-Arctic conditions - on and off the slopes - and the fact that skiers can pick their après-ski wardrobe from the collection must be thrilling for those with deep enough fur-lined pockets. Of course, a cynic might say that Moscow, where so many of Chanel's clients now live, is unfailingly icy in winter, but we just think Karl is a clever-clogs.
When it comes to technical ski-wear, aside from dreaming up all those clever flaps, tabs and toggles, most research goes into the waterproof and breathable qualities. The best fabrics have ratings of 20,000 mm/20K of water resistance and 20,000g of breathability, but 5,000mm/5k and 5,000g will be fine unless you are traversing the Arctic.
While staying snuggly on the slopes is, of course, vital, we would hate you to schuss away with the notion that being stylish isn't equally important. We have, therefore, truffled out the most fashion forward pieces with all the most hi-tech embellishments, as well as the best garments for layering and for wearing while sipping an apres-ski vin chaud. Those who don't wish to apply for a mortgage to buy one of the little quilted babies from Moncler should take a look at Norwegian brand Napapijri and French label Degré 7, both of which combine hi-tech with some seriously good styling. Especially desirable is Degre 7's black, fur trimmed ski jacket, and Napapijri's white belted jacket with oversize pockets. And don't overlook the high street. Topshop has a capsule snow collection, including a quilted gilet, jumpsuit and jacket all in perennially covetable black.
When it comes to what goes under your jacket, Sharon Bentwood from Hale, Cheshire, the Jewish proprietor of website Blingy Beach Star, decided she wanted to put some "glitz and glamour" back on the piste. Thus was born Blingy Piste Star, with its range of Swarovski-encrusted vests, tops, long-johns and accessories in red, black and white - all snuggly for skiing and perfect for aprés.
More prosaic, but warm and great value are the vests, leggings and long-sleeve tops from Uniqlo's Heat-Tech range, Aldi's special buy ski thermals at £8.99, and Tog24's breathable, long-sleeve base layer crew at £29.95.
If you are a bit over Uggs, take a look at Woolenstocks' outdoor boots. Handmade in the Himalayas by local artisans, they will not only give your aprés-ski wear a bit of va-voom, but you can wear them knowing they are ethically made and sourced. Me&Em has stylish après-ski pieces, like a cashmere fallaway jacket and roll-top palazzo trousers, plus a stylish layering vest in modal jersey.
And if you need the perfect case for all your ski gear, Eagle Creek's ORV Super Trunk at £265 is made from recycled material and has a mesh compartment for ski poles and a built-in boot box.


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Schools of Pharmacy and Business Now Offer Joint Degree
St. John Fisher College's School of Business and the Wegmans School of Pharmacy are now offering a new Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)/MBA joint degree program. The goal of the program is to educate students regarding the role of management within the pharmaceutical industry and health care delivery systems.
As separate degree programs, the Pharmacy degree requires completion of 151 credit hours, and the MBA degree requires completion of 30-48 credit hours, depending on previous coursework completed by the student. Up to 18 credit hours of MBA foundation coursework can be waived if the student completed equivalent coursework as an undergraduate, which reduces the MBA program to the minimum of 30 credit hours. The new program allows up to 18 credit hours to be shared between both degree programs.
"This program will add such a benefit to our students who are interested in a career in pharmacy management," said Dr. Scott Swigart, Dean, Wegmans School of Pharmacy. "It will not only give them a competitive advantage within the pharmacy field, but also the necessary management skills, making them very marketable and unique candidates."
To be accepted into the program, candidates must first meet the entrance and admissions requirements for the Doctor of Pharmacy program. Students may apply to the joint program after successful completion of their first year in the School of Pharmacy.
Current pharmacy students who are interested in participating in the program will work with their Academic Advisor, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the School of Pharmacy, and the Director of the MBA Program in the School of Business.
The program offers courses in the fall, spring, and summer semesters for pharmacy students. Typically, during the fall and spring semesters, MBA courses are offered one night a week. During the summer semester, courses most commonly meet in a six-week condensed schedule format, meeting two weeknights from 6:00-10:00 p.m.
"We wanted to extend a program across the disciplines that would both benefit our students and make sense for the College moving forward," said Dr. David Martin, Dean, School of Business. "We hope the program is embraced by current and future pharmacy students as the demands of the pharmacy profession require excellent management skills more than ever."
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Chefs and Vintners Announced for 11th Annual Boca Bacchanal
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Benefit Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum
The Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum has announced its list of internationally acclaimed chefs and vintners for the 11th Annual Boca Bacchanal. Recognized as one of Florida's most prestigious food and wine weekends, Boca Bacchanal will be held March 22-24, 2013, when guests will sip, savor and bid during an array of world-class events.
Boca Bacchanal benefits the Heritage Education and Historic Preservation Programs of the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum. The weekend will kick off with the Bacchus Bash, held on Friday, March 22 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Guests will savor an extravaganza of sensational food and wine, presented by 14 celebrated chefs and prized vintners. The evening includes a reception, signature small plate tastings paired with wines, and a silent and live auction featuring magnificent vacations and cruises, coveted wines, and much more.
The featured chefs are: Eric DiStefano of Geronimo in Santa Fe, New Mexico; Peng Looi of August Moon Chinese Bistro andAsiatique Restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky; Paula DaSilva from 1500º -Eden Roc Resort in Miami Beach, Florida; Chris Ponte, of Cafe Ponte in Clearwater, Florida; Piero Premoli of Pricci in Atlanta, Georgia; Christopher Prosperi of Metro Bis in Simsbury, Connecticut; and Michelle Weaver of Charleston Grill in Charleston, South Carolina.
The featured vintners are: Count Patrick d'Aulan, Alta Vista Winery, Argentina; Luciano Castiello, Castello Banfi and Vigne Regali, Tuscany, Italy; Thierry Roset, Champagne Charles Heidsieck, Reims, France; Cynthia Lohr, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, San Jose, California; René Schlatter, Merryvale Vineyards, Napa Valley, California; and Christopher W. Silva, St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, Sonoma Valley, California.
The elegant Vintner Dinners, taking place on Saturday, March 23, will be held in six stunning local private residences, pairing the talents of the above-mentioned chefs and vintners.
The Boca Bacchanal's Grand Tasting is an alfresco luncheon by-the-bite on the tented green at the Mizner Park Amphitheatre where guests will enjoy delicious specialties presented by 30 outstanding local chefs and restaurants, and an exceptional presentation of 140 featured wines. The marketplace with herbs, produce, specialty oils and foods returns, and the event features a new Beer Garden.


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Bluefield)—Dr. Brian Noland, Chancellor of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, has accepted an invitation to deliver the commencement address at Bluefield State College's 2011 graduation exercises. BSC President Dr. Albert Walker extended the invitation to Chancellor Noland. Bluefield State's commencement program will take place on Saturday, May 14, 2011.
"We look forward to Chancellor Noland's message to graduates and their families," noted Dr. Walker. "He's a very talented, positive leader and has been a much appreciated advocate for public higher education in West Virginia."
Dr. Noland's professional career has been primarily focused in higher education and higher education policy. Prior to joining the Commission's staff, he served as the Associate Executive Director for the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, and was a faculty member in the Peabody College of Education at Vanderbilt University. His scholarly focus has been in the areas of access, accountability, and governance, with articles published in The Journal of College Orientation and Transition, The Journal of Social Indicators Research, and The Handbook of Political Science Literature on Interest Groups. Dr. Noland received his B.A. and M.A in Political Science from West Virginia University, and holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
More than 300 Bluefield State College students will receive diplomas during the 2011 commencement exercises at the Brushfork Armory.


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Antigo's sled dog races postponed
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Organizers of the sled dog races in Antigo have postponed the January event because some parts of the race trail don't have enough snow.
Chamber of Commerce executive director Deena Grabowski says strong winds have blown the snow away in some open fields, leaving patches of ground. Grabowski says the races could be held in mid or late February.
The races are a qualifying event for the International Federation of Sleddog Sports World Championship Race in North Pole, Alaska.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel says Antigo has one of the most active sled dog clubs in the state.
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The woman selected as the University of Wisconsin-Madison's next chancellor says her top priorities will include a strong emphasis on fundraising.
Acting U.S. Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank will be the university's next chancellor, subject to approval by the Board of Regents in two weeks.
Blank told reporters on a conference call Friday the school needs to launch a major fundraising campaign. She says she'll work closely with school and alumni foundations to figure out the best way to reach potential donors.
Blank says improved fundraising could help keep tuitions low and allow the school to offer professors more competitive salaries. She says she'd also like to re-examine out-of-state tuitions, which bring in more money but have to remain low enough that out-of-state students don't go elsewhere.


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