text:
The old school is a part of Refugio County history.
But Ishmael "Mike" Beltran, 83, remembers it well because he attended classes in the school.
The Spanish School had three grades: first through third and was located where the apartments are on Osage Street on the side of the U.S. post office.
At the time, Osage Street was a dirt road.
"My mother went to school there and my dad, too," Beltran said.
His mother, Elvira Beltran, is now 99 years old.
He said his mother made it through the second grade, but his dad only made it through the first grade.
The staff at the school told Beltran's dad to learn at school or take a whipping.
"He took the whipping," Beltran said.
Beltran well remembers his three years at the school.
"They were pretty strict. Oh yeah, we learned to keep your mouth shut," he said.
He said his first-grade teacher was very nice: Mrs. Coward.
"Her husband worked for the O'Connors," he said.
But second grade was different.
Beltran said the normal punishment for being bad was a slap on you hand with a ruler.
"She made me roll up my pants and whipped me with an electrical cord," he said. "They got rid of her."
For obvious reasons, Beltran can't remember the teacher's name.
Then his third-grade teacher proved to be the nicest.
"She was a short lady, Mrs. Burke," he said. "She was really nice."
All through the three years of the school, one thing was certain: "If you weren't paying attention, you'd be in trouble. You weren't allowed to chew gum, and if they caught you, they'd stick it on your nose till the end of the day," he said.
"I figured if I was going to learn anything, I'd better shut up and listen."
Beltran said he began to understand the reason for the school after the first grade.
"When I got to the second grade, from what I could understand, we were told we couldn't go to the white school until we knew how to speak English," he said.
Beltran, however, knew how to speak English.
"I learned English from playing in school and playing with kids. I remember really well that I could read a little bit in first grade," he said.
He remembers the Anglo family next door, too.
They were the Johnsons, who had a daughter named Gladys.
"We played together. She ended up being Gladys Claybrook," he said.
Beltran said he was at the school during the Great Depression.
"I ate at school. I ate the whole thing except the vegetable. They made me come back and eat it when I was at recess," he said.
Speaking of recess, most kids took off their shoes if they had them when they went out to play.
"Back in those days, we were very poor. I was lucky to have shoes," Beltran said. "I put them close by and kept an eye on them."
When the first bell rang, he said kids would have time to put their shoes on and go to the bathroom.
"When the second bell rang, you had better be in class," he said.
School days lasted from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The building was a two-story brick structure shaped like an "L."
"It was not too far from the railroad tracks. The playground was between the school and the road."
The school had three rooms for the classes, a kitchen upstairs, a principle's office and teachers' office.
He said after the third grade, many of the students found it tough to go to the public school.
Despite the segregated situation, Beltran said he always thought he was one of the guys.
He said one of those guys was James Henry, who was in Boy Scout Troop 72. He noted Henry made the rank of Eagle Scout.
"I was a Life Scout, working on Eagle, but I went into the Army," he said.
Beltran also signed up for high school football in 1945.
"We practiced and everything, but this guy came up to me and said, 'You take my shoes. Go clean them and bring them back to me,'" he said. "I turned my suit in. It hurt me a little. Everybody else treated me all right."
But the following year, Beltran signed up again because the bully was gone.
Beltran entered the military in 1948 at Fort Lewis, Wash., and was transferred to Fort Sam Houston medical school in San Antonio.
From Fort Sam Houston, Beltran went to Camp Kilmer, N.J. and shipped out to Germany, where he participated in the Berlin airlift from January to July 1949.
He then went to Patrick Air Force Base (now Cape Kennedy Space Center) and saw the first German V2 rocket launched.
"To me, that was some excitement. It was beautiful."
Then he was assigned to Fort Sill, Okla.
"I was supposed to go to Korea, but I didn't have much time left, so they pulled me back. I got out in 1952," he said.
Beltran had served from 1948 to 1952 and exited military service as a lance corporal (E-4).
While Beltran experience a lot in his youth, he vividly recalls that early part of his life in Spanish School.
The school finally was destroyed by a hurricane in 1942.
"I'm very proud to see that things have changed a lot, but there's still some discrimination," he said.
"I always look at everything positive. I can't blame it all on one people. We have to keep working at it."


text:
Calling All Boys' Lacrosse Players For Tourney
A statewide boys' lacrosse tournament for high school-aged players is coming up the first weekend in August.
The Empire State Cup tournament replaces the Empire State games for boys' lacrosse.
It will be Aug. 1-4 at Onondaga Community College in Syracuse.
Carthage Central's Kirk Ventiquattro is coaching the Central Region team and is hoping local players will try out.
Click on the picture for details.
Visit empirestatecup.com to register or for more information.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Diploma in Business Administration Program
The Diploma in Business Administration has been designed to meet the needs of people with work experience in business or government who wish to enhance their skills in the functional areas of administration.
The courses in the program have been selected to give broad coverage of the functional areas of management.
The program is made up of six credits (four required and two elective). It is a part-time program only and will take at least three terms to complete. Courses are offered in the evenings and through online learning.
Note Although diploma students are allowed to take BU255/EC255 without the prerequisite of MA130, such students should be aware that the other members of the class will have taken this mathematics course and the instructors may assume that all students have the same level of sophistication in mathematics. As a result, students without the prerequisite may be at a disadvantage.
Academic & Related Dates Fall/Winter 2009-2010
Other Calendars


text:
November 24 , 2008
CONTACT: Karen Kreeger
Penn Geneticist Receives Top Award from American Society of Human Genetics
PHILADELPHIA - Haig H. Kazazian, Jr., M.D., Seymour Gray Professor of Molecular Medicine in Genetics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, received the American Society of Human Genetics' (ASHG) Allan Award at the Society's 58th Annual Meeting, which was held this month in Philadelphia.
The Allan Award recognizes substantial and far-reaching scientific contributions to human genetics, carried out over a lifetime of scientific inquiry and productivity. One of ASHG's longest-standing awards, the Allan Award was established in 1961 in memory of William Allan, who was one of the first American physicians to conduct extensive research in human genetics.
"I feel incredibly grateful and proud to be named as the recipient of this year's Allan Award," says Kazazian. "Receiving this prestigious acknowledgement from my colleagues in the human genetics field is a tremendous honor."
Throughout his career as a genetic scientist, Dr. Kazazian has made numerous seminal contributions in understanding and deciphering mechanisms that cause mutations leading to human disease. One such mechanism that he discovered is called a transposable element, or "jumping gene," which is a segment of DNA that can move around to different positions in the genome of a single cell and cause mutations.
In his lifetime of scientific discoveries, Dr. Kazazian's revolutionary research has had a significant impact on unraveling the genetic causes of human disease. His discoveries have benefited the public health by informing the creation of new and improved methods for diagnosing and treating genetic conditions.
Furthermore, Dr. Kazazian was also named as this year's Allan Award recipient because of his active involvement in training and mentoring the next generation of basic science and clinical human genetics researchers. Dr. Kazazian's exemplary efforts in this area have earned him an impressive record of former trainees who have gone on to become outstanding genetic scientists and academicians at the top medical schools throughout the world. Seven of his former students were previous recipients of ASHG Student Awards.
Dr. Kazazian received a $10,000 prize and an engraved medal. Immediately after receiving his award, Dr. Kazazian delivered the Allan Award Address. In his presentation, "On Jumping Fields and 'Jumping Genes,'" Dr. Kazazian discussed two of the major discoveries that he has had in his career. First, he found that because of linkage disequilibrium, there is an association of chromosome haplotypes with disease-causing mutations. This linkage disequilibrium can be very helpful in characterizing the mutations in any single-gene disorder. His second discovery was that transposable elements are active in present-day human beings and when they "jump" they can cause disease. A manuscript of the 2008 Allan Award Address will be published in an upcoming issue of the American Journal of Human Genetics (AJHG).
PENN Medicine is a $3.6 billion enterprise dedicated to the related missions of medical education, biomedical research, and excellence in patient care. PENN Medicine consists of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (founded in 1765 as the nation's first medical school) and the University of Pennsylvania Health System.
Penn's School of Medicine is currently ranked #4 in the nation in U.S.News & World Report's survey of top research-oriented medical schools; and, according to most recent data from the National Institutes of Health, received over $379 million in NIH research funds in the 2006 fiscal year. Supporting 1,700 fulltime faculty and 700 students, the School of Medicine is recognized worldwide for its superior education and training of the next generation of physician-scientists and leaders of academic medicine.
The University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) includes its flagship hospital, the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, rated one of the nation's top ten "Honor Roll" hospitals by U.S.News & World Report; Pennsylvania Hospital, the nation's first hospital; and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. In addition UPHS includes a primary-care provider network; a faculty practice plan; home care, hospice, and nursing home; three multispecialty satellite facilities; as well as the Penn Medicine Rittenhouse campus, which offers comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation facilities and outpatient services in multiple specialties.


text: I have a forceful let down but it doesn't seem to bother my 5 week old too much. He pulls off and coughs occasionally and then I let it spray into a towel. I have to pump a lot because I am working and DS eats about twice as much when he eats from a bottle...I don't have a big problem with leaking or anything so do I have anything to worry about?


text:
Take Back the Night
National Day of action to bring attention to rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment on college campuses. Rally and march around campus to advocate for safe spaces for women against sexual violence.
- Location
- Lynn Eusan Park
- Price
- Free
- Sponsor
- Women's Resource Center
- Contact
- Malkia Hutchinson, firstname.lastname@example.com, 832-842-6197


text:
News Release from the office of Senator Carlos Uresti
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 30, 2009CONTACT: Tomas Larralde at 512-463-0119
Senator Uresti Files Bill Allowing Texas A&M-San Antonio to Start Breaking-Ground
San Antonio, TX — Today, Senator Carlos I. Uresti filed SB 607 to allow Texas A&M San Antonio to jump start the new TAMU- San Antonio Campus. The bill would change the number of students required to activate the $40 million funding (known as Tuition Revenue Bonds) for the university's construction. In 2003, the university was created through the efforts of the late-Senator Frank Madla; however, the funding for the construction was not passed until 2006 and was contingent upon meeting certain enrollment thresholds. The new bill would set a new threshold and would allow A&M San Antonio to meet its goal to have a campus in place by 2010. The City and local community have been supporting the A&M effort through infrastructure support and the donation of property for a 700-acre campus site located at South Loop 410, Zarzamora and Mauermann Roads. This new campus will meet the growing demands for Higher Education in San Antonio and throughout the region.
Senator Uresti stated that "my constituents have demanded access to the top quality research and educational opportunities that A&M has to offer. The economic impact of the A&M San Antonio campus will allow San Antonio to not only weather the tough economic times but will propel it toward prosperity.
In 2007, Senator Uresti created a task force to find ways to stimulate enrollment. As a result of the Task Force's efforts and numerous community leaders in Fall 2007/Fall 2008 A&M San Antonio saw a nearly 50% increase in student enrollment. In addition, new numbers from Spring 2008/Spring 2009 show an astonishing increase of 63% bringing the total student headcount to date to 1,673 which equates to 1,052 full-time equivalent (FTEs). Given the threshold of the new legislation, A&M San Antonio would automatically qualify for construction funding.
"With the investment of our community and political leaders, we are sure that the first brick will serve as a foundation that will be strong enough to support a tower of economic progress and academic success."
Today, Texas A&M University KingsvilleSystem Center-San Antonio offers 19 undergraduate degree plans, 8 graduate degree programs, including an MBA and an alternative teachers certification program. Now located in the temporary campus provided by South San Antonio Independent School District at 1450 Gillette, the new construction will allow the University to accommodate more students and more programs.
"This campus will contribute to strengthening our educated workforce and continue to make San Antonio a destination for future development," continued Senator Uresti.
Senator Uresti represents Senate District 19, a 55,000 square mile area extending from the city of San Antonio in Bexar County to the Lower Valley of El Paso County. The largest legislative district in the nation, it spans two time zones, and contains nine of the 14 border counties in Texas, two-thirds of the U.S.-Mexico border within Texas, and all or part of 23 counties. Senate District 19 is home to five U.S. ports of entry, three U.S. toll bridges, 62 school districts, seven military sites, six state parks, and two national parks.


text:
More Is More
- Next1 of 17Glo
- Previous Next2 of 17StyleSight
- Previous Next3 of 17StyleSight
- Previous Next4 of 17StyleSight
- Previous Next5 of 17StyleSight
- Previous Next6 of 17StyleSight
- Previous Next7 of 17StyleSight
- Previous Next8 of 17StyleSight
- Previous Next9 of 17StyleSight
- Previous Next10 of 17StyleSight
- Previous Next11 of 17StyleSight
- Previous Next12 of 17StyleSight
- Previous Next13 of 17StyleSight
- Previous Next14 of 17StyleSight
- Previous Next15 of 17StyleSight
- Previous Next16 of 17StyleSight
- Previous Next17 of 17StyleSight
- More Is MoreCeleb Fashion Face-Off: Moms vs. daughters
- 10 Secrets Every Woman Needs to Know Before Online
- Unrealistic Expectations Set By Fashion Bloggers
- 10 Revolutionary Fashion Brands to Shop Now
- 8 Most Flattering Colors for Blondes
- 10 Best Street Style Outfits From Brazil
- World Cup Kicks Off a Fashion Trend
- Easy Ways To Instantly Look More Fashionable
- The Best Of Cannes Street Style 2014
- 12 Stylish Alternatives To Wearing Jeans
- Fitness Clothes You Can Wear Outside the Gym
- Shop 9 Stylish Brands That Give Back
- Elle Cover: Anna Kendrick On Her Sex Appeal
- 10 Perfect Wedding Guest Outfits Under $100
- 10 Ways To Wear Orthotic-Friendly Shoes
- 10 Summer Trends In Plus-Size Clothing
- Elle Cover: Angelina Jolie Opens Up About Brad
- Where are these top models now?
- 10 Perfect Outfits For Your Engagement Photos
STYLE_Intro_Layering_v011 of 17
Great Lengths2 of 17
By Lilah Nicolaidis
That fall staple, the trench coat, looks right when paired with a just-below-the-knee-length skirt, as seen here at Dries Van Noten.
That's a Match3 of 17
Take it from us (and Anna Sui): A scarf-and-hat combo is a cute way to accessorize in cold weather.
Knot Interested4 of 17
Try a shirt with a bow or knotted collar under a blazer, as seen at Balmain, for a great and stylish office ensemble.
Solid Style5 of 17
BCBG showed its fall collection with opaque white tights -- a modern way to brighten your daytime look.
The Golden Fleece6 of 17
Invest in a serious shearling jacket, like this style from Burberry, and you'll win style points and be cozy all season long.
Neutral Zone7 of 17
Try a head-to-toe neutral look, like this Michael Kors ensemble, for an instantly sophisticated outfit. …
Color Theory8 of 17
… or add a burst of color to an otherwise monochromatic look to brighten your day, like at Paul Smith.
Sock It to Me9 of 17
Brian Reyes's fall collection included many knee socks, and we actually think this is a rather adorable way to stay warm.
Fantasy Isle10 of 17
Although we do love the fur mittens, it's Max Mara's oversize sweater, with its modern fair-isle print, that really caught our eye.
Sheer Genius11 of 17
Try a sheer layer in a similar color under a blazer for a subtly sexy look, per Calvin Klein.
Jean Queen12 of 17
A denim jacket is a must this season, even if you pair yours with khakis and not sparkly glitter pants à la Isabel Marant.
Knit Wit13 of 17
Celine's collection shows us that statement knits are in and easy to layer over a simple tee and trousers.
Mix It Up14 of 17
Don't stash your summer dresses away just yet. Try them with tights, boots and a sweater for a bohemian-chic look, as seen at Ralph Lauren.
Tie One On15 of 17
Menswear is in for fall, and although this Hermès look is a bit over-the-top, we do love a tie on a woman every once in a while.
It's in the Details16 of 17
Carolina Herrera's uber-luxe collection had a definite late-'70s vibe, but a pair of suede gloves and a fedora with an exaggerated brim would lend a sophisticated feel to any look.
A Vested Interest17 of 17
Although Fendi's furs are real, we suggest you try one of the season's many faux alternatives, especially in a vest, as a chic fall layer.


text:
Restaurant brands are punting on expensive in-game commercials for Super Bowl XLVIII in favor of more cost-effective marketing strategies like pregame commercials or, increasingly, social-media campaigns before and during the big game. Unlike last year, when Taco Bell and Subway ran in-game commercials during the National Football League's championship game, no restaurants have announced plans to advertise during the Super Bowl, which will be televised Feb. 2 on Fox. The game's ...
Register to view this article
It's free but we need to know a little about you to continually improve our content.
Why Register?
Registering allows you to unlock a portion of our premium online content. You can access more in-depth stories and analysis, as well as news not found on any other website or any other media outlet. You also get free eNewsletters, blogs, real-time polls, archives and more.
Attention Print Subscribers: While you have already been granted free access to NRN we ask that you register now. We promise it will only take a few minutes!
Questions about your account or how to access content?
Contact: Desiree Torres email@example.com


text:
Timothy Olyphant Gossip
Timothy Olyphant gossip, latest news, photos, and video.
Understatement: Sarah didn't like Mother's Day
FameFlynet, Raymond Hall/ Brad Barket/ Getty Images
I am not a mother. I am not qualified to speak to the joys, trials, and triumphs of motherhood. But I have seen the movie Mother's Day, so I know all about pain, desperation, despair, and the deep abiding shame that comes from watching silently as another human being is repeatedly humiliated for the prurient pleasures of others. Full Story
Timothy Olyphant is coming back to TV
Last week I said I miss seeing Timothy Olyphant every week on Justified, and while Justified is not coming back, Timothy Olyphant is. It's been announced that he will star with Drew Barrymore Full Story
Timothy Olyphant appears
Steven A Henry/ Getty Images
Lainey usually hogs the Timothy Olyphant photos but she let me have these new shots of Olyphant on stage because I miss Justified so terribly and this is usually the time of year when I'm recapping Justified but there is no more Justified to be recapped and I'm sad. But here's the next best thing—Timothy Olyphant in a flannel shirt and cowboy boots, looking very Raylan Givens-ish during the opening night of Kenneth Lonergan's new play, Hold on to Me Darling. Full Story
Jennifer Aniston…by request
FameFlynet, INFphoto.com/ Ryan Turgeon/ Splash News
The last time I posted photos of Jennifer Aniston on the set of Mother's Day, mentioning that Timothy Olyphant is playing her ex-husband in the movie, I got yelled at. Some of you were pissed that I didn't include photos of him. OK but there were no photos of him that day. There are now. Full Story
Jennifer Aniston's newlywed Mother's Day
FameFlynet, AKM-GSI/ Splash News
Fresh off her wedding and honeymoon, Jennifer Aniston is back at work, seen here in Atlanta on the set of Mother's Day, directed by Garry Marshall. You'll recall, Garry Marshall also directed Valentine's Day and New Year's Eve. It's almost like he doesn't know that holidays are already schmaltzy. Full Story
Justified 6.13: "We dug coal together"
Justified Season 6, Episode 13 recap SPOILERS I started recapping Justified in season 3, and it turns out I miscounted Raylan's body count, missing some unnamed henchmen from season one. I've had it at twenty-one, but it's actually twenty-seven. Well, twenty-eight, by the end. Full Story
Justified 6.9: "A civil conversation"
Frazer Harrison/ Michael Kovac/ Getty Images
Justified Season 6, Episode 9 recap. Wynn Duffy is the rat! OF COURSE HE IS. In retrospect, who else could it be? He mentioned being around back when Grady Hale was killed, and sure enough, the unsealed files from Simon Poole's original investigation reveal that Wynn was his CI. With Ava's loyalty wavering, Raylan, Brooks, and Art visit Wynn and flip him to their side. Full Story
Justified 6.1: "The bullet finds you"
Frederick M. Brown/ Getty Images
Justified Season 6, Episode 1 recap It's the beginning of the end and I am not remotely ready. As anxious as I always get for Justified to come back, this time it's bittersweet, because this is the final season. Last season was a mixed bag—not as bad as some people said, but not as good seasons 2 or 4. Full Story
Timothy Olyphant before the end
London Entertainment/ Splash
Here is Timothy Olyphant, handsome and low-key as always, at the Clippers game last night. Olyphant was not at the People's Choice Awards. He doesn't court that vote. It's one of my very favorite things about him. My absolute favorite thing about him, though, is Justified which begins its final season later this month. Full Story
Don't forget about Timothy Olyphant
Wenn, FameFlynet, Uri Schanker/ Pascal Le Segretain/ Getty Images
I posted photos today of Will Ferrell and Luke Wilson Old School in the site intro today and someone yelled at me for not mentioning Timothy Olyphant. Fair enough. Timothy Olyphant was also at the US Open this weekend. And we should be seeing him at TIFF for This Is Where I Leave You. Everyone I know who's seen it so far says it's terrific. Full Story
Justified 5.3: "Who's going to be the last man standing?"
Alberto E. Rodriguez/ Getty
Justified Season 5, Episode 3 recap How are we already three episodes into Justified?! Now that we're on such a finite schedule, it's going too quickly. And things are moving quickly this season. It was like, episode five before season four really got into gear and the disparate threads started to come together and make sense as a larger narrative, but three episodes into season five and the connections and contentions are already becoming clear. Full Story


text:
view full screen
Blue/Black Colorblock Stretch Bracelet
Style: 570069434
Out of Stock
Thickly grouped beaded sparkle ties in spring's Deco blues and our signature black. Matches the Blue/Black Colorblock Necklace and Blue/Black Colorblock Earring.
- Stretch fit.
- Cut glass jet rondelles and rounds with faceted glass and acrylic blue rondelles and seed beads. Rhodium-finish, nickel-free metal.
Read more… Read less…


text:
Lazaridis School of Business & Economics
The Efficacy of Exclusive Territory Assignment to Delivery Vehicle Drivers (ABSTRACT)
M. Haughton
published: 2008 | Research publication | Refereed Journals - ODS
Haughton, M. (2008), "The Efficacy of Exclusive Territory Assignment to Delivery Vehicle Drivers", European Journal of Operational Research, 184 (1), 24-38.
ABSTRACT: A supporting logic for having a vehicle driver exclusively assigned to serve the same territory on every delivery trip is the deepening of the driver's knowledge of the territory and the customers therein. This contributes to the driver's proficiency in serving that territory. However, in situations of randomness in day-to-day customer demands, the choice of exclusive territory assignments entails the sacrifice of sub-optimal route configuration. This study quantifies the extent of that sacrifice in order to depict the cost implications of exclusive territory assignments vis-a-vis tactics that keep pace with day-to-day demand fluctuations by allowing for flexibility in the assignments. The study's analysis of exclusive territory assignments covers those that involve territory sharing among a team of drivers.
Download the article at: http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1337106311&sid=2&Fmt=2&clientId=27850&RQT=309&VName=PQD
revised Nov 15/07
View all Lazaridis School of Business & Economics documents


text:
We're certainly not lamenting the death of former Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi. Before being kicked out of power this summer by NATO-backed rebels, he tyrannized and terrorized his people for 42 years. He also engaged in acts of international terrorism, such as the 1986 bombing of a Berlin discotheque that killed three people, including two American servicemen, and the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing 270 people.
But in recent years, Gadhafi, although still a tyrant at home, had agreed to give up his nuclear weapons program and was taken off the U.S. government's list of state sponsors of terror. He paid restitution to some of the families of his victims.
A revolt broke out against his regime in February in the area around Benghazi, in the east of Libya. It then spread westward until it engulfed the whole country, finally ousting Gadhafi's regime from Tripoli, the capital; then moving on to Sirte, his hometown and where he made his final stand.
Our concern is how President Barack Obama involved America in yet another conflict, in this case launching American bombing missions without even tacit support from Congress. The president used only the United Nations' approval of the use of force as justification for engaging our military. Yet the U.S. Constitution mandates that only "Congress shall have power to … declare war." At least in the case of the Iraq invasion in 2003, President George W. Bush got from Congress the "Authorization for Use of Military Force against Iraq Resolution of 2002" in October that year.
"I'm not going to shed a tear for Gadhafi," Christopher Preble told us; he's vice president for defense and foreign policy studies at the libertarian Cato Institute. "But he was likely to go even if there was no U.S. involvement."Preble pointed out that U.S. assistance to the rebels means "the United States now is implicated in the behavior of the new Libyan government, about which we know little."
For America, he said, "the vexing problem again is one of presidents starting wars. Next, why not topple governments in Syria, Iran and elsewhere? There are countries all over the world where some segment of the population is upset with its government." Of the world's 192 nations, about 60 could be considered ruled by dictators.
And he pointed to President Obama's decision this month to send 100 U.S. troops to Uganda to help that government repel attacks by a rebel group accused of atrocities. "My hope is, it's a small operation," Preble said. Again, the president just sent the troops without authorization by Congress, even though "Uganda isn't essential to national security by any stretch."
Gadhafi's death will not be mourned, and our hope is that Libya's citizens find a path to individual liberty marked by a rule of law, a court system, property rights, a bill of rights and a government that will defend those liberties. At the same time, we are reminded that America's founders gave war-making powers to Congress because they were tired of Britain's King George III, the tyrant they threw off, starting wars on his own. We need to return to the founders' wisdom of caution in international military entanglements.


text:
"GENEALOGY ROADSHOW is an engaging, innovative program that reveals the bigger picture of our nation's past, present and future," said Beth Hoppe, Chief Programming Executive and General Manager of General Audience Programming for PBS. "With a diverse mix of stories in each episode, GENEALOGY ROADSHOW appeals to Americans interested in learning about their family histories. It also shows that no matter one's heritage and background, everyone has a place in history."
GENEALOGY ROADSHOW's premiere season will feature participants from four American cities — Nashville, Austin, Detroit and San Francisco — who want to explore unverified genealogical claims, passed down through family history, that may (or may not) connect them to an event or a historical figure. These cities were chosen as American crossroads of culture, diversity, industry and history, with deep pools of potential participants and stories. After participants are chosen, experts in genealogy, history and DNA will use family heirlooms, letters, pictures, historical documents and other clues to hunt down more information. These experts will enlist the help of local historians to add color and context to the investigations, ensuring every artifact and every name becomes a clue in solving the mystery. Residents of Austin, Detroit, Nashville and San Francisco are invited and encouraged to submit their personal stories as GENEALOGY ROADSHOW will unearth family and community secrets, reveal notable relatives and discover unexpected stories that connect the past to the present. Many answers will be revealed on camera before a local audience, in a historic building relevant to the cities' – and the participants' – histories.
"It is rare and wonderful when one can produce a show in which literally everyone is qualified to be a part of it," said executive producer Stuart Krasnow. "PBS is the perfect partner to produce a show that celebrates the richness of the individual, and the differences between us that make our country unique."
THE GENEALOGY ROADSHOW has been a hit in Ireland, where national public broadcaster RTE commissioned the original format from producer Big Mountain Productions. "It just hit a nerve," said Big Mountain executive producer Philip McGovern. "Everybody wants answers to questions about their own histories to help make sense of their lives today. We've had a lot of interest in the format internationally and are delighted PBS has picked it up."
Nashville is a vibrant cultural crossroad in the American South. While it is the capital of country music and a centerpiece of Civil War history, it's known for much more. The city rose to prominence within the shipping industry, and its post-Civil War prosperity led to an explosion in architecture, education and the arts. Its abundant opportunities led to population swells of Mexican, Cambodian and Iraqi immigrants. Nashville's Jewish community laid roots in the area more than 150 years ago, and an influx of Kurdish immigrants in recent years has given the city its new nickname, "Little Kurdistan."


text:
These guidelines have been developed to assist physicians with clinical decisions regarding the care of their patients. They are not intended to be a protocol to be applied in all situations, and cannot substitute for the individual judgment of the treating physicians based on their knowledge of their patients and specific circumstances. The recommendations in these guidelines may not be the most appropriate approach for all patients. Medical science and ethics are constantly changing, and clinicians should not rely solely on these guidelines. Practice Committee documents become operational at the time of publication.
Practice Committee Guidelines can only be printed by ASRM Members who are logged in.
For more information about the guidelines including the different types of guidelines, go here.
Tip: Use your browser's "Find in page" option (usually in the Edit menu) to quickly search for keywords in the guideline titles.


text:
Donald Driver will work out with children in Madison
Event part of company's efforts to promote physical fitness
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver will be using his celebrity status to promote physical fitness for children in the Madison area next month.
Physicians Plus is bringing Driver down to Madison next month to help lead the Green and Gold Training Camp at the Henry Vilas Zoo.
The program is part of the GO! Get Out campaign started by the company in 2005. The camp will give children 12 and under the chance to win awards for being active and staying outside.
In addition, 10 children will get the chance to win a football signed by Driver.
The program was started to fight obesity in children. The number of overweight children has more than tripled in the last 20 years, with about 30 percent of children now considered overweight.
Driver will be at the event on Saturday, July 14, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Henry Vilas Zoo.
Copyright 2012 by Channel 3000. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


text:
Live In-Store Music - Island of Rhythm
Live In-Store Music - Tim Delaney
May 25, 2014
Time: 02:00 PM - 06:00 PMLocation: FLIsland of Rhythm will be playing live at our Panama City Beach Store from 2:00pm until 6:00pm.
May 26, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 04:00 PMLocation: FLTim Delaney will be playing live at our Fort Myers Store from noon until 4:00pm.
Follow Ron Jon Surf Shop


text:
Budget Cordless Light Filtering Cellular Shade
Brand: Blinds.com
Budget Cordless Light Filtering Cellular Shade
Brand: Blinds.com
10% off selected products when you spend $199 or more - use "HOLIDAY-BC" at checkout. Plus Receive a $50 E-Gift Card to The Home Depot® with $750 purchase.
Blinds.com Budget Cordless Light Filtering Cellular Shades are a budget-friendly way of filtering external light and adding insulation to your windows—all the while eliminating the hassle and potential hazards that go along with cords.Read More.
- SureFit™ Guaranteed to Fit!
- Normally made in 5 business days
- Measure Instructions and Specifications
Customer Reviews
Product Details
Blinds.com Budget Cordless Light Filtering Cellular Shades are a budget-friendly way of filtering external light and adding insulation to your windows—all the while eliminating the hassle and potential hazards that go along with cords. Plus, you get all the benefits of honeycomb construction: sound absorption, year-round insulation, lower electricity bills and updated good looks.
These beautiful shades are available in a rainbow of colors, single and double cell cordless shades feature white-to-street backing for a uniform street-side appearance. Cordless cellular (PVC headrail) and Top Down/Bottom Up shades have the same color front and back.
Install Time: 12 - 15 Minutes
We Recommend:
Top-down/bottom-up offers maximum light control by allowing you the additional option of maintaining privacy below while letting light in from above.
Day/night shades offer light-filtration and total darkness. This option gives you the best of light and dark at all times of the day.
- If total privacy is needed, consider one of our blackout cellular products.
Child Safety Information
This product does not have accessible cords, and therefore is safer for places where children or pets may be present.
With the assurance of the Blinds.com Warranty, you can trust that this product will last and provide added value and beauty to your home.
Surefit™ Guarantee
With SureFit™, a Blinds.com exclusive, we make sure you have complete peace of mind when measuring for any product we offer.
If you made a mistake measuring your blind, we'll remake it at no cost to you. You don't even pay for the return shipping of your old blind! You only pay if there's a difference in price between your old and new blind, or if the new blind requires a shipping fee (generally, this applies when it's over 94" wide).
Limit 1 remake per item; 4 remakes per household per lifetime (unless the error is ours, in which case, we'll make it right!). Same-product exchanges only, within 30 calendar days of receipt of package. Refunds are not offered under this guarantee. New blind must be the same product as the old blind and changes are restricted to only size and mount. Commercial orders do not qualify.
Product Specifications
Standard Blind Specifications
- Minimum Width: 21"
- Maximum Width: 72"
- Minimum Height: 24"
- Maximum Height: 84"
- Approximate Inside Mount Deduction: 3/8"
- Color Coordinated Rails Made of PVC
Mounting Requirements
- Minimum Inside Mount Depth: 1 3/8"
- Minimum Inside Mount Depth (fully recessed): 2"
- Minimum Outside Mounting Surface: 3/4"
Standard Options:
- Widths Over 72" Can Be Spliced
- Cordless Top-Down/Bottom-Up Colors Restricted
Origin of Production
- Made In: Imported


text:
Learn how to turn your resolutions into reality in 2013 with the wisdom and guidance of Stephen Brewer, M.D., Medical Director of Canyon Ranch in Tucson and co-author of The Everest Principle: How to Achieve the Summit of Your Life. His practical and inspirational presentations will give you the tools you need to reach your personal goals.
Professionals at Canyon Ranch in Lenox will join Dr. Brewer in helping you build an achievable plan. Learn how an integrative approach leads to peak performance in all areas of life. You'll take home fresh motivation and clear strategies for reaching your goals.
Be Your Best


text:
The Botox Assistance Program provides Botox at no charge to financially eligible patients who are either uninsured or underinsured. To learn more, visit BOTOXPatientAssistance.com or call 1-800-44-BOTOX.
The Cervical Dystonia Fund, a patient assistance program dedicated to assisting insured patients who cannot afford the out-of-pocket costs associated with any FDA-approved treatment for cervical dystonia, is also available through the National Organization of Rare Disorders, Inc. For more information, visit rarediseases.org or call 1-800-999-6673.


text:
History of the Peace Corps in Malawi
|History of the Peace Corps
|Since 1960, when then Senator John F. Kennedy challenged students at the University of Michigan to serve their country in the cause of peace by living and working in developing countries, more than 182,000 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in 138 countries all over the globe.
See also:
The first Peace Corps Volunteers arrived in Malawi just prior to independence in 1963. Most Volunteers worked on education and health projects, and numbers quickly grew to more than 350 Volunteers. In total, more than 2,300 Americans have served as Peace Corps Volunteers in Malawi. Under the very conservative Banda regime, the program was suspended for several years due to the "non-conformist" role of some Volunteers, but the program was restored in 1978. Since that time, the program has developed a close working relationship with the government of Malawi.
The change of government in 1994 opened up the possibility of re-placing Volunteers in rural villages (under the prior regime, foreigners had been suspended from living at the village level). With the increased flexibility in programming, the Peace Corps began working with counterpart ministries to focus programming efforts and identify more appropriate areas for collaboration at the community level. Currently, there are approximately 100 Volunteers working in the health, education, and environment sectors.
History and Future of Peace Corps Programming in Malawi
Peace Corps/Malawi focuses on three main areas of vital need: health, education, and natural resource management. These projects have evolved over the years based on the needs of the government and communities with whom the Peace Corps works.
Community Health Project
Malawi ranks among the countries most severely affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic and is also severely affected by many other serious health conditions. The Peace Corps HIV/AIDS and community health project (CHP) works in collaboration with the National AIDS Control Program and the Ministry of Health to address some of the health issues in rural areas. Volunteers work in areas of AIDS education, orphan care, home-based care, youth and at-risk groups, child survival activities, nutrition, disease prevention, environmental health, and women's health issues. A few Peace Corps Volunteers work in nursing colleges as educators for health professionals. For many years, Peace Corps/Malawi had the only stand-alone HIV/AIDS project in the Peace Corps, and HIV/AIDS continues to be the cornerstone for health activities.
The AIDS pandemic strikes across all social strata in many Peace Corps countries. The loss of teachers has crippled education systems, while illness and disability drains family income and forces governments and donors to redirect limited resources from other priorities. The fear and uncertainty AIDS causes has led to increased domestic violence and stigmatizing of people living with HIV/AIDS, isolating them from friends and family and cutting them off from economic opportunities. As a Peace Corps Volunteer, you will confront these issues on a very personal level. It is important to be aware of the high emotional toll that disease, death, and violence can have on Volunteers. As you strive to integrate into your community, you will develop relationships with local people who might die during your service. Because of the AIDS pandemic, some Volunteers will be regularly meeting with HIV-positive people and working with training staff, office staff, and host family members living with AIDS. Volunteers need to prepare themselves to embrace these relationships in a sensitive and positive manner. Likewise, malaria and malnutrition, motor vehicle accidents and other unintentional injuries, domestic violence and corporal punishment are problems a Volunteer may confront. You will need to anticipate these situations and utilize supportive resources available throughout your training and service to maintain your own emotional strength so that you can continue to be of service to your community.
Secondary Education Project
Peace Corps/Malawi's secondary education project (SEP) provides teachers and teacher trainers to community day secondary schools (CDSS), which are community started and supported institutions. Volunteers teach physical science, mathematics, biology, and English. The Malawi educational system has undergone serious stress and deterioration in the past few years. The initiation of free primary education in 1994 has greatly increased the need for schools and teachers. The project emphasizes girls' education and life skills training and uses community content-based instruction techniques.
Community-Based Natural Resources Management
This project focuses on community-based management of natural resources in protected areas such as national parks, game reserves, and forest reserves. Volunteers work with border communities that want to use protected area resources more efficiently and sustainably. Volunteers' work is accompanied by the promotion of sustainable agricultural practices, income-generating activities, and agroforestry interventions requested by communities bordering parks and reserves. Volunteers work with community groups by helping them to identify and prioritize needs via a community assessment process and then by implementing local projects that address the identified needs. Volunteers also serve as liaisons between parks and wildlife and forestry staff and local communities.


text: Hi Amber. I am guilty of pumping all day as well. I introduced bottles of ebm to my daughter when she was 2.5 weeks old and started giving her bottles all day when she turned 6 weeks old...for the same reasons. I just couldn't keep her awake to eat enough. When I went back to work, I started bf her in the evening through morning and I noticed a small increase in my supply. A few weeks ago, I decided to take the plunge and start bf her all day on the weekends too. I noticed even more of an increase in my supply. She does much better now that she was not in that newborn sleepy phase anymore. So don't worry, that should get better! I have now tried to commit to nursing her whenever I am with her (when I am not at work). To make it easier, I decided to purchase a baby sling so that I could be mobile and have free hands to do other things while nursing. And it will enable me to actually take her out in public and nurse her discreatly when she needs it. My dd likes to nurse for comfort a lot too, so sometimes bottles or pacifiers don't satisfy her. Hang in there!


text:
Mike Huckabee to attend Iowa GOP event in February
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee is scheduled to headline an Iowa Republican Party fundraiser in Iowa next month.
Huckabee is to be the keynote speaker at the Feb. 23 event, called "Celebrate Life," to be held at Point of Grace church in Waukee.
The event is aimed at promoting restrictions on abortion, a top priority for social conservatives in the Iowa Republican base.
Huckabee is a popular figure in this segment of the party. He won the 2008 Republican presidential caucuses on the strength of support from evangelical Christians.
Huckabee, an author and popular program host on the Fox News Channel, has visited Iowa several times since his 2008 campaign. He headlined similar social conservative forums in Iowa during the 2012 GOP caucus campaign.
Copyright 2013 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


text:
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder. It's also classified as a seizure disorder that affects the nervous system. A seizure is a disturbance of the electrical activity in your brain. Not everyone with epilepsy has the same type of seizure and it may affect people differently.
Symptoms of Epilepsy
There are multiple kinds of epilepsy, and the two types of epileptic seizures are partial and generalized.
Partial seizures, also known as focal seizures, occur in a specific part of the brain and may only affect part of the body. Symptoms of partial seizures include:
- jerky movements
- tingling or dizziness
- repetitive motions
- staring or confusion
- emotional changes
Generalized seizures occur all over the brain and can affect the entire body. Symptoms of general seizures include:
- convulsions
- twitching motions
- falling down
- loss of consciousness
- biting the tongue
- loss of bladder control
- stiffening of the body
Risk Factors and Causes
In many people the cause of epilepsy is not known. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that nearly two-thirds of epilepsy diagnoses have no known cause. Children are more likely than adults to have epilepsy with no known cause. There are some risk factors that may play a part in developing epilepsy, but a person can have risk factors and never develop the condition. These include:
- head injury or traumatic brain injury
- stroke
- brain tumor
- Alzheimer's disease
- lack of oxygen at time of birth
- brain infection like meningitis
- hardening of the arteries of the brain
A family history can be a risk factor for developing epilepsy, but it's not known how the condition gets passed genetically.
The CDC states that about 2.3 million adults and more than 467,700 children in the United States are living with epilepsy. Approximately 150,000 new cases are diagnosed each year.
An accurate diagnosis is crucial. Without an accurate diagnosis, treatment will be ineffective. The first step a doctor needs to take is to figure out whether the symptoms you describe are due to a seizure. If it is determined that the symptoms are consistent with a seizure, the type of seizure and the cause need to be identified.
The doctor will ask a variety of questions to get a detailed medical history. This can help the doctor rule out certain conditions that are not epilepsy and look for any other underlying medical issues. You or a family member will be asked about what happened before, during, and after a seizure.
Lab tests that are typically done include a complete blood count (CBC). This helps to see if there is an infection or an abnormality in electrolytes, as well as certain genetic disorders or problems with the kidneys that may be causing your seizures. A toxicology screen might also be done to see if there are any drugs or poisons in your blood that can cause seizures. Lumbar puncture can be performed to rule out infections. This involves obtaining cerebrospinal fluid from your lower back by inserting a needle between certain bones of your spine.
According to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, the most important diagnostic test for epilepsy is an electroencephalogram (EEG). This test records the brain's electrical activity and monitors for any abnormal spikes or patterns. Various kinds of epilepsy can be diagnosed based on the patterns. Video EEG can also be used during seizures to document what happens in the brain before, during, and after a seizure. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) scans can help identify where in the brain the abnormal activity is. These imaging tests can also help rule out tumors or other abnormalities.
Treatment of Epilepsy
Once an accurate diagnosis of epilepsy is made, treatment options are explored. Drugs are an important part of epilepsy treatment. Antiepileptic drugs, or anticonvulsants, are effective at controlling seizures in many patients. There are many different kinds of seizure medications including:
- primidone (Mysoline)
- topiramate (Topamax)
- gabapentin (Neurontin)
- clonazepam (Klonopin)
Each one carries various side effects and risks. It's best to talk with your doctor about which medication is best for you. You might have to try different dosages or different medications before finding one that works for you.
Surgery might be an option for people who don't respond to medication. Typically this is only done after at least two different drugs have been tried, and with people whose seizures have been uncontrolled for at least one year.
Dietary changes can help control epilepsy. Your doctor or nutritionist may prescribe a ketogenic diet. This is a diet that's high in fat and low in carbohydrates.
Each person is different and what works for one person may not work for another. Talk with your doctor about your symptoms and what treatments have worked and what haven't. They can then construct a treatment plan tailored to your situation.
Doctors Who Treat Epilepsy
When diagnosed with epilepsy, it's normal to have a treatment team rather than just one single provider. Doctors who help treat epilepsy include:
- family practitioners
- pediatricians
- internists
- neurologists
Primary care doctors are usually the ones who see patients showing the first signs of the condition. Neurologists are doctors who specialize in the brain. Within that field, some neurologists concentrate on and specialize in epilepsy. This specialty is called epileptology. If your epilepsy is especially problematic or you need special care, you might see an epileptologist or go to an epilepsy center.
Epilepsy can usually be controlled with treatment and an individual can live a full, symptom-free life. There are always possible side effects with each medication, which may lead to complications. Ask your doctor about the specific medications you are taking, as well as what the risks are.
If a person with epilepsy has a major seizure and falls, there is the danger of hurting their head and possibly causing a life-threatening injury. Status epilepticus is the occurrence of many prolonged seizures occurring successively. This condition can be life threatening.
Sudden death in individuals with epilepsy is rare, but does happen. This is more likely in those with major seizures that are not well controlled. It can also happen in the general population of those without epilepsy.
There is no way to prevent epilepsy from developing. Once it's diagnosed, prevention and control of seizures is important. This is done through diet, surgery, medications, or other treatment options or lifestyle modifications that you and your doctor have discussed.
Epilepsy can be a frightening condition. This is especially true in the beginning when a diagnosis and treatment plan have not been established. With appropriate care and treatment, you can live a productive and full life with epilepsy. Research and information is available on various epilepsy websites, and your doctor can provide you with more resources.


text:
Although Qi permeates every part and every aspect of the body, it tends to collect and travel along pathways called "jing luo." These are the so-called "meridians" of acupuncture [1].
The jing luo channel system connects all aspects of the body together into one network of energetic communication.
as water flowing through a landscape tends to seek the pathway of least
resistance, so Qi flows through the body. The flow of Qi follows the
folds and creases of the body's landscape. It follows the divisions
between muscles and the clefts between muscles and bones, collecting in
the small hollows and depressions of the body to form pools of Qi.
These "pools of Qi" are places where Qi is concentrated and more accessible. They are the acupuncture points, where Qi can be accessed and manipulated through the use of finger pressure (acupressure), massage techniques (tui na [2]; literally "pinch and pull"), dermal friction [3] (gua sha), cupping [4], moxibustion [5] (a form of heat therapy), and, of course, acupuncture.
[1] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term4
[2] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term40
[3] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term17
[4] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term16
[5] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term27
[6] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/our-experts/christopher-hafner-lac


text:
Pool Supply >
Vinyl Liner - AG 8 Foot Round Pool -Aquarium Tile Overlap 48in/52in
Above Ground Swimming Pool Liner
Overlap: Overlap liners are made so that the excess liner material on the pool wall, simply overlaps the pool wall. If your pool has a 48" or a 52" wall, it uses the same liner, just trim the excess off.
- Constructed of full 20-gauge virgin vinyl
- Strong, double-welded seams
- Backed by a 15-Year Warranty
- Will fit either a 48" or 52" sidewall.
This item has been discontinued. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Last Updated: 07/31/2016 03:31 AM - ID:3170


text:
Gary Rough is a Scottish conceptual artist based in New York who represented his homeland in the 2003 Venice Biennale.
The Modern maintains one of the foremost collections of modern and contemporary international art in the central United States. Various movements, themes, and styles are represented, including Abstract Expressionism, Color Field painting, Pop art, and Minimalism, as well as aspects of New Image Painting from the 1970s and beyond, recent developments in abstraction and figurative sculpture, and contemporary movements in photography, video, and digital imagery.
December 2012 is the 10th anniversary of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth's building designed by Tadao Ando. The Modern will mark the anniversary with a series of new acquisitions on view this fall, culminating in a celebration gala and dinner on December 6, 2012.
Director Marla Price comments, "These are exciting additions to the Modern's permanent collection. We are acquiring work by important new artists in several cases and increasing our holdings of works by Vernon Fisher, Dan Flavin, Howard Hodgkin, Sol LeWitt, Bruce Nauman, and Nicholas Nixon."


text:
Honesdale shelter beckons the homeless
While he admits that many church members and community members pitch in to help make the shelter program happen, "It's not really so hard to do this," he adds. "The building has to be heated, the electricity is on, why not use this space for people who need it?" he asks. This was exactly the conversation he and his wife, Susan, were having three years ago when the idea for the shelter came up. They knew about similar shelters in the Lehigh Valley, and to them, it just seemed like the right thing to do. They started with a few fold-out cots and some sleeping bags. Since then, they've accumulated a nice supply of other materials.
Everyone who comes gets a small pre-packed plastic bag with a bar of soap, a tooth brush and paste. There's a tall storage shelf with pillows and towels and other necessary supplies.
In the big open room, there's place for men on one side and women on the other, with a row of chairs and tables down the middle. Lights are turned out at 10 p.m., but Fr. Erb remarks how people who spend their days wandering the streets or going from one warm place to another to sit and get warm, are usually tired and ready for sleep.
Fr. Erb works with other agencies and organizations in town to help the homeless. Partners in this community-wide safety net also include the county's emergency services department, the Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services, the Area Agency on Aging, Victims' Intervention Program, the borough's police department, Wayne Memorial Hospital's emergency room and security staff, Trehab and other social service organizations. Anyone who needs shelter, or anyone who knows someone who needs shelter can call any of these agencies or organizations. Fr. Erb also freely gives out his phone number, 570/241-2685.
By week's end, just two homeless people had come to Grace Church to spend the night, which concerns Fr. Erb because he knows there are other people out there who need shelter.
Caring for others, he says, "is what we're called to do." And then he adds, "You know it's not so hard for someone to lose a job, or lose their house," he observed. "It's the idea that there but for the grace of God, go I."
In Wayne County, PA, call:
Rev. Edward Erb 570/241-2685
Any of the county's social services agencies by calling the courthouse at 570/253-5970
Wayne County Trehab 570/253-8941
Catholic Social Services 570/253-1777
Wayne Memorial Hospital 570/253-8100
Your local police department or 911
In Pike County, PA, call
Pike County Human Development, Christine Kerstetter, director 570/296-3434
In Sullivan County, NY, call
Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless 845/794-2604
Sullivan County Family Services 845/292-0100
Sullivan County Community Services 845/292-8770
Sullivan County Veterans Services Agency 845/807-0233
Sullivan County Rehabilitation Support Services 845/791-4010 or 4151
Sullivan County BOCES 845/295-4000
Catskill Regional Medical Center
Your local police department or 911
Or, for homeless persons with addiction problems, call 845/794-8080


text:
When Kids Can't Have What They Want
By Drs. Rick and Jan Hanson
"Our 14-month-old, Sam, really gets mad when he can't do or have something he wants. He'll hold on tight to an object, and if we take it away, he will try to get it back and fuss a lot. I'm worried about frustrating him too much, but my mother tells me that kids just have to learn that they cannot always get what they want."
How to respond when the wants of parents and children differ is one of The Big Questions of parenting. Things usually go well when parents and kids want the same things -- problems start when they don't!
On the one hand, high levels of parental tolerance for and gratification of child wants are associated with high levels of child attachment, social competence, positive mood, and self-confidence.
On the other hand, parents have to be in charge. But studies show that a large proportion (sometimes half!) of all parental control behaviors with young children are idiosyncratic and unnecessary. The typical toddler experiences an average of roughly 20 restrictions of his or her wants per hour. How would you feel if someone got in the way of your wishes every three minutes, hour after hour, day by day?
Parental control is generally needed when child pursues a good goal in a bad way. Examples include pursuing pleasure by eating too much candy, or trying to learn about the world by sticking a knife into an electrical socket. The goal is fine, but the methods aren't so hot.
In these cases, how about offering an alternative way for the child to attain the positive goal? (By the way, Rick's doctoral dissertation was on this subject; he's the world's leading expert on it!)
For example, if Sam shouldn't play with your sunglasses (or camera, electrical cords, bread knife, etc.), you could try to interest him in some other acceptable object or activity: "Uh-oh, not that buzzsaw again, Sam! Come here and see these neat blocks. Let's make a tower!"
Or you could change just the problematic element(s) in Sam's activities so that he can keep going safely (or neatly, quietly, etc.) with his basic plan. This could include shifting location (water play outside or in the bathtub), altering some feature of the object (a big plastic spoon instead of a metal one), or providing a new target (whacking something other than baby sister's head).
Research shows that offering alternatives to young children is likely to reduce both non-compliance and fussing. It also teaches children that their parents (or other caregivers) care about their wants, and that other options are often available.


text:
Print this page
Return to Article
Heart attacks happen swiftly, usually without warning. The cause of most of them is atherosclerosis, the build-up of fats like LDLs (the "bad" cholesterol), on and inside artery walls. As these fatty deposits accumulate, substances like fibrous tissue, blood cells, and calcium stick to them. This gluey mixture hardens into plaques that narrow the blood vessels. An area of plaque or a blood clot can break loose and plug up an already narrowed artery. Most often this happens in the coronary arteries, which feed oxygen-rich blood to the heart.
What's remarkable about atherosclerosis is that it is almost entirely preventable. Smoking and heavy drinking are two causes of the problem. Heredity is another. But at the root of heart disease is poor nutrition that results in obesity, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
The most common form of atherosclerosis is coronary artery disease (CAD). In one year, CAD is expected to trigger 950,000 heart attacks in the United States. Two of every five of its victims will die. CAD is an equal-opportunity killer. Men tend to develop heart disease earlier than women, but heart disease is the number-one killer of women older than 55.
Warning signs for your heart: Chest pain, breathlessness, and palpitations (a fluttering sensation in the chest) are possible signs of heart problems. If you experience them, you should visit your doctor.
The focus on adults obscures one of the saddest facts about heart disease: In most cases, it begins in childhood. Autopsies performed on children and young adults provide the most revealing evidence—fatty streaks on the blood vessel walls. According to some studies, nearly 15 percent of all children in the United States have elevated levels of cholesterol. Many suffer from familial hypercholesterolemia, an inherited condition that causes the liver to overproduce cholesterol. But most have high cholesterol simply because they consume too much saturated fat either at home or when dining out.
Findings like these are a reminder that it's never too early to start down the path to a healthy heart, nor is it ever too late.
University of California heart expert Dean Ornish, M.D., has shown that people with advanced heart disease can improve the health of their arteries through following a combination of exercise, stress-reduction techniques, and a rigorous heart-smart diet.


text:
The Melky Man
New Yorkers flooded the city today as the Cubs played host to the Mets up north and the White Sox welcomed the Evil Empire to the Southside. This sudden influx of visitors was obvious as Mets fans and Yankees fans could be seen throughout the city stealing our cabs, spitting on our trains and jaywalking across major thoroughfares. As a friendly gesture to our northeastern brethren, we Chicagoans went to a lot of trouble to make them feel at home by dumping our garbage in the street, being rude to strangers and talking loudly on our cellphones no matter where we happened to be. It seemed to work quite well. When I came home after work I found a wayward New Yorker sitting on my stoop with a brown paper sacked bottle asking if I wanted to "see a card trick".
It was a really neat trick.
But after the cacophony of Bronx and Queens accents I heard today, none was more apparent (nor as obnoxiously entertaining) as the world's biggest Melky Cabrera fan, who somehow found a way to outbroadcast even the infamous Hawk and DJ combo during Comcast Sportsnet's televising of the Yankees/White Sox matchup this evening. Now, let me just say that I have watched thousands of baseball games on television and never have I seen/heard/touched/loved something quite as mind-blowing as this guy.
I was having my milk and cookies (a baseball ritual for me) and the game was in the 4th inning. Melky Cabrera stepped to the plate to battle against Sox pitcher Jose Contreras. And then, out of nowhere, came the voice of a loud, obnoxious Melky fan — the Melky Man. Suddenly more audible than the commentary of Hawk and DJ, the Melky Man eventually drowned them out all together.
"Melky!" he cried. "Hey, Melky, it's me!"
Okay. No big deal, right? So some fan got close enough to one of the on-field mics to be heard over the air. Except this guy was loud. Really loud. "Melky! Melky, he's gonna throw you a fastball!"
Voom. Contreras throws the fastball.
"Melky, Melky, watch the forkball this time. The forkball!"
Kerrrrr-plunk. Contreras throws the forkball.
"Another forkball. Watch the forkball!"
Kerrrrr-plunk, Contreras throws the forkball again, Melky pops out.
And then it was over… until…
The 7th inning. Melky came to the plate and we heard: "Melky, I'm back".
If you watch closely, this time you can see Melky glancing towards the stands behind him when the Melky Man sends his salutations. As if in an effort to thwart another long one-sided Melky Man conversation, Melky swung at the first pitch and knocked a basehit to left.
By the 8th inning, when Melky came to the plate again, milk was shooting out of my nose from my spontaneous outbursts of laughter:
"Melky, sounded like a strike to me, Melky," said the Melky Man after a swing and a miss.
"Melky, it doesn't look good, Melky," said the Melky Man after Cabrera watched a ball go wide of the strike zone.
"That was a big swing, Melky," said the Melky Man after a big cut.
"Melky, the count is one and two, Melky," said the Melky Man when the count was 1-2.
Like myself, the Melky Man seemed to be really good at pointing out the obvious, pounding redundancies into the ground, and annoying the sh*t out of anyone within earshot. In other words, the Melky Man is a genius and if you go back and watch Melky's ABs, I guarantee you'll be snorting milk out of your nose and laughing your ^ss off too.
But what was even more hilarious than the Melky Man himself was CSNS' complete disregard for its broadcast being hijacked by an outspoken lameball fan in the stands. Is this a common occurrence in New York? If so, I might have to tune in to more YES Network games and pass on the usual Three Stooges marathons.
And hey you, Melky Man, don't hate me 'cuz I'm right.
3 Comments
When I need a nap, I usually tune in to a Sox broadcast. Hawk and DJ work better than a handful of ambien and a bottle of Jack. Their actual commentary goes beyond irritating, yet their vocal tones could induce a coma. The Melky Man stirred me from the Sox-nap. He provided the first entertaining sound bytes in what typically is a wrist-slicing broadcast.
Have not heard the Melky Man yet. Living up here in NY, I will have to tune into a game or two and try to listen for him. I picture him as insanely obese, with an extremely short and entirely too tight gray Yankees T-shirt. He is wearing a ball cap and sporting a hot dog in 1 hand and a beer in the other. From the back side, you can see just the upper portion of his G-String each time he bends slightly over in order to adjust his jewels that he has not seen in over 10 years…
I hope you have MLBtv, Tim. No self-respecting man can go without it.
"Ambien and a bottle of Jack"
Sounds like my Tuesday nights.


text:
* Min 2 yr registration, total cost $29.90 .com.au, $31.90 .net.au. ^ Applies to new domain registrations only, not renewals or backorders, max registration 2 yrs. Ends 5pm 30/11/16 AEST
Domain Names
Search and Register Domain Names at Netregistry, the most trusted Australian domain name provider.
Get Cloud and cPanel hosting that's fast and reliable.
From only $9.95/mo
Email Hosting
Office 365
Email built for business.
Smart, simple & secure email solutions with all the features.
Now is the time to get a professional website solution that is SEO ready.
Social Media
Attract new customers
and protect your reputation online.
Netregistry has over 130 full-time staff located in Sydney, and additional offices in Melbourne, Brisbane and Wellington. Netregistry remains an Australian-owned and run company.
We are Australia's favourite and most trusted domain name registrar, fully accredited by leading industry bodies including auDA and ICANN.
Netregistry continues to provide the support, resources and advice to business of all sizes. Offering 24 x 7 phone and email support and a range of e-books, newsletters, and seminars.
Subscribe to receive Netregistry's monthly newsletter & special promotions.
Your first step in starting a business online is to register a domain name. Your domain name is more than just a web address; it's your brand online, which is why it's so important to choose the right one. There are many extensions to choose from and ideally you should select the main ones (.com.au, .com, .net.au and .net) at registration to protect your brand.
Keep in mind that some extensions have certain requirements. For example, .com.au domains require the registrant to have an Australian business or company number (ABN or ACN). For more information please refer to our FAQs.
Netregistry is Australia's favourite domain registrar, trusted by over 500,000 customers and supported by unlimited 24x7 support.


text:
The violence continues in Gaza while negotiations between Hamas and Israel are taking place in Egypt. An estimated 100 Palestinians and three Israelis have been killed so far. NBC's John Ray reports.
Despite rumors of an imminent truce, Israel and Hamas remain miles apart in coming to a real deal. Each side is blaming the other for starting the current conflict – and both are insistent that the other stop first.
Hamas' leader-in-exile, Khaled Meshaal, summed up his organization's defiant position at a news conference today in Cairo: "Let those who started this crazy war stop it, on our conditions."
Hamas says 'land war' would cost Israeli PM Netanyahu the election
Feeling the winds of the Arab Spring at its back, Hamas seems intent on emerging from this conflict stronger than when it entered it. Its conditions include an immediate lifting of Israel's naval blockade, the opening of all its borders, an end to targeted killings and cross-border raids, and international guarantees that a new status quo will last.
At the same time, Hamas is clear that it has no intention of ending its war against Israel, whose existence it doesn't recognize and has pledged to destroy. "Gaza's demand is not to halt a war," said Meshaal. "Its demand is for legitimate rights."
Israel, meanwhile, is demanding the opposite -- that Hamas shut down all militant activity, including rocket fire by all Palestinian factions, all smuggling of weapons into Gaza -- and insists on its right to go after "terrorists" inside Gaza in the event of an attack or even a tip-off about a future strike.
In other words, they're at loggerheads. And so, after a surge of optimism about a deal to halt the violence that has cost dozens of lives in Gaza and three in Israel, reality was settling in late Monday in Cairo.
To add to all the tension, Israel's Yediot Aharonot newspaper reported another Israeli demand: that if Hamas doesn't respond to Israel's demands in the next 48-72 hours, it will launch the ground offensive into Gaza.
Influence of the Arab Spring
In the past, Egypt has been a reliable broker in conflicts involving the Palestinians and Israel, but that was before the Arab Spring drove Hosni Mubarak from power and replaced him with Mohamed Morsi, formerly of the Muslim Brotherhood, an organization whose sworn ambition is to restore a Palestinian state where Israel now lies.
Related links:
Key players in the Israel-Gaza cross-border conflict
How Israel's 'Iron Dome' intercepts incoming rockets in Gaza conflict
Israeli government websites under mass hacking attack
Morsi's situation is nuanced. Both Hamas and Israel know that he has had to moderate his views since becoming president, in part because he doesn't want to antagonize Egypt's powerful military establishment, which -- like much of Egypt -- does not want to tangle with Israel and is anxious that radical Islamists not gain a foothold in the country. In pursuit of this, he has cracked down on militants smuggling arms across the Gaza border.
In addition, the new Egyptian leader's task is complicated by the need to appeal to both the Islamists who elected him and the United States, which supplies billions of dollars in aid.
Egyptian critics, such as former newspaper editor Abdel Moneim Said, think Morsi is in over his head and that he can't deliver a lasting truce. "This basically means that Egypt has essentially lost its ability to handle the conflict." Said said. "There is no [Egyptian] mediator, this time."
That, in essence, boils down to a stare-down between Israel and Hamas: between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has said that Israel is no longer interested in just another "time out," and Hamas leaders such as Meshaal, who on Monday said, with a proud smile on his face: "We didn't ask for a truce. The Israelis did!"
At present, a time-out is probably the best that anyone can hope for.
Two sides exchange deadly airstrikes, rocket attacks.
Jim Maceda is an NBC News correspondent based in London currently on assignment in Cairo. He's covered the Middle East since the 1970s.
More world stories from NBC News:
- Too much democracy? Apathy triumphs in UK's latest election
- Obama's visit a sign of Myanmar's dizzying pace of change
- Key players in the Israel-Gaza cross-border conflict
- French girl found tied up - but alive - in trunk after routine traffic stop
Follow World News from NBCNews.com on Twitter and Facebook


text:
I read with envy the comments from you lucky people who have witnessed TPATH in concert. I love their music and them and take great delight in checking out the pics and reviews on here. Please keep up the good work everyone. Long may Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers go on!
No shows scheduled. Check again later.
There are no activities available for this user!!
There are no photos !!


text:
The Marathon and the Metaphor
For now, and forever, I will always identify myself as…
A marathoner.
On Sunday, April 10, 2011, I spent 3 hours and 51 minutes running 26.2 miles along the streets of St. Louis, Missouri; and I can honestly say, it changed my life.
We often hear "the marathon" used as a metaphor for myriad events. The baseball season… is a marathon. Every December I look forward to… "A Christmas Story" movie marathon. Life itself… is a marathon. But when we say all of the above, what we are really just saying is that some things take a long, long time to complete.
Let me assure you, the marathon is much more than that.
It's setting a goal and working towards it.
It's taking pride in your body, listening to it, working to make it better.
It's getting up at the crack of dawn while all your friends are sleeping in.
It's battling fatigue, slaying freezing temps, conquering blazing sun.
It's knowing your limits, pushing them, then pushing them again.
It's glowing when people ask you why you're so positive about life.
It's metaphorizing your life, making up for past mistakes, proving you're not a nobody.
It's throwing the hammer down on negativity.
It's getting a song stuck in your head that… just… won't… stop.
It's rewarding yourself with a big, fat, juicy burger every Sunday.
It's asking yourself "I paid to do this????" only to realize, "Hell yeah I paid to do this!!!!"
It's thanking strangers who hand you Gatorade and oranges and Vasoline (not always in that order).
It's being aware of your surroundings, taking in the sights, the smells, the cowbells.
It's being extraordinary…
It's being inspired…
It's being an inspiration.
But most of all, it's feeling like death only to discover just how alive you really are.
Don't hate me 'cuz I'm right.
*PS, To the lovely, smiling woman who held up a sign shortly before Mile 3 that read "If you don't finish, Albert Pujols will sign with the Cubs"… well, I want you to know that around the 22 mile marker, when I just about wanted to die, I thought about that sign and I finished that damn race for you. MUAH!
10 Comments
The Mile 3 sign seems like it may have inspired you! Congratulations on finishing your marathon!
3:51! Great job and congrats, Jeff! That's actually a good time! Now, to your next marathon…
– Randy
Congratulations! Way to go!
…and serious style points to Ms. Mile 3 for a great sign.🙂
– Kristen
Did that sign-holding lady know you'd be running past? 🙂 Congrats on finishing with a great time – I'd be crawling after mile 2.
Rants, Raves, and Random Thoughts
Nothing but respect for you, my friend. It's all about being able to look at yourself in the mirror at the end of the day, and knowing you're the best you can be. A lot of people could learn from your attitude toward life.
It's a truly impressive feat, but the outfit…um….
Anyway, glad someone with competence (and a brain) on MLBlogs is running a marathon. You know where I'm heading with this…
Wow! Jeff, I'm so proud of you. I can hardly force myself to take a walk in the afternoon after work. A marathon is a huge accomplishment and it sounds like you made it look easy. Congrats!
Thanks, All! Much appreciated!


text:
Jurors to consider felonies in Wis. custody death
Suspect died while in Milwaukee police custody
A special prosecutor is considering felony charges in connection with the death of a suspect while in Milwaukee police custody.
That's according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, which obtained documents filed Friday in Milwaukee courts.
Special prosecutor John Franke plans to ask inquest jurors to consider charges of first- and second-degree reckless homicide and failure to render aid by law enforcement in Derek Williams's death.
Williams died in July 2011 after gasping for breath and begging for help for about eight minutes in a police car.
The inquest is scheduled to begin Feb. 11.
Franke plans to present five days of witnesses, including independent medical experts.
Attorney Robin Shellow, who represents Williams's mother, says the charges proposed by Franke will give jurors a chance to fairly hold officers accountable.
Copyright 2013 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


text:
Journal Article
© Jan 2013 Volume 11 Issue 1, ECKM 2012, Editor: Dr Juan Gabriel Cegarra and Dr María Eugenia Sánchez, pp1 - 115
Look inside Download PDF (free)
Web 2.0 and Social Software revolutionize the knowledge exchange within and between organizations. This is one of the claims consultants and software vendors in the field have made. But have the promises been kept and has evidence been achieved so far, in particular for knowledge management in globally distributed settings? As a starting point, our paper introduces the field of Global Social Knowledge Management (GSKM). We see this area as one of the main research area for future research in the Knowledge Management domain. A variety of social software applications have already been seen promising and incorporated into the context of knowledge management (Avram 2006; Zheng and Zheng 2010; Levy 2009). One main assumption is that social software could bridge the traditional gap between human‑ and technology orientation (Avram 2006:1; Fiedler & Welpe 2011). However, there is so far only anecdotal evidence how these applications work in globally distributed organizational settings. Within this paper, we present the key issues for GSKM and elaborate on transferability of these aspects to differing contexts. The main research domains related to GSKM are Social Software and Global Knowledge Management. We present a brief review of state of the art research for these domains and focus in detail on Social Software supported knowledge activities. As one of the first efforts, we perform a mapping of Social Software to KM activities and major barriers. Additionally, we will illustrate through a case study how to contextualize the GSKM approach for educational application area. The paper is a starting point for discourse on this promising field, outlining the research field of globally distributed Social Software‑supported Knowledge Management and discussing current research efforts on the main components. By this paper we intend to contribute towards a research agenda for Global Social Knowledge Management.
Keywords: global social knowledge management, social software, barriers, distributed teamwork, contextualization, cultural influence
Journal Issue
View Contents Download PDF (free)
The Papers in this issue of EJKM were first presented at the European Conference of Knowledge Management.
The issue was edited by the Programme Chair Dr Juan Gabriel Cegarra and the Conference Chair Dr María Eugenia Sánchez
|Dr Juan Gabriel Cegarra
|Dr María Eugenia Sánchez
Keywords: global social knowledge management, social software, barriers, distributed teamwork, contextualization, cultural influence, cognitive knowledge, emotional knowledge, knowledge dynamics, microexpressions, negotiations, social capital, familiness, power, experience, innovation, family business, knowledge sharing, theory of planned behaviour, affective commitment and trust, scientific collaboration, collaboratory, knowledge audit, knowledge management, scientific collaboration recommendation, knowledge base, innovation outcome, cultural barriers, healthcare organizations, phase, shipyard, naval industry, relationship, reutilization, internal and external agents, intellectual capital management, ICM, knowledge, biplot, knowledge, knowledge management, knowledge assessment framework, case study, eLoyalty, satisfaction, technology acceptance model, health care, patient, information system success models


text:
Is the Prairie Grove District 46 school board up to its old Open Meetings Act tricks again?
As reporter Emily Coleman highlighted in a story last Thursday, we found a number of questionable discussions in closed-session minutes that the school board recently released. In six sets of minutes between last November and April, the school board apparently discussed items behind closed doors that are not allowed under the Open Meetings Act.
Coleman and I found a number of items in the minutes that appear to violate the law, which among other things limits the types of things that public bodies can discuss in closed session. They included items such as the junior high school's master schedule, how motions are worded, the Scholastic Bowl extracurricular activity, questions regarding a FOIA request, and a candidates' forum sponsored by the teacher's union (I bet that conversation was a doozy).
If you caught the way I wrote the lead of this blog post, let's say that I wasn't terribly surprised when Coleman handed me a copy of the minutes in question.
District 46 was highlighted in an award-winning series of stories that I wrote in 2007, called "Behind Closed Doors." I acquired several years' worth of closed-session minutes from all McHenry County school districts and found that many of them either routinely violated the Open Meetings Act or flat-out never released any minutes.
District 46 was one of two school boards that the Northwest Herald opinion page said should get "engraved invitations" to a seminar on compliance with open-government laws held by the McHenry County State's Attorney and Illinois Attorney General's offices.
Whether District 46's school board has changed since then isn't as important as the fact that the Open Meetings Act has, and for the better.
In 2007, neither the Freedom of Information nor the Open Meetings acts had teeth. Lawmakers inserted those teeth two years later following the impeachment of Federal Inmate 40892-424 (the convicted felon formerly known as Rod Blagojevich). Among the reforms was giving the Attorney General's Public Access Counselor the binding authority to enforce the laws and impose sanctions if needed.
We have asked the counselor's office to review the minutes in question to determine whether District 46 violated the Open Meetings Act. We'll let you know what the counselor's investigators decide.
On a side note, I typically take no interest in comments made by people who hide behind pseudonyms, but I need to take a minute to refute a claim that was made in the comments on Coleman's story. Coleman did not acquire the closed-session minutes to follow up on a tip regarding possible Open Meetings Act violations. She acquired them because the district has had its share of controversies over the past year – a brief strike, a contentious election and an exodus of administrative staff – and she wanted to see what information the closed-session minutes held in light of them. Because that's the kind of stuff that a good reporter does.
School districts by far make up the largest part of our property tax bills. We are entitled to demanding that school boards hold as many conversations as possible about how those dollars are spent in the open.
Senior Writer Kevin Craver can be reached at email@example.com.


text:
Note: This recall has been reannounced. The firm appears to no longer conduct day to day operations.
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of product: Nursery-in-a-Box Cribs
Units: About 40,000
Manufacturer: Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa.
Hazard: The assembly instructions provided with the cribs incorrectly instruct consumers how to attach the crib's drop side. If improperly installed, the drop side can disengage from the crib, posing fall and entrapment hazards for the child. Additionally, the metal locking pins on the drop side can pop off, presenting a choking hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC is aware of an incident in which the crib's drop side, which was installed upside down, fell from its upright position and the metal locking pins became dislodged. Simplicity received a report of wrong instructions being packaged with the crib.
Description: The recalled cribs are part of the Nursery-in-a-Box furniture set which also includes a changing table and clothing organizer. The cribs are cherry, white or natural in color. Only model numbers 8910 and 8050 with serial numbers 3005 HY through 0806 HY are included in this recall. The model and serial numbers are printed on an envelope permanently attached to the mattress support. "Simplicity," model and serial numbers are also printed on a label on the bottom rail of the headboard.
Sold at: Department stores and children's product stores from August 2005 through May 2007 for about $200.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately check the crib to make sure the drop side is securely fastened and correctly installed. Contact Simplicity to receive correct assembly instructions, or consumers can download the assembly instructions at the firm's Web site, www.simplicityforchildren.com. Consumers can view a video on the firm's Web site showing the proper assembly of the drop side. If the drop side is not properly installed, consumers should stop using the crib until it is assembled correctly.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of
thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the
nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or
mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to help ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household
chemicals -– contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.
Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online to www.SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772 or teletypewriter at
301-595-7054 for the hearing impaired. Consumers can obtain news release and recall information at www.cpsc.gov, on Twitter @USCPSC or by subscribing
to CPSC's free e-mail newsletters.
Times: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET; Messages can be left anytime
Call to get product safety and other agency information and to report unsafe products.
Please use the below phone number for all media requests.
Phone: (301) 504-7908
Spanish: (301) 504-7800
View CPSC contacts for specific areas of expertise
We are still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product.
Report a Product on SaferProducts.gov
The link you selected is for a destination outside of the Federal Government. CPSC does not control this external site or its privacy policy and cannot attest to the accuracy of the information it contains. You may wish to review the privacy policy of the external site as its information collection practices may differ from ours. Linking to this external site does not constitute an endorsement of the site or the information it contains by CPSC or any of its employees.
Click Ok if you wish to continue to the website; otherwise, click Cancel to return to our site.


text:
« Back
Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei opens his jacket to reveal a shirt bearing his portrait as he walks into the Beijing Local Taxation Bureau, Nov. 16, 2011. Ai told reporters he feels like he was paying a ransom.
AP Photo
"Why China Is Weak on Soft Power"
Op-Ed, International Herald Tribune
January 17, 2012
Author: Joseph S. Nye, Harvard University Distinguished Service Professor
Belfer Center Programs or Projects: International Security
China's president, Hu Jintao, greeted 2012 with an important essay warning that China was being battered by Western culture: "We must clearly see that international hostile forces are intensifying the strategic plot of Westernizing and dividing China, and ideological and cultural fields are the focal areas of their long-term infiltration," he wrote, adding that "the international culture of the West is strong while we are weak."
Essentially, Hu was saying that China was under assault by Western soft power the ability to produce outcomes through persuasion and attraction rather than coercion or payment and needed to fight back.
Over the past decade, China's economic and military might has grown impressively, and this has frightened its neighbors into looking for allies to balance rising Chinese hard power. But if a country can also increase its soft power, its neighbors feel less need to seek balancing alliances. For example, Canada and Mexico do not seek alliances with China to balance American power the way Asian countries seek an American presence to balance China.
Already in 2007, Hu told the 17th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party that China needed to invest more in its soft power resources. Accordingly, China is spending billions of dollars on a charm offensive.
The Chinese style emphasizes high-profile gestures, such as rebuilding the Cambodian Parliament or Mozambiques Foreign Affairs Ministry. The elaborately staged 2008 Beijing Olympics enhanced Chinas reputation, and the 2010 Shanghai Expo attracted more than 70 million visitors. The Boao Forum for Asia on Hainan Island attracts nearly 2,000 Asian politicians and business leaders to what is billed as an "Asian Davos." And Chinese aid programs to Africa and Latin America are not limited by the institutional or human rights concerns that constrain Western aid.
China has always had an attractive traditional culture, and now it has created several hundred Confucius Institutes around the world to teach its language and culture. The enrollment of foreign students in China has increased from 36,000 a decade ago to at least 240,000 in 2010, and while the Voice of America was cutting its Chinese broadcasts, China Radio International was increasing its broadcasts in English to 24 hours a day.
In 2009, Beijing announced plans to spend billions of dollars to develop global media giants to compete with Bloomberg, Time Warner and Viacom. China invested $8.9 billion in external publicity work, including a 24-hour Xinhua cable news channel designed to imitate Al Jazeera.
Beijing has also raised defenses. It limits foreign films to only 20 per year, subsidizes Chinese companies creating cultural products, and has restricted Chinese television shows that are imitations of Western entertainment programs.
But for all its efforts, China has had a limited return on its investment. A recent BBC poll shows that opinions of China's influence are positive in much of Africa and Latin America, but predominantly negative in the United States and Europe, as well as in India, Japan and South Korea. A poll taken in Asia after the Beijing Olympics found that China's charm offensive had been ineffective.
What China seems not to appreciate is that using culture and narrative to create soft power is not easy when they are inconsistent with domestic realities.
The 2008 Olympics were a success, but shortly afterwards, China's domestic crackdown in Tibet and Xianjiang, and on human rights activists, undercut its soft power gains. The Shanghai Expo was also a great success, but was followed by the jailing of the Nobel peace laureate Liu Xiaobo and the artist Ai Weiwei. And for all the efforts to turn Xinhua and China Central Television into competitors for CNN and the BBC, there is little international audience for brittle propaganda.
Now, in the aftermath of the Middle East revolutions, China is clamping down on the Internet and jailing human rights lawyers, once again torpedoing its soft power campaign.
As Han Han, a novelist and popular blogger, argued in December, "the restriction on cultural activities makes it impossible for China to influence literature and cinema on a global basis or for us culturati to raise our heads up proud."
The development of soft power need not be a zero sum game. All countries can gain from finding attraction in one anothers' cultures. But for China to succeed, it will need to unleash the talents of its civil society. Unfortunately, that does not seem about to happen soon.
Joseph S. Nye Jr. is a professor at Harvard and the author, most recently, of "The Future of Power."
For more information about this publication please contact the Belfer Center Communications Office at 617-495-9858.
Full text of this publication is available at:
For Academic Citation: