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[Assessment 1118] Re: Factors affecting student advancement
Van Heusen-Thomas, D'Andra D'Andra.VanHeusen at nycha.nyc.gov
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As discussed, often times there are factors beyond educational levels
that impede the success of a native English speaker or ELL when trying
to achieve their higher education aspirations. There has to be a
multistoried approach to working with the adult student who, although
motivated, has those added pressures of family responsibility, work
(non-working or underemployed), money, lack of social and family
support, etc to contend with. Finding the time, energy and dedication
necessary to stay the course can be daunting especially if they've
achieved limited educational success in their native language. Now the
expectations are, if they want to have the "American Dream", they must
(on some level) master a new language (both oral and written). Add to
the mix low paid teachers and/or instructors or organizations with
limited or no access to workforce resources such as job readiness
training etc and the water become even muddier.
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On Behalf Of Marie Cora
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 2:57 PM
To: Assessment at nifl.gov
Subject: [Assessment 1111] Re: Factors affecting student advancement
Hi Gail, thanks for your post.
I think you raise some interesting issues to add to the list of items in
question. You've noted that a student's educational experience often
seems to help, that perhaps the teacher's skill level could be at play,
and that small program's face many challenges that could exacerbate the
entire situation.
It's great to know that your program does its best to help you improve
your skills Gail. At least you have that piece of the puzzle to an
How about other factors that could cause problems? Does anyone have
other things to add - and what you or your program tries to do to
address the issues?
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In our small adult education program, my experience (just about three
years) is that students with solid educational backgrounds advance,
particularly if they're not working too many hours. Those who advance
the slowest, if at all, are immigrants who are barely literate in their
first language. I would say that lack of education is a bigger factor
than lack of time; a student who works full-time and is exhausted often
will still succeed because he/she is familiar with academic work, and is
goal-oriented. What we do is try to get our low-level students to come
up with goals, but that's a hard concept in a second language.
This does not mean that the factors mentioned in the research don't play
a part, though. I'm one of those barely-trained teachers (transitioned
from another career, got trained mainly through workshops rather than
classes). My skill level very well may contribute to students' slow
advancement. It's hard for small adult education programs to get highly
skilled ESL teachers. The pay is low and there are no benefits. But my
program is encouraging me to get extra training and has me on a plan of
improvement. I think we're making some progress.
Does this address any of the issues? And am I submitting it right?
From: assessment-bounces at nifl.gov on behalf of Marie Cora
Sent: Mon 2/4/2008 6:50 PM
To: Assessment at nifl.gov
Subject: [Assessment 1103] No Questions or Comments?!
Hello everyone,
I'm so surprised! No one has anything to comment on regarding your
program's effectiveness at helping ESL students advance?? I was very
curious to know if subscribers experience the same types of issues that
Dr. Chisman and Dr. Crandall found in their research: a lack of
intensity of instruction/few protocols for transitioning students/few
opportunities for professional development.
What are the issues in your program that you feel inhibit the ESL
student from advancing? What do you try to do about that?
Please post your questions and comments now.
Marie Cora
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LONDON -- Benson's tail wagged lazily as he weaved through the crowds in London's St. Pancras railway station.
"Good morning ladies and gents, police dog working," said the pooch's handler, Graham Rowlstone of the British Transport Police, as the pair strode beneath a soaring glass-and-blue-steel ceiling. "Just making sure it's nice and safe for you."
Some travelers and commuters smiled, laughed and said hello to the black lab. A few petted him. But mostly the pair slipped easily through the concourse.
Suddenly, Benson cocked his ears, lifted his tail and picked up the pace. He trotted in front of a nondescript man in a dark blue fleece, sat down and looked up expectantly.
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It was a drill to show that Benson's explosives-sniffing skills were still sharp. The dog passed the test and the man in blue – dog trainer and police officer Paul Saunders – dropped a tennis ball, which Benson chewed enthusiastically.
Dealing with threats
As Britain gears up for the estimated one million visitors expected to descend on the city for the 2012 Olympic Games, bomb-sniffing teams like Benson and Rowlstone are preparing to deal with the threats that come with the big crowds.
Olympic housing crunch: London landlords evict tenants to gouge tourists
Benson is a relative newcomer to the explosives-detection space, which has been long dominated by "proactive" dogs, which concentrate on inspecting places such as lost-luggage departments and suspicious packages left on trains and buses. In other words, they deal with stationary targets.
About three years ago, the British Transport Police and others began to train so-called passive dogs like Benson, which search for explosives among crowds of people, essentially following a scent until it stops.
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Officer Graham Rowlstone of the British Transport Police pats Benson after he correctly identifies a threat in London's St. Pancras Station.
Bomb-sniffer dogs are an integral part of the system in place meant to keep travelers safe and public transport running smoothly, British Transport Police Inspector Ed Purchase told msnbc.com.
"The dogs are an extended part of the security operation within London and around the country, making sure the railways are safe, members of the public are safe and that we can keep all the transport system open," he said.
With the biggest and oldest dog unit in the country, the British Transport Police – in charge of policing Britain's railways and subways – know what they're talking about.
Attack highly likely?
Britain has faced threats to its mass transit systems for well over a century – the first terrorist strike on London's underground network was in the 1880s.
And just a day after the announcement was made to award the Olympics to London on July 6, 2005, the city suffered its worst peacetime attack when four suicide bombers killed 52 commuters.
Al-Qaida to Occupy: UK preps Olympics security
So it comes as no surprise that the issue of security on the country's transport system weighs heavily on the minds of the Olympics organizers.
The games will see the U.K.'s largest peacetime security operation involving tens of thousands of security officials, with 13,500 military personnel, 12,000 police and 10,000 private contractors.
Current potential dangers to London come from a variety of sources including al-Qaida and related jihadi groups, right-wing extremists and Northern Ireland-related militants, according to officials.
The U.K.'s alert level is expected to be raised to "severe" during the games, meaning that an attack is considered highly likely, the government says.
Four-legged ambassadors
For Benson and his canine colleagues it will be a busy time. But while they are most valued for their keen noses, the dogs also have a key public relations role to play.
"(The dogs) are a tool … effective across a range of activities – reassurance, engagement with the public and detection – that's why they're attractive to us," Superintendent Philip Trendall, of the British Transport Police's Counter Terrorism Support Unit, told msnbc.com.
"People notice us a lot more," said Constable Tony Mart, who works with another black lab, named Pete. "They will always see a police officer with a dog. The interaction with the public is great," he said.
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Benson the police dog even has his own business card.
About a dozen passives have been incorporated into the team over the last three years, Trendall said, but declined to discuss their success rates.
And he says that the dogs' public-facing role in boosting confidence and good cheer is almost as important as its explosives-sniffing one.
"A machine that people want to come up and give a biscuit to and pat doesn't exist," he said.
F. Brinley Bruton is a reporter and editor with msnbc.com in London. Follow her on Twitter.
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Explore the craft of cheesemaking and ripening in this three-day workshop. We'll spend the first day making a Tomme cheese while viewing each step from the perspective of the affineur, and the second following the steps for ripening this and other cheeses. The third day will include a trip to a local cheesemaking farm for a tour of the facilities and discussion of affinage in practice. Topics include:
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Beta Gamma Sigma Liaison Embraces New Role, Kicks off with Day of Service
All Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) National Honor Society members are required to participate in a planned day of service. The St. John Fisher College chapter decided to serve at School No. 19 in Rochester to promote and encourage reading.
The BGS members, as well as Dr. Jason Berman, Professor of Management/Marketing, dressed up in different costumes to ignite the Halloween spirit. After reading to the kids in kindergarten through second grade, the books were donated to the school. This was the first volunteer activity of the year completed by the BGS chapter, and the members say they are looking forward to completing more throughout the year.
Amanda Scheutzow, a senior majoring in marketing, has recently taken on the position of BGS National Honor Society Liaison for Fisher, and has already embraced the role and the responsibilities that come with it. The day of service reading event was the first of many to come under her tenure.
Scheutzow first gained interest in becoming the liaison because she did not really know much about the chapter prior to being inducted. She grew more interested in the program when she realized how few students actually knew about BGS, or knew that there was an active chapter on campus.
She was in London during the official "tapping," which is the ceremony when students are invited to join their respective chapter. Dr. David Martin, Dean of the School of Business, and Berman traveled to classrooms in session and announced the nominees by tapping them on their shoulder. The open liaison position was accepting applications and Scheutzow was intrigued and applied. She wanted to learn more about the chapter and become even more involved on campus before she graduates in May.
Since the work and preparation for all of the BGS events has just begun, Scheutzow's focus has been to work with Berman on special events and meetings.
"Dr. Berman is a great leader and someone whom I really look up to, so being able to collaborate with him is a pleasure," she said.
Although Scheutzow has just started as BGS liaison, she does not plan on wasting any time. She hopes to make the most out of this experience and wants to make sure the members of the chapter benefit as well.
"I want to talk to the members and see what they want out of the business program before they graduate," she said.
Regarding any future plans to enhance the chapter at Fisher, Scheutzow has several improvements she'd like to make. She wants all students to know more about BGS, and that, even though it is a small chapter consisting of 10-12 members, there is an honor associated with it.
"Students miss the importance of being accepted into the chapter and I want the members to feel proud," she said.
In addition to this new role, Scheutzow has been involved with various activities on campus including the student ambassador team, lacrosse, intramural volleyball, orientation team, Emerging Leaders, and the Student Government Association. She has also held an internship at Xerox for four years.
When asked how all of these previous activities helped prepare her for this new position, Scheutzow feels that any leadership role prepares students for real life.
"Get involved and prepare yourself in any way that you can - practice makes perfect. I was always the one person who was a leader whether it was group projects or sports. I love being involved and helping others," said Scheutzow. "If you want to be a leader, you really can't fail. Mistakes can be made, but you never truly fail."
This November, Scheutzow will be attending the Student Leadership Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, to gain networking knowledge and enhance her leadership skills.
Amanda Scheutzow (the Cat in the Hat) with other BGS members during the BGS Day of Service.


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French Police Fight For Presumed Killer's Surrender
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French police have been trying to get a suspected gunman to surrender, after he apparently changed his mind about turning himself in. The 24-year-old has confessed to killing the Jewish children and the paratrooper in Toulouse. Explosions have been reported near the apartment. NPR's Eleanor Beardsley tells host Robert Siegel the latest developments.


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Pamela Cant has been appointed as Lauriers Assistant Vice-President: Human Resources, effective Nov. 19, 2012.
Cant has worked in the Human Resources field for 15 years and has been at Laurier for more than seven years. She held the position of Director: Total Compensation before becoming the Acting Assistant Vice-President: Human Resources in February 2011.
Cant received her honours Bachelor of Arts degree from Laurier in 1994, and holds a designation from the Canadian Human Resource Professional Association and the International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists. Cant is an active participant in the Association of Ontario University Human Resources Professionals and has recently been appointed as a member of the University Health Insurance Plan Steering Committee.
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Advanced Micro Devices has released its new HDTV tuner that enables reception of high-definition television across the world thanks to enhanced compatibility with different broadcast systems. The new ATI Theater 750 PC TV chip is compatible with both PCI Express and USB buses, hence, will be available both as add-on card as well as USB stick.
"ATI Theater HD 750 combines AMD's longstanding reputation for video expertise with consumer demand for a cost effective, easy to use and high quality TV on the PC experience," said Matt Skynner, vice president and general manager of GPU division at AMD products group.
ATI Theater 750 PC TV chip is compatible with HDTV/DTV/analog broadcast signals including NTSC, PAL/SECAM, ATSC, ClearQAM and DVB-T, hence, with proper connectors, add-on cards or USB sticks powered by the chip can be used virtually anywhere in the world.
When paired with ATI Radeon HD 4000-series graphics chip, the new ATI Theater 750 can enable real-time transcoding of captured HDTV stream into popular video formats, such as H.264, AVI, MPEG, DivX, WMV and MPEG4, for use on portable media devices. With appropriate software, consumers can also schedule recordings and watch, pause and rewind live TV programs.
"ATI Theater HD 750, in combination with ATI Radeon™ graphics and AMD mobile technology-based notebooks, provides a simplified, high-quality home-theater solution," said Mr. Skynner.
ATI Theater HD 750 is scheduled to be available from supporting manufacturers later this year in a variety of solutions including PCI Express add-in cards, USB "stick", and others.


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Interstitial lung disease is a group of lung disorders in which the deep lung tissues become inflamed and then damaged.
Diffuse parenchymal lung disease; Alveolitis; Idiopathic pulmonary pneumonitis (IPP)
The lungs contain tiny air sacs (alveoli), which is where oxygen is absorbed. These air sacs expand with each breath.
The tissue around these air sacs is called the interstitium. In people with interstitial lung disease, this tissue becomes stiff or scarred, and the air sacs are not able to expand as much. As a result, not as much oxygen can get to the body.
Interstitial lung disease (ILD) can occur without a known cause. This is called idiopathic ILD. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is the most common disease of this type.
There are also dozens of known causes of ILD, including:
Cigarette smoking may increase the risk of developing some forms of ILD and may cause the disease to be more severe.
Shortness of breath is a main symptom of interstitial lung disease. You may breathe faster or need to take deep breaths:
Most people with this condition also have a dry cough. A dry cough means you do not cough up any mucus or sputum.
Over time, weight loss, muscle and joint pain, and fatigue are also present.
People with more advanced ILD may have:
The health care provider will perform a physical exam. Dry, crackling breath sounds may be heard when listening to the chest with a stethoscope.
The following tests may be done:
People who are heavily exposed to known causes of lung disease in the workplace are usually routinely screened for lung disease. These jobs include coal mining, sand blasting, and working on a ship.
Treatment depends on the cause of the disease. Drugs that suppress the immune system and reduce swelling in the lungs are prescribed if an autoimmune disease is causing the problem. For persons who have the disease from unknown cause, there is no known effective therapy.
If there is no specific treatment for the condition, the aim is to make you more comfortable and support lung function:
Lung rehabilitation can provide support, and help you learn:
Some patients with advanced ILD may need a lung transplant.
You can ease the stress of illness by joining a support group. Sharing with others who have common experiences and problems can help you not feel alone.
The chance of recovering or of ILD getting worse depends on the cause and how severe the disease was when it was first diagnosed.
Some persons with ILD develop heart failure and high blood pressure in the blood vessels of their lungs.
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis has a poor outlook.
Call your health care provider if:
Behr J. Approach to the diagnosis of interstitial lung disease. Clin Chest Med. 2012;33:1-10.
Raghu G. Interstitial lung disease. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 92.
Selman M, Morrison LD, Noble PW, King TE. Idiopathic interstitial pneumonias. In: Mason RJ, Murray JF, Broaddus VC, et al., eds. Murray and Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Saunders; 2010:chap 57.


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The future of Phi Beta Kappa (booklet) 1933
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Phi Beta Kappa associates 1955
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Given its centralized eastside location, Kirkland has become the location for a new business opened by a certified public accountant with longtime Redmond ties.
Cathy Villemure, who has a Master of Science degree in accounting and 15 years experience, recently leased an office space in a business park just off 85th Street and a few blocks northeast of Parkplace.
"With the close access to Highway 405 and Bellevue, Redmond, Bothell, Woodinville, and Kenmore all bordering Kirkland," said Villemure, "the location is very convenient for my clients." Villemure shares office space with other service professionals after opting to start her own business. She had been tax manager for nearly a decade at a prominent Redmond accounting firm.
Besides comprehensive personal income tax filing services, Villemure also has expertise and experience with business tax and accounting for a variety of corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships. In January, she attended continuing education classes. "The new tax laws for 2013 have gotten more complicated," she says, "so it's important to look at planning early this year to avoid surprises with 2013 tax filings."
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Some women who have an abnormal mammogram or a lump in the breast may need to get a breast biopsy, where a doctor removes a small piece of breast tissue for testing. Here we explain what a breast biopsy is, how it's done, and what it might find. This information is also available as a printable PDF booklet.
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- Benign breast conditions: Not all lumps are cancer
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- Your breast biopsy results
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- Waiting for the results
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What do genital warts look like? Are these little red bumps genital warts?
I have some little red bumps in my groin area. They aren't inside my vagina or on the lips...is it possible that I have genital warts?
My partner and I both have genital herpes...do we still need to use protection?
My boyfriend and I have been seeing each other for about six months and we both have genital herpes from previous relationships. We're confused about the subject of oral sex and touching each other. We both want to give and receive, but we're worried about moving the virus to different parts of each other's bodies. Of course, there is always protection that can be used with oral sex, but both of us would really prefer just going natural.


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The Difference Between Crepes and McMuffins
Until recently, the only thing the French had on us was their seeming inability to accept obesity. This was a good thing. Not only has America become fat, we've also decided to accept it. Don't take this the wrong way. I still fully support American attempts to inject bacon or bacon flavoring into any and every thing. However, that doesn't mean you need to sit around all day and let the grease coagulate in your veins.
This difference exists in part at a cultural level. For instance, American sports tend to celebrate obesity, whether it be literal or clinical. Although I love the guy and wish he could have been on the Tigers at some point, David Wells didn't exactly seem like someone who ever matched up the idea of "baseball" with that of "conditioning." And although it's easy to see the extra weight a 300-pound lineman is carrying, even running backs and linebackers tend to be obese by clinical definitions.
In contrast, think of the typically French sports or sports where they have done well. Soccer, rugby, sex. These ideas may be completely foreign to us but the one thing they all have in common is lots of cardio. Even the more sedentary French sports, like boules and drinking wine, tend to have unforeseen positive health impacts.
So why is it that even the French are now celebrating being overweight? Ok, maybe she isn't fat but I like my models the same way I like my crepes: thin and slathered in Nutella. If we can't count on the French to enforce these standards, where else can we go?
I think more than anything I'm just afraid that the French will become so much like us that we'll no longer be able to make fun of them. That is not a world I want to live in. Who would we turn to for our jokes? Canadians? They're too nice. No, I want a world that makes sense, a world where the French inspire simultaneous hatred and jealousy. Take note, France. This plus-size model thing? It simply will not do.
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The problem is that we don't eat healthy. I find it hard to avoid sweets at work, for example this morning in my department they brought donuts, different cookies, biscottis and Mexican sweet bread. I already indulged but I am staying away from that table for the rest of the day.


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i def think they r not better off with him not playing but we have played some good ball the last 3 games while he has been injured.
i would like to see us play a few more games against quality sides to see how we run the ball and that before i make my mind up.
The 3 wins have come against Detroit who was coming off back to back matches including OT against Charlotte, then Washington who was coming off a back to back and then the Nets who we r now 3-0 against this season so i still havent been moved away from Marbury.
Its a good question though, im not sure how long it will take to find out if this is the case or not.


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Week 12 Pick'em Winners: TitanT won spread hitting 13 of 16. Rebel Titan won normal with 15 of 16. Week 13 Pick'em will be up by Wednesday evening.
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First follow one man's journey of raising turkey hatchlings to adulthood. Then, witness the original DUCKumentary to learn unknown facts about these familiar creatures. Finally, enter the hidden world of deer and discover their intelligence in a special evening of Nature Wednesday, November 27 beginning at 7pm.
7pm – My Life As A Turkey: Based on the true story of writer and naturalist Joe Hutto, portrayed by wildlife photographer Jeff Palmer, this film chronicles Hutto's remarkable experience of imprinting wild turkey eggs and raising the hatchlings to adulthood. Deep in the wilds of Florida, Hutto spent each day out and about as a "wild turkey" with his family of chicks — until the day came when he had to let his children grow up and go off on their own. As it turned out, this was harder than he ever imagined. Hutto's story also became a book, Illumination in the Flatlands.
8pm – An Original DUCKumentary: Ducks fly through the air on short stubby wings — traveling in large, energy-efficient formations over thousands of miles. There are some 120 species of them, representing a wide variety of shapes, sizes and behaviors. Some are noisy and gregarious, others shy and elusive. They are familiar animals we think we know. But most of us don't really know these phenomenal, sophisticated creatures at all. This program follows a wood duck family as a male and female create a bond, migrate together across thousands of miles, nurture and protect a brood of chicks, then come full circle as they head to their wintering grounds.
9pm – The Private Life of Deer: From coast to coast, some 30 million white-tailed deer make their home in the United States. Deer are the most highly studied mammals in the world, but does the typical homeowner with deer in the yard know how long deer can live? When they sleep? How many babies a doe can have each year? Enter the hidden world of white-tailed deer outfitted with night-vision cameras and GPS tracking equipment to see them not as common backyard creatures, but as intelligent, affectionate family members.


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The City of Mill Valley seeks two Mill Valley residents with an interest in golf course operations and/or business and marketing expertise to serve on an ad hoc advisory committee to evaluate the Mill Valley Golf Course operations and develop findings and recommendations for Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council consideration. The appointed residents will join a Chamber of Commerce representative and two members of the Parks and Recreation Commission on this ad hoc committee. The committee will suggest the focus and mission of the golf course and immediate and long-term initiatives and improvements necessary to address findings and recommendations to ensure the program's financial stability. It is expected that this task will be accomplished and a presentation of findings and recommendations provided to the Parks and Recreation Commission in January. Mill Valley residents interested in serving on the committee should submit an on or before November 9th @ 5pm. For more information, contact Lauren Buchholz, Recreation Department Administrative Aide, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley CA, or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
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The Washington Monument opens to the public, John Lennon is born, Che Guevara is executed, and President Barack Obama wins the Nobel Peace Prize, all on this day.
1975: Andrei Sakharov, often called the father of the Soviet hydrogen bomb, becomes the first Soviet citizen to win the Nobel Peace Prize for his work as an outspoken dissident to the Soviet regime. Sakharov, seen here in 1989, was not allowed to leave the Soviet Union to collect it.


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Bayview House Fire
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Part 6 of the Final Vessel General Permit (VGP) identifies provisions provided to EPA by States and Tribes in their CWA § 401 certifications that the States and Tribes deemed necessary to assure compliance with applicable provisions of the CWA and any other appropriate requirements of State and Tribal law. See 33 U.S.C. 1341(d); 40 C.F.R. § 124.53(e)(1). Pursuant to CWA § 401(d), EPA has attached those State and Tribal provisions to the final VGP; those that constitute effluent or other limitations or monitoring requirements are enforceable conditions of the federal permit. American Rivers, Inc. v. FERC, 129 F.3d 99, 107 (2nd Cir. 1997). These conditions are subject to review in State and Tribal administrative and judicial tribunals with appropriate jurisdiction. 40 C.F.R. § 124.55(e); American Rivers, Inc. v. FERC, 129 F.3d 99, 102 (2nd Cir. 1997); Roosevelt Campobello Int'l Park Comm'n v. EPA, 684 F.2d 1041, 1056 (1st Cir. 1982). The complete certification letters which contained additional permit conditions received from each State and Tribe are below.
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"People Like Us" is an earnest attempt to make a meaningful drama about family and personal growth, but despite a decent cast (Chris Pine and Elizabeth Banks are the stars), it ultimately fails.
Director/co-writer Alex Kurtzman and his writing partner Roberto Orci aren't usually known for crafting human films — they've long written together producing big-budget films like "Transformers" and "Star Trek" — and this film's attempts to tug at the heartstrings are overly obvious and predictable.
When workaholic Sam (Pine) finds out his music producer father has died, he's resistant to returning home. It's not just because he'd rather work, but also because his relationship with his mother (Michelle Pfeiffer) and now-deceased father has always been strained.
As Sam is clearing up his father's estate he finds out he had a sister, Frankie (Banks), he never knew about. In his father's will, Sam was asked to take $150,000 to Frankie's son, Josh (Michael Hall D'Addario).
Instead of just approaching his newfound family members with the truth, Sam attempts to learn about them and unintentionally forms a bond while lying through his teeth.
The big problem here is that Pine's character is so inconsistently written. At times Sam is a Jerry Maguire-level jerk, and others he's supposed to be sympathetic. Banks' single-mom character is mostly cliche, but at least it is consistent. The best lines are given to young Josh, and D'Addario is pretty good.
The strained, overly sentimental dialogue foisted upon the leads mostly arrests their performances.
While the characters are problematic, the overall plot and pacing of "People Like Us" is an utter mess. You can predict every beat before it happens, and the second and third acts become an unbearable drag.
"People Like Us" had the potential to be a decent — if lowest-common denominator — drama, but first-time director Kurtzman is just in over his head. The film follows a romantic-comedy formula — with meet cutes all over the place — but because it's brother and sister, it's really not a rom-com. It's basically a Hallmark movie with better production and actors that make up for some — but in no way all — of the flaws.


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ok so Jake's newest thing ... my left nipple and one of his fingers at the same time every time. It's so odd, but he only does it on the left side. HURTS like hell when he needs his nails trimmed!
ok so Jake's newest thing ... my left nipple and one of his fingers at the same time every time. It's so odd, but he only does it on the left side. HURTS like hell when he needs his nails trimmed!
Anyone know how I can teach him, nipple only?
Jake: Born 11/15/07
6lbs 5oz ~ 19inch and 3/4's long
No advice, but hoping someone helps as William likes to try and do the same thing
Even at a young age, Lance thought he could grab my nipple and shove it, along with his fist, into his mouth. He doesn't do it as much now, but that doesn't mean he's stopped trying! What works best for me is to tuck one of his arms under my own, and to hold onto his other arm with my free hand. This is all done using the cradle hold. Does this make sense/ help?
Some say he blows out his diapers just so he can stay naked longer... and that if you take him to IKEA, he will try to chat up the brightly colored sample rooms on display in the store. All we know is, he's called THE LANCE.
Born 12/28/07 6lbs, 12oz 20" long
@ 20wks: 16.5 lbs, 27" long
I to my little man! (It's the only way I can get things done!)
K used to do the same thing!! I just repeatedly and gently removed the finger.
Mama to my little Diva: Miss K (7/15/06)
And her little sister: Lulu Pie (3/21/09)
"Don't toush da mango"
One-handed typer Extraordinaire!
My body creates, houses, nurtures and nourishes life. That is awesome.
Kegel Kop says: TIGHTEN UP!
omgosh! I thought my LO was the only one. LOL! He sticks his thumb in there.....cracks me up. Usually I just take it out and tuck his arm under mine...he never does it with his free hand.
Becca SAHM to
Veronica 10/31/05
and Preston 10/28/07
<--- me!
(I love this smiley!)
I finally got on Facebook! If anyone wants to be my
I always have one hand tucked under the "Free" hand I have been holding or letting him grab onto but he only allows or does this for a few mins. then he thinks he's sly and slowly moves away from me stroks my boob then slips the finger in with the nipple. Really he makes me but at the same time I want him to stop : )
Thumb? oh boy...
Jake: Born 11/15/07
6lbs 5oz ~ 19inch and 3/4's long
I must be a mean mommy. Dd2 likes to stick her pointer and middle finger in her mouth while nursing. I pull them out and hold her hand or give her my shirt to hold on to. I do love love her stroking my breast I feel loved and well needed. It just makes me warm and fuzzy inside.
Becky ~ 33 Dh ~ 37 (my little geek of geeks)
Dd1 ~ Brittney 5yrs aka Bunny
Ds ~ Xander 3yrs aka Xaxu
Dd2 ~ Bailie 1yr aka Dede
Still going 14months later.
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hot shit: map of africa
Posted 23 May 2007 - 11:05 AM
http://gvsbchris.com...-... - Bone.mp3
here's blog words to describe it:
Thankfully Map Of Africa's self titled debut does amaze, now that Whatever We Want Records has seen fit to release it. Out now on super-limited shiny gatefold LP, it contains enough cosmic energy to bend your mind, inducing drug-assisted mental images without the assistance of drugs, watch in awe as the music spews forth in a geyser from the tip of the Martian pyramids.
"Map Of Africa" sounds like Captain Beefheart produced by Larry Levan, with Can on rhythm section. It conjures up mirages in the deserts and sand dunes of your mind with sexy African women fading in and out of your hazy vision as they wind and grind. After listening to the lyrics, who knew collonisation could be this hot?
Still, this swampy psych-rock jam has been in constant rotation around here for the last couple days, and it's only getting better. Maybe it's the jungle humidity and all the mosquitos in our hood lately, but we imagine this track scoring a chopper scene in some ill Vietnam flick. But that might just be us.
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here's an interview with 1 of the guys. i think one of them is in rub-n-tug
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I Jacked This From a Different Board
"Fuck You Homeboy"
Thought I'd try my hand at one of these...
For the uninitiated, Map Of Africa is DJ Harvey and Thomas Bullock (Rub 'N' Tug, A.R.E. Weapons). They've released only three 12"s in the last two years (2005's 'Black Skin Blue Eyed Boys' and 'The Sound Of The Fens' and 2006's 'Freaky Ways'), but they've steadily accrued a large amount of hype in certain circles, mainly based on the fact that Harvey is widely-regarded as one of the best DJs out there. Bullock's star is on the rise too, in beardo-disco circles, so every Map Of Africa release was greeted with fanboyish adoration.
Musically, MOA's album is a stew of sex-funk, swamp rock and psychedelia with its tongue firmly in its cheek, but with an obvious love for the music they pay homage to. It's just a really fun record and one that deserves a wider audience than it will probably get (it's only out on limited vinyl for now, with a CD release to come later in the year), thus the existence of this hype thread.
Anyway, just download it, you won't regret it...
Of Course Change the xx to tt in the Link
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A combination of edges and circles, Kisai Maru Wood features an intuitive time display in mirrored LCD, framed by a custom designed natural wood case.
Creative and functional, Kisai Maru Wood includes time, date, alarm, backlighting and animation.
Visually Appealing & Easy to Read at a Glance
Maru means circle in Japanese and it's the orbiting rings on the display which give the watch its name.
The inner facing hand points to the hour, the outer facing hand points to the minutes. It's just like a conventional clock. See the explanation on the right of the page for more detail.
The date is read in exactly the same way, the inner hand points to the month, the outer hand points to the day. Beneath the mineral crystal lens, the mirrored LCD features a color tint that brings the display to life.
A Limited Edition Wood Watch from Tokyoflash Japan
Kisai Maru Wood has been carefully crafted from 100% natural wood in very limited quantities. There are three models to choose from, red sandalwood with a dark sandalwood accent, maple wood with a red sandalwood accent and a new option, sandalwood with a maple wood accent.
The faceted surfaces on the wood casing taper at precise angles creating a modern appearance that contrasts with the simplistic time display.
Like all wood watches from Tokyoflash Japan, a clear coating has been applied to Kisai Maru Wood for protection.
A Watch with Time, Date, Alarm, Animation & EL Backlighting
As well as time and date, Maru Wood has an alarm and EL backlighting, so you can easily view the time at night.
The watch also features a custom designed animation which causes the display to spin and rotate once every five minutes, a function which can be turned on or off. See the video demo above to see this in action.
The links that make up the strap are individually made so the strap can be adjusted like a normal watch to fit your wrist perfectly. The watch uses a standard CR2025 watch battery which will last at least 12 months and can easily be replaced.
Due to the natural qualities of wood, the color and grain may be slightly darker or lighter than shown in the photos.
In February 2010, Tokyoflash Japan opened its Design Studio Blog to showcase concept designs and request ideas for new watch designs from fans. The idea for Kisai Maru's display was submitted by Sam Jerichow from Germany. This is the eighth concept submitted by a fan to become reality.
Find out more about the original concept on the Tokyoflash Design Studio Blog.
Blog reader & watch designer Sam Jerichow says:
When I made my early sketches for the display, I was trying to give analog time telling a new guise. Then I actually designed a pocket watch for my new generation digital analog display.
When I saw the first images of the wrist watch, I was surprised how good it looked and how nicely the display has been embedded with the circle in the case and the all-around-the-wrist line in the strap. I am the proud owner of a satin sienna and a dark wooden Maru.
Seeing Maru's circles and edges in wood now is very nice. What a cool idea!! The simple design goes well with the grain of this light and warm material. Can't wait to wear a plaid shirt with my new Maru for a subtly geeky lumberjack look hehe.
The name Maru, that I gave the original concept, was translated in a fantastic way. Thank you Tokyoflash! I'd also like to thank my fans who say what they like and what they don't ;) - the support is great!
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This print started out as a baseball card more than twenty years ago. Every aspect of it is designed to preserve the original look and feel of the card, from the printing pattern to the slightly worn edges. In fact, this print started by finding the actual card in our vault and then painstakingly re-mastering it with a team of designers. The authenticity extends to manufacturing; each print is made on high-quality, cotton fine art paper that measures 1/64 inches in thickness. Framed prints feature 2-inch flat wood or metallic frames with high-end, glare-resistant glass. And all prints are officially licensed by MLB and the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
STORYMookie Wilson had reason to smile as in this 1985 Topps card. After all, he had played in at least 150 games and stolen a minimum of 46 bases in the previous three seasons, but he was limited to just 93 games in '85. He did hit exactly .276 for the third straight season, an odd statistic.
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Earlier this year, sneaker retailer Foot Locker teamed up with NFL wide receiver Victor Cruz to create #cruzdaytuesday. The day gives sneaker heads a chance to highlight their personal sneaker collection on Instagram.
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It's the start of free agency, and teams now have the right to negotiate with available free agents as teams' exclusive rights period ended Thursday night. Of course, there were no significant signings on Friday, but activity should pick up in the coming weeks.
The big three for the Yankees are obviously Andy Pettitte, Johnny Damon, and Hideki Matsui. Regardless of what other moves the Yanks have in mind for their rotation, I feel very strongly they should bring back Andy assuming that he wants to come back for another season. Had he not gone to Houston for three years, Andy would potentially be in position to challenge Whitey Ford for the Yankees record for most career wins (The Chairman of the Board holds the record with 236 wins, while Andy stands at 229 career wins with the Yankees and Astros). Andy may never reach Ford's Yankees record, however he still has the chance to reach the 200 win milestone wearing pinstripes, needing just 8 more wins. I think Andy is very proud of his Yankees legacy, and I do expect to see him back in the Bronx next season.
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I would like to see the team re-sign Johnny Damon. The only thing about Damon that concerns me is his arm-strength in left field. Otherwise, he is still playing the game like a young man despite his age (36). He simply makes things happen and his double-steal in the World Series was classic but typical Damon-like. The Yankees would be wise to allow Damon to return next year on a two year deal.
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As much as I like Hideki Matsui and how great his timely hits have been, I see this as the end of his career in the Bronx. Since he's limited to DH, he simply wouldn't get enough at-bats in the coming seasons with the need to increase the DH rotation to include older players like Jorge Posada, Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez (to allow them more rest from playing the field).
I am sad to see Xavier Nady go, but it doesn't sound like there's any interest on the Yankees' part to bring him back. Some team is going to get a high quality guy and if healthy, a productive player. Of course, that means he'll probably be signing with Boston any day now… 😦
The rumor mill regarding Roy Halladay is gaining steam once again. A free agent after next season, it is very likely that the Toronto Blue Jays will move Doc this off-season rather than wait until the trading deadline. The list of teams not interested in Doc is probably shorter than the list of team who are. The Blue Jays will be able to get a King's ransom for Halladay and it should set them up for a bright future. Of course, the Yankees and Red Sox are always rumored to be in the mix, but I wouldn't be surprised to see Doc go to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Assuming that Frank McCourt isn't too distracted or financially drained by his divorce proceedings with wife Jamie, the Dodgers need a frontline ace to compete against the Philadelphia Phillies for supremacy in the National League. The Dodgers have a window of opportunity so they should certainly make every attempt to secure the final pieces of the puzzle in what could be Joe Torre's last hurrah.
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Wow, with 15 wins, Tim Lincecum captured the NL Cy Young Award for the second consecutive year? I am not trying to take anything away from Lincecum (15-7, 2.48 ERA), but I was surprised. I know and understand that win total is the one statistic that a pitcher has the least amount of control over, however, I thought that Adam Wainright of the St. Louis Cardinals was the deserving choice (he led the NL with 19 wins). His ERA was slightly higher than Lincecum's at 2.63, but it was still very good. You could also argue that Chris Carpenter should have won, as he had a remarkable season (17-4, 2.24 ERA despite missing time with a pulled muscle in his side). Wainright, 19-8, captured the most first place votes, but finished third behind Lincecum and Carpenter. I can't help but think that if Wainright had pitched for the Mets or the Dodgers, he would have won the award. Even the local Bay Area press was surprised by Lincecum's win. I was listening to San Francisco sports talk radio on Friday, and all they could talk about was how long Lincecum's hair was going to be by Opening Day next season. Lincecum lead the league in strikeouts with 261, and was second in ERA and third in innings pitched. If you ask Lincecum which stat is most important, it's WHIP (walks plus hits per innings pitched). Timmy finished fourth with a WHIP of 1.047 (behind Dan Haren, Carpenter, and Javier Vazquez). I am not saying that Lincecum was a bad choice…it was simply unexpected, in my mind.
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Hey Julia, I enjoyed reading the Boston Globe this morning…"Out of Synch: Magic's Act Again Surprises Celtics". Very nice!
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I am going to see a show by comedian Lisa Lampanelli tonight. I don't know anything about her except that she is the so-called "Queen of Mean". I found this review of Lisa's show by Larry the Cable Guy: "Front row tickets to Lisa's show are $100, and obstructed view tickets are $150". I've heard she is very raunchy so I might want to get those obstructed view tickets! 😉
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Thanks for the link – never know when I might have missed article….and don't they have newspapers in San Jose that you should be reading?😉 Ah yes…the Hot Stove season heats up! And now that you mention it…Nady would be a great fit for Boston – don't you think?😉 And I know you'll be cheering on Tom Brady and the Patriots tomorrow! lol!
Have fun at the show tonight. I've seen her once – can't remember which channel she was on (HBO probably) – but I thought she was pretty funny.
I want the yanks to resign matsui but not resign damon. They might get Halladay but i would prefer to sign lackey because you are giving away valuable prospects if you trade for halladay
Scott, I was sorry to hear of the passing of Art Savage, the first President of the San Jose Sharks.
let me ask you this. Damon at 36 or Holliday at 30? Which would you prefer? Halladay OR Holliday?
I think that if the yanks make a major move (which they usually do), its only going to be ONE! I know they want to bring the payroll down a bit.
So do you go after the younger Holliday to hit in the 5 hole to protect A-Rod to replace Damon, or do you sign Damon and give up the farm to get Halladay?
Its almost like a "can't lose" situation. I would rather go after Holliday (or maybe Lackey) and keep baby bombers intact.
Everyday I change my mind on what I would do.
Don't be surprised if the X-Man doesn't sign anywhere right away. He won't be ready to play until all-star break. If he's good, you may see him back in the bronx. (don't hold your breath though. I just felt like throwing that out there.)


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Thank you so much for your wonderful publicity of the Beeville Garden Club's recent table show. Your coverage helped spread news of the good work done by this active group.
Thank you to First National Bank for allowing us to use their community room for the table show. The room was perfect, and the hospitality shown by the bank and its employees could not be surpassed.
Thank you also to all the businesses in the community who allowed the club to advertise the table show by displaying the information flier as well as information on marquees.
Finally, thank you to all who attended the show and purchased items from the country store for Valentine's Day. Monies made from sales are used for Garden Club projects.
Linda McKay and Sally Amthor, Table Show Co-Chairmen, Beeville Garden Club