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Responding to the news from Saints' appeals hearing Monday, Kansas City Chiefs right tackle Eric Winston expressed deep regret to USA TODAY Sports the NFLPA didn't do more to curb commissioner Roger Goodell's disciplinary and appeals powers:
"Obviously we don't want Roger Goodell having absolute power. In a lot of this process, it seems like he does. It's unfortunate. It seems like he's running amok with it and deciding to do what he wants and it really doesn't matter what the evidence says. Unfortunately, we don't have an alternative option to appeal to.
"I can't imagine how frustrating it is for those (four suspended) players.
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Feely is in Haiti right now, with Pierre Garcon and Winston Justice to help with relief efforts. It's ironically where Jonathan Vilma's family hails from.
Former Green Bay Packers executive and current National Football Post analyst Andrew Brandt also weighed in to USA TODAY Sports.
"Although I admire their creative lawyering with the two bounty grievances to try to remove that power from Goodell, the parties are right back in front of Goodell as the CBA prescribes,'' Brandt said in an e-mail. "Thus, now is not the time for outrage over the appeals process.
"As I remember the beginning of the negotiating process towards a new CBA, it seemed that the NFLPA had thought Goodell had 'jumped the shark' in the area of player discipline and would vigorously pursue a goal of an independent appeals process,'' Brandt said. "For whatever reason, the union was unable to achieve that goal and Goodell retained that power -- to be judge, jury, and as players describe, "executioner'' -- for 10 more years.''
Atlanta Falcons receiver Roddy White has taken to Twitter to express his displeasure with a deal he claims knew was a turkey when it was signed.
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Adkins Arboretum, a 400-acre native garden and preserve, promotes the conservation and restoration of the Chesapeake region's native landscapes.
NATIVE SEE Volume 19, Number 1
.Winter | Spring 2014
24 PAGES OF PROGRAMS and EVENTS
Letter From the Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Lasting Legacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Maryland Native Plant Society News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 New Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 American Beech— 2014 Tree of the Year. . . . . . . . 7 From the Bookshelves. . . . . . 8 Volunteer Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Growing Up Green: Environmental Education at Adkins Arboretum . . . . . 10–11 Volunteer of the Year . . . . . . 12 Celebrating Natives. . . . . . . . 13 Native Plant Lore. . . . . . 14–15 Membership Form. . . . . . . . . 15 2014 Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 PROGRAM LISTING INSERT Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4 Art Exhibits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7 Flora and Fauna. . . . . . . . . . 7–8 Stewardship. . . . . . . . . . . . 9–11 Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–14
Arboretum Surpasses Endowment Goal A total of $1,150,000 has been raised for Adkins Arboretum's operating endowment fund, meeting a key goal of the Arboretum's Campaign to Build a Green Legacy, reports Pat Bowell, chair of the Arboretum Capital Campaign Committee.
Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Speaker Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Walks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–18 Music/Performances. . . . . . . 19 Youth and Family . . . . . . 20–21 Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22–24
Cover drawing by Lee D'Zmura AdKINSARBORETUM.ORG
he $1 million goal was recently surpassed through the creation and fulfillment of a number of estate gifts naming the Arboretum as benefactor. "I find it particularly heartwarming to be able to announce the completion of this important campaign goal, because it was a similar first gift to the Arboretum, also an estate gift, that allowed the Arboretum endowment to be created," Pat notes. Leon Andrus, the Arboretum's first benefactor, made a gift from his estate that created the Andrus Endowment in 1989. The endowment fund supports the Arboretum's ongoing programs and initiatives. Andrus, who also created the Friends of Adkins Arboretum, the nonprofit that operates the Arboretum under a 50-year lease from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, moved to his Wye Island farm after a successful career on Wall Street. His farm included several Champion trees, and
it was his love of trees that led to his connection to the budding Arboretum. Today, the Arboretum operates as a unique public/private partnership caring for the 400-acre native landscape, Visitor's Center, and diverse educational programs that are its hallmark. The Arboretum continues to raise funds to build the new Stifel Arboretum Center. The fulfillment of the endowment fundraising goal means that the Arboretum will be able to fully support the staffing and operational needs of the new building when it opens. With more than 50 percent of the total campaign goal of $7.5 million having been raised to date, the immediate goal is to raise an additional $1.5 million so construction of the new Arboretum Center can begin. To learn more about the Campaign to Build a Green Legacy, contact Kate Rattie, Director of Advancement and Planning, at 410-634-2847, ext. 33, or email@example.com.
Adkins Arboretum is operated by the not-for-profit Adkins Arboretum, Ltd. under a 50-year lease from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Adkins Arboretum, a 400-acre native garden and preserve, fosters the adoption of land stewardship practices for a healthier and more beautiful world. Native Seed is published three times a year and is distributed free to members. To become a member, visit adkinsarboretum.org. 12610 Eveland Road, P.O. Box 100 Ridgely, MD 21660 410-634-2847, 410-634-2878 (fax) firstname.lastname@example.com adkinsarboretum.org HOURS 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas ADMISSION $5 for adults $2 for students ages 6–18 free to children 5 and under Admission is free for members. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Officers Ms. Sydney Doehler, President Mr. Will Cook, Vice President Mr. Henry Brandt, Treasurer Mr. Blair Carmean, Secretary Members Ms. Katherine Allen Ms. Vicki Arion Ms. Patricia Bowell Ms. Julie DeStefano Ms. Darlene Housley Ms. Carol Jelich Mr. Michael Jensen Ms. Mary Jo Kubeluis Ms. Barbara McClinton Ms. Kelly Phipps Ms. Nancy Jane Reed Ms. Mary Ellen Valliant Mr. Alan Visintainer Ms. April Walter Trustees Emeriti Ms. Kathleen Carmean Dr. Peter Stifel STAFF Ellie Altman, Executive Director Robyn Affron, Visitor Services Coordinator Diana Beall, Assistant Receptionist Meg Gallagher, Advancement Assistant Joanne Healey, Nursery Manager Jenny Houghton, Youth Program Coordinator
ear Members and Friends,
As I write this letter, some crimson leaves still cling to the trees in fall's full glory, and the thinning canopy opens to a brilliant late October blue sky. The leaves that have fallen onto the Arboretum's forest floor are bright and golden. It is an absolutely dazzling time to be in nature because she is bejeweled, dancing to a strong rhythm, and her performance cannot be ignored. Yet those that accompany me along this walk react so differently. Some are indifferent, while others eagerly join me in their amazement that we can be yet again mesmerized by a fall that repeats this same production year after year. Whatever the conversation, most Arboretum visitors' attention cannot be drawn away from what surrounds them, and they must comment on this fabulous performance. Yet for a few, this annual stage production mostly goes unnoticed. Having walked with many through these woods, my observation is that those that respond enthusiastically about nature's theater have a childhood memory that is evoked by a walk in the Arboretum woods. As if a guardian angel has just tapped them on the shoulder or the classroom teacher just asked a question for which they have the good fortune of knowing the answer and so their arm is raised and waving rapidly to win the teacher's attention. There is no reluctance or second thought because they are suddenly on alert and must tell about these positive experiences from their youth that bring total delight when ignited again. And their delight becomes my delight. I know I have met a kindred soul. Nothing can bring me a greater sense of pride in what the Arboretum promises our community than knowing we are giving our children a positive and memorable experience in nature. This gift means that these youth will seek out nature, be sensitive to the need to protect nature, share nature with their own children, and relish time in nature because of a childhood experience in nature that is unforgettable. And not unforgettable in its grandeur and awe, like a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to one of the most magnificent Seven Wonders, but unforgettable because it is recognized as part of growing up, everyday, familiar, predictable, and safe. If Adkins Arboretum can be that for you and your family, we will have achieved our greatest mission. Please visit the Arboretum often to relive the joys of your childhood and help build these good memories of being in nature for your family. This year, be resolved to give the gift of nature. My best,
Kelli Magaw, Native Plant Database Manager Kate Rattie, Director of Advancement and Planning Michelle Smith, Bookkeeper Ginna Tiernan, Adult Program Coordinator Allison Yates, Facilities Maintenance Coordinator Jodie Littleton, Newsletter Editor Joanne Shipley, Graphic Designer Photos by Ann Rohlfing Illustrations by Barbara Bryan
Ellie Altman, Executive Director P.S. If you would like to take an Arboretum walk and share your memories of nature with me, please call me at 410-634-2847, ext. 22 or e-mail me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Bequests touch the lives of others for generations to come. The lasting impact of bequests—both large and small—has helped to shape Adkins Arboretum. Bequests have been one of the most powerful types of gifts made to the Arboretum since its creation more than 30 years ago. In fact, the very first gift—the gift that created the Arboretum—was a bequest from Leon Andrus in 1989. Andrus, a successful New York stockbroker, retired to the Eastern Shore. Upon his death at age 101, his bequest created the Andrus endowment fund to support the Arboretum's programs and activities.
You can establish an Arboretum-managed trust or annuity through a bequest. This enables you to arrange for a tax-wise gift to pay income to your spouse, children, or other beneficiaries for life or a term of years, after which the assets pass to the Arboretum.
A lead trust can be established through a bequest. The Arboretum receives income for a term of years from the trust, after which the assets pass to your beneficiaries, often at a much-reduced tax cost.
While giving by bequest costs nothing now, it can give an immediate feeling of satisfaction to know that your future gift will live on.
A charitable bequest is an easy and significant way to make a gift to the Arboretum. By means of your will or other estate plan, you can name Adkins Arboretum as the beneficiary of a portion of your estate, or of particular assets in your estate.
Following is Sample Language for a Bequest to Adkins Arboretum:
There are many reasons to make a bequest. A bequest allows you to honor a loved one while providing critical support to the Arboretum.
"I give (_____ dollars or _____ percent of the residue of my estate) to Adkins Arboretum, an educational, charitable corporation (for its general purposes), or (for the benefit of <name of program or initiative>) of Adkins Arboretum."
An outright gift to Adkins Arboretum from your estate— whatever the amount, and whether it is expendable or for endowment—is entirely free from federal estate taxes. This means the Arboretum is able to use the full amount of the bequest, whereas if it were left to an individual, a significant amount might go to federal estate taxes. Also, bequests generally are not subject to state inheritance or estate taxes.
Adkins Arboretum receives a specific dollar amount from your estate.
Adkins Arboretum receives specific assets, such as securities, real estate, or tangible personal property (for example, works of art or antiques).
Adkins Arboretum receives all or a percentage of the remainder of your estate after the payment of any specific bequests and expenses.
You may create a separate fund named for yourself or in the name of someone you wish to honor. Named funds remain visible in the Arboretum community because of the people and activities they support. This visibility also encourages others to give. It is important that you consult with a member of the Arboretum staff regarding minimums for named endowed funds.
Adkins Arboretum is designated as a beneficiary of the remainder of your IRA or qualified pension or profitsharing plan.
For more information about how to make a bequest to Adkins Arboretum, contact Kate Rattie, Director of Advancement and Planning, at 410-634-2847, ext. 33, or email@example.com.
Maryland Native Plant Society News
The Arboretum Welcomes New Trustees
The Eastern Shore Chapter of the Maryland Native Plant Society will meet Tuesday, February 25 at 7 p.m. in the Arboretum Gallery. The meeting's guest speaker is Joan Maloof, author of Teaching the Trees and Among the Ancients, founder and director of the Old Growth Forest Network, and Salisbury University Professor Emerita. A book signing and refreshments will follow. Admission is free, and all are welcome.
Three new members have joined the Arboretum Board of Trustees. Kelly Hardesty Phipps, of Centreville, MD, served two terms on the Arboretum Board before becoming president of the Queen Anne's County Garden Club in 2010. Active in numerous civic organizations, including Queen Anne's County Garden Club, Corsica River Yacht Club, St. Paul's Church, Queen Anne's County Mental Health Committee, and Queen Anne's County Master Gardeners, she is assistant manager of a familyowned restaurant, The Narrows. In her previous term, she was instrumental in expanding the Arboretum's annual gala, Magic in the Meadow, to be a successful fundraising event.
On Saturday, May 3, Wes Knapp, Eastern Region Ecologist/Botanist of the Maryland Wildlife in Heritage Service, will lead a walk at an exceptional sand ridge community in Worcester County. Participants will meet at the Arboretum and caravan to the site. Space for this free trip is limited to 10. Contact Robyn Affron, Eastern Shore Chapter Chair, at firstname.lastname@example.com for more information or to RSVP.
Darlene Housley, of Chestertown, MD, served on the Arboretum Board from 2001 to 2007 and was instrumental in expanding the Arboretum's community events, most notably the Candlelit Caroling Celebration. A retired lawyer, she is active in many civic organizations, including Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Kent County Historical Society, and the Kent County Garden Club. Her special interests include gardening and historic preservation. Michael Jensen, of Chestertown, MD, is president and owner of Unity Landscape Design/Build, a landscape design and construction business, and Unity Church Hill Nursery, a garden center and nursery in Church Hill, MD. After studying landscape architecture at Temple University, he launched his business more than 20 years ago with the investment of a single pick-up truck. Today Unity Landscape Design/Build provides design services in addition to permitting, shoreline erosion control and living shoreline installation, and landscape installation and maintenance for residential and commercial properties.
American Beech
(Fagus grandifolia) is Adkins Arboretum's 2014 Native Tree of the Year By Joanne Healey, Nursery Manager
"I frequently tramped 8 or 10 miles through the deepest snow to keep an appointment with a beech tree, or a yellow birch, or an old acquaintance among the pines." That was Thoreau in the mid-1880s. I, in the twenty-first century, frequently stop my car to gaze at the majesty of the American beeches that line the entrance to the Arboretum's South Entrance. I suspect they are original trees planted in the early days of the Arboretum. They have been purposely placed and given enough room to spread and mature into their best beech selves: smooth gray bark and a wide rounded crown.
stay with juvenile trees through the winter, becoming lighter and lighter until the new leaf buds push off the old leaves in late winter—a harbinger of spring. Beech trees have a symbiotic relationship, living together with a plant called beech-drops (Epifagus virginiana). Beechdrops is a parasitic plant that gets its food from the beech by 'stealing' the sap absorbed from the beech tree through a specialized root structure. Beech-drops is interesting in that it is a flowering plant that has no leaves and produces no chlorophyll. It is often a curiosity seen with beech trees.
American beech (Fagus grandifolia) has been named the Adkins Arboretum Tree of the Year for 2014. A large deciduous tree common to all of eastern North America, it slowly reaches 50 to 80 feet tall—and maybe over 100 feet tall in a forest. The identifying feature of this tree is its smooth bark. It is the quintessential forest. Many loves have been etched "4 ever" on the trunk of this tree. The most famous carving found was made by Daniel Boone in Tennessee: "D. Boone, Cilled a Bar, on Tree, In Year 1760." The tree was taken down in the 1930s after being struck by lightning.
The Native Americans and colonists dried or roasted beechnuts and also used them as a passable coffee substitute. The wood is fine grained and almost white. Early uses included water wheels and barrels for various liquids. Beech is a favorite for furniture (bentwood rockers), butcher blocks, instruments, and toys. But with all these attributes comes the beech's biggest challenge. Beech bark disease is a malady that involves a scale insect and a fungus. It was first reported in the late 1890s in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and has been moving steadily south. The fungus enters the bark where the scale insect has damaged it (or where bears have clawed it or kids have carved initials on it), and the tree will succumb within a few years. There is no control for the fungus, only control of the scale and, of course, natural resistance and genetic variabilities.
As a member of the beech family (Fagaceae), American beech is closely related to oaks and chestnuts. Since the demise of the American chestnut, it has become one of the most important food crops for birds and mammals. However, a beech will not start producing its large quantities of beechnuts, or mast, until it reaches about 60 years old. It is an adaptable tree to many soil types and moisture but prefers well-drained organically rich soils and grows well in the shade of larger trees. The pointy leaf buds become dark green leaves with distinct veins and toothed margins. In fall, the yellow leaves
Come celebrate the American beech at the Arboretum. Some of the largest beeches found are on the North Tuckahoe Valley Trail. Take a walk in the woods, and be sure to look up. 77
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What the Robin Knows: How Birds Reveal the Secrets of the Natural World, by Jon Young. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2012.
Do you know what it means when you hear a particular bird song in the distance or nearby? When you go for a walk, are you a bird plow, or are you a fox walker? Have you ever seen a gull wake-hunting? You will know the answers to these questions and more after reading What the Robin Knows.
As Jon Young explains, "all living creatures seem geared to one issue: eating and avoiding being eaten long enough to produce as many offspring as possible. That's what it's all about." With these critical outcomes in play, the songs of birds are not random displays of wasted energy, but rather always serve some purpose. Bird language and behavior interpret the natural environment—the presence of food, of enemies, of potential mates. As we listen to the birds and learn their language, we can become more attuned to and in harmony with the natural world around us.
This book not only provides a window into the natural world through the language of birds, it also offers a way for the reader to learn the language. In the first of two appendices, the author advises you to find a "sit spot" —somewhere convenient that you can visit frequently and sit for at least 40 minutes to observe all around you. Start a journal where you record your observations. Use field guides to learn the birds and their predators that are common to your region. Advice on what behavior to look for and how to learn various species' patterns is included in this section.
Five basic categories of bird song are defined: songs, companion calls, territorial aggression, adolescent begging, and alarms. The categories are explored with scientific research and the author's personal experiences as he learned 'deep bird language' and guided students on field walks.
A second appendix is linked to an online audio collection of bird sounds at www.hmhbooks.com/ whattherobinknows and at BirdLanguage.com, so that the reader can both read about and hear the different songs. End notes and an extensive reference list complete the book.
One of my favorite stories is how the author was made aware of a colleague in the woods when she was trying to avoid detection, testing his skills. He was alerted by an unusual pattern of scratching by a towhee on the forest floor. He noticed that the scratching rhythm was punctuated by abnormally long silences. Young stared toward the sound but did not see anything. When his colleague appeared some time later, she admitted that he had been staring directly at where she had stopped, hidden in the brush. In another story, the author and a group he was leading were able to walk through a large flock of wild Canada geese without disturbing them into flight, by using appropriate body language and walking style.
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In the last newsletter, Master Naturalist Anna Harding reviewed David Haskell's The Forest Unseen. When the author was here for the Fall Symposium in September, he mentioned that he had recently read What the Robin Knows and enjoyed it. Members of the Arboretum Book Club also enjoyed this book when we read and discussed it last summer. It is a very good companion book to The Forest Unseen, further encouraging the reader to find a good spot in nature, whether in the woods or on a porch, to visit and return, to sit, observe, and listen.
interpret, Teach, enjoy! plant, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Arboretum's volunteers are a committed, energetic, and talented group involved in all aspects of the Arboretum— from maintenance to program development, from propagation to fundraising. They generously donate their skills, knowledge, and experience and are essential to the Arboretum's smooth operation.
Coming This Fall
In fall 2014, the Arboretum will offer the Maryland Master Naturalist Program for the Coastal Plain. This program for the Eastern Shore engages citizens as stewards of Maryland's natural resources and ecosystems through science-based education and volunteer service in their communities. First offered in 2011, Maryland Master Naturalist training also serves as the Arboretum docent training program. The program meets monthly from October to July.
As a young not-for-profit organization with a small staff, the Arboretum could not offer its current programs, events, and activities without volunteers. Their contributions make an important and significant difference.
For more information about volunteer opportunities, contact Ginna Tiernan, Adult Program Coordinator, at 410-634-2847, ext. 27 or email@example.com.
Participants will learn about Maryland's natural history, flora and fauna, principles of ecology, human interaction with the landscape, the science of science, and teaching and interpretation. Following completion of the program, trainees must complete 40 hours of volunteer work for the host.
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! Are you interested in sharing your love of nature with visitors? The Arboretum is seeking volunteers to help with the Visitor's Center front desk. Introduce visitors to all the Arboretum has to offer! Contact Robyn Affron, Visitor Services Coordinator, at firstname.lastname@example.com.
For more information about this unique opportunity, contact Ginna Tiernan, Adult Program Coordinator, at 410-634-2847, ext. 27 or email@example.com. To submit an application for the Maryland Master Naturalist program, visit http://extension.umd.edu/masternaturalist.
GIFTS Sweet Bay Gifts, located in the Visitor's Center lobby, has a new look and new amenities. Café tables that overlook the meadow are a welcoming spot for relaxing while children engage in preschool or homeschool programs. Coffee service and Wi-Fi are also offered. Stop by to browse the latest selection of jewelry, clothing, logo items, books, and natureinspired gifts for all ages.
"Let nature be your teacher." —WILLIAM WORDSWORTH
Growing Up GREEN Environmental Education at Adkins Arboretum By Jenny Houghton, Youth Program Coordinator
isit the Arboretum on a warm spring day, V and you might come across kindergartners
by the National Research Council, the National Science Teachers Association, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and Achieve, Inc., an organization promoting standards-based education. Next Generation Science Standards are designed to make science more cohesive from grade to grade, with a greater emphasis on critical examination of scientific evidence and hands-on learning.
dipping nets into the wetland, eighth graders sifting through stream sediment in search of macroinvertebrates, or third graders using binoculars to find birds in the meadow.
Enter Adkins Arboretum. With its 400 acres of meadow, wetland, stream, and forest habitat, schools would be hardpressed to find a better venue to combine the hands-on approach of Next Generation Science Standards with the meaningful outdoor experience required by Environmental Literacy Standards and the inquiry-based investigation called for by STEM education. This could explain why the Arboretum's pre-K through twelfth grade environmental education programs engaged some 750 students last spring alone, marking a dramatic increase in the number of visiting schools as compared to previous years.
Such sights are the result of years of comprehensive curricular development on the part of the Arboretum's education staff, in tandem with exciting developments within the Maryland State Department of Education. In 2011, Maryland became the first state in the country to add environmental literacy to its graduation requirements. To accomplish this, local school systems have infused multidisciplinary environmental education programs within current pre-K through twelfth grade curriculum. As part of the Environmental Literacy graduation requirements, students are expected to participate in at least one meaningful outdoor education experience each year.
The Arboretum's education department continues to refine and expand its pre-K through twelfth grade environmental education programs, in part responding to continued changes in the state curriculum. A multidisciplinary "Nature's Story in the Underground Railroad" program for students in grades 4 through 8 is an example of this expansion. The unique, inspiring Underground Railroad program ties together elements of social studies, science, language arts, theatre arts, music, and fine arts to convey the interplay between nature and the dangerous journey toward freedom.
At the same time Environmental Literacy Standards were being adopted, the Maryland State Department of Education was promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education as "an approach to teaching and learning that integrates the contents and skills of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics." According to MSDE, the purpose of STEM education is to "prepare students for post-secondary study and the 21st century workforce," with a focus on inquiry, logical reasoning, collaboration, and investigation.
From white oaks to wetlands to watersheds, Adkins Arboretum is a place where children grow, learn, and learn to love nature. For more information about the Arboretum's youth programs, contact Jenny Houghton at 410-634-2847, ext. 21, or email@example.com.
In early 2013, Maryland became the fourth state to adopt Next Generation Science Standards. These voluntary, internationally benchmarked K–12 standards were developed
Mary Jo Kubeluis Volunteer of the Year As a child in Ohio, she accompanied her father on nature walks and finds that even though the Eastern Shore's topography differs greatly from that of her childhood home, "when I first walked in the woods at the Arboretum, it reminded me of walking in the woods with my father as a child," she says. "Leading public walks is my favorite thing to do. There are so many different aspects to discuss: how native plants help the Chesapeake Bay, how the forest acts as a filter for water, and the natural beauty of taking a walk in the woods. I find that leading walks allows me the opportunity to talk about all of those things, as well as share the beauty of the Arboretum with visitors."
"For me, the Arboretum is a sacred place."
rom volunteer to docent to Trustee, Mary Jo Kubeluis is a premier ambassador for Adkins Arboretum. Whether leading a walk or planning an event, her commitment and enthusiasm know no bounds. For her tireless energy, her unwavering dedication, and her ceaseless passion for the Arboretum and its mission, Mary Jo was named the Arboretum's Volunteer of the Year for 2013.
Mary Jo's commitment to and care of the Arboretum inspires both staff and Trustees. "If you need a nurse, I hope you are blessed with one as fine as Mary Jo," says Executive Director Ellie Altman. "Gentle, thoughtful, generous, dedicated, and reliable are only a few of her characteristics that quickly come to mind. She is a gem of a volunteer who is passionate about all things Adkins Arboretum. We are delighted to be able to honor her as Volunteer of the Year. It is long overdue."
Following careers in nursing and real estate, Mary Jo moved to McDaniel, MD, in 1999 with her husband, Al. Her interest in nature and gardening led her to enroll in a Master Gardener course. She hadn't heard of the Arboretum when she was approached to volunteer at one of its semiannual plant sales, but she recalls that she "was hooked a soon as I walked in the woods." Mary Jo jumped with both feet into volunteering at the Arboretum, becoming a docent and eventually joining the Board of Trustees, first as a volunteer liaison and then as a full-time Board member.
While Mary Jo is thrilled with this honor, she is more thankful still for a place where she can take a walk, immerse herself in nature, and enjoy its subtle beauty. "Though I am grateful to the Arboretum for its educational experiences, as well as for the companionship and friendships I have found there, what I love most is going there and looking at so much beauty. For me, the Arboretum is a sacred place."
As a Trustee, Mary Jo has been instrumental in planning the Arboretum's annual Magic in the Meadow gala and the inaugural Native Garden Tour in 2012. While her work as a Trustee provides critical support for the success of the Arboretum's fundraising efforts and its missiondriven programming, Mary Jo reveals that the activity that gives her the most pleasure is leading guided walks.
Mary Jo will be honored in January at the Arboretum's Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon.
Celebrating Natives, the Second Annual Native Garden Tour, Highlights Gardens of Queen Anne's County Saturday, May 17, 2014 The tour will highlight seven gardens in the Centreville and Queenstown areas, including the Queen Anne's County Free Library rain garden in Centreville. The library will act as the central location for check-in and day-of-tour ticket purchase.
such as erosion control, rain barrels, rain gardens, organic gardening, and meadow development. Queen Anne's County Master Gardeners will be present at each garden to interpret these elements of the home landscape.
The tour not only will showcase the beauty of the featured gardens but will emphasize their importance in a bio-diverse landscape. Enjoy the gardens for their attention to using native plants in the landscape and for sustainable features
The Native Garden Tour will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the tour. Advance tickets may be reserved at adkinsgardentour.org or at the Arboretum Visitor's Center.
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Celebrating Natives is another facet of the Arboretum's mission of reaching out to the public through such different channels as the Native Plant Nursery, a generous offering of native trees, shrubs, and perennials, the twice-yearly garden design classes featuring landscape architects and other professional designers who offer their expertise in bringing native plants into home gardens, and numerous classes and speakers throughout the year to help those interested in understanding the importance of native plants in the Chesapeake landscape. 13
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Shinrin-Yoku: The Healing Practice of Forest Bathing By Anna Harding, Maryland Master Naturalist
You didn't come into this world. You came out of it like a wave from the ocean. You are not a stranger here. —ALAN WATTS
Forest bathing? Nature as medicine? Science proving that a mindful walk in the woods can affect our physical, emotional, and psychological health? Welcome to Shinrin-yoku.
Shinrin-yoku is a Japanese term that means "forest bathing" or "taking in the forest atmosphere." A new part of the "slow nature" movement, the benefits and effects forest bathing has on humans is being scientifically proven through the "Therapeutic Effects of Forests" project launched in Japan in 2004. Forest bathing, or forest medicine, the newest "wellness science," gives us permission to become part of a place, to let nature enter our bodies with all five of our senses "receiving," and to be influenced positively by it. Yoshifumi Miyazaki, a scientist in the Japanese study, said that "During everyday life a feeling of comfort can be achieved if our rhythms are synchronized with those of the environment." That sentence reminded me of a question that ignited my curiosity, posed by David Haskell (author of The Forest Unseen) at the Arboretum's symposium in September:
Haskell suggests they give us a "peek through our blindness." He says that beauty increases not just by being in beautiful places, but by paying close attention to what is around us. "Studying the impact of nature on the brain is a scandalously new idea," says Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods. The studies over the past several decades have given insight into the healing effects of being in wild and natural areas. We are gaining scientific clarity about how nature influences the human body and brain. Scientist Miyazaki and his colleague Juyong Lee, of Chiba University in Japan, are telling us what it can mean and how we are affected by this experience. The proven benefits of Shinrin-yoku include lowered blood pressure (-1.4 %), lowered heart rate (-5.8%), less anger, less depression, lower anxiety, increased vigor, and reduced cortisol levels, which are the markers for stress in the body (-12.4%). In his talk, David Haskell also asked, "How can I make this experience of being in nature relevant to my life? What can it mean to have these experiences?" What could be more relevant than learning how to enhance our health and well-being by performing a particular action as simple and delightful as a mindful walk in the woods?
"What would it mean if there were no separation between ourselves and nature, but instead an ethic of belonging?"
Forest bathing is now a cornerstone of preventive health care and healing in Japanese medicine. Because it is widely accepted that stress is the precursor to disease in our bodies and minds, current interest in stress control and the powerful adverse effects of stress on our bodies and minds are what instigated the studies in Japan. Forest therapy, forest medicine, forest bathing is a new way to appreciate
All of us have experienced the feelings of delight, enjoyment, and relaxation that can occur on a walk in the woods. Over 25 years ago in Japan, scientists began measuring these responses with scientific equipment in designated forests and in labs that is now giving them some hard data.
It has been discovered that substances called phytoncides, which are organic compounds found in trees, can trigger health and relaxation and decrease stress in people who walk mindfully in a forest. Some of the scientific results were achieved by introducing people to the odor of wood, the sound of stream water, and the scenery of the forest. It is being proven that aromas in nature can change us. That we can carry the forest within us. What else do the senses tell us?
the healing power of nature, our connection to it and its benefits.
You might notice a relaxed, happy frame of mind, your neck letting go of chronic tension, your mood brightening. You are so glad you came.
I was in the woods at Adkins a few weeks ago experiencing Shinrin-yoku on a very slow, sensory walk on the trails. Families passed me with kids happily skipping and hopping along, several muscular bikers sped past, and others walked their dogs or watched for birds through binos. All of these are wonderful ways to experience and enjoy the Arboretum. However, Shinrin-yoku is not doing any of the above.
Pick up some soil and inhale its fragrance; squash some juniper berries and breathe in the phytoncides. Watch the movement of the wind in the treetops. Notice the sounds of birds. Run your hand over a mossy pillow and savor all the extraordinary sensual pleasures of the forest just as it is. And just as you are. Welcome to forest bathing!
Evidence is mounting that to get the most out of a walk in the woods, you need to be present in it, and not distracted. Shinrin-yoku is a slow, intentional walk in the woods, without speaking or photographing or identifying plants or exercising. It is noting what our five senses tell us as we very mindfully place one foot in front of the other.
Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken people are beginning to find out that going to the mountain is going home. Wilderness is a necessity.
The next time you need rejuvenation and relaxation, define a period of time and drive to Adkins Arboretum. Begin your walk with a few good, deep breaths at the forest trailhead. Then step slowly and mindfully onto one of the paths. Take a leisurely walk, mindfully inhaling fragrances, hearing different sounds, feeling sensations on your skin, seeing the natural beauty. Stop, look around, and focus on one sense at a time. Immerse yourself in the forest as if you were slowly lowering yourself into a delicious bath of hot, aromatic water. Plan to soak in it a while.
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Nine beat Seven by more than three per cent in last week's ratings, with about two million people watching Australia's celebrities frock up for the TV Week Logie Awards.
The network won an audience share of 31.3 per cent, and the ratings week for the period May 1 to 7, with six of its programs featuring in the top 10 most-watched shows of the week.
The red carpet arrivals at television's night of nights, broadcast on Nine, attracted 2.1 million viewers and was the most watched show of the week, beating Seven's darling, Desperate Housewives.
The Logies grabbed 1.9 million viewers and was the third most popular show of the week.
Nine also had 60 Minutes and Super Nanny USA in the top 10.
Seven drew an overall 28.1 per cent of viewers for the week.
Home and Away hit its highest audience in five years, with 1.77 million people tuning in to learn the identity of the Summer Bay stalker.
Ten secured 20.8 per cent of the audience share for the week, with Jamie's School Dinners continuing to be the highest-rating show for the network.
The ABC attracted a viewer share of 14.7 per cent, with Grumpy Old Men continuing to rate highly.
SBS drew 5.1 per cent of the audiences, with Mythbusters its most watched program.
Ten started this week's ratings with a bang of big event television.
The network went to air with the first episode of series five Big Brother last night and 1.6 million viewers tuned in to see the latest batch of housemates.
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The family who owns the hotel is extremely kind and friendly. They provided excellent guidance for meals and even made reservations for us. The breakfast was wonderful with homemade breads and torts. I would definitely recommend this hotel. The interior design with its lovely antiques is beautiful.
Lovely maison de maitre nicely renovated. The location is good for various activites including the lakes, mountaining, Milano, airport, etc. Elisabeta and Roberto are attentive to details to make your stay very enjoyable.
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Owners very friendly and helpful. Good position if you want to explore lakes and Switzerland. Very good breakfast. The villa is well maintained. Not easy to find, even with GPS. Parking is free on site, but only few places are available (parking inside the villa is not free). WiFi is not so good, experienced disconnections and low speed.
We stayed here for 1 night on our way back to Belgium. Friends of us adviced us this place and we enjoyed it! This is a house full of charm en character. Very friendly welcoming and excellent breakfast. Parking is free and possible in the streets or you can park on the inside like we did for 10 EUR.
The Villa Cavadini is one of the most surprising b&b we ever stayed in. Romantic, with the athmosphere of the 18-th century, but classy and renovated rooms.
nice "family" atmosphere, bed&breakfast type, quiet nice room
This is a great place full of history. The rooms are well renovated and the inside park is beautifull. The bathroom is nice. Owners are friendly. The windows are old while renovated, so cold air is coming in the bedroom. It was in winter and this could be felt in the bathroom (no good for a shower !) and in the bedroom. The breakfast is just ok. But overall we where wharged 5 euros just to park the car inside the villa. Just rude for the price we paid for the room. This make me not recommand the hotel as it doesn't shows a good spirit from the owners.
Elizabetta and Roberto have acheived with their kindness and charme the perfect place to spend days with friends or an extremeley nice honeymoon. Thanks again!
excellent location, very comfortable room, friendly and helpful staff
The guy at the counter was nice and very helpful (albeit he spoke only in Italian), the room was pleasantly furnished and the shared bathrooms were clean... The location of the hotel is the best part, almost at the lakeside and very close to the train, bus and funicular stations... The town center is just a few minutes by walking. Will stay in this hotel again. The guy at the counter probably doesn't speak a lot of English but he is very helpful anyway (and I could get by with my Italian)
The locality is amazing! Everything is within walking distance and we had a wonderful time. The hotel was a little difficult to find as was the reception area. The stairs to top level was an effort with luggage but the staff were very helpful.
Staff were very informative, friendly and helpful. Place is clean, well- located. Dorm room for 4 well designed and good value for money.
It was a nice atmosphere, good service and very well situated.
This was an ideally situated hotel with suprising cleanliness and service for the price (particularly in this very expensive area). The chap on the front desk was unbelievably helpful and pleasant, it is one of the few accomodations that I would recommend to people. Although it was not a problem for us there were quite steep stairs to the room, not sure if this is stated in the information.
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Centrally situated. Good and friendly service.
The Hotel stuff are very helpful and open-minded people. We took bunk-bed room which was not comfortable for the couple. The hotel doesn't give any breakfast and the check out time is at 10:00 which is strange.
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D.C. Mayor Uses Federal SUVs For Recreational PurposesWASHINGTON - D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty's use of government resources to facilitate his recreational activities isn't limited to a police escort while he trains with his bike team. The mayor has used a federal Homeland Security vehicle to transport himself and his bike to at least 14 races in the past two years. The District's Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency ...Published over 7 years ago |
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A look at honors bestowed on Norman BorlaugAgricultural scientist Norman Borlaug, the father of the "green revolution," died Saturday at his home in Dallas at age 95. Here is a look at some of the honors he received: -Nobel Peace Prize, 1970 -Election to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, 1970 -Aztec Eagle, Government of Mexico, 1970 -Outstanding Agricultural Achievement Award, World Farm Foundation (USA), 1971 -Presidential Medal ...Published almost 8 years ago |
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Oh, I've seen you; you are so smart you can't find the spell-check button; and if you do, you can't pick the right spelling from the list. Not to mention those of you who are so smart you refuse to take a quoted definition from the dictionary as an actual way to define a word, but will quibble about its applicability in a certain situation. Yes, you are so smart that you can't even be bothered to click on a link in a comment before posting a reply to review any evidence which may refute your oh-so-informed opinion. You do, after all, know everything about everything don't you. Matter of fact, you are so smart that anything you say should never ever be fact-checked because if you said it, it must be so. You are so incredibly smart that any who question your so-obviously-brilliant opinion shows they are only unintelligent bigots clinging to their ignorant beliefs. You are so smart that you will change the interpretation of actual facts to suit your argument without a shred of evidence to support your claim. You are so smart that if anyone dares to call you out for doing so, you know you can change the subject to dodge the questions raised and they will be none the wiser. Being this smart, means you never have to admit you were mistaken; or worse yet--misinformed! Being this smart means you never have to apologize!
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Entrepreneurs in agriculture are finding new ways to grow their businesses and profit, said Earl Gohl, federal co-chairman of the Appalachian Regional Commission, a regional economic development agency of federal, state and local government partners.
Gohl visited Jaemor Farms near Lula and Mountain Fresh Creamery LLC in Clermont on Friday as part of his 13-state Appalachian Foodways tour highlighting the potential of local food systems to create economic opportunity and grow jobs.
Owners from both businesses said rising demand for food locally grown or produced is helping to drive their growth.
Among tour participants included members of the Georgia Mountain Regional Commission, other state employees and an agribusiness economist with the University of Georgia's Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development.
The Appalachian region includes all or parts of Georgia, West Virginia, Alabama, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. The tour provides information for a conference by the regional commission to talk about how entrepreneurship relates to food production and other opportunities.
"We want to see what people are doing in different parts of the region," Gohl said. "As folks begin to realize that there are these opportunities out there, they really take a very entrepreneurial approach to what is the challenge here, and what is it that I can turn into a business opportunity."
Family-owned Jaemor Farms has been around for more than 100 years growing fruits and vegetables, including peaches, strawberries and blackberries. The Echols family sell about 90 percent of what they grow at their market off of Cornelia Highway. The market and farm, which spans hundreds of acres, attracts visitors from across the state.
The Echolses put the numbers of people who visit the market each year at 750,000 people, said Cheryl Smith, Georgia Northeast Mountains tourism representative.
Jimmy Echols said a traffic study showed about 10,000 cars coming in the driveway each week.
"That's the biggest draw is peaches," Echols said.
Drew Echols, Jimmy's grandson, said he believes people should know their farmers. He credits the keys to success as smart decisions and hard work. The farm added new products, such as strawberries and blackberries, to diversify their operations and demand keeps increasing.
Agriculture industry magazines encourage letting people experience farm life, so Jaemor holds events such as a corn maze, hay rides and field trips. Now publications talk about branding, but Jaemor already has a strong brand because it's been around so long, said the grandson, who manages the harvest, planning and marketing for the farm.
"It ain't rocket science; it's not some business plan we had to pay somebody to draw up for us," Drew Echols said. "(It's) hard work and producing a good product."
Mountain Fresh Creamery was just a dairy farm until its owners decided to open a retail store in Clermont about two years ago. Owner Scott Glover said he was surprised at how quickly products started flying off the shelves.
Glover offers a niche product: milk just a step above raw. The Glovers use low-temperature pasteurization so the milk is "fresh squeezed," which means it's creamier, retains vitamins, leaves fat particles whole and keeps the "good" bacteria.
Mountain Fresh also makes its own ice cream, buttermilk and butter.
Glover said a future step would be to combine the farm and retail store into one location so people can experience a dairy farm and learn that milk doesn't just come from a grocery store.
The dairy farm is located about 7 miles away, with bottling conducted in a room beside the retail store with a large glass window between the two.
"It's different," Glover said. "It's got a lot better taste."
Both companies used innovation and vision to maximize resources and survive economic challenges, Gohl said. That's the message he'll take with him on the rest of his tour.
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The Arizona Diamond backs have been hit with the injury bug once again to add to their current M.A.S.H unit, Bronson Arroyo has been added to the list of the injured on Monday after suffering a strain right UCL in his right elbow, which will land the 37-year-old right-hander on the 15-day DL.
The pitching rotation already struggling, taking out one of its bright spots will have the team continue their spiral further under the 500 mark. Currently the D-backs are 14 game below 500, which is almost the highest number they have hit all season.
The rotation has suffered a major set back and now the with Arroyo the team turns to Roger Kieschnick from Triple-A Reno to replace him on the roster.
Arroyo has shown that he wants to help the team get out of it's whole by pitching previous games already hurting from this injury that has gotten worse. "I've been beat up for a while," Arroyo said in an interview earlier. "I've pitched the last six times pretty miserable out there, just trying to make it happen with a bit of guts and some mental ability.
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I've seen the $200 XO Laptop mentioned several times in the past couple of weeks and I was just wondering what the whole deal is behind it. What is it for? Can I buy one for myself? Please explain!
Why sure, I would love to! No, in all honesty, I think this topic is so cool and it would be my pleasure to tell you all about it. This question comes just in time for the holidays too! I'm sure many of you have already started your Christmas shopping (and as you should, there are only 48 days left until Christmas!) and after you read through this article, you may want to add one more thing to your shopping lists. Read on for all the details!
First of all, this whole thing comes from the "One Laptop Per Child" (OLPC) project that was presented a couple years ago. When it first started, the project team's goal was to produce $100 laptops for the children living in third-world countries. The laptops are fully functional and they provide a new learning environment for children who would probably never be able to afford a laptop on their own. The OLPC project has been very successful in reaching their goals, but this year, they had to raise their price point to $200. It's still for a good cause though!
So, what exactly is the XO laptop? Well, the laptop itself is about the size of a textbook, it's very light weight, but very durable as well. The outside shell even comes with two antennas (also known as ears) that provide wireless Internet access for the children. They come with a 433 MHz AMD processor, 1 GB of memory and they're all equipped with the Linux operating system. All the XO laptops are green in color and they're very modernized in appearance. Below is an example of what one looks like. Cool, huh?!
As you can see, the LCD screen that comes with it (7.5 inch, high-resolution) sort of swivels around and it's built so that it can be viewed in the bright sunlight. Another great thing about these laptops is that they are very power efficient. They only use two watts of power, which is a lot less (almost 30 times) than the typical laptop. They can also be recharged by using a hand crank, pull cord, pedal, solar panel or car battery, which comes in very handy for places where electricity is not always readily available. The XO laptops also come with a built in microphone, a speaker set and a touchpad for browsing around. The software suite that also comes along with the laptop includes a Web browser, word processor, multimedia tools and programming tools. Talk about loaded!
Now, I'm sure a lot of you are thinking that this wouldn't be very realistic for your own use, but they are the perfect learning tool for children who have never worked with computers before. They are designed to help those children develop their learning skills for the technology part of the world, which is very important in this day and age. The XO laptop is very much meant for children only, as there are no CD/DVD drives and the keyboard is very small. Because of that, the average adult may have trouble typing with it. Another downfall is that the laptop cannot work with the Windows operating system as of yet, but the OLPC foundation said they are working with Microsoft on making that happen in the near future. Let's just hope that doesn't raise the price too much!
After hearing all of this, some of you may be wondering if you can purchase an XO laptop for yourself. Yes, you can buy one for your own personal use or to give as a gift, but you need to keep in mind that your time is limited. On November 12, 2007 the OLPC group is starting their "Give 1, Get 1″ program. This program allows you to purchase two of the XO laptops for $399 (in U.S. funds). With that, you can save one for yourself or your child and the other will be sent to a child in another country. How cool is that?! Like I said, this program launches on November 12th and it's only expected to be open for two weeks. So, if you're thinking about giving this awesome gift this holiday season, you'll want to be making some final decisions soon. To be a part of the "Give 1, Get 1″ program, you can sign up on the XO Giving Web site here. You will then receive an e-mail prior to the launch date with some additional information.
I guess that's about all I can tell you for now. I really think this whole thing is a great concept and I hope you all have enjoyed learning about it. It's just something that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, especially around this time of the year. Check it out today and give something back this Christmas! : )
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FORT WORTH, Texas — Two men from north Texas were each sentenced Monday by U.S. District Judge Terry R. Means to 15-years in federal prison, following their guilty pleas in July 2012 to sex trafficking charges.
This case was investigated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and the North Texas Trafficking Task Force, including the Arlington, Dallas and Fort Worth police departments. These sentences were announced by U.S. Attorney Sarah R. Saldaña of the Northern District of Texas.
Craig Jerome Gadley Jr., 23, pleaded guilty to one count of sex trafficking a minor. Joshua Alexander Smith, 25, pleaded guilty to one count of sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion. Both men are from Mansfield, Texas.
According to plea documents filed in this case, law enforcement learned in June 2011 that a 16-year-old girl, Jane Doe #1, had been working as a prostitute for Gadley, aka "Cjay the Don," in and around the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area. Jane Doe #1 met Gadley while she was working as a stripper at a night club in Fort Worth, Texas. He promised her that she could earn more money by working for him. Gadley gave Jane Doe #1 money and took her shopping. He told her he didn't care that she was only 16 years old, and that she owed him for the money he had provided her.
Gadley took photographs of Jane Doe #1 in lingerie and in the nude, and then posted ads of her on websites used to promote and advertise commercial prostitution. He drove her to hotel rooms in the DFW area, and directed her to have sex with men for money. Gadley took all of the proceeds, provided her with necessities such as food and clothing, and provided condoms and hotel rooms for her to use.
Another female, 19-year-old, Jane Doe #2, who worked as a prostitute for Smith, was arrested July 30, 2011 for prostitution after undercover officers who saw ads for her on the Internet arranged to meet her at a hotel in Arlington, Texas.
The plea documents state that Smith and Jane Doe #2 had dated until he convinced her that she could make a lot of money if she worked for him as a prostitute. She eventually agreed and began working for Smith in May 2011. He placed ads for Jane Doe #2 on websites that advertised prostitution and received all of the money she earned. He provided her necessities such as food, gas and clothing. He also provided her condoms and hotel rooms for her to use in the Fort Worth area.
Jane Doe #2 feared Smith. While working for him, he choked her, held her against a wall, poured drinks on her head, pulled her hair, and threatened to harm her. He kept pushing her to work longer hours and acquire more clients.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Chris Wolfe, Northern District of Texas, prosecuted this case.


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My identical twin sister, Tracy, passed away on May 18, 2014, from breast cancer. Although we both survived cancer twice, her third time took her to a more peaceful place.
Tracy is still my angel, and she taught me life-long lessons that I want to share with you. Since I am a career coach, I will tailor her wisdom to our careers — yours and mine. My hope is that you can take a nugget or two with you as you search for your career happiness.
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We are raised with "shoulds" and many of them are important, such as "You should look both ways before crossing the street," or "You shouldn't get in the car with strangers." But as we grow older and are able to make choices with good judgment, the word "should" becomes a huge barrier.
Tracy would scold me on phrases such as "I should apply for that bigger job, even though it will take me away from my family more," or "I should keep working in this toxic environment so I don't lose political points." She was my motivation to resign from my career path and start my own business, even though there were many "shoulds" I was breaking.
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I didn't always have her strength. During my career, I tried to be "like the guys" at work in order to get ahead. I had one boss who was disrespectful, and I didn't stand up for myself enough.
How many of you are unhappy in your current job? Is it impacting your family life or are you depressed? Tracy would say, "What are you going to do about it?"
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Tracy gave and gave and gave. The outpouring of gratitude and appreciation for Tracy's care was overwhelming while she was ill and conveyed at her Celebration of Life.
She helped total strangers daily and changed her clients' lives completely — for the positive. Angel Tracy was a private trainer for Parkinson's disease patients and she helped her clients well beyond their physical incapacities.
Tracy was a big reason my office door was always open to those with career challenges. She used to say, "Dana, you have a gift… give it away daily." Now my door is open full time.
Are you gracious with your time, no matter how busy you are? Are you turning off your phone and really listening to people around you, including family, friends and co-workers?
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I was always amazed how Tracy researched every topic, sorted through the choices she had, then called the shots.
Whether it was buying a car or guiding her next cancer treatment, she was actively involved in the decisions made. She taught me to bring my cozy things to a hospital procedure, communicate how I want nurses and surgeons to talk while I'm under anesthesia, and simply how to communicate my needs.
In my career, when I really wanted to work overseas, Tracy challenged me to push harder with my boss and explain why I was uniquely suited for a role in Hong Kong. She gave me courage — and I was looking at homes there the following month!
Are you your best advocate about your career? Or are you waiting for your manager or your company to serve it up to you? Are you networking to learn how others are propelling their careers, learning the human resources process for promotions? What three new actions are you going to implement?
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