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The Superintendent presented the 2016-2017 Superintendent's budget proposal to the full Board of Education. The overall budget increase requested was 2.36%. We feel that the budget requests combines maintaining the quality of curricular and extra-curricular programs, while keeping progress towards the implementation of our strategic plan. The following link will allow you to view the presentation:
2016-2017 Superintendent's Proposed Education Budget Presentation
We are in the process of setting up informational sessions for parents and/or community members on the education budget. We hope you can attend one of the upcoming sessions!
The Bethel Public Schools do not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. The Bethel Public Schools provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Bethel Public Schools nondiscrimination policies should be directed to:
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Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 1163295
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .
NOTE: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-11 to GS-13. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidates education and experience and recommend the grade and step at which the candidate will be placed. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed, failure to respond/accept interview attempts or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
The Clinical Psychologist is assigned to Domiciliary First Step Program, VA Palo Alto Health Care System. First Step Program is a 90-day residential program and the Staff Psychologist will be responsible of diagnose mental disorders, conduct psychological and/or neuropsychological assessments, treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities, and provide adjunctive rehabilitation-oriented interventions for the treatment of medical disorders and disabilities.
· Provide cognitive-behavioral treatment for substance abuse in a therapeutic community context.
· Incumbent is part of the multidisciplinary team and provide clinical and administrative support to the programs supervisory psychologist.
· Responsible for facilitating staff meetings.
· Oversees the treatment planning and discharge planning of residents.
· Oversees patient transfers to and from other VA program to First Step.
· Responsible in conducting daily groups and classes within the residential treatment milieu.
· Coordinate care for patients receiving psychiatric medications, responding to medical and psychiatric emergencies on the unit.
· Provides clinical supervision to paraprofessional and psychology trainees, and contributing to the professional development and education of all staff working with veterans on the unit.
· Assist Domiciliary leadership with conducting program evaluation, supporting research, supporting leadership in meeting hospital performance measures, and participating in implementation of all changes necessary to be in compliance with CARF, Joint Commission, and other national mandates.
· Independently provides clinical psychosocial and case management services.
· Works closely with the VA HhHealth Care Systems homeless programs, residential and community care programs and other Domiciliary programs to ensure that coordination between these entities is facilitated and veterans direct care, referral and follow-up is contiguous and based on a continuum of services.
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Episode 311 "The Rules"
Director Gregory Smith
Writer Greg Nelson
Logline: It's "back to basics" for 15 Division when Staff Sergeant Frank Best decides it's time for his officers to get back on track. After a death threat aimed at a local priest leads Andy and Nick to a neighborhood drug kingpin, the officers realize they're navigating a delicate war zone with a surprising connection.
Synopsis: Andy and Nick are called to the scene of a van that's been torched, and discover that it belongs to Father Jean Pierre -- a street priest who's been receiving death threats from the local drug kingpin. Although the priest is reluctant to accept the officers' help, things turn more dangerous when Father Jean Pierre is the target of a drive-by shooting. During their investigation, Andy and Nick learn some surprising secrets about the priest's history and the surprising connection that he has with one of the members of the kingpin's crew. Meanwhile, Gail and Traci pick up one of the dealers young runners: a girl who refuses to inform, forcing Traci to make a major decision about her career; Chris tangles with Swarek as they clash over what it takes to be a good cop; and Dov's new relationship takes a dramatic and dangerous turn
Rookie Blue - Episode 3.11 - The Rules - Synopsis
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text: New Maine Women's Basketball Coach Richard Barron continues to shape his coaching staff. The school announcing today that Jill Poe is the new Women's Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator. Last year, she was the director of video services and scouting at East Carolina. Before that she worked as an assistant at UNC-Wilmington and was the head coach at Saint Francis University from 2003 through 2007.


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Double Olympic champion Mo Farah will run half of this year's Virgin London Marathon before making his debut over the full distance on the streets of the capital in 2014.
Farah will start with the elite men's field on April 21 and run to halfway, alongside the likes of marathon world record holder Patrick Makau, Olympic champion Stephen Kiprotich and world champion Abel Kirui.
The 29-year-old, who won Olympic gold over 10,000 and 5,000 metres in London last year, has always said he would eventually move up to the marathon, with his coach Alberto Salazar suggesting Farah could even target a marathon and 10,000m double at the Rio Olympics in 2016.
Farah, who was competing over 3,000m at the British Athletics Grand Prix today before switching to a half-marathon in New Orleans next weekend, said: "As a young boy growing up in London it has always been my ambition to run the London Marathon.
"I won the Mini Marathon when I was younger and have watched the race every year for as long as I can remember.
"I will make my marathon debut in the 2014 London Marathon but will run the 2013 race to halfway as part of my preparation for 2014. It will allow me to understand the course and the systems I will need when I run the full distance.
"To run as the double Olympic champion makes it even more special. Dave Bedford (former race director) and the London Marathon have always been there for me and it will be my pleasure to run my first marathon in London."
Farah made his half-marathon debut in 2011 when he won in New York in 60 minutes 23 seconds, a British record.
London Marathon race director Hugh Brasher said: "We are delighted that Mo wants to run with our elite runners this year.
"We have been following and supporting Mo's career since he first won the Mini London Marathon 15 years ago and are full of anticipation for his marathon debut in 2014.
"Hopefully, his experience of the race, the route and the unique atmosphere of the London Marathon will stand him in good stead when he takes on the full race next year.
"We are sure he will gain some valuable insights and come back fully prepared for the challenge."
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disc brakes conversion
Hey guys I am wanting to convert 1969 camaro brakes from drum to disc,does anyone know what years will work and what cars will interchange?
1967-1969 F-body (Camaro/Firebird)
1968-1974 X-body (Nova, Ventura, etc)
The spindles on these cars are all the same, but you need to use your existing bolt-on steering arms. You can also convert your drum spindles to disk spindles with simple machining and save money:
do you have any clue if a manual brake 1969 Camaro would have had a vale on it for brakes or not? I got this car in pieces and do not know if they sold this part too.lol I have a drum brake car and just need to know if it would have had a proportioning valve or not?
A 69 should have a distrubution block. The drum brake and disc brake cars used the same block. There is a seperate hold off valve for the rear brakes on the brake line coming off the master cylinder. You can add a prop valve or use one of those adjustable valves for the rear brakes.
FWIW if you salvage parts from a donor car get the distribution block as well as the power booster. If they are bad be sure to get replacements per the donor car.
I have been doing some reading and the dist,blocks are pretty much worthless after 40 psi. Can I just run a line from front port on mcyl and split to each of the front wheels? Then from rear port to rear wheels? Is this something that will work? :confused:
disc brakes conversion
Just get a proportioning valve off a later model Camaro as long it is a disc/drum setup. You have to have the proportioning valve or else all the pressure would go to the front brakes.
Go to MP brakes and do some reading on the tech links
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So last night it finally decided to snow up here, it didnt stick around though. Its supposed to warm up a bit later this week (40's days, 20's nights). I'm trying to decide if its time to put the snow tires on or wait a bit longer.
How bad is it to drive around on my snow tires when its "warm" out?


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Bleach the Movie: Hell Verse (DVD)
Title: Bleach the Movie: Hell Verse
Volume: DVD
Running time: 94
Distributor: Viz Media
Release date: 2012-12-04
Suggested retail price: $19.98
Age rating: 13+
Hell - a place where beings that have committed mortal sins during their lifetime are sent. It is a realm where even Soul Reapers are forbidden to interfere. When a group of vicious Sinners plots to escape from this eternal prison, they discover that Substitute Soul Reaper Ichigo Kurosaki is the key to their freedom.
The Sinners launch an attack and in the process kidnap Ichigo's younger sister Yuzu and take her to Hell. With the help of a mysterious man named Kokuto, Ichigo and his friends must now travel into the depths of Hell to stop the Sinners and save Yuzu, unaware that their actions could bring Hell to the World of the Living.
Spoken Languages: English, Japanese, English subtitles.
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Hindsight, they say, is always 20/20.
Still, it did not take perfect vision for our panel of supporters to proclaim that Aaron Ramsey was Arsenal's most valuable player during the first half the 2013/14 campaign. The Welshman led the way with 13 goals and was the engine of a very effective midfield. Ramsey was the unanimous – and easy choice.
But what is not an easy task is predicting the future – especially in football. There is still a long way to go in the season and there are plenty of opportunities for someone else to have a Ramsey-like run of form. But there are also plenty of factors that can change a player's season – for good or bad – at the drop of a hat.
So we went back to our panel of prognosticators and asked them which player they felt would step up and lead the way for Arsenal over the next five months.
Question: Who do you think will be Arsenal's MVP in the second half of the 2013/14 campaign?
Tim Bostelle
Cazorla was MVP for Arsenal last season and it's easy to see why: he played more than anyone else (49 matches), was second in overall assists on the team (13), and fourth overall in goals scored (12). And if we drill a bit deeper into his stats in League play, he led Arsenal in chances created (96), shots (115), dribbles, assists, and was second in overall passes. He also didn't shirk his defensive duties, pressing high up the pitch and earning nearly 4 tackles and interceptions per game (combined).
Cazorla's gone off the boil a bit this season at least partly because he needed extra time to recover from his national team duties and when he returned to Arsenal, he found his favored spot in the middle of the park taken over by Arsenal's record signing, Mesut Ozil. Now, with Wenger deploying him more as a wide midfielder, Cazorla is playing both ends of the pitch more than ever and while that might take a bite out of his forward contributions the supporters all love to see an Arsenal forward put in a good tackle.
When Cazorla played for Malaga I was surprised by the amount of defensive work he put in and wondered if he would do that again with Arsenal. This season he's going to get a chance to show us and if he plays the way he did in Spain, where he was similarly deployed wide, I have no doubt that he could be Arsenal's second-half MVP.
If Cazorla plays the way he did in Spain, where he was similarly deployed wide, I have no doubt that he could be Arsenal's second-half MVP.
Walcott was another player I felt could be second-half MVP until his season was cut short by injury. I feel bad for Theo, his career arc is right at the tipping point, he was just gathering a head of steam this season, and then... bam. Now he's not only going to miss Arsenal's title challenge but the World Cup as well. I'm not alone in saying that I'm gutted for the young man and hope he has the speediest of recoveries.
And finally, there are the obvious choices like Ramsey and Ozil but what about Szczesny? When was the last time a keeper earned the most valuable player award? Arsenal's new style means that Szczesny is being worked more than ever in the goal and has come out of this first 20 games looking like one of the best keepers in the League. I know that defense is often attributed to the whole team but Szczesny has made some absolutely crucial saves this season to preserve Arsenal's top form. Szczesny has already made key saves against Crystal Palace, Fulham, WBA, Liverpool, Southampton, and Tottenham all of which rescued points for us.
Could Szczesny be the second half MVP?
Joel McNamara
I agree with Tim that Walcott would have been one of the favorites to seize MVP in the second half of the season had injury not cruelly ruled him out. Both this season and last he's made an immense contribution through clinical finishing, chance creation and his ability to pull defenses out of position, so it goes without saying that his 6 month absence will be a huge blow to Arsenal's offense.
On the other hand, midfield has been the area where a lot of Arsenal's battles have been won and lost throughout the season -- whether that's down to offensive creativity or defensive cover -- and it's because of that that I think we could also see Mikel Arteta and Aaron Ramsey vie for MVP in the second half of the season.
Arteta's breakup play in front of the back four and distribution and link-up out of Arsenal's defensive third has been the bedrock for a lot of their success further up the field, Liverpool and Napoli (at home, ahem) being notable examples.
Slightly higher up the pitch, Aaron Ramsey's goals and assists have so often been the x-factor in what a lot of people in pre-season were saying would be a fairly predictable Arsenal offense. The Welshman's just gone off the boil a bit in recent games, but if he learns to dial back his game from always attempting the sublime and concentrates more on executing the fundamentals in games where he's maybe not at his best, I think we could see him regain the kind of confidence and form that has enabled him to shoulder much of the team's goalscoring and creative weight already this season.
I'm of the strong opinion that Aaron Ramsey is the reason Arsenal are currently joint top of the table with Liverpool on points, and if he can once again find a way to impress himself on Arsenal's offense, I think we could see him be the key man in helping us stay top of the table in the second half of the season.
Brett Chase
I suppose that the first-half MVP this season must be Aaron Ramsey. Without his goalscoring and overall play, I shudder to think where Arsenal would be this season. We've seen him put in a few lackluster performances of late, largely due to him playing virtually every minute of the season thus far. So I think it's unfair and maybe unrealistic to expect a similar contribution from Rambo in the second half.
What I think we're all waiting for is to see the real Mesut Ozil. Our record signing has been influential so far, but has too often appeared to go missing in games. I've heard both Arsène Wenger and Thierry Henry compare Ozil to Robert Pires; the manager seems to think that, like Le Bob, Le Mesut is still adjusting to the physical demands of the Premier League, but that once he does, we'll see him truly at his best.
So once again I'm placing my faith in Mesut Ozil and in Arsène's vision of what he can become, and how that could push this Arsenal team on to even bigger an better things. It's safe to say that we have yet to see the best of Ozil. I think that if things click for him, we will be in for a massive treat.
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Almost a thousand alumni and members of the extended Kennedy School community came together Friday to commemorate 25 years of public service at its current location on theCharles River -- once the car barn for the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority.
At a tented luncheon on the bank of the river and against the backdrop of dozens of international flags, four former deans and one former Harvard President hailed the accomplishments of the School.
Former Harvard President Derek Bok, introduced as "the godfather of it all," spoke eloquently of the creation of a school devoted to public policy and government on the level of other professional schools such as law and business. In the early days when the entire faculty could gather around one conference table, finding the resources to grow was a challenge, he said.
It was easy to convince people intellectually that there was no better gift than to strengthen government, Bok said. But "their eyes glazed" when they realized that you were talking about the regulators who oversaw their businesses, he said.
The School evolved beyond Bok's expectations. Among the many surprises he witnessed was the appeal of the Kennedy School's mission internationally, the growth of executive programs and the surge of mid-career education. He noted that the School has grown dramatically but cautioned that, since the public sector permeates every corner of society, the Kennedy School needs to guard against trying to encompass all disciplines. To do so, the Kennedy School would have to become a university unto itself, which is not possible, he noted.
The four deans at the helm over the last quarter century reminisced fondly. Current Dean Joseph S. Nye, Jr. introduced his predecessor Graham Allison and credited him with garnering the resources to build the current buildings. "This is the house that Graham built," noted Nye.
Allison, dean from 1977-1989, joked that during his tenure he was dubbed, "Dr. Why Not' for his reputation for experimentation and big dreams. "When a colleague would come to me with a suggestion, I would say, 'Why not?'"
Both Professor Bob Putnam, dean from 1989-1991, and Al Carnesale, dean from 1991-1995, articulated the numerous tensions that exist at the Kennedy School. Most often noted is the one between practitioners and academics. "This creative tension is one of the Kennedy School's greatest strengths," Carnesale said. He also cited the tensions between degree versus executive programs and between research versus teaching. These tensions are critical to the ongoing success of the School, he said. "It would a great danger to resolve any of them."
The all-day event included panels exploring aspects of public service organized by the various research and policy centers. The day's final event was the rededication of the Kennedy School's Forum as the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum. The Forum, originally founded as the ARCO Forum, was renovated by the generous support of the Institute of Politics. The Atlantic Richfield Foundation will continue to be recognized as the founding donor of the Forum and will be honored by an annual lecture in years ahead.


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With the full pro main card now 99% complete I am looking to match up the Semi pro guys on the under card.
If you are seriously interested on fighting on this card then get in touch. As you can see this is a serious card and a great event for you up and coming guys to showcase your skills.
All semi pro guys will be on a £5 ticket deal.
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The Fray Kicks Off HELIOS Tour Today
To celebrate the release of their fourth album Helios (out now on Epic Records), The Fray will embark on a nationwide tour throughout July.Barcelona and Oh Honey will support the band on select dates including a special hometown performance at Red Rocks Amphitheater. See below for full tour routing.
The latest track off the new record "Break Your Plans" is streaming now at VEVO: http://bit.ly/1pGh8F1. Of the track, Isaac Slade (vocals, piano) notes, "We wanted to capture the moment right before a couple parts ways, where everything is pointing to the split, and one of them suddenly gets this fire-almost out of nowhere. Maybe it's the feeling of the other just starting to leave, maybe it's a moment-in-time but suddenly there's fight left, and they go for it."
Helios was released last month to widespread critical acclaim -- Billboard named it "one of the most highly anticipated releases of the season" describing the band as "more aggressive and more optimistic than ever before," while Esquire notes "they are one of a select few rock bands to successfully use a piano and still sound like rock bands." The lead single "Love Don't Die," produced by Ryan Tedder (Adele, One Republic), premiered on the "Today Show" followed by performances on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2014," and a special performance on the outdoor stage at "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
The Fray is Slade, Joe King (guitar, vocals), Dave Welsh (guitar), and Ben Wysocki (drums). The Denver-based group formed in 2002 after high school friends Slade and King bumped into each other at a local guitar shop. The Fray achieved national success with their 2005 debut featuring the hit singles "Over My Head (Cable Car)" and "How to Save a Life," which went double-platinum. The band also earned a 2010 Grammy nomination for their self-titled release.


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Welsh musician and dancer Gwenno Saunders speaks to Amy Hall about her cultural influences, minority languages and singing in Welsh and Cornish on her debut solo album 'Y Dydd Olaf'.
Articles by Amy Hall
And finally... Gwenno
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PrEPped to go?
A new HIV preventive drug has sparked debate around the globe, as Amy Hall discovers.
- November 1, 2016
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A thousand small bricks to make a home for all
As France evicts migrants from the Calais 'Jungle' camp a new project in Brighton provides housing to vulnerable migrants thanks to small contributions by hundreds of people. Amy Hall reports.
- October 27, 2016
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Helping in two clicks: how digital technology is making INGOs irrelevant
Why bother with aid agencies? To 'do good' all you need is a phone and Google Maps. Amy Hall takes a closer look at the rising trend in 'direct giving'.
- July 1, 2016
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The London students who refuse to pay rent
Students have joined a rent strike to protest against prices they say are out of reach for poorer students. Amy Hall reports.
- May 25, 2016
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Beyond burnout
Post-traumatic stress disorder is an occupational hazard for activists on the frontline, says Amy Hall.
- May 1, 2014
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Krey vs Rio Tinto: a community struggle against coal expansion
Amy Hall writes about a David and Goliath battle where an Australian village is taking on a mining giant.
- April 1, 2014
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PODCAST: Challenging the 'stranger next door' mentality
Amy Hall introduces FAN groups, a new way to meet the neighbours.
- December 16, 2013
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Sinking homeland
Amy Hall reports on a man's battle to become the world's first climate-change refugee.
- December 1, 2013
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Radical ideas and true solidarity are essential for today's internationalism
Amy Hall sums up a night of discussion and reflection on the marking of New Internationalist's 40th birthday.
- November 4, 2013
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Protecting girls ahead of the FGM 'cutting season'
As school holidays approach, a group of Oxfordshire residents are working to raise awareness of the threat of female genital mutilation.
- June 27, 2013
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The People's Assembly unpicked
Amy Hall is enthused but unclear as to next steps after an Assembly that was more lively conference than a forum to spark radical action.
- June 24, 2013
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Where art meets climate change
London's Two Degrees festival gets the audience involved in the hope of provoking thoughts, and action, for change.
- June 14, 2013
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Police crackdown on anti-G8 protests
Amy Hall on the Stop G8 Carnival Against Capitalism in London's West End.
- June 13, 2013
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G8 hunger summit provokes protest and praise
Amy Hall joins the London climax of the IF campaign and finds herself musing the age old question – can you change the system from within?
- June 10, 2013
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Does multiculturalism have a future in Britain?
Inspired by the rightward lurch of British politics, The Prisma newspaper set up a debate to try to answer this question. Amy Hall reports.
- May 14, 2013
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Rubber barons are robbing Cambodia and Laos
A new report from Global Witness reveals the links between Vietnamese land-grabbing companies and Western financial institutions.
- May 13, 2013
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Land Grabs - Hotspots
A global tour of controversial land deals.
- May 1, 2013
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Cameroon's women call time on breast ironing
Amy Hall reports on a little-known tradition with devastating impacts on girls in African communities.
- May 1, 2013
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Interactive timeline: 40 years of New Internationalist
Four decades of independent journalism and the social and environmental movements which inspired it.
- April 9, 2013
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Taking on the benefits blame game
We need to stand by people whose lives are blighted by austerity and propaganda, writes Amy Hall.
- April 3, 2013
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Ken Loach: Bring back the Spirit of '45
The outspoken film director renowned for his social-realist directing style, his socialist beliefs, and for turning down an OBE, talks to Amy Hall.
- April 1, 2013
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Hassan Blassim: leave Iraq to its freedom
Amy Hall speaks to the author about writing, the war and his upcoming appearance at the Reel Iraq festival in Britain.
- March 19, 2013
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Festival showcases Reel Iraq
A decade on from the invasion of Iraq, a four-day celebration of the country's culture takes place in the UK.
- March 14, 2013
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London tar sands protest backs Idle No More
A First Nations activist will join the UK Tar Sands Network as they hand over a petition to the Canadian government.
- January 17, 2013
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Which is the world's worst company?
The Public Eye Awards are back to highlight the companies with the worst record in human rights and the environment. Amy Hall explains why.
- January 11, 2013
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Best of the web: 2012's most read
Just in case you missed them…legalizing drugs, vaginal whitening, Kony and Julian Assange: 2012's Top 10 popular New Internationalist articles.
- December 21, 2012
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Ethnicity: what the census doesn't tell us
Population surveys are as much about social experience as identity. Amy Hall on what's between the tick boxes.
- December 17, 2012
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London student protest ends in anger and frustration
National Union of Students leader, Liam Burns was egged off stage at the national demonstration. Amy Hall reports.
- November 22, 2012
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Return of the student army
With a new national demonstration on the horizon Amy Hall is hoping for a renewed, and more persistent, British student movement.
- November 10, 2012
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Jeet Thayil: 'writing makes nothing happen'
Indian shortlisted Booker prize author speaks to Amy Hall about inspiration (overrated) and constructing an off-world station for gun-lovers.
- November 1, 2012
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Meet Hands Off Somalia activist Shukri Sultan
Amy Hall speaks to the college student about how she got involved in campaigning and why she won't be giving up just yet.
- October 25, 2012
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'I'm scared I might never see them again'
The shocking reality of Britain's treatment of asylum-seekers has hit home for Amy Hall as her friend's family faces being sent back to Egypt.
- October 19, 2012
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'The power of we'
With our global fortunes more entwined than ever, collective action and internationalism are just as relevant today, says Amy Hall.
- October 15, 2012
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Moroccan harbour blocks 'abortion ship'
An organization offering on-board terminations was hoping to sail into Smir today, despite opposition from the authorities.
- October 4, 2012
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Meet Congolese youth activist Natasha Makengo
Amy Hall speaks to the 25-year-old activist, scientist and artist, who uses all three tools at every opportunity.
- October 4, 2012
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The dos and don'ts of cross-border feminism
Amy Hall reports from the UK Feminista Summer School, which set out to show that women need to be more than statistics to each other.
- September 21, 2012
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'We were wrong to think the environment could wait'
Amy Hall meets Filipino campaigner Lidy Nacpil, who shares her thoughts on floods, solidarity and ramming home the climate-change message.
- September 17, 2012
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Giving #Atoss about disability
Activists are taking aim at politicians after a week of action against the Paralympic sponsor, reports Amy Hall.
- September 5, 2012
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Paralympic sponsor deemed 'not fit to work'
Anti-cuts and disabled rights groups promise 'audacious, daring and disruptive' week of action against Atos.
- August 22, 2012
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SOS Dairy: British farmers against throwaway prices
As producers discuss the next steps of their fairer trade campaign, Amy Hall looks at the wider context of food sovereignty.
- August 10, 2012
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Raising the curtain on Atos
Plays inspired by first-hand experiences of disability benefit assessments target the Paralympics' dodgiest sponsor. Report by Amy Hall.
- July 31, 2012
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The GEMS are Colorado's best hidden treasures. Free of paid parking, free of crowds, free of lift lines, free of hassles. With down-to-earth prices, these resorts offer instant access to world-class terrain. The Gems are perfect for those seeking the authentic Colorado skiing or snowboarding experience, and the GEMS CARD is the ultimate way to begin your Colorado adventure.
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The Gems Card provides either two 2-for-1 adult lift tickets or two 30% off adult lift tickets at each of the Nine Colorado Gems Resorts. Use your Gems Card for either two BOGOs, two 30% discounts, or one of each deal at all nine Gems resorts.
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Located high on the beautiful Continental Divide just over an hour from Denver, Arapahoe Basin boasts the longest ski season in Colorado, turning the lifts from late-October to early June (and sometimes July! - weather permitting). Enjoy legendary big mountain skiing with a small mountain feel: an authentic, laid-back vibe, iconic terrain and fun, free events throughout the season. Glide down our mellow learning areas and rolling blue groomers, or test your legs with A-Basin's Pallavicini and East Wall terrain – some of the most heart-pounding steep terrain in ski country. Grab your grill and spend your ski day on "The Beach," our free slopeside parking area, or après with us at the 6th Alley Bar & Grill. Bring the kids for an affordable all-day Snowsports lesson, and explore 960 acres of pure Colorado skiing. You can find what you're looking for this winter at Arapahoe Basin. ArapahoeBasin.com
Enjoy a laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere, without lift lines or pretense! You'll find the softest snow in Colorado, thanks to an all-natural base and Cooper's unique grooming philosophy which keeps the snow soft, even in dry spells! Whether you want cruisers, glades, powder, or bumps, Cooper's 39 runs will satisfy. Cooper boasts the longest Magic Carpet in the state, which serves acres of gentle learning terrain where Cooper's Ski & Ride School will have you enjoying the snow in no time! At the end of the day, kick back at Katie O'Rourke's Irish Pub for a brew and a bite! For more adventures, check out 2,600 acres of epic cat skiing on Chicago Ridge, or 24KM of groomed trails at neighboring Tennessee Pass Nordic Center. SkiCooper.com
Sensational snow, so close to the Front Range. Located only 72 miles from Fort Collins, 47 miles from Denver and 21 miles from Boulder, Eldora is a smart choice for people who are seeking adventure and that want to drive less and ski more. Eldora is best known for action packed powder days with 300+ inches of snow and as "the place to learn" with a range of youth and adult multi week lesson programs. Eldora has the terrain to challenge all Alpine and Nordic ability levels. Eldora.com
Fun lesson programs, convenient access and affordable prices make Granby Ranch a long-time family favorite. This mountain paradise is a genuine Colorado retreat with western charm and small-town friendliness that invites you to slow down and enjoy what's around you. Granby Ranch offers a variety of dining options including its famous Granby Ranch Grill – which comes complete with a sun-drenched, south-facing patio featuring panoramic views to soak in while you sip your favorite après drink. Granby Ranch is the most family-friendly ski mountain in Colorado. GranbyRanch.com
Just 11 miles west of Durango, Hesperus Ski Area offers 26 trails on 160 skiable acres (view trail map), with 150" inches of snowfall annually. The double chair takes skiers and riders up to the 8,880' summit for a 700 feet vertical drop. Hesperus is home to the Hesperus Ski Patrol, a volunteer patrol that's part of the National Ski Patrol (NSP). The Patrol has been promoting safe skiing practices and EMS (Emergency Medical Service) Services at Hesperus for over fifty years. Ski-Hesperus.com
Near to the hearts and homes of generations of Colorado skiers and riders, Loveland is Colorado's true winter wonderland. Just 53 miles west of Denver, Loveland boasts 1,800 acres of remarkable terrain, FREE snowcat skiing, an innovative lesson program and more snow than any Front Range or Summit County resort. Loveland is home for those that simply want to ski or ride. Avoid the crowds and come find out why there's more to love at Loveland. SkiLoveland.com
Located just outside of Salida, Colorado, Monarch Mountain's abundant natural snow and friendly people make for a real Rocky Mountain ski experience. Enjoy convenient, free parking, reasonable prices and runs that flow naturally back to a single base area. Monarch's variety of terrain offers something for skiers and riders of any level. SkiMonarch.com
Powderhorn Mountain Resort is located just east of Grand Junction, on the Grand Mesa- the world's largest flat-top mountain. Powderhorn is known for unmatched glade skiing and exceptional views from atop the Grand Mesa. Families are fond of Powderhorn's top-notch ski and ride program, friendly staff, and the personal feel of the resort. The recent addition of Powderhorn's high speed detachable quad lift, the Flat Top Flyer, means logging more vertical has never been easier or more enjoyable. Powderhorn has over 1,600 acres of terrain providing endless possibilities for all skier levels. The heart of Colorado's wine country is nestled just below the Grand Mesa. Enjoy skiing during the day and the vineyards by night at over 20 year-round wineries. Plan your adventure at Powderhorn.com.
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Cal 33'''' running rig
Thanks for your quick reply Jeff. This is all quite new to me never re-stung any sized boat before. All the advice i can get is benifical and appricated. Though... i am not sure what this means -" if you are using a jib in a headfoil" . What is a headfoil. There are 3(jibs) on this boat. If i recall he(P.O) referd to them as a jib a genny 120(maybe a 130 not sure) and a genny 150 i think. All of them have little clips that you fasten to a centerd wire that runs to the top of the mast. ( uggh hope that is semi-clear....its Just like my old hobie cat)
Useing what i have gatherd here i belive this is what my order will look like.
a 100'' 3/8s ( not sure for what spin maybe) we will call it- Halyard 1
100'' 3/8s -h2 ( not sure what this runs either)
a 100'' 1/2'' -h3 ( goes to the bow of the boat maybe it is to lift the Spinker not really sure bout this either)
a 50'' 1/2-h4 ( used as a half wire half rope halyard on the Jib)
And the fully wire mainsail halyard -h5
does that look like it will work?
Cal 33'''' running rig
One other minor point, you need to change the sheaves if you are switching from wire/rope to all rope halyard. The wire groove on the older style wire/rope sheaves really eat up rope very quickly.
Cal 33'''' running rig
There are several aspects of your post that I want to touch on, To begin with, wire generally has lower stretch than the rope that it is paired with. Because only a short length of the rope is exposed to load, the amount of stretch in the rope becomes less critical so the rope is generally sized one or two sizes smaller when used as a tail on a wire rope halyard. Stretch is generally less of a problem with spinacker halyards as well. But mainsail and jib halyards stretch is important to the performance of the boat.
I visited the site that you referenced. I would suggest that you consider using their Tech II polyester/tecnora blend in a 3/8 diameter. One minor point, if you are using a jib in a headfoil then the stresses are a little lower and you might be able to get by with 1/2" polyester double braid. I also like to add a sacrificial cover over the line at the masthead sheave when stowed and raised and at the halyard lock or cleat. This greatlky increases the life of the line.
Cal 33'''' running rig
heya Jeff thank you for your reply. I have back read most of the responses on this message board going back for 2+ years. So i do put quite a bit weight in your advice.( it would appear you know quite well what you are talking about ) The boat is riged now with a fully wire Main and a wire to 3/8s rope combo on the Jib. I had planed to leave the main alone and duplicate the Jib line in new rope. There are 3 other halyards fully rope one going forward and two on the mast. i am guessing they are for the spiniker or some thing ( there are two spiniker poles on the boat)
You hit the nail right on the head though. IT is double braid poly . I am working threw secosouth.com . They never once tried to even "upsell" me to a better rope. MY sales rep seemed knowledgable though and i was pretty clear about the size of the boat. I guess what is missleading is that 3/8s is the rope i am takeing off the boat.
Cal 33'''' running rig
I am not familiar with Buccaneer rope but judging from its price I am assuming that it some kind of inexpensive double braid polyester. Double Braid polyester is generally too stretchy for halyards and jib sheets expecially on a 33 foot masthead rigged boat. This kind of stretch becomes a safety issue. In a gust you want your sails to remain as flat as possible but when you use stretchy halyards and sheets, the stretch of the halyards allows the sails to power up adding greatly to heeling and weather helm.
At the very least you should move up to single braid parellel core line like Stayset ''X'', a larger diameter Polyester double braid (minimally 1/2" or more ideally 9/16"), or else a wire/rope combo. For that matter you would be best off with a 3/8" higher tech, low stretch line.
I would be very suspicious of a rigger who has not given you the above advice
Cal 33'''' running rig
Thanks for your reply William . I think i am sold on the multi colored lines. The fella that had the boat before me was a racer Though i am pretty sure he did not race this Cal.( judgeing by the condition i am pretty sure he wanted out this boat for a while) Now if i could just figure out why this boat has 8 whinces and 5 halyard lines. The company i am talking to is useing Buccaneer rope. this line is priced at 33 cents(white 3/8s) and 63 cents(white 7/16s) a foot depending on the line you order and for solid colors it is a few cents more. As it is right now i am going to re rig the whole boat and figure out what the other lines do later unless some one wants to guess for me :0)
Cal 33'''' running rig
I too am fond of differentiating lines w/ color. If you''re not picky on what color goes where, I bought all new running rigging for my Morgan 35 from Sailnet at about 1/3 the price I would have paid at West or BoatUS. Look at the clearance rack. Measure your existing sheets, guys, halyards, etc and add a few feet. I race this 35 year old boat on occasion and so weight aloft was a bit of an issue. I was able to downsize from 1/2 to 3/8 by going with a high tech line instead of Sta-Set. All in all saved about 15 pounds aloft. N.E. Rope is good stuff as is Yale. There are probably 3 or 4 others just as good.
Cal 33'''' running rig
Thank you for your reply 39512.
That is a very good point. Only one to my knowledge is rope to wire (right now it is the only one that works...or i trust to work ) i have been useing it for the genny. I still think it needs to be replaced though. The main sail seems to be fully Wire and in good shape.
I have thought about getting a professional, but for every thing i can figure out( with help) for my self it is more money i can put in to the boat. she sure is alot more complicated rigging wise then the old hunter 25.5. there is two halyards(1 rope to wire , one rope) going to the bow and three on the main mast(one fully wire two fully rope).( heck she has 6 winches) it is defeninatly more boat then i am sailer at this point.
Cal 33'''' running rig
First, are the existing halyards rope or wire to rope? This is important due to the sheaves (pulleys) in the mast.
3/8" is sufficient size, but unless you are familiar with splicing and whipping, it is probably better to contact Hall or Aramid or a rigger in your area. Check out Samson''s website, New England ropes, Yale cordage, Wichard and Tylaska shackles.
I think that lines should be different colors for easy identification, so I would not buy a 600'' spool. Others would disagree.
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Edit= I appear to have two lines running forward ( jib/genny+ spin) and 2 possibly 3 halyards on the main mast)
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Easy step by step guide on how to tune up an automotive engine, though each engine configuration is different the process is similar.
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Begin with the car on level ground, in park with the emergency brake set.
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"It was my first visit to any university or school that has offered me," Bellamy told Bearcat Insider about taking his first visit. "I'm just soaking it all in and it was pretty amazing to see everything Cincinnati had to offer."
While Bellamy holds a handful of offers and was an invite to Ohio State this weekend he's left impressed with what he saw.
"You can see the coaches are experienced and know what they're doing. Everything is new and very high tech and that was very impressive."
With Ohio State and Cincinnati in the rear more visits await Bellamy as he works them in with his baseball schedule.
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For Bellamy the Cincinnati visit allowed him to enjoy a college basketball game and take a tour of Cincinnati's facilities.
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Ever get a speeding ticket?
Just curious. I was thinking today about how I have never had a speeding ticket.
How about you? if so, how fast were ya going? *L*
Well, I got stopped for speeding (51 in a 35 ), but he ended up letting me slide for that, and instead gave me a ticket for driving without insurance.03-30-2002, 09:27 PM #3
Nope, not yet. I got stopped for various offenses two or three times when I was 16? 17? but they let me go (whew, lol)
Only ticket I ever did get was for running a red light (caused an accident). I'd been on a trip, my train ended up VERY VERY late and I barely made it home in time to get to my night shift at work....was driving home at 11 or 12 p.m.....saw the light ahead of me, knew it was red and I needed to slow down. Next thing I knew I was wide awake, in the middle of the intersection with my car still spinning in circles, round and round. Yup, it walloped another pretty hard. No injuries. Whew. I paid that ticket without a complaint (no question that I was at fault).Sponsored Links Remove Advertisements03-30-2002, 10:12 PM #4
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No thankfully--not yet anyway...knock on wood!03-30-2002, 11:01 PM #5
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Yep, I've had two.
The first one I got for passing an unmarked highway patrol car. I was on my way back to collage (3 hours away) and was in too big of a hurry.
The second one I got was for going 45 in a 35. I got caught in a radar trap.
Thankfully these happened several years ago and are now off of my driving record.03-30-2002, 11:24 PM #6
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Nope I haven't even gotten pulled over for anything.But dh had a real bad driving record.Thank goodness all his tickets are off hsi record04-02-2002, 06:21 PM #7
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I had a number of them-last one was in 1995-finally off my record, highest speed clocked was 98 in a 65 zone. I made it from the Jersey Shore to Myrtle Beach, SC in 8 hours that day. My wild and impetuous youth. Those days are over.04-05-2002, 07:11 PM #8
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Oh yeah...way back in 1979. Guess that puppy is off my record by now!04-05-2002, 07:19 PM #9
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No tickets here, did get stopped once for doing 50 in a 35, but since it was a new car and I was trying to slow down, the cop let me off with a warning.04-05-2002, 07:47 PM #10
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Yes a big 35 in a 30 girl cop so no flirt or cry. $80 and in to work late for the trouble.04-05-2002, 08:23 PM #11
In 1989 I got ticketed for going 77 in a 55 mph zone. I was crying (for real! ) and the trooper was flirting with me. He told me that I would get to see him again if I took it to court to contest it. He was kinda cute, but I went ahead and mailed in the payment. I was guilty!
Funny how driving a beige mini van makes a person drive slower. No more red sports cars for me!
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TENNESSEE HEAD COACH Bruce Pearl:
"It's another disappointing weekend. I told the guys I thought the effort was good. We guarded Kentucky as well as anyone has guarded them this year, particularly in the first half. In the second half, they shot 44 percent. That wasn't good enough (for us). Obviously, rebounding was a big factor down the stretch. We had a couple of chances where we got stops and couldn't secure a rebound. I was disappointed we never could make that last play and couldn't take them back to win the game.
"Kentucky plays great defense. They lead the league in field goal percentage defense. They really make it difficult to score.
"Tobias (Harris) gave us great confidence. You could see he was a lot healthier in this game than the last time the two teams played. He defended (Terrence) Jones well. I can't believe Jones goes to foul line15 times but he does. Tobias goes three. Tobias played really, really well on both ends of the floor.
"I thought we did a pretty good job of containing (Brandon) Knight for most part. He rose up and you could see what a special talent he is and what a special player he is. He made some huge shots and some big, big plays. We left (Darius) Miller a couple of times on some approaches and in the passing lane. He made some shots. They knocked down seven 3 balls. Their 3-point shot, when they needed a big basket they hit a 3.
"To leave second place (in the SEC) on the table and not finish with Kentucky is disappointing. To not be able to add to our history by getting swept by Kentucky is disappointing. I do feel it's a benchmark I should be judged on and I obviously have not done my job in our rivalry with Kentucky."
On the final offensive possession in the first half... "Kenny (Hall) came up on the ball screen too soon. Scotty (Hopson) should have waved him off. Kenny played really well. Kenny's really been battling and his attitude was good the last week. You can see Kenny can help us. He brought some energy and it was good to have him out there. He made a big difference. But in that last play (of the half) when we knew we needed the last shot, Scotty could have waved him back in and probably should have. Scotty went, so it's as much Scotty as Kenny."
On missing Brian Williams in the post... "I wouldn't even begin to make excuses. We've got enough guys who can rebound the basketball with two hands or get on floor for a loose ball. We've lost games on offensive end. We had a chance to win the game on defensive end. Against Kentucky, we didn't do it."
On the slow second halves against South Carolina and Kentucky... "Probably the same thing. Probably a tribute to leadership. I'm disappointed."
"What I told them was we grew up today. For the first time this year, we did not play the way we started. At North Carolina we did it, and didn't change it. At Georgia on the road this year, we did it, and didn't change it. Mississippi on the road, we did it, and didn't change it. Arkansas on the road, we did it, and didn't change it. Here, we changed it.
"I let the guys know in no uncertain terms DeAndre Liggins was the only guy who showed up in the first half. He was lighting us up. Other guys were bad; some guys were 1-for-9. They don't want to admit they got their butt kicked; that's the problem, but I just wouldn't let up. I was right there. And so now I said, `I want to see it; this is you competing - that would be unbelievable.'
"Their energy was incredible. And how in the world were we only down seven (at halftime)? We should've been down 15 or 18. But, in the second half, they fought like crazy. It was an experience - Tennessee wanted to win, we wanted to win. This was a big step. I told them we grew up today."


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I know that tales of travelling misery rarely touch anyone else's heart. The obvious answer is: well if you must go off jet-setting around and spoiling the planet, why should the rest of the world feel sorry if you are delayed/your flight is cancelled/you lose your luggage…
All the same, I am going allow myself a moan about my latest trip to the States. It's been huge fun in all sorts of ways: I gave a lecture on the triumph at Rutgers, talked to a great group of US high-school teachers in Cambridge Mass., and had a fantastic two days in Seattle at a wonderful conference on Roman Art, which had been timed to coincide with a loan exhibition of Roman art from the Louvre at the local museum. A long way, you might say, to go to see art from Paris, but the display in the Seattle Art Museum was brilliant – and actually made me see all kinds of objects afresh.
But, nice as the whole trip has been, every single leg of travel has gone wrong in some way or other. I'll pass over the more trivial problems: the almost missed connection in Chicago on my way from Boston to Seattle (I got the plane by 30 seconds as it was closing its doors, and it took me most of the flight to get my breath back); the suspicious package on the railway line, which held up the inappropriately named Acela Express from New York to Boston, in New Haven station for over an hour. (OK, I know: better safe than sorry – but it doesn't always feel like that when you're not moving).
One of the worst bits was arriving in Newark "Liberty" airport – which had the effect of making me feel rather benign towards Terminal 5.
Everything looked good. We got off the plane to find the arrivals hall uncharacteristically empty, and we were spread around the different booths for immigration processing. A warning note was struck (though I didn't realise it at the time) when the officer at my booth ("Pete" as I later had plenty of time to discover) went off on some errand before turning to process me.
He had returned ten minutes later, taken my passport, just inserted it into his bar code reader, when his computer crashed – and not just his computer, but all the computers in the arrivals hall.
Pete and his friend at the next booth tried logging in again, several times – but to no avail. At this point, the human psychology got interesting. Neither Pete nor his mate thought to use the phone to find out what was going on. We passengers, meanwhile, tired as we were, knew that only an idiot picks a fight with an immigration officer, so restricted ourselves to smiles and polite queries about whether we could use our cell phones (answer: no); and whether those meeting us had been informed of the delay (answer: yes).
After half an hour or so, the hall was beginning to fill up. But there was no sign whatsoever of anyone who was remotely in charge – nor any airline reps for that matter. In fact, incoming flights were still being told over the tannoy on which carousel to pick up their luggage, without a mention that they weren't likely to get that far for some time.
After 50 minutes or so, the tannoy voice told the immigrations officers to reboot – which they tried, unsuccessfully. Half an hour later, a man did come round and deliver a cd to each of the officers, but neither Pete nor his mate had a clue what to do with it, or even how to insert it in their machine – so that wasn't much good.
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It was now something like an hour and three quarters since we had entered the arrivals hall. At this point, another man came round and instructed Pete and mate to process manually and just keep a list of numbers of US and non-US citizens who passed through (what US citizens were doing in my queue I can't imagine). The trouble was neither Pete nor mate knew this guy and 'didn't feel comfortable' with this instruction. So off Pete went again (taking his immigration stamp with him in case we should take it into our own hands) to get confirmation.
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Anyone who has raised children has gone through the trials and tribulations of potty training.
My wife and I have tried many tactics, but the best method has been to strip Arthur nude from the waist down, and leave him free to roam half-naked. Arthur has become so desensitized to the feeling of soiled undergarments that it no longer fazes him when he dukes in his drawers.
So at home, Maureen and I leave him unfrocked below the equator and keep a watchful eye on him. When he has to use the toilet, well lead him to the bathroom, and he earns a sticker for his potty-training chart. Once he earns 25 stickers, he gets a prize.
It doesnt work all the time, but its the most successful tactic weve employed, and it was the strategy Maureen was using when I began receiving texts from her Thursday morning. She was home with Arthur because he had plastered the floor of his school with neon-red vomit the previous day, as kids are wont to do. Her messages described tales of potty training success that had been unheard of prior to the day.
9:45 a.m. Potty progress! He still started pooping before we made it to the toilet, but hes understanding better. He made it to the toilet before he peed!
That text in itself was great to hear, but not out of the ordinary. Little successes happen from time to time, which is how Arthur filled his chart halfway over the course of a month. Stringing these accomplishments together has been the sticking point in Arthurs training, which is why the next text was much more encouraging.
11:34 a.m. Art just had another big potty success. I sure wish he could use the potty without having to be naked. Steps
This was uncharted territory. Back-to-back trips to the bathroom were a momentous occasion and made me start to think whether this column venting my frustration with potty training was premature.
A few hours passed before the following bombshell shattered my world.
3:21 p.m. Arthur pooped in the toilet all by himself!!!
I nearly spit out my coffee.
This had only happened one other time. About six months ago, I coerced Arthur into going No. 2 with 30 minutes of coaching, magazine reading and frustration.
He would only do it if I pretended to be the Batman while holding Arthurs 12-inch-tall Batman action figure. Imagine a beleaguered 30-year-old man impersonating Christian Bales gravelly voice saying, Arthur – Batman really wants you to poop in the toilet. Youll make your mom and dad proud, and youll be doing a personal favor for me – the Batman.
We thought it was a breakthrough, but it was just a one-time event that we couldnt repeat, no matter how much cajoling from the Dark Knight.
I called my wife and she gleefully explained she was downstairs when she heard Arthur call from the top of the stairs. Arthur led her to the bathroom and proudly pointed to a big, beautiful deposit floating in the toilet.
Not only had he pooped by himself, but he had done so of his own volition. No one was there to lead him to the bathroom. No one was there to hold his hand. This was 100 percent pure Arthur, and it signaled the beginning of a new era.
Arthur needed just one more sticker to complete his potty chart. After work, I picked out a small Lego kit for my boy, assured that he would complete his chart by the time I got home.
As I pulled into the driveway, I spotted Arthur in the bay window. He had mashed his half-nude body against the window, waiving at me with a big smile on his face.
He gave me a hug and led me to his potty chart to apply one final sticker. Arthur had filled in half the chart in just one day! I gave him his toy, and the three of us sat down to work on the project as a family. It was a wonderful experience, and we all basked in the glowing knowledge that a new ceiling had been established.
After dinner, he resumed playing with his Legos while I called my mom. I was wrapping up a voicemail message when I walked into the living room to see a distressed child on his knees, just starting to poop on the floor.
Oh God, hes pooping! Hes POOPING!
These were the final words of the message I left to my mom, as my wife swept in, picked up Arthur and rushed him toward the bathroom.
Too late.
The biggest bowel movement I had ever seen my son produce fell to ground and slapped the floor with a wet thud.
So much for progress, was my first thought, but I reminded myself that potty training is about peaks and valleys. Its about raising the bar higher. Praise progress and learn from mistakes, and last week was about progress. The night ended with an accident, but it didnt take away from the gains Arthur made. Well build upon this and before we know it, his potty training woes will be a distant memory. Ill be looking forward to that day.


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