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What do legendary first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, opera star Jessye Norman and acting icon Meryl Streep have in common? All three remarkable women have been honored by the Women's Division of Albert Einstein College of Medicine at its Spirit of Achievement Luncheon—the division's annual fundraiser to benefit medical research at Einstein. The Spirit Luncheon turned 60 this year, and the Women's Division marked the milestone anniversary on May 13 at New York City's Plaza Hotel with a celebration worthy of a landmark event that has been consistently noted for its elegance and panache.
The list of Spirit honorees—a Who's Who of luminaries spanning six decades—gained four more distinguished names this year: Christine Baranski, acclaimed actor and star of the hit TV series "The Good Wife"; Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, co-founder of the popular online shopping destination Gilt; Julie Macklowe, founder of v'beauté, the upscale skin care line; and Dr. Judy Aschner, chair of pediatrics at Einstein and its University Hospital, Montefiore Medical Center, and an internationally recognized expert in pediatric medicine.
Proceeds from the luncheon benefited the Women's Division's current initiative to support research on, ovarian, lung, colon, prostate, cervical, uterine, pancreatic and breast cancers and leukemia by leading scientists at Einstein.
"This is a proud day for Einstein and the Women's Division," said division president Carol Roaman, who spearheaded the event along with luncheon co-chairs Andrea Stark, Jackie Harris Hochberg and Alison Brettschneider. "We're thrilled to celebrate the 60-year tradition initiated by a group of dynamic New York women who, back in the early 1950s, were passionately committed to realizing the dream of a very special medical school."
Several Spirit "alumni" representing the luncheon's previous honorees attended this year's festivities. Among them were Olympic gold medalist Sarah Hughes;best-selling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford; journalist Judith Miller; former United States Congresswoman Elizabeth Holtzman; and Einstein faculty members Dr. Mark Einstein, an eminent researcher focused on uterine and other women's cancers, and Dr. Joseph Sparano, a leading breast cancer expert.
They mingled with the assembled Women's Division members and guests during a cocktail reception, which also featured models displaying fashions from Ms. Brettschneider's 25 Park boutique.
Following an introduction from Einstein's dean, Dr. Allen M. Spiegel, Dr. Aschner accepted the first Spirit award. She movingly described how her personal journey 27 years ago as the mother of a newborn with life-threatening health issues has informed her career as a pediatric researcher and clinician.
Next, Ms. Baranski, who was introduced by her friend Lynne Meadows, artistic director of the Manhattan Theatre Club, cited the support she received from healthcare professionals during the years she spent caring for family members affected by heart disease, cancer and diabetes. "I believe actors and celebrities get a disproportionate amount of attention in this culture," she said. "Men and women in the medical field to me are the most heroic and human of beings, the most deserving of celebrity. I am grateful to publicly thank them today and salute the work being done by the Women's Division of Einstein."
Ms. Wilkis Wilson, a Harvard graduate with an M.B.A from Harvard Business School, credited her grandmother, who died of breast cancer, with inspiring her to get an education.She acknowledged Einstein for its outstanding work in cancer research.
And, Ms. Macklowe spoke of a friend currently battling breast cancer, and thanked Einstein researchers for their dedicated efforts to find better treatments for the disease.
A program highlight featured the touching and inspirational video remembrance of the late Rita Rosen, a beloved past president of the Women's Division and the 2005 recipient of its Lizette M. Sarnoff Award for Volunteer Service. Family members and friends of Mrs. Rosen and her late husband Philip came from the New York area and beyond to join in honoring her. The video was created by a team that included Ms. Roaman, Women's Division director Janis Brooks, Einstein graphic arts director Peter Dama, and Rick LaRock, Mrs. Rosen's collaborator on the many films she produced over the years to promote Einstein and encourage others to become involved.
Since 1953, the Einstein Women's Division has raised millions of dollars to advance medical research and education programs at the College of Medicine. The Spirit of Achievement Luncheon, one of the first events of its kind, recognizes the accomplishments of exceptional individuals in the arts and sciences, politics, philanthropy and other fields.
The awards have recognized the achievements of cultural trailblazers in numerous fields, such as anthropologist Margaret Mead, choreographer Agnes de Mille and women's activist Gloria Steinem. And they have honored leading ladies in politics, theater and sport, among them Governor Ann Richards, Lena Horne and Billie Jean King—as well as scores of other extraordinary women. And the select group of male Spirit award recipients includes Sargent Shriver, founding director of the Peace Corps; veteran actor Eli Wallach; and fashion designer Naeem Khan.
In Spirit's early days, Bob Hope and Johnny Carson served as masters of ceremonies. More recently, Willie Geist, co-host of the Today show and of MSNBC's Morning Joe, contributed his time and talent in that role. And this year, Style expert Jill Martin, a contributor to NBC's Today show and a past Spirit honoree, debuted as emcee.
For additional information about Einstein's Women's Division or giving at Einstein, please visit www.einstein.yu.edu/donors.
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Here's how RW members rated this race (48 votes).
In short: Defo becoming my favourite race - even got a 4 min pb tooDate of review: February 2, 2012
In short: Excellent 8 milerIn full: Very well organised by Lliswerry Runners as last year. Fast course which is good for even pacing- managed to do all 8 miles within 4 secs of each other. Excellent tech t shirt. A very good race!Date of review: January 30, 2012
In short: Fast, flat, great valueIn full: My first time at Lliswerry. I was impressed with the organisation, all very smooth, plenty of parking, short queue for ladies loo(!), well-marshalled. Pleased to find that after-race handouts consisted of water and a nice quality T shirt - none of the usual unwanted junk that comes with "goody" bags. Well done Lliswerry Runners!Date of review: January 30, 2012
In short: Excellent as alwaysIn full: My fifth time doing this and it was the best yet. We arrived early due to possible problems registering on the day (there had been talk of it being full) but Lliswerry were well prepared and managed the extra numbers with ease. Weather was perfect and the marshals were plentiful and encouraging. It all ran like clockwork and the results were up that night. Well done Lliswerry, excellent job !Date of review: January 30, 2012
In full: Well organised sunday run. Fast flat course, with real PB potential ideally placed as a training run for spring Half/Marathon. I used it as a drop back run f the VLM. Only two critisisms if being really picky H2O in plastic cups not really helpful when running and although a lovely technical T shirt could we have XS for the ladies next year please. neither spoilt the run for me. I'll be back next yearDate of review: January 30, 2012
In short: Great beginners runIn full: Using this as a time trial for VLM. Managed to pump in almost metronomic 8min miles.The slow motion sprint finish was ambitious but enjoyable.Date of review: January 30, 2012
In short: Nice flat 8 miler!In full: Started/finished at the school, nice flat road race.Marshalls every so often and water station at some point past the halfway mark. Could not fault the organisation of run and a nice t-shirt for particpating. Would do again.Date of review: January 30, 2012
In short: Superbly organised raceIn full: This was my first time running Lliswerry 8 and I will definitely be back again next year! The event was extremely well organised. There were marshals all over the course warning of any hazards (speed bumps) or to make sure you didn't take any wrong turns!Date of review: January 30, 2012
In short: I'm not a race regular, but really enjoyed this race.Date of review: January 29, 2012
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Skip to comments.A Host of Anxiety Drugs, Begat by Valium
Posted on 02/24/2005 4:19:25 PM PST by neverdem
Among famous inventors, Leo H. Sternbach may not immediately leap to mind.
But this May in Akron, Ohio, Dr. Sternbach, who is 96, will be inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. He holds more than 240 patents, but perhaps his most famous invention, in collaboration with colleagues, is a chemical compound called diazepam, better known by its brand name, Valium.
One of the earliest benzodiazepines, Valium was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1963 as a treatment for anxiety, and it would become not only the country's best-selling drug, but an American cultural icon.
Referred to knowingly in Woody Allen movies, enshrined as "Mother's Little Helper" in the Rolling Stones song, condemned as poisonous in best-selling books, Valium reached the height of its popularity in 1978, a year when Americans consumed 2.3 billion of the little yellow pills.
But by the 1980's its reputation for creating abuse and withdrawal problems was well known, and the new selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors like Prozac were widely considered better treatments for anxiety and panic disorders.
Still, the benzodiazepines - there are now more than a dozen others available besides Valium - never disappeared. They are still widely prescribed and, in the view of many doctors, extremely effective in treating not only anxiety and panic disorder, but bipolar illness, insomnia, catatonia and alcohol and drug withdrawal.
"The key is to use them correctly," said Dr. Eric Hollander, director of clinical psychopharmacology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York.
Using them correctly is not so simple. Benzodiazepines cause sedation, which can be either therapeutic or a side effect, depending on the patient's ailment. Dr. Steven Roose, professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University, said that for anxiety the "S.S.R.I.'s are still the first-line treatment, but they can initially cause an exaggeration of anxiety symptoms."
"Pretreating with benzos can prevent this," Dr. Roose continued, citing Ativan, which "can be used for the sleep problems that S.S.R.I.'s can cause, although it should be used only for a brief term."
The use of benzodiazepines in drug withdrawal may seem paradoxical, since they can be addictive themselves.
But the newer longer-acting benzodiazepines like Klonopin may have fewer withdrawal problems than the older drugs because they are metabolized more slowly and leave the body gradually.
Even though they don't usually induce euphoria, benzopiazepines can become street drugs of abuse for their sedating effect, and some cocaine users like them to "chill out."
The benzodiazepines can also impair motor function, especially during the first weeks of treatment, and cause temporary memory impairment. The drugs do not help with depression, so those with both anxiety and depression, a common combination, may be better off with the double effect of the S.S.R.I.'s.
People who use alcohol as self-medication for anxiety are not good candidates for benzodiazepines, which can be deadly when combined with drinking.
Perhaps most notoriously, there is the danger of addiction, but some believe that may be exaggerated.
"My view is that the risk of dependency and tolerance is overblown," said Dr. Michael Craig Miller, assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard and editor in chief of The Harvard Mental Health Letter. "People being treated for anxiety are not looking for a high; they're looking for relief from their anxiety symptoms, and if benzos give it to them, that's good."
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The benzos are very nice for treatment of certain illness.
benzo's can be the worst and hardest drug to get off of and then you can get severe protracted withdrawl....much worse than Heroin.....I know cause some jerk put me on Klonopin about 14 years ago cause of some situational panic attacks. Well i moved alot so just stayed on them......when going off several years ago, I almost died and suffered severe neurological, adreanal, brain and immune system problems. In bed for almost a year and 3 years to recover. I finally found websites that others went thru this severe protracted withdrawl......this crap is nothing to fool with if on for longer than a few weeks.......
What went wrong with the adrenal gland dysfunction and immune system, if I may ask.?
FWIW I understand that some people experience adrenal exhaustion during withdrawal from these drugs. It is not commonly diagnosed as the symptoms are nebulous but some think it is fairly common especially if the person has been under long term stress.
I've been on Ativan for 3 weeks now, prescribed by my doctor as a way to get off of Effexor. He prescribed 2-3 a day, but most days I'm only doing one, mostly to help me sleep. Boy, do I sleep solidly when I do. But out of fear of addiction, I'm trying to avoid more use than that.
Three years ago, I was taken to the emergency room for a back injury. After three hours of morphine (iv) not even putting a dent in the pain, the attending m.d. gave me valium and toradol mixed together. Within 25 min. 80% of the pain was gone. Within 45 min. I was pain free and released the next day. I realize some have addiction problems, but I found valium (mixed with toradol) to be nothing short of a miracle.
ativan and xanax are the shortest acting......i'm not trying to scare anyone but being on this crap longer than a couple of weeks is playing with fire.......google benzodiapzipine protracted withdrawl and I can give you sites that you would read horror stories on......and I mean horror stories......not what you see on tv when an addict is kicking.....i mean ruined devastated lives cause you can't function......not everyone goes thru this but if you are in the 15% that do.....you will never, and I mean never go thru anything worse.........not even 9/11 was worse than this
Ativan can tackle severe anxiety and catatonia in one hour.
yeah.....but soon you will build tolerance and up regulate your receptor sites, need more and possibly it can become toxic......this is NOT a long term solution......I don't want to ponificate, but I'm an expert in this stuff and know more about it than most doctors.....unless someone is in the less than 1% that actually have a chemical imbalance, this stuff is trouble at least long term
I know nothing about either of the maladies your mention, but I do know that when my back pain was kicking morphine's a$$, valium came to the rescue.
Valium is known to be much less effective when given IM (into the muscle), but works well orally, intraveneously, and even rectally. In fact, many kids with seizure disorders have a syringe of Diastat at home (valium that is given rectally). The rectal route is almost as well absorbed as the IV route. The problem with IV valium is of the high risk of respiratory arrest. However, I'm glad the combo of Valium and Toradol worked for you.
Not a long term solution, but in the short term, some of the best pychoactive meds around.
I am sincerely glad you made it through okay. I have read the horror stories of protracted benzo withdrawal. This is coming from somebody who has been through full blown opiate withdrawal before, and despite how agonizing that was (so painful, you can't even imagine it unless you've lived it) I was always deathly afraid of (and thankfull that it wasn't) benzos because of what I knew about them.
I can't beleive the irresponsiblity of doctors who let that happen to a patient. Some doctors are just plain ignorant about the drugs they give.
Hope that you're feeling better now, and I wish you the best, I honestly do. Even though opiates is a whole different ball game, I know what it's like to feel something that there are just no words to describe and nobody could even come close to understanding unless they'd lived it.
And with opiates you start to feel better in a few days, I shudder to think of going through something like that for MONTHS.
It's no picnic living with her and my gyn. gave me ativan this summer - a fifteen pill Rx with half left. My sister is at the point that she can hide her own Easter eggs. We used to be able to have discussions, but her train of thought is constantly derailed these days.
What do you think, is it possible the benzo drugs are contributing to her anxiety? And what would be the alternative, since without the drugs she's self destructive?
thanks Bones......and opiates are recognized as the 2nd worse wd......but you are right......it was months of agony, I couldn't walk around the block for 10 months, and it took me 18 months to go back to the gym (and I was a natural bodybuilder)....I'm glad you realize the horrors of this sh**. I don't blame those that haven't lived it but like you said, it makes other withdrawls look like a day at the beach.....and it can go on for months and years cause the central nervous system is the slowest healing in the body....I am 90% now and thanks........I appreciate it, but it took alot of work on my part to get her, and yes, I blame the drug companies and the idiot doctors who throw pills out and not tell anyone about the risks......glad you made it too........
How much valium were you taking and how long had you been on it before you tried to withdraw?
I was on only 1 mg of Klonopin for 12 years.....in hindsight, it started to effect me negatively after about 8 but becuase it was so slow and insideious, you don't know it is the drug......near the end, I was hostile, anxious, obsessed, lacked judgement etc....just like a drunk since they hit the same receptor sites.....it took me a long time to recover....i worked hard......guess what....I have no anxiety, or anything after recovering.......it was the damned pills that made me sick and I now have medical proof of that..
you are right and if they do work, they will stop working. I tried to ween off with doctors but they don't know crap about it....it got so bad, I went to detox center and did cold turkey....the addictionologist there knew nothing about protracted withdrawl....the shit hit the fan....and it got worse after 4 months where I almost went insane and lost all functions almost.....this crap should never ever be cold turkey...this stuff has happened to hundreds at least in the US...but you never hear of it cause doctors don't know about it or don't see it or cant diagnose it. MOst people go back on cause they can't stand it....
Excellent thread- thanks to all who openly discuss their experiences with these drugs.
Many years ago I was given an MAO inhibitor (nardil) for over a year. When I came off it I thought I was truly losing it- felt psychotic for about a month...finally it went away- but withdrawl was sheer agony. These are life-saving drugs when we need them- but long term effects are so important to understand.
So what would you all recommend for mild anxiety?
I don't understand the addiction to hydrocodone and big opiates because my body rejects them. Ativan was good for sleep for 2 days because I slept well later without them. I didn't get high from any of this stuff. All I need now is about 2 Darvocets for breakthrough pain. It's up to 4 months now after 3.5 years.
good if you got off...hydrocordone is very addictive. Benzo's don't make you high though I know some people like them cause they can give the soothing effects of alcohol but bind much tighter to the receptor sites.....everyone's brain is different and if it likes the stuff, it will battle the hell out of you when you want off
I feel for you. Messing with the GABAergic system is NOT smart long term. Quitting cold turkey can lead to DEATH, although I'm sure on some days you wished that you were!
A melatonin pill and a Valerian root capsule. Available at Rite-Aid over the counter. Your anxiety will turn into a yawn. No coffee!
I have valium and robinol (an atropine derived antispasmodic) for very painful spasms of my common bile duct...I don't take the valium often, but when the pain gets up into heart attack type levels, boy, it can make the difference between hurting like no tomorrow or no pain.
Can't take narcotics for this pain - soon as it wears off, the duct spasms worse!
"So what would you all recommend for mild anxiety?"
What is your diet like? Do you exercise?
proper diet and exercise are a good start and possibly some cognitive behavioral therapy are best for most mild anxiety's......many people don't realize how diet can effect this along with alcohol and nicotine.....there are many good books and manuals at the bookstore or Amazon that can help you with this.......medicine for 95% of this is just a short term crutch cause it addresses the symptoms but not the cause
Hopefully you purchase the valerian "standardized" extract...they're a little more expensive but worth it.
Melatonin is a cortisol antagonist, and a great sleep aid but can magnify depressive tendencies if you have them.
One woman's mild anxiety is another's full-blown panic attack:)
Mild anxiety...seems to respond well to persistent walking, running, swimming or biking...minimum 2-3 miles- enough to get the endorphins kicking in on a regular basis..
you are lucky it only lasted a month or so.....with benzo's it can go on for months and the damage take years to correct, plus MAO inhibiters can be deadly if you eat the wrong foods........glad you are off......
no kidding......I knew they were addictive but didn't know the long term effects......and I was only having panic during a situational time.....not a panic disorder...I wished I were dead for almost a year and took two more years for my central nervous system and adrenals to heal. Doctors should know more about the risks.......idiots....
thanks.......I guess they don't use benzo's as much anymore though in the 70s and 80s they handed 'em out like candy....makes opiate addiction look like a day in the park but glad you made it.....what I went thru was analagous to a prisoner of war camp and I AM NOT exaggerating.....those who have gone thru this would tell you that life after protracted benzo withdrawl is a piece of cake.....
long term after effects of benzo's can last a very long time....glad you survived...if you read some of my other posts on this.....I went thru the most horrific protracted withdrawl that left me incapacitated and didn't recover for over 3 years
I guess I'm not an addict because I had to take them until my body rejected them. I never got "high". I think my body rejected them all along in 2001. As for diazepines, 48 hours max for me before feeling somewhat weird after sleeping well.
I must reveal to you that during my stoner days a long time ago, my "buddies" and I took some Meleril pills. That was the last time I took drugs for recreational use. If they were meant for psychotic patients, we were feeling that way for a day. NO MORE after that.
You know what's a drag? They use benzo's for opioid withdrawals!
I failed to post that I had a seizure, that left me in the hospital for a week. Doctors said it was caised by sudden withdrawl from Valium. I am glad you are 90% better.
I don't know the name of the drug that was like herion but like you said, any psychotropic drug can lead to havoc..just look at the SSRI's now in the news that they say can lead to suicide in teens.....I have reports and such on this and books that talk about his 5 years ago, but the drug companies hold all this stuff back.....I'm not as familiar with opiates......and there is a diffence between being an addict and physically dependent....I was not an addict cause it didn't make me high and there was no psychosocial behavior around the drug......i took it cause the doctor said I should.....I learned my lesson from that and he was dead wrong.........your body rejected them cause some people have paradoxical effects or they can become toxic which is different than "tolerance"
well in that case they are ok.....just like they use benzo's in alcohol withdrawl...in that case it is fine to get thru the initial days and so you don't have seizures or in the hospital if one is seizing, they administer ativan. I have no problem with those uses. It is the long term use for anxiety or sleep problems that they can be devastating
thank you......definitely seizures are a part of benzo wd, that is why they put you on anti convulsants when detoxing.....thank god you didn 't have severe protracted wd like me....you would know it if you had.....
IMHO, these things should be prescribed for only a week before a follow-up appointment.
In my case, if I ever get into a serious injury situation, it will take a dilaudid injection to kill the pain.
Oxycodone is the cancer pain-management drug I was talking about.
got ya......ya, Oxy is more addictive than most pain killers short of morphine though if it is for cancer pain and it is terminal, I certainly don't have a problem with that....if ya took an ativan or valium every once in awhile it is no worse than booze,......everyday for any length of time can be worse than booze in those predisposed
I have the GNC "fingerprinted" valerian root caps, which just made me pull my magnifying light down to look closely for the first time. No fingerprints unless that is the horsey smell. I have the PharmAssure Melatonin 3mg tablets. There is vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine HCL) mixed with it 3/2 and smells normal.
One of each together helps me sleep nice with some vegetable juice. Works for me! I must wake up at 4 AM and switched to tea instead of coffee. If melatonin magnifies depressive tendencies at 4AM, that's for the observer, not the observed. I have work to do. If you're standing around observing, I may make you do something.
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Azerbaijan, located in the heart of the South Caucasus and along the coast of the Caspian Sea, has long understood the dangers of landmines and unexploded ordnance. As many as 1,400 Azerbaijanis have been killed or injured by landmines, buried artillery shells, and mortars since the end of Azerbaijan's 1988-1994 conflict with neighboring Armenia. In addition, this former Soviet republic was home to several military training sites where tons of munitions left over from past exercises and testing were left behind in the years leading up to independence. As a result, humanitarian demining is now one of the government's top priorities -- and an area where the United States is stepping up to lend a helping hand.
I recently met Kathryn Boynton, the Program Manager for the South Caucasus from our Bureau's Office of Weapons and Abatement (PM/WRA), who explained how our conventional weapons destruction programs are making a positive difference in communities across Azerbaijan -- and dozens of other countries around the world struggling to recover from conflict.
Since 2000, the United States has provided more than $20 million in training and support for the Azerbaijan Agency for National Mine Action (ANAMA), a nongovernmental organization that works closely with the country's government to address the majority of the humanitarian demining needs in Azerbaijan. With support from the United States, NATO, Australia, and several European countries, Kathryn said, ANAMA is working on clearance and local outreach in the 18 of the country's 65 districts, located mainly in the west and northwest areas of the country, known to have the most serious challenges from landmines and unexploded ordnance.
This past summer, a five year-long joint clearance effort in Azerbaijan's northwestern Saloglu region led by NATO's Maintenance and Supply Agency (NAMSA) and executed by ANAMA, came to a successful end. With help from Turkey, the lead nation on the project, the United States, and an array of other supporting countries, ANAMA was able to safely recover and destroy more than 640,000 pieces of unexploded ordnance. This means that for first time in years, the Saloglu region has safe farming and agricultural land in which the locals can use to their benefit. At the end of the closing ceremony, NATO and ANAMA announced the start of a new project in Jeyranchel, Azerbaijan. The new project will have the task of clearing former Soviet military training and arms testing sites in the region. The clearance project in Jeyranchel will begin in the coming year with the United States as the lead nation, providing financial support along with the contributions from over a dozen other nations. The hope for this new project is that more land can be cleared of mines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) and then be safely returned to the people of Azerbaijan.
In many countries around the world, landmines and UXO inhibit development, disrupt markets and production, prevent the delivery of goods and services, and generally obstruct reconstruction and stabilization efforts. By removing these deadly hazards, we can help children, families, and communities to live in safety, as well as encourage the socio-economic development needed to further the larger goal of promoting peace and prosperity.
Under the U.S. Conventional Weapons Destruction Program -- an interagency partnership among the U.S. State Department, the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- the United States has contributed more than $1.9 billion toward landmine clearance and conventional weapons and munitions destruction in 80 countries. U.S.-funded initiatives include:
• Mine clearance projects by partner organizations, such as RONCO, the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) and The HALO Trust;
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• Training local demining technicians in affected countries; and
• Supporting rehabilitation programs serving those injured by landmines and unexploded munitions.
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In the picture, the guys in the orange jumpsuits looking for mines - are they expendable prisoners or merely trainees in training?
Why are they so poorly equipped for that job?
Why do they not have leg and arm body armor?
Why are they not using an armored vehicle with mine detection equipment or ground radar to sweep for mines from 20 feet away?
With the crude detectors they are using, they may as well be crawling on the ground, probing the dirt with bayonettes.
For a supposedly high tech military of which the USG boasts, the photo is embarrassing.
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@ Zharkov--The individuals in the picture are not prisoners -- they are personnel from Azerbaijan Agency for National Mine Action (ANAMA).
One of the main purposes of U.S. humanitarian demining assistance is to help countries build the tools and know-how they need to meet their country's long-term challenges with landmines and unexploded munitions on their own. Indeed, many countries that have received this support have gone on to help other countries facing similar challenges from landmines and unexploded munitions.
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Mozambique may not be the world's youngest democracy, but its first experience with elections wasn't until 1994. Since then, the country has only held municipal elections once every five years, making every voting day a crucial exercise in democracy. Mozambique is just about twice the size of California, so our task of monitoring this year's municipal elections throughout the country was daunting.
My elections assignment: Mocimboa da Praia in the northern province of Cabo Delgado, which borders Tanzania. Mocimboa is about as remote as it gets, so I savored what would be my last real coffee for several days in the airport and then hopped aboard a 2.5 hour flight north. From there, it was a short, six-hour drive on mostly unpaved roads before we arrived at our destination. Mocimboa is a small but wide town of 23,000 people that had been hotly-contested in previous elections, so the goal was to do our part to ensure the process could be deemed free and fair.
As I had feared, our accommodation offered little in the way of air conditioning, but did look out over the beautiful turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean -- an inspiring start to Election Day! We awoke early and drove through labyrinthine dirt passages fenced by thatched huts and small markets before finally arriving at our first polling station. There, we were greeted by eager but orderly crowds of voters. Mocimboa -- and many of the towns in Mozambique's northern provinces -- are majority Muslim, and the women wore ornate and colorful hijabs as they queued in separate lines from male voters.
Voting in Mozambique is a social activity, and the early-morning crowds were talkative and good-natured and we noted the occasional glimpse of civic pride beaming from the eyes of the very old and the very young as they showed off their fingers dripping with fresh purple ink. As the sun climbed higher in mid-morning, however, the mood markedly changed. Lines that had been orderly grew unruly as some voters took advantage of polling stations with low or no walls to cut in front and avoid the heat. Tempers grew short and the police were called in to politely restore order and help re-form the lines.
The crush of morning voters thinned over the day and by the time polls closed at 6:00 p.m., there wasn't a voting soul in sight. We ended the day at the same site where we began -- in a small, dusty classroom with a hole for a door, no windows and no electricity. The young woman in charge shouted enthusiastically that voting was closed at polling station number 02002005 as her colleagues cheered. A small lantern was switched on and polling officials began the painstakingly slow work of counting and scrutinizing each ballot by lantern light.
During this process, reports began to trickle in that the day hadn't gone so smoothly in the rest of the country. Voter fraud was alleged and some polling stations were marked by violence -- a stark reminder that independent electoral observers can play an important role in Mozambique. Mocimboa da Praia, however, remained collegial. Representatives from both major political parties shared flashlights and the occasional joke. When one would-be voter showed up three hours late and asked to cast his ballot, we all laughed. "Come back later," one party representative said. "Yes, next year," said another from the competing party.
The woman in charge of our polling station wrote the names of the candidates on the floor in chalk. She then held each vote up and announced for whom it had been cast before placing it in the corresponding floor pile. There was some lively debate as the party representatives challenged a few of the votes, but each disagreement was settled according to the rules and in collaborative fashion. By midnight, the results had been tallied and the votes sealed. The ruling party had handily won re-election in our polling station, but the next day's headlines would show a few victories for an emerging opposition party. Under a full moon and an improbably starry sky, we stumbled home and ended what had been a very long day. Mozambique is an evolving democracy, but we left Mocimboa da Praia optimistic that many of the country's citizens are up to the challenge.
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Height: 5-4/162 cm
Weight: 145 lbs/66 kg
Hometown: Stockton, Calif.
Current Residence: Newport Beach, Calif.
Birth Date: April 24, 1982
College: Southern California
Joined Team: January 2004
MAJOR INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION: 2014 - Montreux Volley Masters (Silver)...USA Volleyball Cup vs. Brazil...FIVB World Grand Prix (5th in Preliminary)...FIVB World Championship (Gold). 2013 - USA Volleyball Cup. 2012 - FIVB World Grand Prix (Gold)...Olympic Games (Silver). 2011 – Montreux Volley Masters (Fourth)...Pan American Cup (Bronze)...FIVB World Grand Prix (Gold)...NORCECA Championship Gold...FIVB World Cup (Silver). 2010 – Montreux Volley Masters (Silver Medal)...FIVB World Grand Prix (Gold Medal)...FIVB World Championship (Fourth). 2009 – Tour of Egypt…Pan American Cup (Fourth)…FIVB World Grand Prix (Ninth)…Final Four Intercontinental Cup (Silver)…NORCECA Continental Championship (Fourth). 2008 – Tour of China…U.S. Olympic Team Exhibition for Volleyball versus Brazil…FIVB World Grand Prix (Fourth Place)…Olympic Games (Silver Medal). 2007 – FIVB World Grand Prix (Eighth Place)…NORCECA Championship (Silver Medal)…FIVB World Cup (Bronze Medal). 2006 – World Grand Prix (Seventh Place)…World Championships (Ninth Place). 2005 – Front Range Tour vs. Brazil…Pan American Cup…World Grand Prix…FIVB World Championship Qualifying Tournament (Gold Medal)…NORCECA Continental Championships (Gold Medal)…World Grand Champions Cup (Silver Medal).
INTERNATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS: 2014 - Contributed 22 digs and a 66 positive reception percent on 32 chance while sharing libero spot at Montreux Volley Masters...Shared libero duties in both USA Volleyball Cup and FIVB World Grand Prix...Started two matches during the FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship Italy 2014. 2013 – Started the July 12 match of USA Volleyball Cup versus Japan, tallying 17 digs and one ace in a four-set win. 2012 - Started the first 12 matches of the FIVB World Grand Prix helping the U.S. claim a third straight gold…Averaged 3.07 digs per set and finished sixth in Best Digger in Final Round despite missing the final two matches…Earned a second Olympic Games silver medal after starting all eight matches at libero, compiling a 3.63 dig average based on unofficial DataVolley Stats…Ranked second in Best Libero at the Olympics with an 8.30 average of digs and receptions…Ranked sixth in Best Digger at the Olympics, fifth in Best Receiver (74.27 efficiency percent)…Ended 2012 with a 3.36 dig average while starting 23 matches and playing in 81 sets. 2011 – Started all five matches at the Montreux Volley Masters compiling an unofficial 4.45 digs per set average, including 24 in a four-set match to China on June 12…Also provided 25 digs in a five-set win over Germany on June 9 and 21 digs versus Peru in a four-set win on June 7…Handled libero duties in all 27 sets for U.S. at Pan American Cup, averaging 2.41 digs per set…Passing helped the squad to a .325 hitting efficiency for the tournament…Tallied double-digit digs in three of the eight matches, including 11 in three-set win over Argentina…Averaged 2.84 digs per set at the FIVB World Grand Prix with 13 of 14 match starts in helping Americans win second consecutive title…Ranked fifth in Best Digger and third in Best Libero at FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round…Tallied six double-digit dig matches, including 18 versus Italy on Aug. 25 in a five-set victory, followed by 15 digs against Brazil on Aug. 26 in four-set pool-play loss…Averaged 2.40 digs per set with a 76.4 positive reception percent on 55 attempts during the NORCECA Women's Continental Championship…Recorded an 83 excellent reception percent on 12 chances in NORCECA semifinal victory over Cuba, followed by a 71 excellent reception percent on 14 chances in the gold-medal medal match against Dominican Republic…Averaged 3.03 digs per set in 10 of 11 starts during the FIVB World Cup, which helped the U.S. to the silver medal and 2012 Olympic Games qualification. Totaled 16 digs versus Brazil in World Cup opener in four-set win, while tallying 18 digs in four-set win over Italy to clinch Olympic berth…ranked sixth in World Cup Best Digger. 2010 – Named Best Libero at Montreux Volley Masters with 158 excellent passes on 250 attempts…Averaged tournament-leading 5.50 digs per set based on official stats, nearly 2.0 digs per set more than second-place finisher…Tallied a 52.34 passing efficiency on 107 attempts for fifth-best at Montreux Volley Masters…Recorded 20 digs versus China in the four-set gold-medal match on June 13, while producing 16 digs in a three-set victory over Cuba on June 12 in the Montreux semifinals…Played in 14 sets during the FIVB World Grand Prix with three starts at libero…Averaged 3.50 digs per set at the FIVB World Grand Prix, including 17 in a four-set victory over Dominican Republic on Aug. 6. 2009 – Entered 86 sets during 2009 with a 2.66 dig average, the highest on the team…Libero for U.S. Women's National Team two-match tour of Egypt resulting in two victories…Averaged 4.86 digs per set in two-match series against Egypt…Played in 21 sets of the Pan American Cup, averaging a tournament-best 3.90 digs per set to earn Best Digger…Held a 54.18 libero efficiency rating at the Pan American Cup for third best among liberos…Contributed 20 digs in four-set match against Brazil…Starting USA libero for Pool A of the FIVB World Grand Prix…Played total of 31 matches of the FIVB World Grand Prix…Tallied 25 digs in five-set victory over Puerto Rico on Aug. 1…Averaged 5.00 digs per set in three match starts of the World Grand Prix, including 18 digs in three-set loss to Germany on July 31…Split time as USA libero during the Final Four Intercontinental Cup…Averaged 3.21 digs per set during Final Four Cup, including 22 digs in a five-set loss to Brazil on Sept. 9…Entered three sets as a back-row sub during the NORCECA Continental Championship. 2008 – Served as libero for three-week, eight-match tour of China…Tallied 112 digs and handled 213 serve receive chances with 54 percent positive receptions leading to a 5-3 record with a young team competing…Served as libero in June 11 match versus Brazil and subbed into contest on June 13 and June 14 as part of three-match series…Served as libero for the entire FIVB World Grand Prix preliminary round in which USA won seven of nine matches and was a defensive specialist in the Final Round…Ranked fourth in the preliminary round in Best Digger with 2.33 digs per set, including four matches with at least double-digit digs…Served as USA libero at the Olympic Games, which resulted in a silver medal and the country's first medal in women's volleyball since 1992…Averaged 2.88 digs per set, sixth-best among all players in the Olympic Games…Tallied a 52 percent in excellent service receptions, which along with her dig average, helped the U.S. to a .302 team hitting efficiency. 2007 – Averaged 2.53 digs per set as the U.S. libero for all three preliminary rounds during the World Grand Prix…Turned in a team-high 21 digs versus China in three games on Aug. 4…Paced Team USA to a silver medal at the NORCECA Championship as the team's libero…Averaged 3.00 digs per set for third best at the NORCECA Championship…Tallied 54 excellent service receptions on 84 attempts with only one error at the NORCECA Championship…Averaged 2.66 digs per set, fourth best at the FIVB World Cup, as the Team USA libero…Tallied 19 digs in four set win over Poland on Nov. 4. 2006 – Played in four matches during seven-match tour of Italy March 22 to April 2 with USA National Training Team … Played in two sets versus Poland on May 26…Libero for the final two weekends of the World Grand Prix…Ranked sixth in the Best Libero category in the World Grand Prix despite not playing the position the first three matches…Ranked 10th in World Grand Prix in digs with 1.30 per set (185 total digs)…Turned in 15 digs in 31 sets as a back-row specialist coming off the bench during the World Championships, handling 46 service receptions with a 41 positive percentage. 2005 – Split time with fellow libero Sarah Drury for the USA Women's National Team that captured the silver medal at the season-ending FIVB World Grand Champions Cup in Japan in November…The United States finished the tournament with a record of 4-1 as it earned wins over Korea, 2004 Olympic gold medalist China, Poland and Japan along the way…Earned a gold medal as Team USA won its third-straight NORCECA Continental Championship with a five-set victory over Cuba on Sept. 11…The USA Women qualified for the FIVB World Grand Champions Cup with the win…Also earned a gold medal in August at the FIVB World Championship Qualifying Tournament as the USA Women qualified for the 2006 World Championships...Made international club debut with Nafta Gaz Pila (Pila, Poland).
COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS: 2003 – Davis concluded her stellar career with an incredible showing in the 2003 NCAA tournament…Davis, who averaged 4.2 digs per game during the regular season, averaged 5.2 digs per game during the postseason as the Trojans won their second-consecutive national championship and finished the year with a perfect 35-0 record…She recorded a career-high 31 digs twice during the season, including a four-set win over UCLA in the regional finals. 2002 – Davis proved to be one of the best liberos in the country by the end of her junior season as she helped guide USC to the 2002 NCAA championship...Played in all 32 matches and made 27 starts at libero (2002 marked the first season the libero position was used in collegiate volleyball)...Averaged a team-leading 3.44 digs per game and finished sixth in the Pac-10...Set a career-best mark with 24 digs in three matches (Oct. 4 at Stanford, Nov. 2 vs. Stanford and Nov. 26 vs. UC Santa Barbara)...Averaged 3.05 digs throughout the NCAA Championships, including 13 and 14 digs against Florida and Stanford in the semifinals and finals. 2001 – Davis played in all 29 matches and appeared in 99 games as a sophomore...She led the team and finished the season ranked ninth in the Pac-10 with 0.30 service aces per game...Also finished fourth on the team with 2.27 digs per game...Set a career high with 15 digs against Wisconsin (Sept. 2)...Tallied a kill against Hawai'i (Sept. 7) and Cal (Nov. 9)...Had a dominating performance at the service line when she recorded a career-best seven aces against Stanford (Oct. 12), a mark that ranks fifth among USC match records. 2000 – In her first season, Davis played in 44 games and appeared in 23 matches... She averaged 1.30 digs per game.
PERSONAL: Born Nicole Marie Davis on April 24, 1982 in Stockton, Calif….Parents are Randy and Barbara Davis…She also has a brother named Christopher…Her happiest moment(s) in sports were winning back-to-back NCAA Division I volleyball championships with USC in 2002 and 2003…Graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor of science degree in 2006…The person she admires most is her mother because of "the person she is, and has helped me become."…Owns a black belt in karate…Favorite professional team is the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball…Favorite movie is "Dirty Dancing" and her favorite food is anything sweet…Enjoys watching football in her spare time…Favorite television show is Sex and the City… "My mom is my role model. She came from very little and had a very successful career. She is a strong, independent woman, and a wonderful friend and mother."…Started club volleyball in 1996 with Club Nike Pacific in Stockton, Calif…Graduated from Lincoln High School (Stockton, Calif.) in 2000.
On the court, I am known for...hard work- for competing my butt off every time I step on the floor...for helping people around me do their job and get things done.
My favorite city to play volleyball is...Honolulu, Hawaii.
My teammates call me "Coley"...and sometimes, "Shorty".
"20 Questions with Nicole Davis"
What kind of car do you drive?
A black Range Rover Sport
What do you envision doing as a career after competing for the national team?
I would like to be a corporate lawyer for a professional sports team.
Who was your club coach prior to going to college?
Bret Almazan-Cezar...he now coaches for Vision VBC, and Arch Bishop Mitty HS in the Bay Area.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Probably in Italy, on a vineyard!
What is your favorite television program?
Grey's Anatomy...it used to be Sex and the City.
Who is the funniest player on the women's national team?
Ogonna Nnamani is by far one of the funniest people in the world!
What is the best thing about competing on the USA Women's National Team?
Traveling all over the world for free! Meeting new people, seeing new things, and learning about different cultures.
What is your favorite food?
Italian...my crutch is chocolate though.
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing that you would buy or pay for?
I would invest several million in commercial realestate and long term investment plans, and then I would buy myself a couple houses...one on the beach in California, a villa in Italy, and townhouse in Paris or London maybe, and apartment in NYC or Chicago...I would travel as much as possible.
If you could have one super power, what would it be?
The ability to read other people's thoughts (but only when I wanted to).
What is one off-the-court talent that you have?
I have a black belt in martial arts.
What is your motto?
Success is the self satisfaction in knowing that you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming. (I'm into John Wooden's philosophies on success and sport, pyramid of success, etc).
How many different languages can you converse in?
3. English obviously. I'm functional in spanish and polish.
What is your pet peeve?
People stating the obvious.
What communication tool do you use most often – text messaging, talking on the cell phone or e-mail?
Text messaging...I used to hate it, and then I was persuaded into buying a sidekick, and now I'm addicted.
What was the most defining moment in your life?
I've had several. The day I decided to stop talking to my father was one, but a positive one. Winning our first national championship at USC. Surviving Poland, and everything that I went through along the way. Finishing my degree finally this year, after leaving school early 2 years ago.
If you could be on the cover of one magazine, which one would you choose?
What is your fondest child-hood memory?
Fourth of July weekends on the river.
What was your favorite subject in school?
It was actually math in high school. And in college it was Constitutional law.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I have a shopping problem!
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The winds across Pueblo West mostly cleared the trees of any leaves in preparation for winter. Last Friday afternoon, the Pueblo West breeze was slowing down from an earlier 40 mph. Katriana Burgess and her friend, Samantha Guinn, decided to rake leaves. Work turned to play as they discovered the wind would carry the leaves when thrown into the air. Even more fun if you made a pile of leaves and then jumped into the pile. A snow shovel is not the perfect leaf raking tool but certainly reminds us of possible future weather.
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Make'em Laugh!2/26/2006 09:03:00 am
I like to tell jokes in class. My favourite question, when I finish explaining a particularly difficult concept, is:
"Any questions, concerns, complaints, confusions, uncertainties, anxieties or other general inquiries? Any good jokes?"
It lightens the atmosphere and seems to make my students relax and learn better. I'm not the only one who thinks so.
Anyway, I told my students I had learned that "Laughter stimulates both sides of the brain to enhance learning." So if you get "that bad feeling in the pit of your stomach" while doing your homework or studying for a test take a Humour Break (Thanks to John Evans for the link) or watch a sitcom for half an hour. Longer than that would be procrastinating. -- There's a new link in the [Links] list on all the class blogs. ;-)


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Monday, October 19, 2009
Hair Straightening Tutorial - Blow out and Flat Iron
Hi Bellas!
It's another cold Monday here in Atlanta. I had a great weekend of quality time with the girls and my Boyfriend. Saw a few movies...Good Hair and Where The Wild Things Are. I recommend both!
Anywho, back with another hair tutorial! I needed to wear my hair down and super straight for my best friend's dress rehearsal a few weeks back. I know I'm a bit lazy with my hair on my videos, so I figured I might as well take the opportunity to film myself straightening my hair. I use the blow out and flat iron method.
These are the tools I used:
I like two kinds of brushes. One on the left is a cheapo Con-Air brush...I like using it to detangle. The one on the right is a round, boar bristle brush from Bed, Bath and Beyond. I use it to blow out my hair and give it volume, softness and straightness.
You also need a blow dryer. This one is a cheap travel blow dryer I use.
I also use a flat iron and silk serum. If you want to see my former review on this flat iron and serum, click here.
Check out the video tutorial!
Thanks for watching!
Posted by MakeupByRenRen at 9:25 AM
Labels: HAIR
3 comments:
- jojoba (My Makeup Reviews) said...
that's lovely and helpful but a lot of work too!
i just had my hair rebonded recently and it saved me a lot of time straightening it with a flat iron. i think i won't be able to straighen my hair with your tools. too clumsy... lol
- October 19, 2009 at 6:41 PM
- Essential said...
looks lovely... but i would recommend 110% that u try using PhytoDefrisant Balm... you will love it!!! I ALWAYS use it when im straightening my own hair & others :) try it i promise u wont regret buying it (it is a bit pricey but worth it) xx p.s. i love ur vids on YT & take alot of inspiration from ur vids!!
- October 21, 2009 at 11:00 AM
- izzy said...
Ren Ren, you're my very favourite! Very talented pro, indeed! Love to visit your blog all the time. Keep up the good work and brilliant ideas coming! Take care and all the best in future! xx
- October 23, 2009 at 3:59 AM
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And who can believe anything Yoko says about Paul?
Agreed, jet.
I think your point about John's anger towards Paul was really jealous insecurity for the most part.
All of those old old stories are probably true to some extent, but the bottom line is that those two guys loved each other and the hurts were behind them. I am sure that wherever John is that he is lovingly watching over Paul and those of us attending the concerts earlier this year could see and hear the love that Paul has for John (and George). I think this stuff is just dead in the water. It doesn't matter anymore. Yes, they both hurt each other badly many times in the past. So?
I personally have 86 books on the Beatles. Ridiculous, I know. I think there are also about six more out there right now that I'll be buying too. I can read the old hurts over and over anytime. But when you hear Paul talk about "going over to George's house for dinner and then the ukeleles would come out." That's what matters, isn't it?


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Legendary Jazz Musician Donald Byrd Dies at 80
Byrd was born in Detroit in 1932, and joined Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers in 1956, performing on over 50 recordings by the likes of John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Kenny Burrell, Jackie McLean and Hank Mobley, before leading his own group in 1958.
Perhaps best known for his Mizell Brothers-produced 1973 LP Black Byrd, which at one point was Blue Note's highest-selling LP of all time, Byrd went on to score major hits with his R&B fusion group the Blackbyrds, including dance-floor favorite "Rock Creek Park" and "Walking in Rhythm."
Byrd's work spanned decades of jazz and funk, from bebop and soul to R&B, inspiring acid jazz and fusion, always progressive, always testing his limits.
When his output began to wind down, Byrd's music became even more relevant: He became an essential part of hip-hop's canon, sampled by everybody from De La Soul, Ice Cube and Tupac to house legend Armand Van Helden, and his sphere of influence became vaster still.
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Residents Disappointed In Zoning Committee
LAKEWOOD – A few Lakewood residents are disappointed in the committee formed to re-examine the village's zoning code.
On Monday during a regular meeting of the Lakewood Village Board, three residents spoke about the committee formed during the board's previous meeting.
Earlier this month, David Wordelmann, village mayor, announced his recommendations for those he wanted on the new committee. His recommendations included Susan Drago, village trustee and deputy mayor; William Chandler, village Zoning Board of Appeals chairman; Jon Pearson, village Planning Board chairman; Charles Smith, village code enforcement officer and building inspector; Edward Wright, village attorney; Joseph Johnson, village clerk; one member from both the Zoning and Planning boards selected by the chairman of each; and himself as chairman of the new committee.
In addition, Wordelmann recommended a subcommittee that includes David DiSalvo and John Jablonski III, village trustees. During a Village Board meeting in May, the committee to re-examine village codes was discussed, with DiSalvo and Jablonski saying one of them, if not both, should be on the new committee. DiSalvo said with two members of the Village Board with master's degrees in urban planning, with particular expertise in zoning and planning, Jablonski and himself could be great assets in the process.
Wordelmann said because of the state's Open Meetings Law, a quorum of any of the village boards cannot be part of the committee without having to publicize each meeting and opening it to the public. Wordelmann said he recommended the subcommittee so DiSalvo and Jablonski can meet and pass on ideas to committee members.
DiSalvo said with two paid professionals on the Village Board – Jablonski and himself – he would recommend one of them be selected for the committee instead of Drago. Wordelmann said he picked the deputy mayor because she has been on the board longer than any other members of the Village Board other than himself.
On Monday, after hearing the residents voice their displeasure that the professional planners, DiSalvo and Jablonski, were not part of the main committee, Wordelmann said, being mayor, it was his prerogative who is part of the main committee.
Wordelmann said the group's first meeting was held earlier this month, with members given a copy of the village's zoning code. Committee members were asked to go through the codes to see if there are any issues village officials should address. The committee is already planning to work on four moratorium zoning issues.
In May, the Village Board passed a moratorium on issuing zoning permits for adult novelty store establishments. In January, the board passed a similar moratorium on issuing special permits for vehicle sales, building permits for constructing storage sheds and zoning permits for electronic advertising signs. Lakewood officials said they wanted to update village zoning codes before approving anymore permits for these types of businesses or items.
In other village business, the board approved the site plan for David Bargar of Lakewood. Bargar is planning to renovate the former Yaw Oil Building, 2 E. Second St., Lakewood, into apartment and office/warehouse space. The board said the site plan is approved once phase II of the environmental inspecting process has considered the property acceptable for future use.
Last month, Bargar told the Village Board the building dates back to the 1920s as an oil distribution company. Bargar said there is no visible contamination on the site, but he is still investigating the underground areas of the property. Bargar said the building, which has no running water or heat, still needs a lot of work.


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ravanwin wrote:also, when we close our doors for good we could just take all the money we have saved and travel the world in a tour bus and wherever we run out of money is where we build the new forest!
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Location: 164th Ave NE from NE 76th St to Cleveland St
Project Phase: In Construction
Estimated Timeline: Construction completion December 2012
Extending 164th Avenue NE from NE 76th Street to Cleveland Street will complete the connection another linkage between Town Center and the east end of the downtown corridor. This will add an additional north/south link and thereby provide greater choices for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists.
This new connection will feature a roundabout at the intersection of 164th Avenue NE and NE 76th Street and a concrete printed pedestrian friendly corridor between NE 76th Street and Cleveland Street. A new traffic signal system will be installed at the intersection of 164th Avenue NE and Cleveland Street that will accommodate the return to two way traffic on Cleveland Street in the future.
Sidewalk and bicycle connections will be installed along the new corridor and utility infrastructure such as storm water, street lighting, and upgraded power, phone and telecommunications are being added.
Project construction is scheduled to begin in August 2012 and be substantially completed and open to traffic by the end of December 2012.
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Lines on the Horizon highlights Native American art from the collection of the Thomas W. Weisel Family. Spanning nearly 1,000 years of artistic creativity, the exhibition focuses on the indigenous arts of the American Southwest, featuring 11th-century Mimbres ceramics alongside masterful classic Navajo weavings from the mid to late 19th century and ceramics of the 19th and 20th centuries by both unknown artists and those recognized by name, such as the ceramicist Nampeyo of Hano Pueblo. Singular pieces from the Northwest Coast and the first Plains ledger drawings to enter the permanent collection are also shown. The artworks, carefully chosen over 30 years of collecting, reflect an emerging sense that, through close visual and technical analysis, it may be possible to identify the styles of specific individuals who created these diverse works. Even if we may never know their names, we can still celebrate their works of art as expressions of personal and communal worldviews.