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Chapter 1
WELCOME to the Education Department at Wittenberg. Your interest in becoming a teacher is very important to us, and we are committed to providing you with a wealth of experiences and challenges that will support your confidence and competence as you prepare to become a professional educator.
Purpose of this Publication
This publication is intended to help you understand the various steps in becoming a licensed teacher. We hope the information contained here will make those steps clear. But if you have any questions about what you read here, please contact any one of the education faculty for additional help.
The teacher education program at Wittenberg University is designed to permit candidates to meet the licensure requirements for teaching in the State of Ohio. Our program is both State and NCATE-approved. The information contained in this publication represents the official and current policies and procedures for teacher licensure. However, you need to know that this publication and the program advising sheets for the respective areas of licensure are revised on an annual basis to reflect any changes in program requirements. For this reason, you are expected to meet with your Education Department advisor each semester to keep informed of any changes in program requirements. Also, you can check the Education Department's website for the most current information about courses, program requirements, and teacher education policies and procedures.
Programs of Licensure Offered
Upon graduation from Wittenberg, candidates who have successfully completed the teacher education requirements are eligible to receive an Ohio Resident Educator License. Licensure is always based on a major field of study. Students who major in Education may earn licensure in Early Childhood (P-3), Middle Childhood (4-9) or Dual Licensure in Early Childhood (P-3) + Intervention Specialist: Mild-Moderate Needs (K-12). Students majoring in areas other than Education may seek licensure in secondary education (7-12) areas such as life sciences or mathematics or P-12 areas like art, music, and foreign languages as teaching fields. (See page 4 for the full listing of licensure areas offered through Wittenberg.)
Mission of the Teacher Education Program
At Wittenberg University, we recognize that teaching is a moral enterprise. This moral purpose grows out of the University's mission to teach students "to discover their calling and to lead personal, professional and civic lives of creativity, service, compassion and integrity." It is upon that foundation that Wittenberg's Education Department has developed its own theme and mission statement for the Teacher Education Program.
Program Theme: Educational Leaders for Constructive Social Change
Program Mission Statement: Wittenberg's Teacher Education Program strives to integrate the ideals of moral responsibility, social consciousness, and vocational commitment into the lives of teachers in such a way that their character, competence, and community involvement establish them as leaders for constructive social change.
This program theme and mission statement place teachers in the role of change agents in the educational enterprise — active decision makers in and beyond the classroom. In focusing on leadership for constructive social change, we emphasize that Wittenberg expects its teacher education candidates to understand that teaching has a social purpose—not only do teachers work to help students make a better life for themselves but also actively work to make the conditions of school, community, and society better places to live, learn and work.
Performance Outcomes
The Wittenberg Teacher Education Program seeks to address three dimensions of candidate development. The first dimension entails the capacities for professional competence as it pertains to content knowledge, pedagogy and curriculum development. The second dimension, community, relates to the candidate's care in providing for classrooms, the community at large and issues of advocacy and collaboration. The third dimension deals with character, described in terms of personal character, professional character and service to the community. These three dimensions of candidate development provide the organizing structure for the performance outcomes we hold for all candidates in our undergraduate program. For a list of the performance outcomes required of all Teacher Education candidates, see Appendix A at the end of this publication.
Assessment of Candidate Performance
Each semester, the Education Department reviews assessment information and makes decisions about candidate's admission, continuation in the program and/or permission to student teach. Decisions about status in the program are communicated to candidates by course instructors, advisors and/or the department chairperson. Assessment involves evaluating information about a candidate's GPA, as well as grades in education courses and courses in the teaching field being pursued. The Education Department consults with other academic departments regarding candidate content knowledge.
Assessment also includes analyzing information about candidate performance on the performance outcomes listed in Appendix A. While any instructor can provide feedback on any performance outcome, instructors also focus on the particular outcomes most in accord with their course objectives. Students can consult the particular course syllabus to see how activities and course assessments and program outcomes are aligned.
Declaration of a Major
Students pursuing a major in education are encouraged to declare their major by the end of spring semester of their freshman year. The benefit of declaring a major is that the candidate will be assigned a faculty advisor in the Education Department and will more likely receive advising that assures proper course selection concerning education-related career planning.
Declaration of a Minor
Students majoring in a field other than education who wish to pursue licensure to teach should declare a minor in education.* Students pursuing an education minor should begin education coursework no later than first semester of the sophomore year to assure timely completion of program requirements. Students should fill out a declaration of minor form as soon as they decide on their intention to pursue a teaching license.*
*Licensure in Music P-12 requires a Bachelor of Music Education major (BME); students interested in obtaining this licensure should inform both the Music and Education Departments early in their program.
Because program requirements are extensive for obtaining licensure to teach, it is important that candidates (majors and minors) meet with their Education Department advisors as soon as possible to plan a tentative four-year schedule of courses. This four-year plan should be completed as soon as possible freshman year to assure that program requirements are appropriately scheduled within the four years of undergraduate study.
Program advising sheets which specify the required coursework for each area of licensure are available online or from the main offices of the Education Department.
For advice about how best to accomplish your program in a timely manner, see Appendices C, D, and H at the end of this publication for suggested timelines and a decision flowchart for the various licensure areas.
Background Clearance Check
Students in Education Department courses are required to attend and gain experiences in the educational field by attending area schools to enhance their knowledge of both public and private venues. In order to accommodate both district and State requirements of public safety, students will be required to have a background check performed through the Ohio Bureau of Investigation and Identification (BCI&I). The results of the check will be kept in department files as documentation for admission to schools. Students will be given directions about cost and how best to obtain the necessary documentation at the beginning of each semester. Once the clearance report is obtained, it will be good until the student begins their senior year, at which time they will need to update the BCI documentation and add the FBI clearance check as a requirement for licensure.
Policy on Coursework Prior to Admission to the Teacher Education Program
In order to help applicants clarify their decision to become a teacher, the Education Department requires that prospective teachers enroll in the following introductory courses:
Educ 103 - Sociological Perspectives in Education,
Educ 104 - Philosophical Perspectives in Education
Plus, one of the following courses in Human Development (depending on grade level of licensure being pursued):
Educ 111 - Human Development & Learning Theory: Birth thru Middle Childhood,
Educ 112 - Human Development & Learning Theory: Middle Childhood thru Young Adult
(Note: Students pursuing a multi-age license [Intervention K-12 or P-12] should enroll in Educ 111 plus Educ 113 - Human Development & Learning Theory: Adolescence - Young Adult)
Educ 120 - Introduction to Students with Special Needs
These courses represent the first courses in any program leading to licensure. The courses provide information on the concepts related to teaching and learning and provide applicants with an orientation to the different licensure programs available. (For a full listing of courses required for each licensure area, pick up an advising sheet for the desired area of teacher licensure from the Education Department Office. Advising sheets may also be viewed or downloaded from the Education Department website.)
Criteria & Procedures for Admission to the Teacher Education Program
Admission to the teacher education program is selective. All applicants who wish to complete licensure requirements must apply for and be admitted to the program. To be considered for admission applicants must:
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 at the time of application,
- Demonstrate writing proficiency by earning a grade of C- or higher in English 101 or by placing out of the course,
- Demonstrate mathematics competency by earning a grade of C- or higher in Mathematics 118 (majors) or by earning a grade of C- or higher in a four semester hour course that fulfills the general education math requirement, course designated by a "Q" (minors). Note: In special circumstances, the Department will accept petitions to the math requirement for minors, using a passing score of 175 on the Praxis I test as an alternative.
- Earn grades of C- or higher in the following entry-level Education courses:
• Education 103 - Sociological Perspectives in Education or, Education 104 - Philosophical Perspectives in Education;
• Education 111 - Human Development & Learning Theory: Birth through Middle Childhood or, Education 112 - Human Development & Learning Theory: Middle Childhood through Young Adult;
• Education 120 - Introduction to Students with Special Needs;
And, for applicants pursuing a major in education:
• Education 150 - Phonics for Reading and Writing;
• Education 275 - Integrating Literature, Art, Drama, Dance, and Music throughout the Early Childhood Curriculum or, Education 276 – Integrating Literature, Art, Drama, Dance, and Music throughout the Middle Childhood Curriculum.
- Display knowledge, skills, and dispositions appropriate for teaching, including a satisfactory level of competence on the Performance Outcomes assessed in the Teacher Education Program (see Appendix A).
Students may apply for admission during the semester they are completing the last prerequisite coursework. Applications for admission are due in the Education Department office by the end of the fifth week of the semester and are acted upon by the Department before advising week.
Applicants will be informed prior to advising week of their status concerning admission to the program and whether they have approval to proceed in registering for advanced coursework in Education. Prior to admission to the Teacher Education Program, applicants may enroll only in 100- and 200-level education courses. Applicants denied admission may reapply once, provided that the circumstances contributing to the initial denial have been addressed. Applicants denied a second time are not permitted to reapply.
Once admitted to the Education program, students are required to purchase a TaskStream/Chalk & Wire account that will follow them through senior year and one year after graduation.
Taskstream/Chalk & Wire
Taskstream and Chalk & Wire provide cloud-based software and supporting services to plan and manage assessment processes and demonstrate both student learning achievement and institutional effectiveness for continuous improvement and accreditation. Upon acceptance to the Education program, students are asked to purchase one of these accounts. Students will use Taskstream (or Chalk & Wire) in their upper level coursework and will be able to create personal web-based portfolios showcasing college work and professional development. After graduation, these portfolios may be used for employment purposes. Further details about acquiring an account will be provided upon application for admission to the program.
Criteria & Procedures for Continuation in the Teacher Education Program
Students admitted to the Teacher Education Program who are making satisfactory progress in the program shall be permitted to continue until they have completed all requirements. To continue in the Program, candidates must:
1. Earn at least a C- in all Education courses and those in related areas, and make progress in attaining a GPA of 2.75 in Education coursework prior to student teaching.
2. Maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.50.
3. Display a positive attitude concerning teaching and working with students and practitioners as displayed during the field experience components of the Program.
4. Display knowledge, skills, and dispositions appropriate for teaching, including a satisfactory level of competence on the Performance Outcomes assessed in the Education program. (See Appendix A)
Beginning the semester after students have declared Education as their major or minor, they will be required to attend one professional development event each semester (e.g., Witt Series, colloquium, research forum, guest speaker) given within the Education Department or any other department that is relevant to his/her field of study. A one-page reflection or summary will be submitted to the Education Department office. Students admitted to the Education program may also place the reflection or summary in their Taskstream or Chalk & Wire account. (This paper will not be required during the student teaching semester.)
Faculty review – each semester the Education Department reviews the status of candidates in the program. If the review indicates a need for remedial action or termination from the program, specific reasons for the decision are provided and, if appropriate, options for remediation are suggested. The decision is communicated to the candidate in writing, and the candidate is encouraged to meet with his/her Education Department advisor or the Education Department Chairperson to discuss the decision and any plans for remediation or career redirection. Additionally, the student and their advisor may choose to construct a "Teacher Candidate Success Plan" (see Appendix E). This procedure will allow students and the faculty to agree on measurable objectives that will help students succeed in targeted areas where there may be concerns or where candidates are particularly endeavoring to grow.
Criteria and Procedures for Permission to Student Teach
Only applicants who have been admitted to the Teacher Education Program may be approved to student teach. According to its mission and goals, the Education Department considers each candidate's ability to take on the challenge and honor of serving students in our schools. To make decisions on who is ready to student teach, we use the following criteria.
ALL candidates must:
- Complete 100% of all required licensure and content courses offered prior to the student teaching term and receive the approval of the Education Department. Minors must also receive the endorsement of the major Department. Note: Candidates should consult Department advising sheets for a full listing of all required education methods and content courses.
- Complete all program licensure courses with at least a grade of C- and with a total Education GPA of at least 2.75.
- Attain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 prior to full-time of student teaching.
- Display knowledge, skills, and dispositions appropriate for teaching, including a satisfactory level of competence on the Performance Outcomes for the Teacher Education Program. (See Appendix A)
- Have valid background clearance checks on file in the department. (See Background Clearance Checks above.)
Middle School candidates must also:
- Attain a 2.50 GPA in each teaching/licensure field and a grade of C- or above for each course in each teaching/licensure field.
Adolescent Young Adult and Multi-Age Candidates must also:
- Have a GPA of 2.50 in the teaching field and a grade of C- or above for each course in the teaching field. The teaching field includes all courses in the student's major plus subject content courses required for licensure.
- Have recommendation of the candidate's major department affirming a competent level of preparation in the teaching field according to the approved Ohio Academic Content Standards.
No courses required for licensure can be taken pass/fail without the permission of the Education Department Chair and the Director of Teacher Licensure.
The suggested timeline for student teaching is during spring semester. Candidates begin their student teaching at the start of classes and will complete no less than twelve weeks of full-time student teaching, and in most cases fourteen to fifteen weeks. Since student teaching is a full-time load, no other coursework may be scheduled during the weeks of student teaching unless permission is granted by the Director of Student Teaching. In planning for spring vacation, candidates must follow the calendar of the school system in which they are assigned to student teach and plan their Spring break in line with the school's vacation schedule. Travel to and from the student teaching site is the responsibility of the candidate.
Criteria and Procedures for Recommendation for Licensure
To be recommended for licensure, candidates must have met all program requirements listed for their respective area of licensure (see respective program advising sheets), must have satisfactorily completed the required 12-15 week full-time student teaching experience, and must have passed all state-required licensure examinations, as well as having valid background clearance checks.
Passing student teaching requires that the candidate be rated as "competent" or higher by the university supervisor on all four domains reported on the final evaluation report for student teaching. The four domains are planning, educational environment, instruction, and professionalism. The domains contain the performance outcomes established by Wittenberg's Education Department as essential for all candidates to demonstrate. The university supervisor makes the determination of the candidate's final performance ratings after consulting with the candidate's cooperating teacher(s). (See The Wittenberg University Student Teaching Handbook for additional information about procedures and responsibilities for student teaching.)
edTPA and State Testing
During the student teaching term, candidates must complete the edTPA (Teacher Performance Assessment) project, and in addition, must successfully pass state-required examinations in order to be recommended for licensure. The State of Ohio requires the Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) series of tests offered by Pearson that measure levels of professional knowledge (e.g. general teaching techniques, educational issues and the use of student knowledge in planning and teaching) and curriculum content and teaching techniques for specific licensure areas (e.g. intervention specialist, social studies, early childhood, middle childhood mathematics, etc.). Foreign language licensure also requires a successful score on both the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and the Writing Proficiency Test (WPT) administered by Language Testing International (LCI), under the direction of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
While passing the licensure examinations is required for recommendation for licensure, it is not a program requirement for graduation. Candidates who do not meet the minimum score established by the State of Ohio for purposes of licensure may still graduate. Candidates may retake the examinations an unlimited number of times. Several administrations of the examinations are offered each year. Information about licensure examinations is made available to teacher candidates beginning the spring semester of their junior year. The examinations are typically completed during the senior year.
Policy for Transfer and Adult Non-traditional Students
Transfer and adult non-traditional candidates must meet the university and teacher licensure requirements that are in effect when they enter the university. University policy states that at least half of a candidate's program of study in the major be completed at Wittenberg. As a general policy, all Education methods courses are to be taken at Wittenberg.


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Feeling trapped in the house again! Wish I could go some place tropical!
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Feeling trapped in the house again! Wish I could go some place tropical!
Feeling OK, but this young fella is an inspiration..
Feeling a little bored!
Feeling a little better so the injection is doing something I think. We'll have to see what the blood work says at the
end of the month..
Feeling tired, I managed to do a little housework......hopefully that is a good sign...
Really feeling sick and tired of all this snow and ice - and more to come tomorrow. I may have to go out for some groceries
tired and sick, literally:elf2:
Im feeling a little sick, neck is killing me and I have a huge headache, Im about to go to bed in a while and get some sleep.

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In honor of Breastfeeding Week, I wanted to share a story of nursing outside the box. The details of this story are being published in an article I wrote for The Mother Magazine, UK, but I wanted to share the crux of the matter here. I had a beautiful, unencumbered nursing relationship with my first born daughter. We nursed to sleep, nursed in the sling while out and about and she was always with me, nursing on demand. When she was 15-months old, I conceived her brother and continued to nurse while pregnant. This was demanding as I was exhausted and famished but I managed to eat two breakfasts a day and continue on. I wanted our children to be close in age, but I also wanted my firstborn to get everything she would be getting if I had waited to get pregnant for the second time. I was managing but eventually, the nursing started to get so uncomfortable as my pregnancy advanced that I had to wean my daughter. She was 20-months old. I had nursed her everyday and every night for over 600 days, but it still felt premature to wean her. She didn't want to wean and I didn't want to wean her, but at six-months pregnant, the nursing had become intolerable. Three months after I weaned my daughter, her baby brother was born.
My daughter asked to nurse. I let her try just so she'd feel included, but I didn't feel up for full-fledged tandem nursing. When we weaned, my daughter had been down to one nursing a day; her infant brother was nursing on demand, all the time; my daughter would want to nurse every time he nursed and I didn't feel up for that. I tried to just say, "Yes," sometimes but it was ineffective and caused more distress than a consistent "No." So, I decided to let the weaning stand and I continued to nurse my son for another year. My daughter continued to ask to nurse on and off during this time; she never forgot about nursing. The overall adjustment of siblinghood was great, except for this one area. I was experiencing guilt around my daughter's weaning. I felt she had been deprived since neither of us were ready when she weaned. Here it was, a year later and she was still asking to nurse. It felt like it was still an active longing for her. One day, soon after her third birthday, my daughter was irrationally upset about something and suddenly, I knew I had to nurse her. And, I knew it would be conscious and clear and that she would be allowed to nurse again, but with some limits to make it tolerable for me. I knew since she was older she would able to handle the boundaries. I scooped her in my arms and told her she could nurse again, once a day, during her brother's nap and it would be our special time. I told her she could do this for as long as she wished until SHE WAS READY TO WEAN. It was profound. I had never heard of someone being completely weaned for over a year and then regaining nursing privileges. My three-year-old daughter nursed once a day until a few months before her fourth birthday. At that point, she came to me and stated that she was getting to be a big girl and didn't need to nurse anymore. We celebrated her last day of nursing with a date. The longing was gone and I am forever grateful that I made that decision and let her nuse again to faciliatate a child -led weaning. –Jessica, L.O.V.E. Parenting
About Jessica Williams
Jessica Williams created L.O.V.E. Parenting with a series of techniques for effective communication, deepened connection and more joy in parenting and life. Jessica is also the creator of www.UltimateParentingCourse.com with the best of today's progressive parenting experts together in one program. Jessica is a featured expert internationally on both Mothering.com's Ask An Expert and the upcoming www.KidsInTheHouse.com. Jessica is a regular contributor to Mothering Magazine's All Things Mothering, LA Parent Magazine, LA Mom Magazine & DailyBuzzMoms. She has been interviewed on television and radio and taught workshops at family wellness centers, schools and doctor's offices. Her BirthKit has helped women have a transformational & empowering birth. Jessica maintains a private coaching practice in her native Los Angeles where she lives with her husband and their three children. "Truly amazing woman. I love her advice."—Carrie-Anne Moss. "All you have shared has helped tremendously."—Lisa Bonet. "I am experiencing nothing short of a miracle thanks to your laser beam approach." –Andrea Bendewald.


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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – After sweeping doubles, Northern
Arizona won five singles matches to dispatch of Montana State, 6-1,
in less than three hours in the Lumberjack's home opener. NAU
won its second-consecutive Big Sky match to improve to 2-0 in
conference and 3-2 overall while Montana State lost its Big Sky
opener and fell to 2-5 for the season.
"Montana State has always given us problems in the past, so we needed to come out and take care of business and that's what we did," director of tennis Kim Bruno said. "Our girls new we were the better team and played up to their potential. We were excited to play at home and it was nice to see them enjoy themselves while being able to compete at a high level."
The Lumberjacks came out strong in doubles, making quick work of the Bobcats at all-three positions. NAU claimed 8-3 victories at No. 1 and 2 and outlasted MSU 8-5 at No. 3 to open the match with the doubles point.
Singles was almost as easy as the home team cruised to straight-set victories in five matches. The Lumberjack success started at the top, as junior Orsi Golovics claimed a 6-2, 6-3 win at No. 1 and junior Edit Suhajda cruised to a 6-0, 6-3 win at No. 2. Junior Yumi Hasegawa posted the easiest win with a 6-1, 6-0 victory at No. 6 while freshman Malia Wahinepio won her fourth-consecutive match at No. 4 and freshman Nicole Perez won her first collegiate dual match at No. 5. The Bobcats got their lone point at No. 3, as Charlotta Hjalmarsson outlasted NAU junior Aimee Oki 7-6 (9), 6-2 to prevent a shutout.
Northern Arizona returns to action on Sunday, hosting Grand Canyon at 2 p.m. to close a double-header with the NAU men's tennis team. Admission is free for both matches at Flagstaff Athletic Club East beginning at 10 a.m.
April 29, 2010 Five Lumberjacks Named to All-Big Sky Womens Tennis Team
April 24, 2010 Womens Tennis Tops Montana 4-2, Returns to Big Sky Final
April 23, 2010 Women's Tennis Aiming for Return to Big Sky Final
April 13, 2010 Suhajda Named Big Sky Womens Tennis Player of the Week
April 11, 2010 Womens Tennis Match at Gonzaga Cancelled
April 5, 2010 Win Streak Ends for Womens Tennis at Utah State, 4-3
April 2, 2010 Womens Tennis Back in Action in Utah and Idaho
March 26, 2010 Tennis Teams Volunteering Time to Help Youth Development
March 23, 2010 Women's Tennis Back in Action, Hosts Rhode Island Wednesday
February 28, 2010 Bad Weather Cancels Men's and Women's Tennis in Las Cruces
February 27, 2010 Womens Tennis Handles Shorthanded Texas-Pan American, 6-1
February 26, 2010 Womens Tennis Winning Streak Ended by UTEP, 5-2
February 26, 2010 Womens Tennis Opens Week With 7-0 Win Over Western New Mexico
February 25, 2010 Womens Tennis to Play Four Straight Days in Las Cruces, El Paso
February 21, 2010 Women's Tennis Earns Quick 7-0 Win Over Grand Canyon
February 19, 2010 Womens Tennis Bounces Montana State in Home Opener, 6-1
February 18, 2010 Womens Tennis to Host Montana State in Home Opener Friday
February 17, 2010 Wahinepio Named Big Sky Womens Tennis Player of the Week
February 14, 2010 Womens Tennis Claims Big Sky Win at Northern Colorado, 5-2
February 13, 2010 Womens Tennis Falls Short at Colorado State, 5-2
February 12, 2010 Womens Tennis to Play at Rams and Bears; Media Guide Available
January 30, 2010 Wahinepio Wins as Womens Tennis Falls to Arizona, 6-1
January 27, 2010 Golovics, Reiff Sweep Big Sky Weekly Tennis Awards
January 24, 2010 Womens Tennis Rallies for Season-Opening 4-3 Win Over UCSB
January 23, 2010 Womens Tennis to Begin Season on Sunday vs. UC Santa Barbara
January 12, 2010 Women Picked Second, Men Sixth in Big Sky Tennis Preseason Polls
January 7, 2010 Womens Tennis Appears in Latest ITA Rankings
November 15, 2009 Womens Tennis Concludes Fall Season at UC Irvine Invite Day 3
November 14, 2009 Womens Tennis Advances Three Players to Finals at UC Irvine Invite
November 13, 2009 Womens Tennis Perfect on First Day of UC Irvine Invitational
November 8, 2009 Womens Tennis Nets Seven More Victories at Southwest Invitational
November 7, 2009 Womens Tennis Continues Strong Play at Southwest Invitational
November 6, 2009 Womens Tennis Powers Through Opening Day at Southwest Invite
October 17, 2009 Womens Tennis Ends Play at ITA Regional with Doubles Win
October 16, 2009 Golovics Advances in Singles and Doubles at ITA Regionals
October 15, 2009 Womens Tennis Plays Through Busy Second Day at ITA Regionals
October 14, 2009 Doubles Sweep Highlights Womens Tennis in ITA Regional Opening
September 27, 2009 Womens Tennis Improves Dramatically as UNLV Invitational Concludes
September 26, 2009 Perez Victorious for Womens Tennis on Second Day of UNLV Invitational
September 25, 2009 Womens Tennis Battles Through Challenging Opening Day in Las Vegas
September 24, 2009 Womens Tennis Heads to Las Vegas to Begin Fall Season
September 1, 2009 NAU Tennis to Host Fundraiser This Saturday
April 26, 2009 Womens Tennis Defeated in Big Sky Championship Final
April 24, 2009 Womens Tennis Advances to Big Sky Semifinals
April 18, 2009 Women's Tennis Wraps Season with Shutout Win
April 10, 2009 Women's Tennis Suffers Second Big Sky Loss


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Cuisine: American
Location: Northbridge, Pier St (not far from McIver Train Station)
After my last visit to The Cutting Board Eathouse where I spied more American fare in the form of southern fried chicken, I had to return to try it out. Another lovely sunny day presented itself which made it perfect to enjoy my lunch in the outdoors. I walked in and there was a bit of a crowd but after a short wait I placed my order with some fries and took a table outside. I was really licking my lips yearning for a plate of southern fried chicken.
After a reasonable wait, my meal was brought out presented on a wooden board with a cerated knife in tow. It's presentation makes you salivate further. I was a little disappointed as I was expecting a couple of pieces of southern fried chicken but hadn't realised the menu listing was under the burger section. My fault. Anyway, a rather well filled burger sat looking at me and there was a pretty large chicken fillet totally covered in a light thin crunchy batter. I broke a bit off and had a taste and it was pretty good. I was expecting a little bit of bite or some strong creole spiced flavour but it was really toned down. Still, the chicken fillet was well cooked and the glazed bun looked very appetising.
I bit in and really enjoyed the flavours. There was quite a bit of mayonnaise amongst the crisp lettuce and refreshing tomato but it wasn't sickening. Mayonnaise and chicken form an excellent combination and with that delicious bun, the whole burger worked really well. The chips are pretty good too but could be more crisper for my liking. They're long and pretty chunky and while it doesn't look like there's all that much on the board, after you eat through a few of the chunky chips, you start to fell pretty full. I know I left feeling pretty stuffed and satisfied.
The Cutting Board Food Review Summary
Verdict: I had built up this image of a couple of juicy pieces of chicken coated in plenty of batter containing a strong spiced creole seasoning with a salad. However, the menu listing is under the burger section so I was really disappointed once the image of my dream chicken got shattered, but it was totally my fault. Instead, I tucked into the burger which had a large tender piece of chicken protruding from one side coated in a light crispy batter. The generous amount of mayonnaise combines perfectly with the chicken and the crisp lettuce and refreshing tomato to make for a delicious chicken burger. The long chunky chips look small in serving but are deceptive in looks, filling you up before you know it. I've enjoyed my recent visits to The Cutting Board Eathouse where there's plenty of different items on the menu to appeal to a broad range of tastes. They're excellent value, the setting is lovely, and it's refreshing to enjoy friendly service too. It's an ideal lunch time spot that isn't heavy on the wallet.
Price: Bargain
Taste: Delicious
Value: Excellent
Recommendation: Recommend
See my prior blog posts:
Food Review of The Cutting Board Eathouse – 8 Oct 13
Food Review of The Cutting Board Eathouse – 14 Oct 13
The Cutting Board Restaurant Details
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A Pioneer Press Special Advertising Feature • April 6, 2014
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employment discrimination and being told dreams aren't possible. It's time for everyone affected by seizures to raise our hands and show that we refuse to be defined by seizures. EFMN helps people with epilepsy realize their full potential by providing educational resources and connection to others facing similar challenges. Our programs and services are FREE and served over 127,843 people last year in our community. We are working diligently to expand the number of people we serve in our 60th year and beyond. e next 60 years will be different; we will rise above seizures.
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Josh's Story Many Minnesotans can thank a Highway Helper for a road rescue. I credit one for being first to identify a repeatedly misdiagnosed neurological disorder. at's how my epilepsy story began. And a seemingly oand on-air remark
late last year is what brings my epilepsy story here. In contrast to the nature of my job, and despite my pleasing aesthetics, I'm not comfortable with attention. I also don't enjoy coffee. Yet aer mentioning on 93X that I have epilepsy, I recently found myself at a café with EFMN staff, drinking coffee, embarrassed by becoming the focus of attention. Go figure. I've had seizures my whole life. As a kid they were misdiagnosed dozens of times, erroneously attributed to other things. It wasn't until I became an adult that I was appropriately diagnosed. And like a radio personality achieving popularity in high school, the circumstances that finally led to my epilepsy diagnosis were unusual, and uncommon. At 23, I crashed in heavy 394 traffic. e Highway Helper who stopped to as-
sist suspected epilepsy, which at first seemed farfetched. However aer two weeks of follow-up tests, his theory was confirmed. erefore, where physicians, ER doctors and others had failed - a yellow-vested Highway Helper proved a better diagnostician than the handful of white-coated PhD's that came before him. Fortunately my seizures are now controlled effectively with medications. It took three attempts to find one that worked best and about the same for a neurologist. I've now been seizurefree since 2007 – also the last year I had a full head of hair and abdominal definition. Side effects of neurological drugs can be powerful and unnerving. Although not the potent, stimulating types of side effects that sometimes inspire charttopping rock albums. Rather, a crushing sensation
2014 marks the Foundation's 31st year of Camp Oz, a traditional camping experience for kids with epilepsy, with the safety of 24/7 medical staff. 100+ campers experience a week of exciting adventures that may not be possible (given medical needs) at other summer camps. Youth ages 9-17 enjoy swimming, horseback riding, cras and more for a week at YMCA's Camp St. Croix. Minnesota Epilepsy Group's Dr. Frost has been the Camp Oz medical director for 20+ years – thank you Dr. Frost!
justly deserve the attention. As do the families and places of work that show them support and care. In addition to friends and relatives I find support from my employer, my morning show partners Nick and Ali, and the brotherhood of 93X listeners. Many of which are mindful I have epilepsy, yet refuse to define me by it. For that I'm genuinely grateful. Likewise, I feel privileged to be asked by EFMN to be a part of what I have come to know as an important and worthy organization. I'm able to live a normal, albeit mostly boring life with epilepsy. Sure, epilepsy is not to be ignored, and can provide certain challenges – but my story demonstrates that it's in no way a (morning) showstopper.
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of eternal exhaustion and perpetual slow motion. I work in a career that puts value on thinking quick on your feet, so finding a suitable medication was fundamental. I still feel foggy and a little drugged at times, however I realize that's status quo for being medicated. Furthermore, I blame an early schedule, three kids, and perhaps most notably - radio station management. I'm very pleased with the meds I'm on, and the abundance of great neurologists I've met. Of course I wish I didn't need to be on it, but I'm aware some with epilepsy take much longer to get seizures managed, and even some require surgery. So I'm fortunate. ose are the people who
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n the fall of 2013 when the media was buzzing about University of Minnesota Head Football Coach Jerry Kill's seizure on the field, Josh Bitney talked about his own epilepsy on his 93X morning radio show. Excited phone calls and emails poured into EFMN from people saying, "Josh is talking about epilepsy on the air – someone is talking about epilepsy!" Fast forward six months and Josh is in a Dinkytown coffee shop with EFMN staff, sharing his story, completely unaware that he inspired so many people.
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Questions & Answers from Q: What is Epilepsy? (Gerald Dove, M.D.) A: Epilepsy is used to describe a condition in which a person has a tendency for recurrent seizures. A seizure is what happens when the brain has abnormal uncontrolled electrical activity. Having a seizure does not necessarily imply epilepsy. is is due to the fact that some seizures can occur due to provoking factors (e.g. seizures that occur due to alcohol withdrawal and hypoglycemia). In these instances, when these situations or provoking situations are avoided, seizures never occur or recur. On the other hand, someone with epilepsy can have seizures, even when
these situations are avoided. ere are many causes of Epilepsy, some inherited or genetic and others acquired, such as brain trauma, brain tumors, strokes or brain infections.
medical management, requires further evaluation with an EEG (electroencephalogram) to help characterize their spells or seizures and/or to discuss other treatment options.
Q: When should someone seek a specialist for epilepsy? (Tacjana Friday, M.D.) A: An epileptologist is a neurologist who specializes in the treatment of seizures and epilepsy, and has acquired expertise in seizures and seizure disorders, anticonvulsants and advanced treatment options such as epilepsy surgery. An epileptologist is mainly consulted when a patient has poorly controlled epilepsy requiring more complex
Q: Will I be on anti-epileptic medication for the rest of my life? (Syed Shahkhan, M.D.) A: Most people with wellcontrolled seizures would like to stop taking their seizure medicines. In some cases, this can be done with the supervision of your doctor. You have the best chance of remaining seizure-free without medication if: • You had few seizures before you started taking seizure medicine • Your seizures were easily
Epilepsy Experts
Q: Seniors will be the largest population with seizures in the next five years. What special concerns might a senior need to know about epilepsy? (Rupert Exconde, M.D.)
A: Epilepsy frequently affects seniors. Relative to younger populations, the over-65 age group has a higher prevalence of epilepsy. e clinical presentation of epilepsy in the seniors may be quite different from what is typically seen in younger people. In addition, common illnesses of older people can be easily mistaken for epileptic seizures, and vice versa. Seniors are more likely to present with nonspecific symptoms, such as altered mental status, memory lapses, episodes of confusion and loss of consciousness. Because of the atypical presentation, the diagnosis is usually delayed by several months
even in the care of an experienced neurologist. Q: What is SUDEP? (Rupert Exconde, M.D.) A: SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in epilepsy) is the leading cause of epilepsy-related deaths. It accounts for close to 20% of deaths in individuals who suffer from epilepsy. It is diagnosed if death occurred while the patient is in a reasonable state of health, death happened during normal and benign circumstances, death was not the direct result of a seizure or status epilepticus (prolonged seizure) and an obvious medical cause of death could not be determined at autopsy.
Known risk factors for SUDEP include: young age (25 to 35), male gender, developmental delay, use of alcohol and recreational drugs, uncontrolled generalized convulsive seizures, night time seizures, concurrent use of multiple anti-seizure medications, subtherapeutic anticonvulsant levels, and treatment other than medication (surgery, vagus
nerve stimulator, ketogenic diet). e goal for decreasing the risk for SUDEP is optimal seizure management. Adherence with medication intake is essential. Avoidance of alcohol, illicit drugs, seizure-provoking situations, and high-risk situations (e.g. driving, swimming) are of paramount importance.
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controlled with one type of medicine • You have normal results on a neurological examination • You have a normal EEG Most doctors will consider tapering the dosage and discontinuing your seizure medicines aer a seizure-free period of 2 to 4 years. A decision about whether to stop taking seizure medicines should only be made aer a long conversation with your neurologist, weighing all the risks.
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or our 60th anniversary, we'll be releasing 60,000 balloons in recognition of the 60,000 people in our community with epilepsy. On ursday, May 15 at 2pm, individuals and organ-
izations across MN and ND will be taking part in our balloon launch event. is is an eco-friendly event – we consulted with both the MN Pollution Control Agency and the MN Department of
anks to Savers Stores for hosting balloon filling stations!
Natural Resources. To get your FREE balloon, go to RiseAboveSeizures.com. And please use #RiseAboveSeizures in sharing your photos and videos of the event.
Stroll for Epilepsy on August 7, 2014 Join us for the largest/awareness event to benefit people with epilepsy in MN and ND! is family-friendly walk is available in five locations: Twin Cities Metro, Duluth, Fargo/Moorhead, Rochester and St. Cloud. Teams gather to support loved ones with epilepsy, and the connections to others with seizures are priceless. Over 3,400 people Strolled with us on 2014 and we expect even larger crowds in our 60th anniversary year. Convenient online registration opens on April 15 at efmn.org.
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control, rather than preventing or stopping the progression of the disease. • We know now that the vast majority of funding goes to incremental improvements in anticonvulsant medications (which are largely ineffective for about 40% of patients) rather than to uncovering underlying mechanisms that may lead to cures. Did you know Minnesota is an important home to epilepsy research? e University of Minnesota, Minnesota Epilepsy Group, Mayo Clinic and others are paving the way with new studies and dedicated staff studying epilepsy. Check out these upcoming epilepsy
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conference is in Minneapolis June 19-22 at the Hyatt Regency. e goal of this three-day learning event is to prevent mortality in
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• Epilepsy affects more Americans than multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and Parkinson's disease COMBINED. • 1 in 10 people will have a seizure in their lifetime, and 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy. In 70% of cases the cause is unknown. • In the U.S., epilepsy has an equivalent prevalence rate to breast cancer (just under 3 million people). Worldwide, epilepsy affects 50,000,000 people. • More than 60,000 people in our community have epilepsy – enough people to overflow TCF Bank Stadium.
research events in Minnesota: • e international Partners Against Mortality in Epilepsy (PAME)
epilepsy through a rigorous scientific meeting of researchers, clinicians and people affected by epilepsy • e Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota will host its second epilepsy research summit on Saturday, November 22 at the Bakken Museum in Minneapolis. Leading clinicians and researchers from Minnesota will share current epilepsy research and connect with others in the field. "In this country alone, one in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime. For their sake, we must continue to be vocal advocates for making epilepsy research a national priority." -Susan Axelrod, Founder of CURE Epilepsy.
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pilepsy research is critical to finding a cure and stopping seizures. New therapies emerge each year, ranging from deep brain stimulation to extended-release medications. Yet epilepsy, which has higher prevalence rates than other conditions, is woefully under-funded. Here are some highlights from CURE's 2013 "State of Research in the Epilepsies" report to shed light on the current state of epilepsy research: • Per patient funding of epilepsy research continues to be inadequate to create long-overdue breakthroughs. • Basic and clinical epilepsy research is still primarily focused on seizure
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Your Used Clothing Sends Kids to Camp Oz! e Foundation collects used clothing and home items, with convenient curbside pickup available online at efmn.org. 100% of the proceeds from your donated items support free programs and services for people with epilepsy. See what a difference your donations make: • 300 bags sends a child with epilepsy to Camp Oz • 135 bags educates a child's classroom about epilepsy • 20 bags allows an adult to attend an Visit efmn.org or call 651.287.2300, epilepsy education conference ex. 3 today to put your used items to work for people with seizures!
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FREE Trainings to Make Your Workplace, School or Church "Seizure Smart!" Because 1 in 10 people will have a seizure in their lifetime, knowing seizure first aid is important. Our community can support people with seizures by knowing how to help. EFMN's Seizure Recognition & Response Training is a FREE community resource that teaches seizure first aid. Visit efmn.org to request a FREE training and get "seizure smart."
EFMN leads the fight to stop seizures, find a cure and overcome the challenges created by epilepsy. Our nationally-recognized programs and services educate, connect and empower people affected by epilepsy. • In 2013, we served 127,843 people in the community. • We trained 9,890 people with Seizure Recognition & Response training in the last year. • In any given year, over 4,000 people use our Information & Referral and advocacy programming. • 300+ youth across MN and ND are "Shining Stars," kids with epilepsy who connect with others facing similar challenges • People are involved! In 2013, over 750 volunteers donated 4,179 hours of time to EFMN. • EFMN.ORG hosts a number of FREE resources and the latest information about epilepsy.


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I'm kind of keeping a low profile right now, 'cause Mom just finished yelling at me. She's kind of stressed right now; we're getting company soon from England, and she's trying to get the house in order. Not that it's that bad or anything, just the usual clutter from someone who works full-time and has 4 animals in the house. Dad's not much help- he always says, "You wanted all these animals, you clean up after them".
Anyway, these English relatives have never had any pets, I don't know if they even like animals. But Mom says, "These dogs and cats live here, if they don't like it, they can stay in a hotel". (Why do you think they call it FUR-niture)?
She had just straightened up one of the bathrooms, and forgot to close the door after herself. And I just couldn't help myself--it was like winning the lottery! Three of my favorite toys all in one place; toilet paper, cotton balls, and Q-tips. I was in kitty heaven.
So Mom comes back in about 20 minutes (when she heard the crash)! By then I had shredded the whole roll of toilet paper, and knocked the container of cotton balls and Q-tips off the sink and onto the floor. I had already mangled about a dozen of those puffy cotton balls and was in process of destroying my third Q-tip when she caught me. She came in and waved her arms around and called me some not-so-nice names as she chased me out of the bathroom and started to clean up the mess.
That's why I think I'll just stay out of sight for awhile (unless she forgets to shut the door again).
My name is Lucy. I was adopted last summer from the shelter where my Mom is a volunteer. One day when she was working there, a good Samaritan brought me in with my left hind leg almost torn off; it was hot and rainy and I was drenched and my leg was covered with maggots. They tried to save my leg, but after a few days it was getting worse and they had to amputate it. After a month, I was ready to go home, and my Mom adopted me. I get around just fine on 3 legs; I run and play and climb just like any other cat. I love to play with my cat-brother Bailey and my dog-sisters Sadie and Gracie. I just love to chase their tails and pounce on them. I am a real cuddler, I love to curl up on the couch or in bed with my human Mom and Dad. Bailey and I will be going to Bike Week in Sturgis,SD this August. How many other kitties can say that?
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How Tennessee Papers Are Helping The Anti-Union Fight
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Two major Tennessee newspapers are aiding opposition to unionization efforts at a Volkswagen plant in the state by hiding the facts about union support and outside conservative influences.
This week workers at the Volkswagen AG plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee will vote on whether to become unionized under the United Automobile Workers (UAW) umbrella. A majority of the plant's workers have reportedly signed support cards backing a union, and while Volkswagen is not opposing the effort, Republican Gov. Bill Haslam and outside conservative activist groups have mobilized a campaign to prevent the vote from succeeding.
Leading the charge is anti-tax activist Grover Norquist. The Center for Worker Freedom, a lobbying arm of Norquist's Americans for Tax Reform, has rented at least 13 billboards around Chattanooga and booked commercials on local radio stations, publicly demonizing unions and the UAW.
And by omitting critical context in their coverage of the union vote, two prominent Tennessee newspapers are aiding these antiunion efforts.
This month the Chattanooga Times Free Press' devoted at least 25 posts to the looming unionization vote. But not one of those reports acknowledged that unionization enjoys majority support among the Volkswagen workers, including a February 9 article titled "UAW supporter sees victory in vote." The Times Free Press' only mention of Volkswagen worker support of unions was buried in the 13th paragraph of a broad February 2 report on unions in the South.
Similarly, The Knoxville News-Sentinel conspicuously avoided recognizing right-wing group's ties to the union opposition -- a feat, considering most of the paper's coverage this month leading up to the vote has focused on critics of the effort to unionize. In its one post acknowledging that the Center for Worker Freedom is behind recent anti-UAW ads, reprinted from the Times Free Press, the News-Sentinel chose not to include CWF's affiliation with Americans For Tax Reform or UAW's statement in response to critics, language included in the original post.
Such omissions are particularly notable given the crude nature of the conservative activist's advertisements. The Detroit Free Press wrote:
One shows Detroit's crumbling Packard Plant ruins that have been shuttered for 55 years. The copy reads: "Detroit. Brought to you by the UAW."
Another has a red X through the second word of United Auto Workers, with a crudely lettered Obama just beneath it. Beneath it in small print it reads: "The UAW spends millions to elect liberal politicans including Barack Obama." -- workerfreedom.org. (Note: Politicians is misspelled on the billboard.)
Labor experts have noted that it's unusual for a third party to be the main opposition to a private plant unionizing -- typically that role is played by the company itself, as The New York Times detailed:
'It's unusual how national groups have really gotten interested in this,' said Daniel B. Cornfield, a labor expert at Vanderbilt University. 'It seems that both the business community and labor are seeing what's happening at VW as a pivotal moment in the Southern automotive business and labor history.'
With Volkswagen taking a neutral stance on the effort, groups like CWF are picking up the baton for fear that if the UAW succeeds, other plants will follow suit. Thus "antiunion activists have been streaming into the city of 171,000 and organizing a campaign intent on keeping the UAW from gaining ground in the South," Wall Street Journal explained. But when local media hide that intent, it benefits only the lobbying groups, not local workers.


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Modern Etiquette: Taking your manners to the yoga mat
By Mary Mitchell,
SEATTLE (Reuters) - I don't pretend to have reached enlightenment. Yet, with all the chaos going on in financial markets, we clearly need yoga more than ever. Here are 10 tips for being mannerly on your mat:
1. On arriving late (or leaving early): The main thing here is, try not to do either. However, stuff happens, and the best-laid plans of mice, men, and yogis often go awry. In some private studios the door will be closed and quite possibly locked, thus taking care of what to do about late-comers. Pounding on the door would not be a viable option here. In gym settings, or in studios where walking in late is possible, be respectful of the meditative yearnings of the rest of the class who showed up on time-- open and close the door quietly, tiptoe in, open and lay down your mat as delicately as if you were handling TNT. Better yet, if the class opening meditation is underway, wait until it is finished before making your late entry; in that case, quietly apologize, at least by silently mouthing "sorry" to the teacher. Be as unobtrusive as a pickpocket. And if you must leave early, best to inform the teacher before class starts, and leave with the utmost quietness. Getting up during savasana is a no-no.
2. Avoid wedging your mat in where there is insufficient space Your teacher can help rearrange the layout of mats. That way you won't have to incur the wrath (wrath is unyoga-like, yet not uncommon in such situations) of participants who are already deep into their own inner as well as outer space.
3. Do not tread on others' mats This should go without saying, but I am saying it anyway because I see it happening all the time. This is tantamount to inviting yourself into someone else's home. If you can do Warrior poses, you can easily step over a mat!
4. Come to class clean Body odor is a big distraction. If your routine is to work out vigorously and then come to yoga class, wash off the sweat and use a deodorant. Hand sanitizers should be liberally employed. Offer to share with your neighbors, especially in flu season. If you are ill, stay away from class; others do not need to be exposed any more than is necessary, and your attendance in yoga class is not a necessity.
5. Avoid perfumes and colognes Many people are sensitive to fragrances.
6. Wear clothing that is appropriate Yoga is not about fashion statements. Comfort and practicality rule. Please, leave your shirt on. I have on two occasions witnessed practitioners strip during class. I suppose that one may ask permission before doing so in an unusually warm setting. No apologies to Bikram.
7. On doing your own thing: Don't. Even if you have a better practice than the teacher, or anyone else in the room. This kind of thing leads to a free-for-all, which is definitely not conducive to a mind-body-spirit balanced class. If there is a pose that you just have to do, and the teacher is not offering it, wait until the end of class and go do it to your heart's content. Now, if you are pregnant, that is a whole other matter. You do need to modify poses and avoid certain ones as well. Best to declare your condition to the teacher before or at the beginning of class. Otherwise your twisting to the opposite side and avoiding Cobra and Locust poses, among others, may confuse your neighbors. Besides your teacher may suggest other modifications which had not occurred to you. Continued...


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More Than 200 Christmas Wreaths Stolen From FarmBah! Humbug! Hundreds of holiday wreaths have been stolen from a arm. The owner thinks the thieves came specifically to steal decorations because there were other, more expensive items nearby that weren't taken.
Thief Targeting Distracted Parents Outside DaycaresA woman dropped off her kids and went back outside to see a stranger holding her purse.
Woman Pleads For Thief To Return Dead Father's WalletIn the stolen bag she carried her dead father's wallet which contained his California driver's license and a family picture.
Package Thief Steals Exploding Box Of PooEither it has happened to you or to someone you know, maybe even your neighbor. Package thieves have become the scourge of the online shopper.
After Public Shaming, Norma's Café Sign Swiper To Return ItA tribute to a fallen police officer is expected to make its way home tonight, after it was stolen from in front of Norma's Café in Oak Cliff.
Fake Firefighter Steals From Fort Worth HotelA man claiming to be a former firefighter walked into and out of a Fort Worth motel -- with money that wasn't his own. That's right, the thief posed as a first-responder to commit a theft.
Police In Hurst & 3 Other Cities Looking For Purse ThiefPolice in Hurst are searching for a female thief who stole a purse from a church employee, and the woman is believed to have struck in several other cities across North Texas.
Thief Destroys Teen's "Back The Blue" Lemonade StandA thief tried to stop a 14-year-old Denton girl from a fundraiser for the families of fallen police officers.
Dog Stolen In Burglary Reunited With Owners When burglars broke into a home on Clarke Avenue in May, they didn't just steal objects, they took the family's beloved pet named Petey!
Thieves Break Into East Dallas Hare Krishna TempleDallas police are looking for two men who broke into the East Dallas Hare Krishna Temple on the night of June 13.
Delivery Driver Drops Off Pizza, Picks Up Customer's Wallet On-CameraMore than 600 hundred dollars for three pizzas; that's what a Garland family says it costs them after a delivery driver was caught on camera stealing a wallet.
Plano Thief Targeting Women Inside Grocery StoresPolice want your help tracking down a man they say is stealing women's wallets out of their purses while they shop for groceries.


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2008-2013 Cadillac CTS General Discussion Discussion, Tires in Cadillac CTS Second Generation Forum - 2008-2013; Can I put tires on the back of my CTS SPORT WAGON AWD that are larger than the front tires ...
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Can I put tires on the back of my CTS SPORT WAGON AWD that are larger than the front tires as long as the rim size is the same?
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Re: Tires
Check the outside diameter (all tires of the same rim size do not have the same outer diameter). If different than stock, it could cause a problem with speedometer calibration. If different than front it could cause a problem with the ABS.
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You also have to be concerned about the effect on your AWD. If you are going to the same wheel tire combination, only wider in the rear, you should be good. As mentioned above, different diameters could have the ability to cause a host of problems.
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I have the cts-v rims on my AWD sedan, which the rear rims are wider than the front. The only tire sizing that was suggested to be safe for me was 245/50/19 and 275/45/19 for the same diameter in the front and back and to ensure an equal spin.
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Width should make no difference at all to the best of my knowledge. O.D. is another story. To check the OD of different tires, look here:


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|The Secret To Spending Less And Getting More With Every Purchase
If you were to spend an hour watching people in the check-out line of Wal-Mart you might notice that almost every purchase is justified because of how much they "save" by shopping at Wally-world. While most folks try to get more "bang" for their buck, it takes a shrewd shopper to realize that just because it's sold at Wal-Mart doesn't make it a deal.
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I guess you could say I spared no expense so that I can show you how you won't have to.
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Is there any better way to spend an intimate Valentine's Day at home than with a luminous, heart-rending romantic Blu-ray? If you two are really in love, it'll spark playful caresses and lingering glances. If you're not, at least you won't have to talk to each other.
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Conspiracy case hopes to show how easy PACs can launder payoffs
There are 46 comments on the San Bernardino County Sun story from Feb 11, 2010, titled Conspiracy case hopes to show how easy PACs can launder payoffs. In it, San Bernardino County Sun reports that:San Bernardino County prosecutors involved in the conspiracy case against former county Assessor Bill Postmus and Jim Erwin, a former assistant assessor, aim to show how easily political action committees can be used to launder payoffs to public officials.
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#1 Feb 11, 2010
It took all this time for Ramos and his crew to figure this out? I mean this pac funding issue was talked about numerous times in the paper and long before these charges were filed.
Or was Ramos and his buddy Jerry Brown waiting to file charges all these months and I would say a few years now to grab some headline news for their upcoming elections?
Ramos and Brown, "like peas and carrots".
Postmus and Erwin may not be angels, but Ramos is not wearing a halo either. Womanizing, trips to Sacramento to see his sweety on our dime, form 700 issues.
When the papers asked Ramos to show his expenses on his Sacramento trips he refused. Denied any womanizing and he has as many girlfriends as Tiger Woods.
Hard to swallow being prosecuted by someone who lacks integrity himself and has lied to the public.
Interesting how the Sun has written dozens of articles on Postmus and Erwin and the others, almost none on Ramos, why is that?
#2 Feb 12, 2010
Get the money back, Governor Brown and Mr. Ramos. I hate Republicans because they steal the money for themselves and friends; I hate Democrats because they give money away to welfare leeches. The Middle-Class needs its own party.
#3 Feb 12, 2010
What a crock of dung! Since the gavel has tapped once, the dung has splattered, and those whom the splatter hits, are all going too play the denial game.
PACS are the ruination of our free politics.
Anyone paying attention to the controversial Supreme Court Decision allowing foreign countries the ability to invest in our political campaigns?
#4 Feb 12, 2010
Maybe its the $102 million in tax dollars that went to subsidize a private business deal.
#5 Feb 12, 2010
This is ET Snell's post and my option of what happened. Please do not remove this time as the people have a right to know my observation and opion it's only right.
When they sent Ruth Stringer out of the room she did what every good red blooded American lawyer would do, Manipulate the law to there own best interest an benefit.
I believe she asked them to send her out of the room because she would not be able to stand state prison. I also believe Ruthless Ruth Stringer knew what terrible things that the Guards and inmates do to others in prison and besides She is not like Postmus and does not swing that way.
Taxpayers must understand that there would of been no body to Fight people like Attorney Margie Musser Mikels who years ago filed suit against the county and colonies partners to get the $102 mil back and almost got the money back but her case was thrown out on a technical issue.
Ruth Stringer took the boyz as far as she possibly could legally but she had to protect herself. I hope you all forgive Ruth Stringer.
Ruthless Ruth's Story
By ET Snell
Clown Community Activist
#6 Feb 12, 2010
From what I remember the county made a mistake estimating the flood control and Burham argued it cost him $300 million and an arbritration judge agreed. The county appealed and lost so Biane and Postmus settled for $100m along with Ovitt's vote.
Don't get me wrong, I think all involved are scum (even Ramos) and I don't really care about PACs but they're part of politic contributions nation wide.
#7 Feb 12, 2010
Sleazy sleazy republicans. This is not just a county issue, we need to look at the slime ballS at the federal level: Mark foley(Sending sexually laced, gramatically challenged instant messages and e-mails to teenaged boys in the Congressional page program for more than 10 years), Larry Craig( Soliciting sex from an undercover cop in an airport bathroom),Bob Allen (Offering an undercover cop $20 to allow Allen to blow him in a mens room in a public park. After being arrested, Allen tried to explain that he only offered to blow the cop because the cop was a burly black man and he didnt want to become a statistic., Glenn Murphy Jr.
National Chairman of the Young Republicans
Chairman of the Clark County Republican Party
(July 28, 2007)
The Crime: Murphy got a fellow Young Republican drunk and then spent the night at his house. The other young man woke up in the middle of the night to find Murphy giving him mouth-to-penis resuscitation. After this incident, a 1998 sexual battery report came to light in which Murphy was alleged to have done the exact same thing, don't forget this guy Ted Haggard Leader of the National Association of Evangelicals(November 2006)
The Crime: Paying male prostitutes for sex and snorting crystal meth.
Damn republican hypocrites
#8 Feb 12, 2010
Because this is political corruption that involves theft of great deal ($102.0 million) of tax-money that we all worked hard for? Are you really confused on the difference between some rumors of impropriety of Ramos and a real indictment. Drop the morality crap and see that you and I have been stolen from by the tune of about $50 per SB County resident. I can afford the 50 bucks for a government purpose, but I will not stand for it being given away to a group of greedy developers.
Jackson St Forest, CA
#9 Feb 12, 2010
I said all along, look at the political cover these crooks provide each other. The inland republican politicians provide good jobs to their proteges like Matt Brown. His alegiance was cultivated by Jim Brulte, inland political chess master, the man behind the curtain he doesn't want pulled open.
Jackson St Forest, CA
#10 Feb 12, 2010
And by the way he was also imployed by the County of San Bernardino while performing his political action efforts for the party. Get the money out of politics, obviously one job wasn't enough income.
#11 Feb 12, 2010
Jobs Jobs everywhere
$102 rip off and $100 Billion in progress
we are he solar and wind capital of the world we are a charter county and can do what we want. County can mfg solar and wind machines in SB County and feed calif power while giving Billions in jobs to county redidents (Legals Only need apply) anyone applying for a permit for solar and wind will recieve what ever we want to give them we can think only of this counties for once.
The SB County Sentinel news 911 Alert Dated 02/11/10
The county tightens restrictions on solar and wind.
Nobody seems to think anymore. why we are absorbed with Pilly boy Postmus and his gay theratics we are missing the big rip off by 3 board members Josie Gonzales decended and Biane wasn't there to vote as usual.
Jerry Brown made me think of it when he said that if a board member has vested interest that his vote is not any good and can be overturned. Derry use to work for EDISON and has a open door policy to return. Schwarzenegger pasted recent legislation that gives users many benefits and ices EDISON.
ET Snell
Clown Community Activist
#12 Feb 12, 2010
WOW is right. Ramos is getting a free ride. His failure to list his wife as a paid campaign employee, and his subsequent minimal fine by the regulatory board, is fairly similar to one of the felonies Jim Erwin is being charged with. Postmus, Erwin, Wrecks, and the rest deserve prison time if they are convicted, but lets not thrown these crooks under the train and ignore the other crooks.
#13 Feb 12, 2010
You hit the nail on the head! Burum and Brulte have had many clandestine meetings. They are the master puppeteers!
#14 Feb 12, 2010
They need to look into the little business deal between the county and Burum purchasing foreclosed homes with tax payer money...and all of the so called "non Profit and low cost housing" They need to keep following the money.
And what kind of idiot lets his name be put on something he knows nothing about, and then he expects people to believe that...biggest BS I have ever heard
#15 Feb 12, 2010
#16 Feb 12, 2010
Unfortunately sleaze and corruption is one of the only things in politics that is truly bipartisan...it involves all parties. genders and walks of life
#17 Feb 12, 2010
Many of us already knew this about PACs...getting the proof to actually get someone to move on it was the hard part. They are extremely difficult to track who is behind them. And they always use "feel Good" names to make them sound appealing to the voters when their names appear on the political "hit pieces". The voter see a name associated with what they think might be an honest watch dog group and the buy into it hook line and sinker. People need to do more homework and not just accept what is written in some political hack job flyer they get in their mail.
#18 Feb 12, 2010
Has no one noticed that Neil Derry used to work for the firm of unnamed coconspirator #3? It might be that Neil Derry is just a pawn that got elected on the back of these clowns but shouldn't somebody take a deeper look at his relationships?
#19 Feb 12, 2010
We have the best government, which is the worst government, that money can buy.
#20 Feb 12, 2010
These PACs are no different then the Lewis Homes PAC's. One needs to follow the money. Burum gave money to other PAC's who turned around and gave to Ramos. These developers are one big happy family of funding politicians in the county. Ramos is trying to go after little fish hoping to get elected to Congress. Good Luck. He might have gotten somewhere if he had better lawyers on his staff and did not sleep with all those women.
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