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Year-End Honors for Our Cutting-Edge Explorers
2016 has been an incredible year for exploration, research, and conservation—and explorers supported by the National Geographic Society have been at the top of each of those fields.
Marine World Heritage Sites: Cornerstone of Sustainable Fisheries
Marine World Heritage sites should serve as time capsules show us what a healthy ocean looks like. But many have been subject to serious fishing pressure.
Nearly Crushed By a Flipping Iceberg
Frozen in time, Franz Josef Land is one of the last lingering remnants of the truly wild Arctic. The remote and nearly uninhabited 192-island archipelago is renowned for its biodiversity, which includes polar bears, walruses, bowhead whales, belugas, and narwhals. The intensifying impact of climate change, however, nearly turned this serene environment deadly for National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Enric Sala and his crew.
Secrets of Stunning Ocean Photography
National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Dr. Enric Sala has visited and photographed some of the most remote and beautiful places in the ocean. Hear him reveal what he's learned.
Better Oceans, Better World: Inspiring Conservation Through Pristine Seas
The Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic (LEX-NG) Fund aims to protect the last wild places in the ocean while facilitating conservation, research, education, and community development programs in the places we explore. This blog entry spotlights some of the exciting work our grantees are doing with support from the LEX-NG Fund. Our oceans are in trouble. From…
Kikeo and The Whale
Kikeo and The Whale is a bedtime story that submerges the young reader in a sea of dreams. Hand-in-hand with National Geographic Creative photographer Kike Calvo, the reader discovers a beautiful story of an encounter between Kikeo, the main character, and a baby whale and her mom. "This children's book comes at a time when…
The Ocean and Our Explorers Need You
This week, just comment on Facebook or Twitter with "#donate $10" to help us explore, document, and garner protection for the most pristine areas of the ocean.
Diving for Microplastics Pollution
Pristine Seas divers contribute to the Adventurers and Scientists for Conservation Microplastics Project, and uncover surprising results from the far reaches of the ocean.
March 22, 2015: Understanding Wild Fires, Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in Winter and More
This week on National Geographic Weekend, join host Boyd Matson and his guests as they hitch hike from Tasmania to London, study sleep's science, count India's tigers, protect the world's oceans, hike the length of the Pacific Crest Trail in winter, cook the world, understand forest fires, study the real ingredients of processed foods.
Pitcairn Islands Become World's Largest Single Marine Reserve
Relive the adventures and stunning photos of the expedition behind the announcement of the world's largest contiguous marine protected area.
TODAY: Chat With National Geographic Explorer Enric Sala
Do you ever wonder what it's like to be a National Geographic Explorer? Here's your chance to connect directly with someone who has ventured to unexplored areas, discovered previously unknown life forms, taken stunning photographs, and put it all to work to help protect some of the last wild places on Earth. From the Russian Arctic to…
Gabon Announces Protection of 23 Percent of Its Waters
The announcement by President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon means that whales, sharks, turtles, rays, and countless other marine species in jeopardy from industrialization and overfishing will now have a blue haven on the West African coast.
A Massive New Marine Protected Area Network in Gabon
By John Robinson
The first day of the IUCN 2014 World Parks Congress marked a significant win for the oceans. The President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon announced the decision to create a new marine protected area network of ten marine parks covering more than 18,000 square miles (over 46,000 square kilometres). The network – encompassing about 23 percent of Gabon's territorial waters and EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone) – will safeguard whales, sea turtles, and other marine species inhabiting the nation's coastal and offshore ecosystems. As the President noted in his speech, this puts Gabon "near the 20 to 30 percent that marine biologists tell us is needed to maintain biodiversity and restore depleted areas outside parks." This is a massive increase from the 1 percent of marine area currently protected by Gabon.
Enric Sala and Pristine Seas Receive EMA Heroes Award
"With six documentary films and counting, chronicling his essential work, Dr. Enric Sala is not only a true inspiration," said Debbie Levin, President, Environmental Media Association, "he is educating and motivating us all on the intricacies of marine wildlife."
Palau Expedition: Pristine Paradise
Pristine Paradise. Palau. It sounds like a mantra, which one cannot help but repeating after being there. We just finished a Pristine Seas expedition to Palau, invited by the government to explore, survey, and document the underwater world of this little island nation that is also a large ocean nation. Unlike other Pristine Seas expeditions—typically…


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Andy Goram: Man fined for sectarian abuse in Ladbrokes
A man who shouted sectarian abuse at former Scotland and Rangers goalkeeper Andy Goram in Peterhead while recording it on his phone has been fined.
Aaron Laing, 25, of Dundee, admitted targeting Mr Goram at a branch of Ladbrokes bookmakers.
The footage was then uploaded onto the internet.
Laing was fined £600 at Peterhead Sheriff Court for the offence, which happened on Saturday 19 January.
The footage has since been removed.
The court heard that Laing had been alerted to Mr Goram being in the bookmakers while he was in a nearby pub.
Football Liaison Prosecutor for the North of Scotland Vicki Lee Bell said: "There is no place in a modern Scotland for behaviour motivated by prejudice, discrimination or bigotry of any kind.
"It is the right of everyone to go about their business without fear of humiliation, harassment or abuse.
"The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service will continue to adopt a zero-tolerance approach to such offences and bring those who perpetrate such crimes to justice."


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text: It's that time of year again... Time to don your Mel Kiper Jr. wig and guess what NFL teams will do come draft weekend. This year's draft is especially vexing. Will the 49ers draft their potential franchise quarterback? What will Nick Saban's Dolphins do? How will the Titans address their highest pick in a decade? And, of course, will 13 be a lucky number for the Texans? The 49ers kicked things off with Cal quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Now the Seahawks are on the clock with the 23rd selection. Click here to vote. We'll post the results here as we go along. 1. San Francisco QB Aaron Rodgers (California) 2. Miami RB Ronnie Brown (Auburn) 3. Cleveland QB Alex Smith (Utah) 4. Chicago WR Braylon Edwards (Michigan) 5. Tampa Bay RB Cedric Benson (Texas) 6. Tennessee CB Antrel Rolle (Miami) 7. Minnesota (from OAK) WR Mike Williams (USC) 8. Arizona RB Cadillac Williams (Auburn) 9. Washington CB Adam Jones (West Virginia) 10. Detroit LB Derrick Johnson (Texas) 11. Dallas LB Shawne Merriman (Maryland) 12. San Diego (from NYG) DE Marcus Spears (LSU) 13. Texans T Alex Barron (Florida State) 14. Carolina WR Troy Williamson (South Carolina) 15. Kansas City CB Carlos Rogers (Auburn) 16. New Orleans DE Erasmus James (Wisconsin) 17. Cincinnati DE David Pollack (Georgia) 18. Minnesota DT Travis Johnson (Florida State) 19. St. Louis S Thomas Davis (Georgia) 20. Dallas WR Mark Clayton (Oklahoma) 21. Jacksonville LB Demarcus Ware (Troy) 22. Baltimore DT Shaun Cody (USC)


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** A very interesting tip I got today about Rye County Day deals with Carolyn Binder and its coach, Margaret Scarcella. In the Wildcats 70-57 win over Hamden Hall yesteday, in which RCD captured the FAA title, Binder scored her 2,000th point (She currently has 2,017 points). Scarcella, who played at Hackley from 1980-1984, finished with 2,125 points. We'll be taking a look to see if there have been other pairs of coaches and players that have both reached the 2,000 point milestone.
UPDATE: We will have plenty of our colleagues lending a hand, or in our case, fingers, with this week's coverage. We will be hosting live chats for every game starting with the Class B semifinals through the rest of the tournament. We will also post everyone's Twitter account so that you can follow all of the action! Here is the full coverage schedule for the County Center this week:
Tuesday, February 26
CLASS D — No. 2 Haldane vs. No. 3 Palisade Prep, 3 p.m.
Game story: Brian Heyman
Twitter: Mike Zacchio
CLASS D — No. 1 Hamilton vs. No. 4 Keio, 4:45 p.m.
Game story: Mike Zacchio
Twitter: Nancy Haggerty
CLASS B — No. 2 Blind Brook vs. No. 3 Kennedy, 6:15 p.m.
Game story: Nancy Haggerty
Live chat/Twitter: Brian Heyman
CLASS B — No. 1 Irvington vs. No. 5 Dobbs Ferry, 8 p.m.
Game story: Phil Terrigno
Live chat/Twitter: Brian Heyman
Thursday, February 28
CLASS AA — No. 2 Lourdes vs. No. 6 New Rochelle, 3 p.m.
Game story: Mike Zacchio
Live chat/Twitter: Phil Terrigno
CLASS AA — No. 1 Ossining vs. No. 4 Ursuline, 4:45 p.m.
Game story: Phil Terrigno
Live chat/Twitter: Vin Mercogliano
CLASS A — No. 11 Peekskill vs. No. 15 Pelham, 6:30 p.m.
Game story: Nancy Haggerty
Live chat/Twitter: Mike Dougherty
CLASS A — No. 1 Pearl River vs. No. 4 Albertus Magnus, 8:15 p.m.
Game story: Mike Doughtery
Live chat/Twitter: Vin Mercogliano
Saturday, March 2
CLASS C — Championship game, noon
Game story: Mike Zacchio
Live chat/Twitter: Josh Thomson
CLASS B — Championship game, 7 p.m.
Game story: Phil Terrigno
Live chat/Twitter: Josh Thomson
Sunday, March 3
CLASS AA — Championship game, 2 p.m.
Game story: Phil Terrigno
Live chat/Twitter: Mike Zacchio
CLASS A — Championship game, 5 p.m.
Game story: Mike Zacchio
Live chat/Twitter: Phil Terrigno
Follow us on Twitter! Here are the direct links to all of the accounts you'll want to follow this week (both boys and girls coverage):
Mike Zacchio: @Zacchio_LoHud
Phil Terrigno: @PhilTerrigno
Josh Thomson: @LoHudInsider
Vin Mercogliano: @VZMercogliano
Dan DeFrancesco: @LoHud_DeFran
Nancy Haggerty: @HaggertyNancy
James Carlucci: @JCarlucci_LoHud
Mike Dougherty: @HoopsMBD
Adam Berger: @LoHudBerger
Jermaine Dennis: @SportsGuruJD
Brian Heyman: @BHeyman99
Class AA
2012 champ: Ossining. The Pride won their second consecutive gold ball and regional championship last year.
Favorite: Ossining. The defending champ has not lost to a Section 1 opponent since Feb. 4, 2011. All losses this season have come against nationally ranked opponents.
Dark horse: New Rochelle. The Huguenots have had the toughest road of any team in any class of this tournament, beating Mount Vernon and John Jay-East Fishkill.
Game to watch: Lourdes vs. New Rochelle, semifinals. A lockdown defense takes on an up-tempo offense.
Championship pick: Ossining over Lourdes. The Pride simply have too much depth, experience, and talent.
MVP: Saniya Chong, Ossining
Team profiles
No. 1 Ossining (16-4)
Coach: Dan Ricci
Key players: Saniya Chong (5-9), Sr., G; Jalay Knowles (6-0), Fr., F; Andra Espinoza-Hunter (5-10), 8th, G.
X-factor: Chong is Section 1's all-time leading scorer. This is her last hurrah with Ossining before moving on to UConn.
No. 2 Lourdes (19-2)
Coach: Alan Viani
Key players: Paige Decker, Jr., G; Emily Ferreri, So., G; Nora McElduff, Sr., F.
X-factor: Defense. The Warriors allow a section-low 37.1 points per game.
No. 4 Ursuline (15-5)
Coach: Beth Wooters
Key players: Alyssa Lawrence (6-0), Sr., F; Grace Brennan (5-7), G; Anna Savino (5-6), So., G.
X-factor: Lawrence's resurgence. The San Diego State-bound Lawrence started her season in January after a knee procedure and has had strong showings down the stretch.
No. 6 New Rochelle (16-4)
Coach: Bruce Daniele
Key players: Amirror Dixon (5-7), Jr., G; Liz Tyson (5-2), Sr., G; Sidney Pinn (5-6), Jr., G.
X-factor: Momentum. The Huguenots are just days removed from a thrilling upset of No. 3 John Jay-EF.
Class A
2012 champ: Pearl River. The Pirates won their first gold ball since 2008, as well as a regional championship last year.
Favorite: Pearl River. Even after graduating the best player in the state, Christa Scognamiglio, the Pirates are still the team to beat.
Dark horse:Albertus Magnus. The Falcons are the only team that pose a threat to the Pirates.
Game to watch: Albertus vs. Pearl River, semifinals. Whoever wins this game will likely beat the winner of No. 11 Peekskill-No. 15 Pelham.
Championship pick: Pearl River over Peekskill. The Pirates will likely have already called off the dogs by the fourth quarter while keeping their section crown.
MVP: Marissa "Missy" Scognamiglio, Pearl River
Team profiles
No. 1 Pearl River (18-2)
Coach: Lorraine Moylan
Key players: Marissa "Missy" Scognamiglio (5-6), Sr., G; Amanda DeCourcey (5-8), Sr., G; Jenna Scanlon (5-5), Fr., G.
Fast fact: The Pirates are undefeated against Rockland teams this season (13-0) and allow just over 42 points per game.
No. 4 Albertus Magnus (13-7)
Coach: Pat Buckley
Key players: Maeve Parahus (6-1), Sr., G; Ryan Doherty (5-6), Jr., G; Madison McGrath (5-4), So., G.
X-factor: 3-point shooting. The Falcons are one of the top perimeter-shooting teams in the section with 131 made 3-pointers. They lost to Pearl River twice this season, 60-54 and 68-53.
No. 11 Peekskill (12-9)
Coach: Rodney Headley Jr.
Key players: Lanay Rodney (5-7), Fr., G; Latisha Clark (5-10), Jr., F; Shaina Iton (6-0), Jr., F.
X-factor: Youth. The Red Devils do not have any seniors on their roster and will be a dangerous group come next season.
No. 15 Pelham (13-8)
Coach: Timothy Pitrulle
Key players: Campbell Fee (5-5), Sr., F; Vittoria Volpe (5-7), Sr., G.
X-factor: Fate. This year's Cinderella team became one of only three outbracket teams in tournament history to make the County Center, along with No. 18 New Rochelle in 2010-11, and No. 11 Peekskill this year.
Class B
2012 champ: Irvington. The Bulldogs continued their dynasty by winning a third consecutive state championship, and a Federation title as well.
Favorite: Irvington. The Bulldogs return most of their roster in what should lead to yet another section title.
Dark horse:Blind Brook. The Trojans have three standout players.
Game to watch: Blind Brook vs. Kennedy, semifinals. Two evenly-matched teams will square off in what should set up a terrific final against the defending champs.
Championship pick: Irvington over Blind Brook. The Trojans can put up a fight, but the Bulldogs are too deep and talented.
MVP: Lexi Martins, Irvington
Team profiles
No. 1 Irvington (18-2)
Coach: Gina Maher
Key players: Lexi Martins (6-2), Sr., F; Brittni Lai (5-7), Sr., G.
X-factor: Experience. Irvington comes armed with three consecutive state titles, a Federation title, two D-I commits, and the winningest coach in Section 1 girls hoops history.
No. 2 Blind Brook (17-3)
Coach: Manny Martinez
Key players: Ally Silfen (6-1), Sr., F; Jackie Lavitt (6-0), Sr., F; Lea Saliba (5-9), Sr., F.
X-factor: Size. Silfen and Lavitt are tall, and versatile. Add in Saliba, one of the best ball-handlers in the section, and the Trojans are a tough team to beat.
No. 3 Kennedy (18-2)
Coach: Lance DeMarzo
Key players: Shayna Gaskins (5-11), Sr., F.; Kiera Hennessey (6-0), Jr., F.
X-factor: Out with a bang. With the Gaels likely moving to the CHSAA next year, this could be their last chance to win a Section 1 championship for the foreseeable future.
No. 5 Dobbs Ferry (15-5)
Coach: Erik Bartell
Key players: Alyssa Chipello (5-6), Jr., G; Molly Altholz (5-10), Soph., F; Kristin Foresti (5-6), Sr., G
X-factor: Containment. The Eagles know that in order to dethrone Irvington they will have to limit the damage by Lai and Martins.
Class C
2012 champ: Hamilton. After three straight second-place finishes, the Red Raiders finally captured a gold ball last year.
Favorite: Hamilton. The Red Raiders were the top-ranked team in the state all season before senior Maia Hood tore her ACL, but they are still expected to repeat as section champs.
Dark horse:Haldane. The Blue Devils made it all the way to the state final two years ago.
Game to watch: Haldane vs. Palisade Prep, semifinals. The Blue Devils will look to knock the Phoenix from the section tournament for the second straight year.
Championship pick: Hamilton over Haldane. The Red Raiders have enough depth to overcome their injuries.
MVP: Tiffany Corselli, Hamilton
Team profiles
No. 1 Hamilton (14-4)
Coach: Benjamin Carter
Key players: Tiffany Corselli (5-5), Sr., G; Jasmine Robinson (5-6), Sr., G.
X-factor: Health. With top-rebounding senior Maia Hood out for the season with a torn ACL, and Corselli coming off an ankle injury, the defending champs can't afford more health issues.
No. 2 Haldane (14-5)
Coach: Tyrone Searight
Key players: Sam Lisikatos, Jr., G; Allie Monteleone, So., G.
X-factor: Resurgence. The Blue Devils posted a disappointing 3-15 record last year and the group has improved its play dramatically this season.
No. 3 Palisade Prep (12-6)
Coach: Mike Denman
Key players: Valerie LaVar (5-3), 8th; Kayla Cortinas (5-4), So., Paula Richards (5-9), Sr.
X-factor: Revenge. The Phoenix fell to Haldane in the Class C tournament last season and there is familiarity between the two teams.
No. 4 Keio (10-9)
Coach: Justin Loeb
Key players: Mari Oki (5-3), Sr.; Sae Toyomura (5-9), Jr.; Marina Kokubo (5-5), Jr.
X-factor: Experience. The Unicorns lost to Hamilton in last season's Class C final, but returned four starters from that team.


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The Alaska Center for Energy and Power will host a community lecture on Tuesday, March 19 at 6 p.m. at the Blue Loon.
The lecture will focus on alternative energy systems in rural Alaska, including biomass and solar alternatives, as well as diesel generation efficiencies. The lecture will also be available via webstream.
For more information, visit www.uaf.edu/acep. The lecture is free and open to the public.


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The mileage was for.... While on company time, my first day, I went to Wellsfargo Bank for the employer to make a deposit. I was told that I would receive mileage reimbursement for this task, but when reviewing my check stub they fail to do so.
Also the last part was that I showed up for my scheduled shift and did not receive the customary 2 hour pay when turned away.
I was told at the end of my first day "Good Job! Great first day. We will see you tomorrow." I was told a half hour prior to that "We will put you in the Time Clock system tomorrow morning, ok?"
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Be careful writing off Rudy.
Posted By Paul Gleiser On January 10, 2008 @ 2:45 pm In Rudy Giuliani | No Comments
Huckabee won Iowa. McCain won New Hampshire.
Rudy wasn't competitive in either.
No one in New Hampshire, including me, was talking about Rudy.
But don't draw the wrong conclusion. Rudy didn't campaign in Iowa or New Hampshire.
Rudy concentrated his organization and his planning on key big states that follow Iowa and New Hampshire. States like Florida, California and Illinois. In these states and others, Rudy is far more competitive than Huckabee, McCain or Romney.
And Rudy leads in these states.
McCain's campaign was out of money going in to New Hampshire. One of the things about the geography of New Hampshire, both physical and political, is that it's possible for a candidate with meager resources to do well there. Just ask Jimmy Carter.
The New Hampshire win will give McCain enough gas to slog a bit further down the road, but absent a huge upset in one of the upcoming states, likely not enough to get to the finish line.
Romney's disappointments, particularly in New Hampshire, will mean he'll find money hard to come by unless he wants to start writing a string of very sizable personal checks.
Huckabee's strength among among evangelical Christians means he will likely do well in South Carolina. But in California, New York, Illinois and New Jersey, that strength will be less meaningful and Huckabee will find himself the victim of a superior Rudy organization.
Only one candidate has the money and the organization to lead in the delegate-rich states that are now on the schedule. And his name is not Huckabee, Romney or McCain.
Watch out for Rudy.
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Situated above Meribel, the Hotel Allodis enjoys a privileged location with panoramic views of the peaks of the 3 Valleys. Relax by the fireplace in the lounge, on the terrace with its breathtaking views or enjoy fine cuisine prepared for you in the dining room. After a day of skiing make an appointment in the hotel's full service Spa or take advantage of the indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and fitness-cardio room. All rooms are delightfully customized in a warm and cozy style.
Come and enjoy the pleasures of the Hotel La Chaudanne. Located in the heart of Meribel, this newly renovated Alpine rustic hotel features a fitness center and an outdoor heated swimming pool with hot tub for your enjoyment.
Perfect genesis of the art of fine living forged by 50 years of know-how, the Kaila as all the virtues of exception. From the en-suite bathrooms all of which are equipped with Jacuzzis and steam rooms, to the use of beautifully crafted traditional materials alongside the most modern of amenities. The refined décor and use of muted tomes creates a cozy but oh so chic atmosphere. Our philosophy: a tailor-made service! In an entirely intimate and welcoming ambiance, you will enjoy an exceptional stay with the gentle and warm feeling of slipping into a caring cocoon thanks to the cozy, soft-stitch linen, in brown, ivory and chocolate tones. Here, no two rooms are alike. Each room has its own name, decor, premium hotel feature and surface area. And perhaps more uniquely, the cozy rooms can be joined together, allowing two rooms to be turned into a large family space.


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AN Evesham business is encouraging others to help give out of work people a helping hand.
Plan B Computers in Evesham recently took on Anthony Jordan through a scheme with the Department for Employment and Learning.
The store also gave a part time job to Tom Sankey, who walked in off the street and asked for an apprenticeship.
Deborah Rolls, of Plan B Computers, said: "We have a part time engineer that we have been training up for a year or so and he is doing really well.
"He walked in off the street and asked for an apprentice job with us, we gave him a chance and he has gone from strength to strength.
"Recently, we have also been working with the Department for Employment and Learning to give an unemployed young person some work experience.
"Anthony has been with us for six weeks and he has worked really hard to learn and to fit in with our team, I will have no hesitation in giving him a great reference and I am sure he would be a great addition to any team, he is always on time and willing to learn.
"I would urge other small businesses like ours to participate in the scheme to get Evesham's young people into work and learning the routines and responsibilities that come along with that.
"Our liaison officer has been really helpful in getting us the right candidate for our business, and we are continuing to work with them to provide another placement to help another young person.
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By Wendy Elliott
Presenting in crisis, a mentally ill young woman won't take her medication. She turns up at the hospital, is arrested frequently and is too disruptive to stay in a Kentville boarding house.
Who can help an individual like that?
Fortunately, last summer, the Kings branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association began a one-year pilot project called Shelter Me.
The program is funded under the federal government's Homelessness Partnership Strategy for Rural Communities. The two support workers work with residents of Kings County who have a mental illness, who are homeless or at the risk of becoming homeless.
Supervisor Trevor Moores says outreach and advocacy take up most of his time.
"I help people search for apartments. Housing touches everyone."
Moores and housing support worker Nancy Hurren also try to sort out educational issues. They assist clients trying to navigate the health, police and community services systems.
They've partnered with Open Arms to deliver weekly workshops to teach clients how to shop and cook, as well as other skills to help them keep housing.
"They often give us referrals," he said. "There is such a need for emergency housing year round."
Twice a week, they link up with the Valley Community Learning Association (VCLA). On Monday mornings and Wednesday afternoons, VCLA shares space in its Kentville headquarters to allow Moores to teach budgeting, tenancy and other computer-based skills.
Moores, who has a counseling background, says the need for the program was identified through the mental health association's longstanding Employment Outreach program.
"We found that housing issues often derailed attempts by people to find work or to take training to improve their skills."
Fortunately, Moores has discovered that various agencies in Kings County, Housing First and several churches in Kentville work well together.
"Collaboration is important," he points out, especially when people are sleeping in barns.
A lunch and learn series provides a meal and an educational opportunity to as many as 30 individuals, Moores said.
Shelter Me is designed to assist individuals living with mental illness in Kings County who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to implement long-term solutions to obtain and retain housing.
Moores does point out that someone working a minimum wage job will have a hard time finding affordable housing.
"You need to earn $13 an hour, throw in some kids and a car. Do the math. There are a lot of working poor people out there. If you lose your job, or flee abuse or have a substance issue, there are a lot of different housing concerns."
Moores sees his role as, "helping people move forward. There's no blame… People want to be a member of the community."
Among the services offered are housing placement, eviction prevention, referrals to appropriate agencies, skills training, ongoing support and case management to minimize barriers to finding and retaining housing.
The mental health association received funding for two years in order to operate the program. Moores and Hurren are based at the branch office on Opportunity Lane in Coldbrook.


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Daimler slumps, Ford and GM warned
Troubled motor industry giant DaimlerChrysler has reported a near halving in profits.
The German-US firm said profits fell 49% in 2000 to 5.2bn euros ($4.85bn), due to problems at its Chrysler unit in the US.
That figure came despite the company, based in Stuttgart, Germany, reporting that sales rose 8% to 162bn euros ($149bn).
The announcement of results was a surprise to financial markets - their release was not scheduled until later in the month.
In January, DaimlerChrysler said it would cut 26,000 jobs and close several plants in the US to get the Chrysler unit back on the track to profitability.
Big two worries
Key to its recovery plans will be the launch later on Wednesday in Chicago of the latest version of its RAM pickup, a full-size vehicle that was last updated in 1994.
Meanwhile there was more woe for the world's two largest car makers, after credit-rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) lowered its outlook on General Motors and Ford.
In cutting its outlook to negative from stable, S&P on Tuesday said increased competition within the US market and slack demand in Europe and Latin America threaten Ford and GM, who combined have nearly $300bln in debt on the market.
S&P's rating on "senior" debt, for Ford and GM is "A", its sixth highest investment grade, while the agency rates their short-term debt "A-1," its second highest mark.
It warned, however, that GM's rating likely would be lowered within a year and Ford within two years, if the car makers are unsuccessful in lessening threats to their ability to make profits and maintain financial flexibility.
"Our concern is... that there could be considerable additional pressure on profitability", said S&P analyst Scott Sprinzen.
Renewed overseas threat
Much of S&P's concern revolved around the car makers's abilities to respond to European and Japanese manufacturers. Both Ford and GM face increased competition in the US within product lines they previously dominated - sport-utility vehicles (SUV) and trucks.
SUVs have been a huge source of profit for American car makers, as have larger pickup trucks.
But in recent months, increased energy prices have damped demand for larger SUVs and trucks. Also, recent inroads by Toyota and other Japanese and German car makers have further threatened American car makers profitability in the sector.
The S&P release also noted financial problems at DaimlerChrysler were "more acute" because its Chrysler division has posted huge losses, among other problems.
DaimlerChrysler holds a credit rating equal to GM and Ford but saw its outlook lowered by S&P in December.
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we installed htdig on our server, works nicely.
I would like to integrate htdig into baja.com
design wise, as you did on contigo.com
my admin is not a c++ guy, and any old stranger
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My question is: would you for a fee be willing to modify the
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>> my question is, can the htdig logo be reduced in size?
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Clifford Chance, Linklaters and White & Case took on leading roles on the recently closed €3.9bn (£3.53bn) first phase project financing of the 1,220km Nord Stream gas pipeline.
The pipeline, which is due to complete in 2012, will transport gas from Russia to Europe.
White & Case acted for project company Nord Stream and sponsors Gazprom, Ruhrgas, BASF/Wintershall and Nederlandse Gasunie on the construction and financing of the pipeline.
Jason Kerr led the White & Case team, which featured fellow project finance partners Philip Stopford, Mark Castillo-Bernaus, Manfred Ungemach, Irina Nesvetova and Maxim Kobzev, alongside construction partner Ellis Baker and competition partner Mark Powell.
A multi-jurisdictional Clifford Chance team advised export credit agencies Hermes and SACE as well as the group of 26 commercial banks providing debt finance to the project. The Clifford Chance team was led by partners Anthony Giustini in Paris and Russell Wells and Nicholas Wong in London.
Linklaters, meanwhile, advised sole shipper for the project Gazprom Export on its long-term transportation agreement with Nord Stream. It also acted for Gazprom on the establishment of the joint venture five years ago.
The magic circle firm fielded a team led by Moscow-based infrastructure partner Daniel Tyrer, with corporate partner Grigory Gadzhiev also featuring.
The transaction is one of the largest project finance deals to have closed since the beginning of the recession.
White & Case's Kerr said: "This deal was launched in the middle of one of the toughest markets for a generation – the fact that it was so heavily over-subscribed reflects the continued confidence and appetite of the international debt community for well-structured energy deals."


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Former Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno of Brunswick, Rensselaer County, said on Albany Talk 1300 radio today this his main political adversary, now-former Gov. Eliot Spitzer, who resigned after it came to light that he was involved in a prostitution ring. Bruno said when Spitzer departed "under those pretty unpleasant circumstances, I said, you know, people ought to just pray for him and his family and give him any support in terms of his own mental and emotional state…"
But, he added, "This man has more problems than I think than just dealing with prostitutes over the years. My experience with him on a personal level is that he is like two different people, at least two different people." Bruno said Spitzer tried to annihilate anyone who didn't agree with him, including Bruno, and showed a pattern of "arrogance" and "ego."
"The bottom line here is, I think he needs therapy," Bruno said, adding that "people like this are dangerous."
Bruno, who was indicted early this year on charges of public corruption, said his lawyers have moved to have charges against him dismissed. He is accused of accepting more than $3 million from individuals and groups in exchange for his political influence. Bruno was first elected in 1976 and he was Senate majority leader from January 1995 until leaving office a few months before his term ended last year.
"So I'm hoping and praying that takes place long before the trial takes place in November," Bruno said.
The radio show went to dead air for a few seconds during the segment, which was explained a few minutes later by host Fred Dicker. He said Bruno uttered a profanity that was caught by the station and didn't go out over the air. Bruno apologized for what he said.
Dicker said filmmaker Alex Gibney was in the Capitol with a film crew for a documentary he is doing on Spitzer. Gibney is giving a seminar for the New York State Writers Institute today. He is speaking after a screening of "Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson," which he wrote and directed.


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PNC PARK – Cliff Notes from Neal Huntington's media briefing on Sunday: it's a seller's market and the Pirates aren't willing to trade too much of the future for today.
Moreover, Huntington doesn't feel the Pirates have to do anything. Unlike a year ago, Huntington doesn't feel there are glaring needs.
Some were lamenting on Twitter and elsewhere that this is too often the Pirates' mindset, others suggested that the future is now. While Pirates are in contention, and the future has arrived to some extent, but I think Huntington's position is a sound one.
Just consider the cost of pitching in the trade market (See: Houston Street and Jeff Samardzija trades), it's insanely high. There are few big time chips on the table and the extra wild card has about 20 teams in contention. Forget about David Price. The Pirates might be best served to sit tight and get Gerrit Cole healthy and hope Francisco Liriano gets right, rather than overpay.
The Pirates don't have a one-year window. They need to build upon their Andrew McCutchen-Gregory Polanco-Gerrit Cole core. And the best way to do that is to keep and develop their top young assets.
The Pirates are reportedly in the market for a starting pitcher or a relief pitcher, according to Ken Rosenthal, and have been connected to Ian Kennedy, who is having a fine season (9.5 k/9, 2.5 bb/9, 6% HR/FB). But what would he cost? I thought Brandon McCarthy was a bargain but I don't think there are many bargains to be found.
It's tough to be a buyer in this market but the good news is the Pirates are not sellers.
9. One of the underplayed story lines this season is that Pirates enjoying the third greatest attendance spike in baseball.
Through 49 home dates this year compared to last year, the Pirates' attendance is up 121,938, trailing only attendance surges by the Houston Astros and Miami Marlins, according to Forbes.com.
The Pirates rank 17th in baseball in attendance, averaging 27,819 fans per game. The Pirates are on track to post a 2.3 million attendance figure, which is equal to Pittsburgh's metro area population. With a continue strong showing, the Pirates could push to break the 2001 attendance record (2.4 million) at PNC Park.
It just goes to show if you build a winner in this town, it will be supported. Trust is growing and it's important the Pirates capitalize on that with a strong second half — and upcoming offseason.
It means the Pirates' ownership will never have had more money to spend than this upcoming offseason when also factoring in another increase in national television/media dollars. They were will be more pressure to spend from the public and there will be greater need to spend: Russell Martin is a free agent (there has to be a huge effort to retain him), 40 percent of the rotation is heading to free agency and the corners might need to be upgraded.
8. TV ratings are way up, too. (Though it doesn't matter immediately since the Pirates are locked into an undervalued TV deal).
Four NL Central teams, including the Pirates, are among the top five clubs in the majors with the strongest local TV ratings in the first half of this season, according to data compiled by Sports Business Journal.
The Tigers average a 7.52 share on Fox Sports Detroit, which is tops in MLB. The St. Louis Cardinals (7.45 on Fox Sports Midwest) are second, followed by the Pirates (7.45, Root Sports Pittsburgh), Cincinnati Reds (6.37, Fox Sports Ohio) and Milwaukee Brewers (5.91, Fox Sports Wisconsin).
The Pirates' ratings are up 2 percent from this point last season.
People are showing up and tuning in.
7. I wouldn't be in any rush to get Cole back. He's already made two DL trips. He needs to be 100 percent. Cole had a lengthy talk on the field with Huntington and the training staff prior to Saturday's game. The Pirates need Cole to be himself in September. He probably needs a rehab stint this time before rushing back to the rotation.
6. Tyler Glasnow might be getting close to being considered an untouchable asset – unless you're getting David Price and cash. I certainly wouldn't move him for Kennedy. Glasnow is 6-1 with a 1.18 ERA over his last 10 starts. Not only does he have above-average velocity but his size gives him a closer release point to home plate giving him greater effective velocity.
Glasnow, Nick Kingham, Jameson Taillon and Cole? Quite a future potential rotation.
5. I don't have much more to say about Pedro Alvarez's throwing issues other than he's playing his way into becoming a platoon first baseman. That's not ideal for anyone. I don't understand why Alvarez continues to start against left-handed pitching.
4. I've been waving the Reese McGuire flag as much as anyone but the lack of pop is somewhat concerning. Still, I like the swing and power is typically the last tool to develop.
3. How do you screw up back to back No. 1 overall picks? Ask the Astros. Wow. The Astros might set the analytical movement back after selecting Mark Appel and failing to sign Aiken.
2. One scout on Baseball Prospectus said Cole Tucker was the greatest reach of the first round and was surprised to see how close his bonus was to slot money. We'll see.
1. Gregory Polanco's strikeout rate was 14 percent in June, it's doubled to 28 percent in July.
He went 0-for-5 on Sunday dropping his average to .246. It's early, but Polanco is batting .142 against lefties and .290 against right-handers.
Perhaps he shouldn't be batting lead off agianst LHPs.
"This guy cared about other people. This guy was a Christ-like guy."
– Richard Ross, who wants the Roman Catholic Church to canonize Roberto Clemente as a saint (From Rob Biertempfel's Sunday column)
Josh Harrison's OPS+. (League average is 100). From Trib stat man David Golebiewski, Harrison has accomplished that OPS+ while playing 10-plus games at right field, third base, left field and second base. Only three players in big league history have posted a better OPS+ playing double-digit games at those positions.
Pirates' lead-leaguing on-base percentage. Looks like that new approach is working
Russell Martin is the most interesting Pirates. He's a foodie. He's a skateboarder. He lives in the Strip, as Karen Price learned last week. I have not yet been to the Lawrenceville restaurant Cure, but Martin – who grew up in the food Mecca of Montreal – said it's his favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh. It's not my recommendation, but I'd trust it.


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When Trish Hensley-Kohl made a split-second decision to swerve off the road as an out-of-control vehicle sped down the highway toward her, she ultimately saved her life and the lives of her three passengers, including her 5-year-old son. But in doing so, she took the majority of the impact of a drunk driver who careened into the driver's side door. She broke nearly every bone in her body, racked up more than $800,000 in medical bills, and was deemed unable to work or even adequately care for her young son. The accident occurred July 15, 2012 and, more than a year later, Hensley-Kohl is still hardly able to walk or go through the daily mundane tasks many take for granted.
But thanks to the love and support of her friends, a local business and a few rockin' bands, the future is looking brighter. Several of her friends have come together to hold a benefit in her honor, in the hopes of raising enough money to help purchase a wheelchair accessible van to provide her with some form of transportation.
On Friday, Nov. 15, Louie G's Pizzeria will host a fundraiser featuring several local bands – Klover Jane, Garrett Whitney and Amadon.
"We just want to do something to help her feel hopeful again," said organizer Boston Mauritsen. "I want her to know the community is here for her."
Mauritsen and her own family have already donated a Hoveround to help Hensley-Kohl move around her home, but she still has trouble getting to the many doctor's appointments and running errands outside the home.
"She would do anything for her friends, so we want to do what we can to help her," Mauritsen said. "We also want to bring attention to the repercussions of drinking and driving. There were children involved in this accident, and through no fault of her own, Trish is now unable to work. All she can do right now is focus on getting better."
Mauritsen hopes to raise about $5,000 during the event – just enough to purchase a van, and help Hensley-Kohl regain a sense of independence.
Although there is no cover for the event, donations will be happily accepted, and organizers also hope to raise money through a donation raffle for a variety items, ranging from a basket full of high quality salon hair products, to gift cards to local restaurants, and even boot camp classes with local personal trainer Shawn Bell.
Many items are currently available on the online auction site, http://www.32auctions.com/organizations/10502/auctions/11634/show_info.
Louie G's is located at 5219 Pacific Highway E. in Fife. This all-ages, family friendly event takes place from 5:30-10 p.m.


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Thursday, 7 February, 2002, 14:10 GMT
Cancer treatment for Sir David
Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament Sir David Steel is cutting his workload while he receives treatment for cancer.
He will not chair any further parliamentary sessions until the end of the month, though he will continue to deal with paperwork.
Sir David is three quarters of the way through a four week course of radiotherapy for prostate cancer and is now beginning to feel the side effects.
He has received a letter from the Queen, who offered her "warm good wishes for a speedy recovery."
Early retirement
The veteran Liberal Democrat politician underwent initial tests in April 2001 after a routine blood sample suggested an abnormality, but was given the all-clear.
He underwent further tests in June, which found traces of the cancer.
Sir David, who carries the title Lord Steel of Aikwood, is the former leader of the Liberal Party and came out of early retirement to stand for the Scottish Parliament as a list MSP for the Lothians in 1999.
He has said that he intends to step down at the next Holyrood elections, which will take place in 2003.
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in British men after lung cancer with around 1,700 new cases diagnosed each year.
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Christianity.com: Note to Self: An Interview with author, Joe Thorn
Pastor Joe Thorn outlines his unique approach to journaling and studying the Bible in which he emphasizes applying Scripture in a Christ-focused rather than a self-focused way. His book, "Note to Self: The Discipline of Preaching to Yourself" (Crossway, 2011) is a concise and clear guide that will help make the connections between the gospel and everyday living.
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Since its incorporation in April 1921, Martha's Vineyard Hospital has been committed to delivering high quality, compassionate medical care to each and every member of the Vineyard's year-round and seasonal community, as well as all who visit here. Martha's Vineyard Hospital is a proud member of Partners HealthCare and an affiliate of Massachusetts General Hospital. This partnership allows us to provide our patients with seamless accessibility to the finest community-based medicine, as well as the most advanced specialty care in the world. Accessible by ferry and plane, this family-friendly island has an estimated year round population of 15,500 swelling to roughly 115,000 during July and August.
We are currently seeking candidates Vice President of Clinical Services. The position is full time, 40 hours per week, in our Administration office. Available immediately we require a Master's degree in Healthcare Administration or related field. At least 7 years experience in a management role with the ability to work with clinical leadership and hospital Administration.
Strong interpersonal and conflict management skills. Commitment focused to quality of care and excellent service. Able to work in the areas of finance, business planning, strategic planning, and program development. Excellent leadership and communication.
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Laboratory: A full-service, CAP-certified laboratory for inpatients and outpatients ranging from newborns to seniors. Lab testing provided includes; Routine Chemistry, Therapeutic Drug/Toxicology, Special Chemistry, including fertility hormone testing, Hematology/Coagulation, Serology, including Lyme testing, Blood Bank/Immunohematology, Bacteriology, Urine, Stool, Glucose Tolerance, Drug Screening.
Radiology: MVH's Radiology department is accredited by the American College of Radiology and staffed by radiologists from Massachusetts General Hospital. Inpatient and outpatient services currently provided include; 3D (Tomosynthesis) Mammography, Bone density screenings, CT Scans, Echo cardiograms, General X-rays, MRIs, and Ultrasound.
Pharmacy: Our pharmacy provides comprehensive services to patients admitted to the hospital, the Emergency Room, Windemere Nursing and Rehabilitation (attached nursing home), and infusion patients. The pharmacy is responsible for dispensary services (Pyxis) within the facility.
Rehabilitation and Wellness: This department provides physical, occupational and speech therapy services to both inpatients and outpatients. Our therapists provide individual and group care including, but not limited to, patient education, home and onsite exercise programs, and self-management strategies. A wide array of services is offered assisting with neck, back, hand, swallowing, pelvic, balance, posture, headaches, incontinence, vertigo, women's health, ergonomics, stroke and brain injury, cognition, language function and articulation.
Substance Use Disorder Team: Our Substance Use Disorder Team (SUDT) offers assistance to the island community by providing resources and referrals to services that support a use-free lifestyle through patient assessment, crisis intervention, development and implementation of Individual Treatment Plans, and placement assistance to treatment programs. The SUDT consults with the Emergency Department, MVH Inpatient Care units, Primary Care Practices, Maternity and Employee Assistance Program.
Dental Clinic: Our dental center provides comprehensive oral health care services to children and adults. Services provided by the clinic include check-ups, X-rays, cleanings, fillings, crowns, periodontics, tooth extraction, endodontics and dentures.
To apply, please visit www.mvhospital.org to submit your online application with resume for consideration. Life is great on the Vineyard www.mvol.com; work at a stunning facility in an amazing community, with great pay and benefits. We offer an extensive health/dental/vision benefit package, a 403B, Pension, free Life and LTD insurances, generous time off policy of 4 weeks vacation, 12 sick days, and 11 paid holidays per year.
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Queensland flood inquiry commissioner Cate Holmes has ramped up her criticism of a Brisbane newspaper's presentation of an alleged conflict of interest by one of the inquiry's deputy commissioners.
Her remarks at the start of the reconvened inquiry yesterday followed a similar attack on Saturday.
Ms Holmes said there was no conflict of interest between deputy commissioner Phillip Cummins and his potential employment at a company preparing to give advice to Seqwater, operator of the dam.
"He didn't know, when he agreed to do work after the end of the commission, that the consulting company for which he agreed to do that work had been engaged by Seqwater," Ms Holmes said. "Nothing I said yesterday has altered, particularly about The Courier-Mail's reprehensible headlines. The headline, 'Flood commissioner on dam payroll', that is a simple untruth."
Seqwater confirmed yesterday it had no commercial arrangement with Mr Cummins, but Ms Holmes had him leave the hearings when Seqwater employees were giving evidence.
Yesterday's proceedings were dominated by debate on circumstances around decisions to boost water releases from Wivanhoe Dam, including evidence by engineer Terrence Malone that was scrutinised during the unprecedented Sunday session.
Darryl Rangiah, instructed by Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, tested Mr Malone on whether water releases could have been higher on the weekend before Brisbane experienced its worst flood in nearly 40 years.
"The rates [of water releases] could have been significantly higher in the period from the Saturday morning until the Monday morning under the W3 strategy, couldn't they?"
"Yes, but we would have made downstream flooding worse," Mr Malone replied.
The decision not to release more water has been the central criticism of engineers at the dam. It has also sparked allegations in the new inquiry that they fabricated reports detailing events over that weekend.
"Your statement that the engineers were holding dam levels as low as possible is not correct, is it?" "Yes it is," Mr Malone said, "within the constraints we had at the time." Under the W3 strategy engineers said they were using, objectives such as the protection of urban areas overrode the desire to make bigger water releases.
Last year's floods were unprecedented, with 2.6 million megalitres of rain falling in the dam catchment, twice as much as in the 1974 floods.
Seqwater engineer John Ruffini appeared late yesterday at the inquiry, which continues throughout this week.
Attention is likely to revert to the government and Seqwater in their respective roles in determining how much dam water levels could fall in the lead-up to January. During the first inquiry last year it was revealed that the then energy and water utilities minister,
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You've no doubt noticed things look a little different here at WBIR.com. We've made some changes, and we hope the result is a better experience for our users.
First off, you may recognize our new look if you've ever visited the website for USA Today. We are owned by the same company, Gannett, and are proud to model our online look after one of the most successful newspapers and websites in the world. That being said, we are the first local television station to try out this new website, so there will no doubt be a learning curve for us, so we ask for your patience as we figure out how to make this format work best to get you the news and information you need.
One of the things we are most excited about with this new website is the homepage. The new layout allows us to highlight the most important news of the day, whether it's a local, national, or international story, and the great stories about our community that we love to tell. It will also be easier for you to access video and photo galleries that help tell those stories.
Also on the home page, you will see a listing of all of the most recent stories, videos, and galleries added to WBIR.com on the right side of the page. This will ensure you always know the latest happenings in East Tennessee and the world.
On the left side of the page, you will get quick links to send us an email or news tip, to see what's on Channel 10, get the latest from our shows on Fox 43, and the recipes featured on our shows. That's also where you will find links to our news casts that are streaming online.
Other live video feeds can be found at the top of the home page, when available.
You will also find your community page underneath the latest headlines on the home page, where you can select the county where you live and read news and find out about events happening in your neighborhood.
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(10/12/2006) The session started with tears and anger, but by the time the mediation team at James Hillhouse High School worked its magic, the two teenaged girls had put aside their differences and were friends again.
It was a peaceful outcome in a time when school violence across the country is ratcheting up.
On Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006, 1:15 p.m. at James Hillhouse High School, students will talk about the importance of mediation services in diffusing conflicts that could leave to violence and the school system will announce an expansion of the program.
The news conference will take place in the conference room of Andre Dupree, principal on special assignment at James Hillhouse, where a team of school resource officers, school security guards and school administrators mediate conflicts between students on a regular basis, sometimes even calling in parents to help broker resolutions.
�We work hard to create a climate in our school where young people feel free to come up to us and talk about situations. Through mediation, we teach kids how to approach other students in a way that is nonthreatening,� Dupree said. �The mediation team consists of the school resource officer, the security personnel, school administrators, the students and sometimes parents. These teams meet on a daily basis, sometimes twice a day.�
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Reginald Mayo said the school district is teaming up with Community Mediation, Inc. to provide expanded mediation throughout the school system. �We really think this model works. It�s proven here at James Hillhouse High School in diffusing conflicts before they hit the streets and result in violent acts. We�ve had great luck with it in other schools,� Dr. Mayo said.
Community Mediation will provide staff development, training and other school-based services to the New Haven Public Schools� Youth Development Coordinators (YDCs) during the 2006-07 school year in partnership with the Social Development department of NHPS. The staff development training and services will include a 16-hour mediation training; 10 hours of mediation apprenticeship for each youth development coordinator; and school-based professional assistance with school-related mediations and facilitations at all of the schools where the YDCs are assigned.
Charles Pillsbury, Executive Director of Community Mediation, said mediation �is concerned not only about helping students resolve the current conflict, but also about giving young people skills to resolve conflicts going forward. These are problem solving skills they can use in school and in life. Mediation does not stop bullets, but it may stop a young person from picking up a gun or from pursuing further conflict.�
Sgt. Ricardo Rodriguez, supervisor of youth oriented policing for New Haven police, said,
�With violence involving our youth in New Haven and throughout the country increasing and with young people turning to handguns to solve their issues, the need for our children to communicate effectively is very important. Mediation has been a part of our School Resource Officer program from the start. Having individuals such as Officer Ponteau and Jones use their skills along with school administrators and security personnel to help children deal with their disputes and disagreements will benefit our children.�