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Placebo Effect Examined on Science Channel's Weird Connections
Episode 9: Brain Drunk
Tuesday, October 28 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
This episode starts with a University Professor tricking his students into getting drunk on alcohol free beer: an illustration of the power of placebo and how the mind can influence the body. Cutting edge technology shows that we can eventually learn to control our own brain activity to benefit us physiologically. This could change our future; Air traffic controllers could use the power of the mind to prevent accidents and save lives.
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eCPPT Certified!
I woke up and checked my e-mail today and received an e-mail from eLearnSecurity that I successfully obtained my eCPPT certification. This is pretty exciting for me it's my second certification this year, and there's still tons more to learn. My main thanks goes to Don for selecting me as one of the 3 people for May 2010's Giveaway. It would be only fair for me to leave my personal review of the course.
Before I start, I'd like to say my review in a way similarly reflects Jason Haddix's review here. I would just like to leave my overall experience in the course and compare and contrast it with Offensive-Security's Pentesting with BackTrack v3 course that I took earlier this year.
Upon getting my eLearnSecurity course login credentials, I immediately scanned over the 3 available sections (System Security, Network Security, and Web Application Security) and immediately my attention was drawn towards the Web Application Security module. This is the most hyped about section in the course and it did not fail to deliver. Silly of me to login and skip past the first two sections - I had personally been exposed to the material and more in the PWB course.
You have up to 120 days from when you enroll into the course to opt for the eCPPT certification, and you can start as early as 7 days being enrolled in it. I'm personally a full-time student, which made the allocated time excellent for me. My prime focus during the 120 days was to mainly focus on the web application security section. I spent most of my time going over the slides in this section a few times, some of the concepts introduced were new to me because PWB hadn't covered it in-depth like eLearnSecurity did. The positives I'd like to emphasize in this section were that the attacks were well explained and it gave good examples on Attack Vectors, I was just a tad displeased that the excellent SQL Injection video demo was on a MSSQL/ASP.NET site and not a MySQL/PHP site. I did appreciate this section showing us the attacks in different type of environments.
About 120 days in I scheduled my examination. After scheduling your exam, your given 30 days to do complete your pen-test and submit in a formal report regarding your findings. My issues regarding this process was the report. In PWB v3 I remember them issuing students report write-ups they could go off of when submitting reports but eLearnSecurity's looked as if they were wanting a more in-depth and formal report. This report consisted of an executive report, vulnerability report, and a remediation report. In the course panel, they offer you various templates you could make use of to include into your report, which I found very useful. Although they offered templates, a required report like this, which I hadn't done before scared me.
The examination itself consists of downloading a Virtual Machine with a Custom-Coded web-application on it. You (the person taking the exam), had to play the role of an attacker and find existing vulnerabilities within the given scope and report back your findings in a report. You weren't personally limited to using a Linux OS for the examination, which I thought gave the exam some options. The actual pen-test itself is pretty fun and feels realistic. I actually enjoyed being handed a real-world hands-on examination versus a written multiple choice examination, it made me feel like I was working at something. I liked being able to break a web-app and walk out of the course having actual hands-on experience doing it.
I initially started the challenge 10/12 and eventually turned in my report 11/10. A few weeks later, I received an e-mail from eLS telling me I needed to include proof of SQLi being present - which I hadn't found with my initial pen-test. Between school and homework, being able to complete the pen-test and do a report was very do-able, I hadn't just looked hard enough for the SQLi. I was given 7 days to find an available existence of this vulnerability in the custom web-app. Immediately I fired-up my VM and looked harder and eventually found it, updated my report with my new findings and sent it in for review.
Personally, I regret not looking harder and having to be told to locate it and send the report back, it made me feel like I had failed in a way.
Overall, the course is definitely geared toward the beginner. I personally, didn't walk through any of the slides and attachments throughout the course in the System and Network Security sections, but I would highly recommend doing it. In order to get the most out of this course, I'd say go through it from start to end and focus especially on the Web Application Security section.
I sort of feel stupid not looking into Mutillidae or Damn Vulnerable Web App prior to taking the examination. These alone would of made me feel perfectly prepared. I highly recommend people taking the course or plan on doing it, download these and pen-test them yourselves; doing so will make you feel especially ready for the exam. Being able to find vulnerabilities in the web application is only half of the battle, you'll also need to make a proficient report. This thread is very useful if your new to reporting http://www.ethicalhacker.net/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,54/topic,5456.msg28488/topicseen,1/. I sort of based my report off of how I went about doing my Pentesting with BackTrack one but changed it around based off of what was required and split it up into the required sections.
What I liked about the Penetration Tester Pro course was the examination proved your going to walk out of the course as a eCPPT having hands-on web application penetration testing experience. It wasn't an extremely advanced, needed an 0-day exploit to pass exam, but it was at a level that anyone who studied the material would be able to pass.
I've heard some folks complain about the prime source of communication regarding this course, but I personally had no issues. I e-mailed Armando on countless occasions and he responded back in a timely manner. I thought it was great they willingly put up a place for feedback that students can come in and offer what they think needs to be done to improve the course, and also vote on ideas proposed by other students.
The Web Application Security section was put together well and it felt like it covered a broad range of attack vectors. I liked how they provided folks templates for the reports that we could use, this was excellent for people who are new to reporting.
Some areas for improvement in my opinion would be the videos. I thought a majority of them were simplistic and saw a lot of point-and-click tools - I suppose coming from the OffSec background, I'm used to seeing hacking illustrated utilizing a command-line environment. I would've liked to see more material in the Network Security section (mainly what Haddix mentioned). I think it would be great for eLS to get a lab environment in (VPN), or hold capture the flag contests so students wouldn't have to practice the excercises locally. I think it is about being put into an environment and given a target that makes students feel their getting more pay off for the labs. The labs are okay but I think there should be a more hands-on approach for demonstrating students understand the concepts, like how the student would have to demonstrate they had to of grasped the web app section to do the final exam. I think it would be great if eLS would switch up the final examination and make the student feel like the Systems Security and Network Security sections were mandatory in the course. Since the exam involved doing a web-application penetration test, my main interest was geared towards that particular module. I went throughout the course skipping some modules in previous sections.
I know eLearnSecurity a couple days ago just recently updated to version 1.1 in which a Social-Engineering module was added to the Network Security section and they improved some more areas as well. I even saw Armando asking students if he should make the content downloadable locally as oppose to just being available through the course website. I think these area both steps towards the right direction.
How does eLearnSecurity's Penetration Testing Pro stack up against Offensive-Security's Penetration Testing with BackTrack?
Being alumni in both now I could say both are good courses but they are completely different training options. Offensive-Security's PWB course seems to be like, "You paid for the material, heres your downloadable videos, lab guide containing exercises, there's over 50 machines spread out across 4 subnets that are just waiting to be hacked - goodluck and try harder, hope you can endure pain during the exam!", while eLearnSecuritys PTP seems to be like, "You paid for the material, here's access to the online-course containing interactive slides and video demonstrations on tool usage. You can follow the slides and download the attachments to complete labs and get the hands-on effect - be sure to get well acquainted with the Web Application Security section, you'll be attacking a Custom Web Application during the examination."
PWB is definitely for the more hardcore person who can endure pain, and just wants to get out there and go hack something. This course feels like nothing but a never ending Capture the Flag where your goal is to reach the network-secrets.txt file in order to unlock machines in your control panel. In PWB you pay for your allocated amount of lab time, as oppose with eLS's PTP - your given 120 days no matter what. ELearnSecurity seems to be a flexible option in my opinion if your a busy person. In PWB I initially paid for 60 days lab time access and I regretted everyday I didn't utilize my lab time - I even had to go back and pay for extra days just to feel comfortable enough with the material. In eLearnSecurity, it didn't come off at all that I was in a hurry to do the course.
Content wise, I think PWB delivers very nicely in other areas that ELS PTP doesn't. This could be because PWB is geared directly towards Network Penetration Testing and eLS PTP covered multiple domains of hacking. ELearnSecurity did have a more in-depth web application attack section than PWB. Walking into eLS PTP I scanned through the System and Network Security sections and went, "I've already been exposed to this stuff". Though PWB did go over some XSS, LFI/RFI and SQL Injection, it seemed eLearnSecurity's Web Application Security section went more in depth with it
Pentesting with BackTrack I would recommend for the more hardcore person who's comfortable within Linux, has been exposed to attack vectors and has hacked some stuff before but wants to get a more in-depth approach with tools and using BackTrack for what it's meant to be used for. eLearnSecurity's PTP I would definitely recommend for someone new to the scene, looking to get exposed to a beginner level amount of material in System and Network Security, and more of an in-depth look at Web App Security. eLearnSecurity I believe actually gives users 2 certification attempts.
I had a good time in the class and I'm happy to say I'm eCPPT certified.
I don't know if my review helped out much, sorry it was long and drawn out. If you guys have questions I could try to answer them

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November 22, 2011
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Ban the Bug: Give the gift of protection from influenza for the holidays
Health officials say influenza vaccination needs repeating every year
It's not too early to give yourself and the people around you a gift for the upcoming holidays: protection from influenza. By getting vaccinated for influenza now, you can greatly reduce your chances of getting influenza - or spreading it to someone else - during the busy holiday season, say state health officials.
Minnesota's annual Ban the Bug campaign, occurring Dec. 4-10, is a collaborative effort to provide Minnesotans with opportunities to get their annual influenza vaccination. Campaign partners include the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), the Minnesota Coalition for Adult Immunization (MCAI), local public health agencies and other health care providers. The campaign coincides with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Influenza Vaccination Week.
Local public health agencies, nonprofit groups and health care organizations in many Minnesota communities will sponsor influenza vaccination clinics during Ban the Bug week as well as throughout the month of December and beyond.
"Influenza is a disease that can have serious consequences," said Kristen Ehresmann, director of MDH's Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Control division. Over a period of 30 years, between 1976 and 2006, estimates of annual flu-associated deaths in the United States range from a low of about 3,000 to a high of about 49,000 people. In Minnesota, hundreds of people, young and old, are hospitalized each year due to complications of influenza. It is one of the leading causes of death for people 65 and older, but children under 5 also have high rates of hospitalization. "The best way to reduce your risk of influenza is with vaccination," Ehresmann said.
While a recent major review of studies on influenza vaccine effectiveness concludes that the flu vaccine is not as effective at preventing illness as previously thought, vaccine is still the best, most specific tool we have for fighting influenza, Ehresmann said. "While the vaccine doesn't offer perfect protection, if you don't get vaccinated, you have zero protection," she said.
It's important to get influenza vaccine every year, health officials said. The vaccine often changes from year to year because the strains of virus circulating around the world can change every year. Although the strains included in the vaccine this year are the same as last year, people still need to be vaccinated since the level of protection wanes over the course of a year.
Minnesota recorded its first official case of influenza early this season and the virus is currently circulating at low or "sporadic" levels in the state. Flu season can peak anytime between January and April, so getting an influenza vaccination now can provide months of protection, said Ehresmann.
"Our coalition works year round to make sure Minnesotans have every opportunity to protect themselves, their families and their community against influenza and to stay healthy all season long," added Kristin Nichol, MD, Associate Chief of Staff for Research at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System and chair of MCAI.
To locate the flu clinic nearest you, go to the MDH Influenza website at www.mdhflu.com. Click on Find a Flu Shot Clinic.
The cost of vaccinations will vary at each site. There is no cost to people with Medicare Part B and some other insurance plans, provided they bring their Medicare or other insurance cards with them. Those seeking shots are asked to wear short sleeves, perhaps under a sweater if it's cold, to make getting the shot easier and more comfortable.
Flu shots also may be given at other locations and times not listed on the MDH website. Check with your physician's office or regular walk-in clinic about getting vaccinated against the flu.
Influenza vaccination is now recommended for everyone six months and older unless they cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons. It is especially important that those at high risk for serious complications from influenza be vaccinated. These include pregnant women, seniors, young children and those with chronic medical conditions.
Children under six months of age cannot receive influenza vaccine, so household contacts and caretakers should be vaccinated to protect the very young.
For those who don't like shots, a nasal spray is available for healthy people ages 2 through 49.
"It takes about two weeks to develop maximum protection after a flu shot, so don't put off getting vaccinated," Ehresmann said. "If you get your shot during Ban the Bug week, you should reach your full immunity by the time your family and friends gather for the holidays."
During flu season, besides getting vaccinated, there are other steps people can take to avoid spreading or catching influenza:
- Do your best to stay healthy. Get plenty of rest, physical activity and healthy eating.
- Stay home from school or work if you have a respiratory infection. Avoid exposing yourself to others who are sick with flu-like illness.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue whenever you cough or sneeze, then throw the tissue away. If you don't have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your sleeve.
- Clean surfaces you touch frequently, such as doorknobs, water faucets, refrigerator handles and telephones.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water or with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available.
The symptoms of influenza, which tend to come on suddenly, can include a sore throat, coughing, fever, headache, muscle aches and fatigue. People who become severely ill with influenza-like symptoms should see a physician. Influenza is caused by a virus and antibiotics are not effective against it.
For more information, contact:
Doug Schultz
MDH Communications
Kristen Ehresmann
Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Control Division Director
Mari Drake
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The European Commission (EC) has released new rules for the collection and treatment of obsolete electronics. In a statement, the EC says that its new directive is a step toward environmental protection and a major boost to resource efficiency in Europe.
In a statement, Janez Potocnik, the EC's commissioner, says, "In these times of economic turmoil and rising prices for raw materials, resource efficiency is where environmental benefits and innovative growth opportunities come together. We now need to open new collection channels for electronic waste and improve the effectiveness of existing ones. I encourage the member states to meet these new targets before the formal deadline."
The directive introduces a collection target of 45 percent of electronic equipment sold that will apply from 2016 and, as a second step from 2019, a target of 65 percent of equipment sold, or 85 percent of electronic scrap generated. As part of the directive, member states will be able to choose one of the two equivalent ways to measure the target they wish to report. From 2018, the directive will be extended from its current restricted scope to all categories of electronic waste, subject to an impact assessment beforehand.
The directive also pays attention to the export of the material. The directive will require exporters to test whether the equipment works, and provide documents on the nature of shipments that could be deemed illegal.
Another expected improvement, according to the EC, is the reduction of administrative burdens through the harmonization of national registration and reporting requirements. Requirements by member states' registers for producers of electronic scrap will be aligned more closely.
Currently only one-third of electrical and electronic scrap in the European Union (EU) is separately collected within the documented system. The existing EU collection target is 4 kilograms of WEEE per capita, representing about 2 million tons per year, out of around 10 million metric tons of WEEE generated annually in the EU. By 2020, it is estimated that the volume of WEEE will increase to 12 million tons. The final target of the new directive, an ambitious 85 percent of all WEEE generated, will ensure that in 2020 around 10 million tons, or roughly 20 kg per capita, will be separately collected in the EU.
By Feb. 14, 2014, member states will have to amend their existing legislation on WEEE and align it with the new directive and the new targets. Consumers can return small e-waste at large retail shops unless existing alternative schemes are shown to be at least as effective. From the date of national transposition onwards, a reversed burden of proof will apply to shipments of used equipment which are suspected to be illegal waste shipments.
Starting in 2016, member states will be required to ensure that 45 percent of electrical and electronic equipment sold in each country is collected.
From 2018, the scope of the directive is widened to include all electrical and electronic equipment.
From 2019, the collection target is raised to 65 percent of electrical and electronic equipment sold, or the alternative measure of 85 percent of WEEE generated.
Some member states will be able to derogate from the new targets for a limited time, where this is justified by a lack of necessary infrastructure or low levels of consumption of electronic equipment. The EC will use the powers given in the new directive to harmonize the frequency of reporting by producers to the national registers, and the format for registration and reporting. The EC will review certain changes agreed with the new directive in order to identify any undesirable effects.
The existing WEEE Directive (Directive 2002/96/EC) has been in force since February 2003. It provides for the creation of collection programs where consumers return their used electronic scrap free of charge. The purpose is to prevent harm to human health and the environment from hazardous substances contained in WEEE, and to increase the recycling and/or re-use of products and materials. In December 2008, the Commission proposed a recast WEEE Directive, and this has now been modified and adopted by the Parliament and the Council.
For more information, visit http://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/weee/index_en.htm.
EC Releases Guidelines on Electronics Recycling
Recycling Today Staff
The European Commission (EC) has released new rules for the collection and treatment of obsolete electronics. In a statement, the EC says that its new directive is a step toward environmental protection and a major boost to resource efficiency in Europe.


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I have an update for everyone on the GTA weekend previews - I bet many people are wondering why GameSpot & IGN did not update in the past two weeks. I actually don't know exactly why, but I would guess Rockstar wanted attention to be on the official site update and the teaser sites. There is good news, however! An official response from GameSpot said there will be no update this weekend but there will be one next weekend for sure! It is likely that IGN will be updating next weekend also. The news was useful to me so I figured I should share it. I would like to personally thank Psy for this information.
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Of late, Mixed Martial Artists have found themselves under extreme scrutiny for some of their public statements. The UFC has grown leaps in bounds in the past twenty years, becoming a household name with a television deal on Fox Sports. To say that the UFC came up hard would be an understatement. Over the years they have faced opposition from the government, from local sanctioning bodies and anyone and everyone who likes to talk about "decency." Over the past few months, though, problems have been coming from within, in a bit of an odd form. Rape jokes.
For some reason rape jokes have become the gold standard for distasteful jokes made by UFC fighters. Forrest Griffin began the trend on his twitter account through a series of rape jokes that span months, only one of which really raised the ire of the media enough to report on it and make a big deal about it. Forrest Griffin, the winner of the first season of The Ultimate Fighter has a rather good relationship with UFC head Dana White and the issue was quickly swept under a rung in a coordinated PR move of Forrest doing a photo-op at a rape clinic, discussing how terrible rape is.
Forrest made a mistake, and a pretty weighty one that irked a lot of people. There was no punishment handed down, though, as Dana White was quick to defend the fighter's actions by saying that he meant nothing by it and quickly made amends for his distasteful joke. The irony, of course, is that Forrest won a "Twitter Bonus" from the UFC for his "creative use" of Twitter.
This week things heated up again, as Rashad Evans at a UFC on Fox press conference made a joke about rape and PSU. If you have been out of the loop, a sex scandal has rocked Penn State recently after a few key players were found to be involved with or had knowledge of child molestation and rape. Rashad, another former winner of The Ultimate Fighter, has apparently been reprimanded by UFC boss Dana White, but not in any official or public manner. White has only gone as far as to call it "stupid."
Read on...
There are two cases of Dana White letting rape jokes slide for the fighters that make him money in main events. Neither man was punished that harshly outside of Dana making a few public complaints about them, but making sure to prop up their characters and intelligence. Today, something much different happened as Migeul Torres was released from the UFC without Dana himself speaking to Torres. It was all based around a joke that Torres tweeted, quoting popular FX program It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. It involved a bit from the second season where the gang acquires a van, which is then dubbed the "rape van." Apparently this was the straw that broke the camel's back, but there have been more in his timeline and a history of jokes made in bad taste from Torres.
Torres was quickly publicly condemned and made an example of by Dana White, with White going as far as to claim that Torres was completely done with the UFC due to his actions. White claims he simply did not like the explanation given by Torres and finds this behavior unacceptable. There is some truth to this, as this behavior is unacceptable and has risen the ire of fans, media and fighters alike, but it begs the question of where exactly is this line that Dana White sets, and can you only cross it if you've made him a lot of money?
Miguel Torres has not made Dana White a lot of money and he was made an example of. What, exactly though, is this example? An example of favoritism, martyrdom or justice? The one thing that is clear to me, though, is that if UFC fighters are to be held this accountable for their words and actions, it should be more clear what offense will be over the line and which will not. The example set by Forrest Griffin and his multiple rape tweets was that as long as nobody makes a big deal, it is not a big deal. Then, even if you get caught, claim you were making a social statement and do a big public apology and everything is fine.
I am not in any way going to condone the jokes made by Torres or any other fighter, nor do I think being fired or fined for public displays of bad taste is wrong. The problem that I am seeing here has more to do with UFC's policies towards their fighters and not being clear enough as to where the line is for right and wrong for their statements. When you set the standards, it is your job to uphold them, not make them seem elusive.
Dave Walsh
Dave Walsh has been covering MMA and Kickboxing since 2007 before changing his focus solely to Kickboxing in 2009, launching what was the only English-language site dedicated to giving Kickboxing similar coverage to what MMA receives. He was the co-founder of HeadKickLegend and now LiverKick. He resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he works as a writer of all trades.
His second novel, Terminus Cycle, is available now via Kindle and Paperback.
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An alcoholic beverage originated in Michigan that is extremely potent yet undeniably delicious at the same time. The recipe is as follows: 12 beers, 1 fifth of citrus flavored vodka, and 2 cans of concentrated limeade. It is an off-shoot of the party drink Pink Panty Droppers, which uses Pink Lemonade as the flavoring ingredient. Limeade is a stronger flavor therefore it more efficiently cuts the distinct flavor of alcohol, making the drinker unaware of the amount of alcohol actually being consumed.
"Man, Matt came to the party with some Prime Time Lime Slime and everybody got wasted! We got completely slimed!"
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According to contemporary accounts, the Babylonian Army destroyed the First Temple in 586 B.C. The ark of the covenant disappeared, possibly hidden from the conquerors. Following the conquest of Jerusalem by the Persians in 539 B.C., the Jews returned from exile and, according to the Book of Ezra, constructed a Second Temple on the site.
In the first century B.C., King Herod undertook a massive reshaping of the Temple Mount. He filled up the slopes surrounding the mount's summit and expanded it to its present size. He enclosed the holy site within a 100-foot-high retaining wall constructed of limestone blocks quarried from the Jerusalem Hills and constructed a far more expansive version of the Second Temple. "Herod's attitude was, 'Anything you can do, I can do better and larger,'" says Barkay. "It was part of his megalomania. He wanted also to compete with God."
Barkay says he and his co-workers have turned up physical evidence that hints at the grandeur of the Second Temple, including pieces of what appear to be opus sectile floor tiles—elements of a technique in Herod's time that used stone of various colors and shapes to create geometric patterns. (Describing the temple, the ancient historian Josephus wrote of an open-air courtyard "laid with stones of all sorts.") Other discoveries might offer glimpses of daily religious rituals—notably ivory and bone combs that could have been used in preparation for a ritual mikvah, or purifying bath, before entering the courts' sanctified interior.
On a cloudless morning, I join historian Meiron for a tour of the Temple Mount. We enter the Old City through the Dung Gate and then arrive at the Western Wall plaza. When the Romans destroyed Herod's temple in A.D. 70, they knocked the retaining wall down piece by piece. But the stones from the top tumbled down and formed a protective barrier that preserved the wall's lower portions. Today, hundreds of Orthodox Jews are gathered in devotion before the remnant of that wall—a ritual that perhaps first occurred in the fourth century A.D. and has been practiced continually since the early 16th century, after the Ottoman conquest of Jerusalem.
During the Ottoman Empire and the British Mandate, this area was a warren of Arab houses, and Jews who wanted to pray here had to squeeze into a 12-foot-wide corridor in front of the Herodian stones. "My father came here as a child and he told me, 'We used to go through alleys; we entered a door; and there was the wall on top of us,' " Meiron tells me. After Israel claimed sovereignty over East Jerusalem in 1967, it demolished the Arab houses, creating the plaza.
Meiron and I climb a "temporary" wooden walkway that leads above the Western Wall to the Mughrabi Gate, the only entry point to the Temple Mount for non-Muslims—and a symbol of how any attempt to change the site's geography can upset the delicate status quo. Israel erected the wooden structure after an earthen ramp collapsed in 2004, following an earthquake and heavy snowfall. In 2007, the IAA approved the construction of a permanent bridge that would stretch from the Old City's Dung Gate to the Mughrabi Gate.
But members of both the Jewish and Muslim communities opposed the plan. Some Israeli archaeologists raised an outcry over the bridge's proposed path through the Jerusalem Archaeological Park—the site of excavations conducted in the Old City—saying the construction could damage artifacts. The late Ehud Netzer, the archaeologist who discovered King Herod's tomb in 2007, argued that moving the entrance ramp could effectively cut off the Western Wall's connection to the Temple Mount, thereby undermining Israel's claims to sovereignty over the sacred compound. And the Israeli activist group Peace Now warned the project might alarm Muslims since the new route and size of the bridge (three times the original ramp) would increase non-Muslim traffic to the Mount.
Indeed, when Israel began a legally required archaeological survey of the planned construction site, Palestinians and Arab Israelis joined in a chorus of protest. They claimed the Israeli excavations—although conducted several yards outside the walls of the sacred compound—threatened the foundations of the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Some even said that it was Israel's covert plan to unearth remains of the First and Second Temples in order to solidify its historic claim to the Mount. For the time being, non-Muslim visitors continue to use the temporary wooden bridge that has been in place for seven years.


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I'm kinda pissed off that Verlander won the MVP
If a guy who plays every 5 to 6 days can be considered an MVP, well you should have to add another award for just the best overall hitter in baseball. A pitcher tarnishes the MVP, and also makes the silver slugger award, and HR and RBI numbers close to meaningless.
The way I look at it....Verlander was really good in 24 games....
Ellsbury, Granderson, Bautista, Cabrera, A-Gon, Cano.........
Those guys were really good throught the ENTIRE season.

what a joke.
[/quote]oh he did? good for him, although i agree, no pitcher should ever win the mvp.


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PA Weekly - Time to do some in depth reporting
Original post made by Parent, Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on May 3, 2007
Is this debacle in our District due to just 9 people?
Can 9 people really hope to get a B o E to give them just what they want?
Are the B o E dealing with this situation in a weak willed way?
I am sure that there are plenty of other questions that need to be asked, but I do not want this edited out. Please tell us (your readership and the community) what is going on.
Comments (18)
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on May 3, 2007 at 11:41 am
Where are the rest of the MI supporters? PACE? Why no more signatures on the list?
Will the BOE work on a revised agreement to tighten this up before they agree to the choice program?
Will they require more signatures from more proponents?
Will they setting any performance parameters on the choice program?
Are they agreeing to all the 'demands'? Including 2007 partial start? If not, what happens?
What happens if the children of "The Nine" don't get in? Will they be subject to random lottery?
Will MI and Ohlone Lottery be separate? Will Susan Charles filter the lottery winners or will they be purely drawn from a hat?
Where will the MI program go after year three?
Will the program still be required to be cost neutral?
Where will the funds come from?
Will the program be required to cover the incremental costs of operating Ohlone as a supersized school (assistant principal, extra counseling staff, etc). Will the MI program be required to cover the cost of district staff in the start up phase?
Who will go on the trips? What will they learn? How much will they cost? Who will pay?
Will the BOE require an indeminification on that funding from The Nine?
What is the status of the Charter Petition from "The Others"
Is is legal to say to elected officials: "change your vote or else"?
Has the board contacted their legal counsel on this letter? Is there any statement from counsel?
What are the statement's from "The Nine"? How do they feel about their actions and the fallout from their actions? Happy?
Will the Board shut the choice program down at any time if a charter application comes through (what about after the choice program is started?)
Can the district afford both a charter and a choice program?
Does the rest of the board agree with Dana's contention that MI would have to be THE LAST choice program?
What is Camille's position on the letter?
What is Barb's position on the letter?
How will this letter effect Grace Mah's position as a Board Member for the County of Santa Clara Board of Education?
What are the comments from the SCCounty board members on this tactic?
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on May 3, 2007 at 12:04 pm
What are PAUSD hiring policies for hiring teachers from out of country? Are there any citizenship requirements for PAUSD teachers?
In the board meeting on 5/1 Becky Cohn Vargas let slip that the Chinese Government which hosted last years 'free trips' to China for a couple of PAUSD staff, are now regularly contacting PAUSD for potential placement of Chinese teachers in PAUSD positions.
Will PAUSD plan on hiring teachers from China? Even over and above teachers from local California and US schools? Is there expected to be a Mandarin 'teacher shortage' such that the hiring of teachers from other countries is going to happen?
What is the position of the teachers union on this possibility? Will they allow it? Will they atttempt to safeguard our teachers from this?
What is the position of staff on this potential practice?
What is the position of the BOE ont his potential practice?
Is there shortage of MI qualified teachers? And if so, what will they do to obtain teachers?
(WOW! Now, they will import labor to teach these classes, taking away potential positions from US/California citizens???!! That would be amazing.)
a resident of Escondido School
on May 3, 2007 at 12:29 pm
Since the Board of Education appears about to give them authority over BOE decisions, shouldn't the Weekly be asking who are Jocelyn Tseng, Shan Philips, Elaine Chien, Mark Joing, Nico Janik, Daunna Minnich, Grace Mah, Susan Fineberg, Nerissa Wong-VanHaren, and David Yen?
They are now public figures with considerable power. So what kind of people are they? Let's see some probing profiles.
Do they have young children who stand to benefit from an MI choice program? Do they all live in Palo Alto?
Did they contribute to PACE funds that paid for the 'feasibility study?'
Why do they think it's okay to hold a school district hostage to the demands of just ten people?
Do they have a history of directing public education projects?
Is it their usual modus operandi to use blackmail to get what they want? If not, why do they think it is okay to do it this once?
a resident of Community Center
on May 3, 2007 at 1:13 pm
To Parent, aspiring education reporter, More questions, And more questions,
Whatever answers are provided to you, you will never be satisfied. So in order to get these questions answered, instead of blaming PA Weekly etc. etc., you need to get out of your chair and go and ask these questions at BOE meetings.
If still not satified then... start your own reporting service.
a resident of El Carmelo School
on May 3, 2007 at 1:51 pm
Guess where the paralysis is: Have you ever actually listened when questions are asked at BOE meetings, both questions from public to the BOE or to distirct staff, as well as from BOE members to staff? Questions do not get answered at BOE meetings.
Example: A BOE member asked Conn-Vargas who paid for the China trip last summer and what were the costs to the district. Conn-Vargas never directly answered the question in specifics. This is typical of the responses one gets, whether BOE or audience members. Questions are either ignored or given non-answers. BOE members who ask the question usually just nod and move on to the next comment, leaving one to wonder if they are simply talking so that they will look like they are paying attention and not really interested in getting an answer to the question they asked. Hence, a lot of frustration for those of us who truly would appreciate honest, straightforward answers to questions. No, the BOE meetings are not a place for asking questions if you want answers.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on May 3, 2007 at 4:31 pm
PA Weekly: print that letter.
Answer the fundamental question:
Did any of those anonymous funds for the feasibility study come from Grace Mah herself? (It would explain a lot.) What does Grace Mah stand to gain from this -- if she put in some of her own money for the feasibility study (the words that come to mind here are "boondoggle" and "quid pro quo"), and gets to save $100,000 in private school tuition for her younger child by pushing a program that hurts our district and the majority of kids in it, the public deserves to know this.
a resident of College Terrace
on May 3, 2007 at 5:19 pm
If BOE does not answer questions, sue them. But don't blame others. Not PA Weekly for sure. From the messages above somebody is really doing his/her best to get others to do their work.
If they are so curious let them do the leg work themselves. Stop blaming others.
a resident of Stanford
on May 3, 2007 at 5:21 pm
I have been sort of following the MI debate and after reading the paper today, here is my take: a special interest group doesn't get what it wants, threatens a charter school, and then gets what it wants. hmmm... what will happen when the next special interest group wants something?
a resident of Ventura
on May 3, 2007 at 8:47 pm
Sue the BOE? get real.
The city needs good newspaper reporting. Unfortunately, we get superficial reports from PA weekly and Daily, and nothing from SJ or SF.
Special interests are all over PA, from city council to BOE, but are never exposed.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on May 3, 2007 at 10:09 pm
All of the above questions have been asked by many many people directly to each board member, through letters, calls and 3 minute public comment...... Virtual and literal silence. Silence. Yes, we got our butts off the couch and were sitting facing the board for three hours
No, I will not spend my money to sue the board. I will continue to put public pressure on them to do their jobs instead of sitting around like a bunch of deer in headlites, or worse a bunch of servants for PACE.
gw says "sue them" - clearly in the MI camp that says "money gets me my way"
And the Weekly is certainly free to ask (or not ask) these question if they wish -perhaps a news paper with a Palo Alto wide constituency who has made it their purpose to inform this community of issues of importance would be willing and interested in finding out the answers to even one or two of these questions.
As for the questions to the Nine - they can feel free to come out of their sequester and answer any of these questions at any time to avoid any more damage to this community than they are already responsible for.
a resident of College Terrace
on May 3, 2007 at 10:30 pm
PA Weekly is a private organization.
BTW how much do you pay them?
If you have asked the BOE these questions over and over again and have not gotten replies what do you think your next step should be?
There seems to be one person who can get things done by BOE. Grace Mah, maybe just maybe, she can be your mentor? She seems to know how to get the BOE to do what she wants, oh.. not just what she wants but BOE is going out of their way proactively to do what she wanted.
Now you know why county hired her. Results count.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on May 3, 2007 at 11:31 pm
Oh, please. PACE used extortion and threats - read the leter from the 9. I don't want that to be how things get done. Mentor? No, thanks, I'll stick to honesty. County didn't hire her, they gave her a fill-in appointment. They're pro-charter - of course they wanted her.
I really hope you were kidding...
a resident of Crescent Park
on May 5, 2007 at 8:55 am
The Board of Education looks foolish and weak. By their actions on MI, they are teaching everyone how to circumvent them. Their refusal to stand by their decision on Mandarin Immersion clearly shows the community just how irrelevant they are. How can they expect the community to respect them if they flip flop on decisions based on threats by a few people. Shame on all of you, except Gail Price. I always knew you were weak, I just didn't know how weak until now. Thank Ms. Price for standing by your earlier analysis and decision.
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on May 5, 2007 at 6:27 pm
Well stated kate,
i believe the adequate term =
a resident of JLS Middle School
on May 5, 2007 at 7:43 pm
I guess some of our board members will soon be able to say, "I voted for it before I voted against it before I voted for it."
A similar phrase served John Kerry well in the last election, didn't it? Oh right, I forgot. He was ridiculed for that statement, even by fellow Democrats.
A similar fate awaits our flip-flopping elected officials. They deserve it.
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on May 6, 2007 at 12:17 am
It is precisely the job of the local press to ask those questions. That's why the press has special protections under the Bill of Rights.
The Fourth Estate is supposed to be the government's watchdog.
There are a lot of unanswered questions here that ought to be answered.
Unlike China, we're not an official dictatorship.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on May 7, 2007 at 10:36 am
While you are at it, another pertinent question to ask is if the gang of 9 or gang of 10 (I am confused on that one) are planning to work on the farm at Ohlone as all families must agree to, or whether they are going to ask their own parents, the children's grandparents, to do this for them?
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on May 7, 2007 at 12:26 pm
Another question. Who are the anonymous donors for the $60K or more for feasibility study, and what is their interest in PAUSD? Are they palo alto residents? Do they children attending Palo Alto schools?
Are there any commercial enterprise interests such as Mandarin curriculum developers or text book publishers, education enterprises, language consultants, government agencies looking for teacher placements, any non-US government agencies, involved in the efforts to place MI in PAUSD? Why? what is their interest in PAUSD, and how will they benefit?
What are Grace Mah's ties to these funders? What are Mah's ties to the chinese government (which is promoting MI across America)?
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Jess and Juli I am keeping you both company, I hope you get your packages soon.
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That is too bad, Juli, that this may have spoiled it for you!! I thinnk this is the first time I have seen this many "no shows" in a month! I hope you will try again, soon, though; as most of us follow through with our committments. I have found so often that there are bad apples in every group. You throw out the bad and enjoy the rest!!!!
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Seriously, what are the odds that someone with TWO sp's doesn't receive from either of them? I do hope that Lori sticks to her rules and bans them.
Feel the fear and do it anyway!
I agree with K and V.
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I know how it feels. I had to have an angel send me a pkg. I can understand if someone becomes very ill, but if people get a sp gift and do not send one and there aren't any reasons, I think that is terrible.
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The band introduced four songs from its new double album, titled "Physical Graffiti". These included "Sick Again," a rocker, "In My Time of Dying," a spooky tune called "Kashmir" and the album's new single "Trampled Underfoot"
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The Community Read Celebration encourages the school community to read to provide a model for the youth of the community. The event kicked off at the Oct. 21 school board meeting and featured book recommendations for various grade levels.
Grades seven through 12 read "Snatched" and "Blank Confession," both by Hautman, while younger students read a variety of mystery-themed novels.
Hautman, author of more than 20 books and winner of the Minnesota Book Award, the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, and other awards, spoke with five different groups of students in the PR-B High School band room throughout the day. He also gave a speech to those who came to the Pine River Chamber of Commerce sponsored luncheon at the school.
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Do not choose between the atmospheres of the neighborhoods on the right and left banks of the Seine. The ideal location of the apartment Rue Bonaparte invites you to discover both ... on foot!
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Position *****
Cleaning *****
Space ***
Clean apartment in a great location.
The shower and the bathroom comfortable, the toilet small.
Small space with chair / bed that if open all the space and a single chair to sit down to eat.
We were right!
Posizione *****
Pulizia *****
Spazio ***
Appartamento pulito in ottima posizione.
La doccia e il bagno confortevoli, la toilet piccola.
Lo spazio piccolo con poltrona/letto che se aperta occupa tutto lo spazio e una sola sedia per sedersi a mangiare.
Siamo stati bene!
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A nice and perfectly located flat. You could walk to almost everything. Located in the highest floor, so not for disabled. Kitchen was well equipped.
We (a family of 4) stayed in this suite for 5 days. Very clean and completely renovated place. Less than 10 minutes' walk to Eifel tower and maybe 2 or 3 minutes to closest metro station and Napoleon tomb. We had concern about the beds that looked narrow in the pictures but they were comfortable enough. Chokri provided clean sheets and white very clean towels. Kitchen and its dishes, pots and pans was very new and the small kitchen had everything even a dishwasher. It was a small suite but has enough closet to put many thing in it and the whole suite was bright. When we arrived we called him and he was there in half an hour. Everything was acceptable and if we want to come back to Paris we'll rent this suite again.
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Chokri welcomed us friendly and timely. (We were delayed ;-). The apartment and the kitchen was very well furnished and equipped. Found everything very clean. Apartment shown in the pictures. A quiet and safe residential area. Shops around the corner. Metro 5 minutes. We can make further recommend the apartment and would go back anytime.
Chokri hat uns freundlich und pünktlich empfangen. (Wir waren verspätet ;-). Die Wohnung und die Küche war sehr gut eingerichtet und ausgestattet. Haben alles sehr sauber vorgefunden. Wohnung wie in den Bildern dargestellt. Eine ruhige und sichere Wohngegend. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten um die Ecke. Metro 5 Minuten entfernt. Wir können die Wohnung bestens weiter empfehlen und würden jederzeit wieder kommen.
It is a very nice apartment
Excellent apartment. Clean, comfortable, with nice furniture, TV and kitchen facilities. Wonderful location in the city, close to attractions. All recommend this apartment, as the best combination of price and quality. Thank you
very nice reception, easy-agreed times, close to everything, will gladly back
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Nice place to stay for a few days. There is enough room for two people allthough the bed is not very comfortable for two, not enough support and you'll find your partner in the middle.
Host was very correct and flexible and the appartement was well furnished and clean. Will return and recommend but only if bed is changed.
I had a pleasant stay during my stay in Paris in the apartment of Chokri. The apartment is small but fine, especially for one person. For two people .... maybe too small. It was spotlessly clean and in very good condition.
Everything was good foot. I will go back again at the next opportunity.
Ik had een aangenaam verblijf tijdens mijn verblijf in Parijs in het appartement van Chokri. Het appartement is klein maar fijn, zeker voor één persoon. Voor twee personen....misschien te klein. Het was brandschoon en in erg goede staat.
Alles was goed te voet bereikbaar. Ik zal hier bij een volgende gelegenheid weer terug gaan.
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text: Springfield is home to the newest Teacher of the Year Anne Marie BettencourtAnne Marie Bettencourt, a ninth-grade English language arts teacher at Central High School in Springfield, is the 2014 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year. Hundreds of students, state and local education officials and school staff crowded into the school's library for the ceremony Tuesday, May 7, National Teacher Day. (In related news, read about Falmouth third-grade teacher Suzy Brooks who was honored on National Teacher Day for her inspiring use of social media.)Bettencourt, a teacher for seven years—all of them in Springfield--said she was "honored, really honored. The night I got the phone call I think my jaw hit the floor."The New Bedford native automatically becomes the state's candidate for National Teacher of the Year. She is the 52nd recipient of the award in Massachusetts.Massachusetts Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Mitchell Chester was on hand to make the award to Bettencourt. He said one of his favorite annual traditions "is the naming of the new Teacher of the Year, and Anne Marie Bettencourt is an outstanding choice to represent the excellence we see across the profession in Massachusetts. Educators like Ms. Bettencourt have an enormous impact on student learning through their leadership, dedication and exceptional teaching." Springfield School Superintendent Daniel J. Warwick said her work with ninth graders "is truly remarkable. We certainly couldn't be more proud of Anne Marie and the positive light her work has shone not only on Central High School but our entire school district." Bettencourt said the honor really "is a representation of all the people who do the work together with me in Springfield." She said, "There's that old line that says, 'kids don't care what you know until they know that you care.' I think that statement holds the most truth," especially in Springfield. "Our students want to know that we care about them."She said she decided to become a teacher because when she was thinking about what she could do with her life, "I realized that I loved two things—working with children and literature," and so being a teacher "is a great way to marry the two."Bettencourt is a member of the Ninth Grade Academy at the school, which she calls "integral to our success." She said core teachers meet every day to talk about how to help students succeed. "The students are the focus of our conversation. It drives everything that we do."


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Welcome to TwitterLocal, a great place for customers to connect to local businesses and then tweet about them using Twitter
TwitterLocal used to watch the Twitter public feed, caching all Tweets with a valid location. People were able to generate feeds from this site based on location, as well as use the TwitterLocal AIR client to subcribe to location feeds.
Since Twitter cut off their Jabber feed from TwitterLocal, we had to rely purely on the XML API, which meant that only about 20% of Tweets from the public timeline got into TwitterLocal. Now that Twitter has a location-based search API, we don't have to cache the posts anymore. So now, TwitterLocal is going to be purely an Adobe AIR based application that allows you to filter Tweets by location.
The TwitterLocal AIR Client allows you to watch as many location-based Twitter feeds as you want. Requires Adobe AIR version 1.5.Download Now


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Wayne Law announces expansion of scholarship programs; New scholarships available for incoming first-year students
DETROIT (Feb. 15, 2012) — Wayne State University Law School has added essential funds to its existing need-based scholarships and expanded the Damon J. Keith Scholars program for the upcoming 2012-13 academic year. Even as law school tuition continues to rise, Wayne Law remains the most affordable law school in the state and one of the most affordable law schools in the country.
"Our scholarship programs make attendance at Wayne Law possible for talented, committed students who might not otherwise be able to afford law school or who think it is out of their reach financially," said Ericka Jackson, assistant dean of admissions. "With these additional funds, we can make even more of a difference."
In addition to the increase in need-based scholarships at Wayne Law, the expansion of the Keith Scholars program adds new scholarships for graduates of underperforming high schools in Michigan, including Detroit Public High Schools, Jackson said. Scholarships also will be available to students with a parent who is a member of a specialty bar association, such as the Wolverine Bar Association.
"Expanding the Keith Scholars program is a wonderful way to honor the legacy of Judge Keith, who himself graduated from Detroit's public schools," said Peter Hammer, professor of law and director of the Keith Center. "We are committed to education as a civil right. We need more talented lawyers from these schools."
"As a public, urban law school, one of our inherent goals is access to education for all students," said Wayne Law Dean Robert M. Ackerman. "These new scholarships will help us live up to our mission and our commitment."
No special form is required to apply for these scholarships, Jackson said. All students applying to Wayne Law will be considered automatically at the time of admission.
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Wayne State University is a premier urban research institution offering more than 400 academic programs through 13 schools and colleges to nearly 32,000 students.
For more information about Wayne State University Law School, visit law.wayne.edu.


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The gun recovered at the Crystal Court Apartments, has been identified as a match to a shell casing found at the scene in the shooting of Officer Crispin. Further testing on the gun is being conducted and any other updates on this development will be released as they become available.
The suspect, Kyle Williams, now faces charges of First-Degree Murder of a Law Enforcement Officer with a Firearm, after charges against him were upgraded.
Lakeland Police are announcing funeral arrangements for Officer Arnulfo Crispin on behalf of the Crispin family.
The following funeral arrangements have been planned:
Public Viewing/Visitation
Monday, December 26th, 2011 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Resurrection Church
3720 Old Rd. 37
Lakeland, Fl 33813
Public Viewing/Visitation
Monday, December 26th, 2011 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Resurrection Church
3720 Old Rd. 37
Lakeland, Fl 33813
Media is directed to park in the Medulla Baptist Church parking lot located at 3930 Old Road 37, Lakeland, FL 33813. The parking lot will open to media at 5:00 PM.
Funeral/Graveside Services
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Victory Church
1401 Griffin Rd.
Lakeland, Fl 33801
Funeral/Graveside Services
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Victory Church
1401 Griffin Rd.
Lakeland, Fl 33801
Procession following the funeral service to Oakhill Cemetery, 4620 US Highway 98 S, Lakeland, FL (VIEW MAP)
Additional instructions to media for parking at Victory Church and Oakhill Cemetery will be forthcoming. PGTV will be handling the pool camera for the funeral and Calvin Knight of The Ledger will be handling still photos. Matt Costine of PCSO will be coordinating the pool camera arrangements for the funeral.
This information is also available on www.lpdonlinenews.com.
The Lakeland Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Corps, Inc. has established the Arnulfo Crispin Memorial Fund for donations in relation to the shooting of Officer Crispin. Donations can be mailed directly to the Lakeland Police Department at the following address:
Lakeland Police Department
C/O Arnulfo Crispin Memorial Fund
219 N. Massachusetts Ave.
Lakeland, FL 33801
Or, can be made directly to any Wells Fargo bank location and indicate they are for the Arnulfo Crispin Memorial Fund.
Information will follow later today in reference to the services for Officer Crispin.
Florida Southern College purchased Callahan Court. As a result, the road will be closed beginning the morning of Wed., Dec. 21st .
This will be the future location of the Florida Southern College tennis court facility and intramural athletic field as was approved by the City of Lakeland City Commission on Monday, December 19th.
As part of the College's master plan, a turn-around will be installed at the road entering from the south side off of Lake Hollingsworth Drive for public service vehicle access.


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Starting Position: Place a series of cones 18-24" apart in a straight line on a non-slip surface. Stand 3-6" to the left of the first cone with your feet hip-width apart or closer; arms by your sides. Pull the shoulder blades back and down. Engage your abdominal / core muscles stabilized your spine.
Downward Phase: Shift your hips back and down. This will create a hinge-like movement at your knees. Continue to lower yourself until you feel your heels about to lift off the floor. Try to maintain a flat back by bending forward at the hips. Keep your head directly facing forward and position your arms where they offer the greatest degree of balance support.
Jumping Movement: With ONLY a very brief pause at the bottom of your downward phase, explode up and over the first cone, fully extending your hips, knees and ankles. As you jump into the air, keep your feet level with each other and parallel with the floor.
Landing: The most important components of the landing phase are correct foot position and control of the forward movement in your knees. Excessive forward movement in the knees places additional stress on the joint.
Try to land softly and quietly on the mid-foot, rolling into the heels. Always push your hips back and down to absorb the impact of landing. Do not lock out your knees on your landing. Land with your trunk slightly forward, head aligned with your spine and back rigid or flat. Keep your abdominal / core muscles engaged, bracing your torso to protect your spine.
With ONLY a very brief pause at the bottom of your downward phase, explode up through your lower body, fully extending your hips, knees and ankles jumping over the top of the second cone. As your jump into the air, try to keep your feet level with each other and parallel with the floor. Continue this sequence until you have cleared all the cones.
Exercise Variation: As you develop your jumping and landing skills, you can progress the exercise intensity and complexity by: (1) driving your arms behind you during the downward phase, (2) driving your arms forward, upward (towards an overhead position) and slightly sideways in your jumping direction during the jumping phases, (3) driving your knees towards your chest during the jumping phases, (4) increasing the height of each cone or the spacing between each cone, or (5) moving back and forth more rapidly or adding more cones and performing a greater number of jumps in each direction.Learn first how to squat and perform regular squat jumps before attempting to jump laterally.


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Still undecided? Compare Obama figures to complaints on Romney. Here's a few records that have been set under Barack Obama.
1. Long-term unemployment is the highest since the 1930s.
2. Federal debt is the highest since World War II.
3. The U.S. credit/debt rating has been downgraded for the first time in history.
4. The percentage of taxpayers paying federal income tax (49 percent) is the lowest in the modern era.
So despite all this we are supposed to be more outraged by what Mitt Romney does with his money than what Obama does with ours? I think not. It's time for a change, all right. Let's send Obama packing.
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Santa sightings
Original post made by Don Frances, Mountain View Voice Editor, on Dec 22, 2009
Stella, who is almost 6, gripped my arm and beamed when the Santa character showed up. Natalie, who just turned 4, sat transfixed the entire time, not moving a muscle.
The Winter Fairy Tale is a modern knockoff of the Nutcracker Suite, featuring bunnies, foxes, bats — all manner of woodland creatures — and narrated (via recording over the PA system) by a "wizard," actually a dancing teen boy in tuxedo and cape.
The dancers were very young — no one looked older than 15, and some looked almost as young as my girls — but they sure could dance, proving the mettle of Bayer as a real-deal ballet school.
The audience was younger still (resulting in lots of kicked seats and shouted questions, such as ==I Is that a bunny mommy?== which was very cute). And there were plenty of Russians in attendance.
That's fitting, as [Web Link Bayer], located on El Camino Real opposite San Antonio Center, describes itself as a "school of Russian ballet." Founded in 2005 by Inna Bayer ("a seasoned professional ballet mistress"), Bayer Ballet is fast becoming a local institution.
If they put on this show again next year, watch for it, bring your kids, and find out how Santa and the wizard saved the kidnapped bunny from the Queen of Bats.
LESS KID-FRIENDLY was [Web Link SantaCon], a goofy little event during which people bar-hop in Santa outfits.
As such, a couple dozen tipsy Santas rolled into downtown Mountain View last Saturday night around 10 o'clock, via train apparently, and chose, as their first stop, [Web Link Mervyn's Lounge]. Talk about Santa characters showing up.
My source tells me the people at Mervyn's, unused to such wackiness, were not overly pleased to see so many merry old elves invading their space. But the source, herself garbed in Santa attire, smoothed things over with some kind words and a bag of lemons. Good work, [Web Link Santas' helper]!
I'll BE GONE on vacation till Jan. 4, so until then, have a Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah, a Kwazy Kwanzaa, a Super Solstice and an entirely wonderful New Year.
a resident of another community
on Dec 24, 2009 at 10:07 am
We loved it too! My kids are playing "pin the star on the wizard" -- the wizard had a big blue cape and my 3YO even changed his secret password from "Peter Pan" to "Daniel" (the name of the young man who starred in the show.) If there had been two shows we would have gone back for another dose. They also play something called "Eeny Meeny Miney Mo Bat Queen!"
We are lucky enough to have a young (6YO) dancer in the show and will testify that the school is a marvel of discipline and love. My husband photographed the dress rehearsals and while we didn't mean to hang out late into the night with our little ones, the kids refused to go home, preferring the watch the story over and over as the dancers worked to make the transition from the two tiny rooms they usually work in to the magnificent stage of the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. It seems like everything we want our kids to learn is contained in preparing for such a show -- discipline, respect, communication, dedication, hardwork, showmanship, cooperation, etc. - and we feel very lucky indeed.
Not to mention lucky to be in Mountain View where we keep stumbling on spirit, smarts and talent. Our neighborhood doesn't yet have a name but we feel as Johnny Depp's Wonka says to Charlie "just lucky to be here."
a resident of another community
on Dec 24, 2009 at 5:39 pm
My friends and family also really liked the Winter Fairytale Ballet.I would recomend going to the next concert. The Bayer Ballet Academy also makes a summer show. The decoractions were very interesting. All the young performers danced beautifully.


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Water, sewer fees restructured
The Pequot Lakes City Council on Tuesday, March 5, adopted new water and sewer ordinances that originated from the Economic Development Commission's request to study fee structures.
The city hired Widseth Smith Nolting (WSN), the city's engineering firm, to help study the city's Water Availability Charges (WAC) and Sewer Availability Charges (SAC). These charges will be based on Equivalent Residential Connections (ERCs).
Based on WSN's study, the council also amended the WAC fees from $2,200 to $2,900 per ERC and the SAC fees from $8,000 to $6,300 per ERC.
An ERC is equivalent to one residential connection to water and sewer (WAC and SAC charges). Heavier use, or apartment buildings, are calculated according to the SAC Procedural Manual from the Environmental Services Division of the Metropolitan Council.
The number of ERCs equals the number of SAC units from the document.
All residential units are one ERC or one WAC/SAC, except for apartments with a minimum of four units with no plumbing for individual laundry facilities in any of the units, where each unit is counted as 0.8 ERC. Commercial use charges are determined by the SAC Procedural Manual.
"The EDC with Tim (Houle of WSN) have worked very hard on this for numerous months, done a lot of research to make it fair and equitable and looking to the future of Pequot Lakes," said Mayor Nancy Adams.
Houle said the city's WAC and SAC fees are very unique to Pequot Lakes when compared to area cities.
"Every city is apples and oranges and pears," Adams said of making comparisons.


text: I put new shocks on my '94 Burb. Now it rattles every time I hit a bump. Where there bushings in the old shocks I needed to reuse? If I grab the upper part of the shock, I can twist it just enough to make a clacking sound as it hits the mounting bolt. What's wrong here? Shocks are Monroe Gas Magnum and they didn't include any hardware at all. Ok, I think I may have it figured out. Seems you need to really crank the mounting bolts hard enough to bend the bracket in on the shock. Then it doesn't rattle. Is this right?


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In January of 2012, I began a new year as President Pro Tempore of the South Carolina Senate – a position I had held for over a decade. And about this time two years ago, I was preparing for the new Session of the General Assembly.
But the hand of Providence forced me to make a difficult decision. As we all know, the incumbent Lieutenant Governor resigned on the 12th of March two years ago.
At that time, I had absolutely no desire to be Lieutenant Governor. But I had taken an oath to stand ready to replace the Lieutenant Governor if necessary. And I was honor-bound to fulfill that oath. So, I became South Carolina's 89th Lieutenant Governor.
With the Office on Aging in my office, over the past two years, I have been working on a strategic plan to help our growing population of seniors and adults with disabilities live their lives with dignity and independence. That has been my focus. And when filing for public office opens on March 15 of this year, my plan has always been to offer for re-election.
But once again, the hand of Providence has intervened. The College of Charleston announced a new president would soon be chosen to replace President Benson when he steps down at the end of June.
The College of Charleston is my alma mater. And that historic institution that means so much to so many is at a crossroads. When the Board of Trustees announced a search for a new president I said publicly I was interested.
The College of Charleston has always been close to my heart, and I believe I have the background and qualifications the College needs at this unique moment in her history.
Therefore I had to face a decision: should I apply for the presidency of my alma mater? And if I did, should I seek re-election as Lt. Governor at the same time?
Filing for public office in the 2014 elections does not begin until late March. I could easily wait for the outcome of the search process before the Lieutenant Governor's campaign officially begins in April of this year.
However, I have decided any effort to pursue both positions at the same time is simply not an honorable path.
If I am to offer my name for consideration as president of the College, it would not be fair, at the same time, to launch a campaign for re-election.
It would not be fair to the Senate to begin a new session not knowing whether their presiding officer is fully committed to serving a new term.
It would not be fair to good candidates who may want to seek this office but who, out of respect for me, will not enter the race until I make a final decision.
And most of all, it would not be fair to the voters to ask them to support me for Lt. Governor if there is even a chance I might not remain in the campaign.
For all those reasons, I have decided I will NOT be a candidate for re-election. And I will instead offer my name for consideration for the presidency of the College of Charleston.
I sincerely believe this decision is also in the best interest of the work I am now doing as Lt. Governor. This means I can now focus 100% on the proposals my office is drafting to deal with the growing crisis of aging in South Carolina, without being distracted by a re-election campaign. And I am confident the voters of South Carolina will select a qualified leader to continue that cause.
But the most compelling reason I have chosen this path is because of my love for the College of Charleston and my belief that I can be of service to her during a time of tremendous challenges as well as exciting opportunities.
If selected, I am fully committed to that task. For that reason alone, I am not seeking re-election as Lt. Governor to make myself available for consideration by the Search Committee. Within a few days, I shall be making a formal application for the presidency of the College of Charleston.
I have no idea whether or not I will be chosen. I am aware that I may end up with nothing at all. I only know that this is the honorable course for me to take. And I also know as a matter of faith that the right thing to do is always the best thing to do.
Glenn McConnell is the lieutenant governor of South Carolina.


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Idaho Criminal Rule 42(l). Nonsummary Proceedings - Imposition of Sanctions.
If the respondent admits the contempt or is found in contempt following a trial, the court may impose sanctions as permitted by law.
(1) Right to counsel. The court cannot impose incarceration as a sanction unless the contemnor was represented by counsel or had knowingly and voluntarily waived the right to counsel.
(2) Right to call witnesses and speak regarding the sanction. The court cannot impose a criminal sanction without first giving the contemnor the right to call witnesses in mitigation of the sanction and the right to be heard in order to present matters in mitigation or to otherwise attempt to make amends with the court.
(3) Written order. The court shall issue a written order reciting the conduct upon which the contempt conviction rests; adjudging that the contemnor is guilty of contempt; and setting forth the sanction for that contempt. If the sanction is civil or includes a conditional provision, the order must specify precisely what the contemnor must do in order to avoid that sanction or have it cease.
(Prior Rule 42 RESCINDED; New Rule 42 Adopted March 24, 2005, effective July, 2005.)


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Trooper: Greene County teacher didn't brake in fatal crash
GREENE COUNTY - Investigators said a West Greene Elementary School teacher didn't brake or try to turn when she crashed into a ditch Friday evening, killing her.
According to the Highway Patrol, 38-year-old Patricia McLaughlin was not speeding when her car went off the side of Highway 903 near Snow Hill Friday.
McLaughlin was on her way back from a gym in Snow Hill when she crashed on the right side of the road at about 5:30 p.m. Friday, said troopers. Her car traveled for possibly 30 to 40 yards before coming to a stop. The person who lives near where the car crashed said the vehicle looked like it was in bad shape.
An autopsy is being conducted on McLaughlin to see if the crash was caused by a medical problem.
An elementary school teacher was killed in a vehicle crash Friday night in Greene County.
Troopers say the driver, Patricia McLaughlin,38, was driving eastbound on Highway 903 near Snow Hill when she went off the road, hit a brick column, and rolled the vehicle several times.
McLaughlin, who was a second grade teacher at West Greene Elementary School, was killed in the wreck.
Troopers say the cause of the crash was inattention, and that alcohol was not a factor.
The Greene County schools superintendent, Dan Miller, says, "The Greene County Schools family is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Mrs. McLaughlin. She taught for many years at Greene Central High School, Snow Hill Primary School, and at West Greene Elementary School. She was a valued teacher, colleague, and friend to many."
Dr. Miller says the principal of West Greene Elementary, JoAnn Pennington, spent the morning calling the parents of the children in McLaughlin's classroom to let them know what happened.
He says the Greene County Schools' crisis team will provide additional school counselors and support staff at the school on Monday morning to assist with grief counseling.