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Get an overview of this hotel3-star hotel with free breakfast and free area shuttle
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Situated in a shopping district, this hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Inova Fairfax Hospital and within 6 mi (10 km) of State Theatre and Tysons Corner Center. George Mason University and Marymount University are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Hotel Features
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free area shuttle. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a rooftop terrace are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 148 rooms provide free WiFi and free wired Internet, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and conveniences like sitting areas and refrigerators. Guests will also find MP3 docks, microwaves, and premium bedding.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
Hyatt House Falls Church/Merrifield
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Hyatt House Falls Church/Merrifield features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception on select days. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This 3-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measure 1800 square feet (167 square meters). This business-friendly hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Hyatt House Falls Church/Merrifield is a smoke-free property.
- Express check-out
- 24-hour business center
- Elevator/lift
- Fireplace in lobby
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Total number of rooms - 148
- Number of floors - 7
- Bar/lounge
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Free breakfast
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Computer station
- Billiards or pool table
- Grocery/convenience store
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Laundry facilities
- Meeting rooms 3
- Rooftop terrace
- Restaurant
- Conference space size (feet) - 1800
- Free grocery shopping service
- Year Built 2012
- Free area shuttle
- Snack bar/deli
- Conference space size (meters) - 167
- Number of meeting rooms - 3
- Free reception
- Free self parking
- Smoke-free property
- Outdoor pool
- Television in common areas
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Area shuttle (complimentary)
- Grocery/convenience store
- Snack bar/deli
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Free newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Free local calls
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Microwave
- Daily housekeeping
- Designer toiletries
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Satellite TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- MP3 docking station
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Where to Eat
Guests are offered a complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast each morning. The hotel offers a complimentary manager's reception on select days.
H Bar - This bar specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. A children's menu is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, or fitness facility without adult supervision.
- Golfing nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 175 per stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100.00
- Dogs only
- 2 per room (up to 50 lb)
- Restrictions apply
- For more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Optional extras
- Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 175 per stay) plus USD 100.00 one-time cleaning fee
Hotel Name
- HYATT house Falls
- HYATT house Falls Church/Merrifield
- HYATT house Falls Church/Merrifield Fairfax
- HYATT house Falls Church/Merrifield Hotel
- HYATT house Falls Church/Merrifield Hotel Fairfax
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The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).


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The Swezey Room of Indiana History contains books, magazines, documents and other materials relating to all aspects of Indiana and local history. It may be used by patrons doing research requiring the use of Indiana materials. Books in the Swezey Room are marked with either IND or IND CIRC. The IND CIRC books may be checked out for the normal two-week period. Magazines, documents and vertical file information relating to Indiana and local history may be photocopied.
The artistic showpiece of the Indiana Room is the large stained glass window installed in the west wall. It was designed and fabricated by Mary L. Sixbey, a prize-winning stained glass artist who has worked and exhibited in this art form for over a decade. The window "The River of Knowledge" which measures 14 x 6 1/2 feet, was a gift to the library from Mrs. Sixbey and her husband, Ted. The artist chose a river for it's natural analogy to the spread of knowledge, the underlying purpose of a library. Much of the glass used is "mouth-blown" glass, custom made for the window by the freemont Glass Company of Seattle, Washington. Mouth-blown glass is a medium desirable for its interesting striations and its special qualities of light and color. The design's rock formations were crafted from "crackle glass" imported from Germany. Multiple layers of glass in the work create the illusion of depth and enrich its textural quality. The painstaking skill which is required to create such an impressive and vibrant work is evident in every detail. Mrs. Sixby worked on this piece for over two years, from its conception in the summer of 1987 to its completion and installation in December of 1989.
The elegance of the Swezey Room of Indiana History was made possible by a gift to the Tippecanoe County Public Library from Burr Swezey Jr., former chairman of the Lafayette National Bank, his wife Anne Louise and their three children, Dave, Karen and Elisabeth.
Mr. Swezey was born in 1918 at his family home at Kossuth Street and Lingle Avenue. Lafayette libraries, old and new, have featured in his life. He attended kindergarten in a building formerly at the corner of Columbia and Sixth (just one block from the current main Library) which had served as the city library from 1890 to 1901. When the Wells Memorial Library at North and Sixth opened in 1926, he became an eager and card-carrying young patron. In later years, Mr. Swezey became aware that the Wells building was much too small and that the community was in dire need of a large and modern facility. His enthusiastic support of the new library building project prompted him, in 1988 to offer a gift of $250,000 toward the building of the current Tippecanoe County Public Library at South and Seventh Street.
Believing that a public building should be more than simply utilitarian and that beauty could be gracefully integrated with function, Mr. Swezey designated $100,000 of the gift money to be spent on architectural enhancements to the Indiana History room. Of the remaining gift, $50,000 was spent on upgrading the library's lighting and ventilation system and $100,000 was placed in a trust to be used for the purchase of books and related materials. The room is named in honor of the Swezey family.
The Swezey Room was designed by two local architects, Harry L. Mohler and Kent Schuette. The room features beautiful walnut bookshelves, cornices, ceiling beams, and mantelpiece, all made of wood custom-milled by the Waynedale Lumber Company of Fort Wayne, Indiana. The various architectural details were carefully chosen to echo similar uses of wood crafting in other historic Lafayette buildings, such as the county courthouse and the historical museum. Craftsmen from the Sims Painting Company of Indianapolis did the wood finishing work and carpenters of the H.G. Christman Company of South Bend did the final assembly and installation. The Swezey Room furniture, made of solid oak and stained to match the walnut bookshelves, was manufactured by the Worden Company. The room's overall effect is an atmosphere of quiet warmth and dignified beauty that enhances the pleasures of reading and research.
The Swezey Room of Indiana History contains approximately 2500 books and other materials concerning all aspects of Indiana history including religious, governmental, educational, natural, architectural, literary, and biographical. It houses books by and about James Whitcomb Riley, Indiana high school and college basketball, Indiana in the Civil War and Indiana quilts. There are histories of Lafayette and state travel guides. It also includes Purdue and Tippecanoe County high school yearbooks. The genealogy collection is also housed in the room.

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LONG BEACH — Inaugural "Gray Thursday" sales in Long Beach appeared to be a financial success Thanksgiving morning, with shoppers lined up and ready to spend as early as Wednesday night at various local stores. | PHOTOS
Whether the push to shop on a holiday typically devoted to family time, football games and giving thanks is a hit on a social level, however, remained to be seen.
Some shoppers said they weren't at all bothered to sacrifice the holiday for slashed prices.
"Thanksgiving is every Sunday if you have a family that loves you," declared Harold Beltranni from Norwalk, who has spent the last four Thanksgivings at the Bellflower Kmart, but who opted for the Long Beach location at Bellflower Boulevard and Spring Street Thursday.
Signs of discontent, however, were evident among many of the 200 or so shoppers who joined him at the East Long Beach business, especially after they learned shortly before the 6 a.m. opening that the "Door Buster Deals" were limited in supply. Consumers, many of whom began their vigil the night before, issued a collective groan when Kmart employees announced vouchers would be given for a small number of big ticket electronics, and that each shopper could only purchase one "Door Buster" item per person.
The 32-inch TVs offered at less than $100 went first, with only 10 available at the advertised price. Similarly limited quantities of DVD players and computer tablets quickly followed suit.
"I was 14th in line and they were already out of the 32-inch TVs by the time they got to me," said Dave Wilson of Buena Park.
"That was fine with me, because I wanted the 50-inch (sold for less than $300), but they should have told all these people earlier," Wilson added gesturing at the long line that stretched down the length of the big box store. "If you know you only have 10 TVs then you let customers know before they spend all night outside."
When Shakira Woods of Long Beach realized the TVs she wanted were gone before the store's doors even opened, she took a voucher for an $89 tablet, which was being sold for $39 Thursday morning. Woods then offered the ticket to others in the line for the best price, launching a brief bidding war.
"One lady said 'I got $15;' then this man said, 'I got $20' and they started going back and forth," Woods said.
The woman eventually won, paying Woods $40 for the voucher. That translated to a savings of $9 for the winning bidder, who did not want to give her name but who insisted it was worth it.
A few people briefly worried that things might grow violent when another shopper tried to cut the line. But hot tempers were quickly cooled by a Long Beach Police Department patrol officer tasked with keeping an eye on the crowd.
"There was some arguing, so I just explained that fighting in public is illegal and I'll arrest both of them if I have to," said Officer Mike Masai. "They calmed down."
The brief squabble launched an amusing and somewhat disturbing recollection of previous holiday sales that ended in injury, including last year's pepper-spraying at a Walmart when aggressive crowds began to push and shove for video games placed on sale.
Frayed nerves, limited supplies and missing out on the traditional holiday meal weren't the only complaints logged by shoppers. Some also expressed sympathy, and appreciation, for employees working on the holiday.
"I love my Walmart but with everything going on this year, people being under-paid and getting no benefits, I'm not going to go," vowed Annette Johnson of Beaumont, CA, who decided to get some early morning shopping done at Kmart before joining her family in Long Beach for Thanksgiving.
Still, just as many shoppers said they did not mind spending their holidays in line and they planned to hit as many stores as they could on Thursday and Friday, explaining their strategy with the precision of a military logistician.
"They give you maps, so you know exactly where to line up in the store for the item you want," explained Theresa Bender of San Pedro. "That way you don't have too many people crowding one area, and you don't waste your time."
Bender proudly declared she is a "Black Friday" shopping veteran of many years and it showed as she arrived before dawn at the downtown Long Beach Walmart equipped with camp chairs and other supplies. She happily shared her stuff and her shopping tips with a small collection of people waiting on line Thursday, including first-time "Black Friday" shopper Aaron Pineda who came with his wife on the Metro Blue Line from Watts. In exchange for the kind gesture, Bender and Pineda explained, they had all formed a bond and were helping one another out by holding places in line for bathroom breaks and food runs.
"We've got six kids, so the wait is worth it," Pineda explained. "We've tried to save enough for the flat screen before, but we could never get enough together. With the sale we can afford it."
With so many sales staggered throughout the day, Bender said, she planned to purchase items at Walmart at 8 p.m. Thursday, then get back in line and spend the night so that she can snap up more deals when the second sale starts at 5 a.m. Friday. That means Bender and several of her relatives will take the line shifts, leaving a small window at 2 p.m. Thursday when everyone will dash home for a shared meal. And that's where the goodwill earned by her sharing will really come into play.
"It's nice, it's fun, the atmosphere is good," Bender said. "It's not like I need anything, I wasn't even going to do it this year, but then I saw all the sale ads and I couldn't resist. It's like an addiction."
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"It's not about trash, ultimately, or about recycling," John Farnsworth writes in this issue of SCM. "It's about consumption." Also in this issue, Fred Foldvary argues that "if resources were properly priced to include the pollution costs, as producers passed on the pollution charge to their customers, consumption as such would not be a social problem." So is a "green tax shift" the answer? What do you think?


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Mariano Velazquez has marched to support public education and walked city streets to wipe out graffiti. He's faced off against powerful bureaucracies and pressed elected officials for answers.
But on a recent evening, the Lawndale resident was standing with a group of children in a multipurpose room at the Lawndale Community Center.
Violin in hand, Velazquez guided the students through a performance in front of 300 parents and other community members.
It was another small step for a youth music program that continues to grow.
"It's not just about teaching kids music," Velazquez said on a recent afternoon in his office off Catalina Avenue in Redondo Beach.
Drawings from his two young children, Manolo and Camila, are taped to the walls. Black violin cases sit near the door.
Today, about 40 children and their parents participate in Planet Orchestra, a youth music program Velazquez started about two years ago with a shoestring budget and a simple goal -- to bring people together, through music.
"The goal is to learn to connect and harmonize," he said. "When everybody comes together to connect and push in the same direction, everybody wins."
Velazquez has emerged as a leader in Lawndale and has worked to be an advocate for children and their parents.
As a member of the city of Lawndale's Parks, Recreational and Social Services Commission, he's worked to create recreational opportunities for children and families stricken from abuse.
"You look at the void and see that nothing is getting done," Velazquez said. "I see that it has to be me."
Originally from Cuiliacan, a city in northwest Mexico, Velazquez came to the United States when he was 18.
He enrolled at El Camino College, where he was first introduced to the violin.
Although Velazquez eventually went on to study math at California State University, Dominguez Hills, the violin remained at his side.
"I thought, 'Where was this when I was a teenager?"' Velazquez said of the instrument that he taught his son to play. "I treasured it immediately."
But his work in the community transcends violin classes.
He's been on the front lines in the city's effort to combat graffiti, organizing groups of parents -- often from different cultures, speaking different languages -- and walking streets together near local elementary schools removing the spray-painted vandalism.
"Graffiti is a tragic manifestation of kids who are not well-served," Velazquez said. "These kids are not well-served by adults."
He's faced off against local school districts, leading an opposition movement against Measure CL, a parcel tax that created new funding for local school districts.
Velazquez saw the tax as an attack on local property and business owners that was based on flawed revenue numbers.
"Something like Measure CL is problematic on so many levels," said Velazquez, who debated school district officials and met with homeowner associations in the campaign to defeat Measure CL, which passed. "That most people don't see the demagoguery is very frustrating. It's education snake oil. And people buy it."
Velazquez, who is married with two young children, has played an active role in public schools, working to increase parent involvement in the classroom and with administrators. He's fought for students.
In 2010, he led efforts to keep a beloved principal from being involuntarily transferred to a new school. The effort ultimately failed, and the principal retired two years later.
"About six years ago, I bought into this idea that parent involvement turns things around," Velazquez said. "But little by little, I started learning how school districts are run. The different complexities. Children are totally ignored. I started to understand things that weren't supposed to be talked about."
Other Lawndale leaders have applauded Velazquez for his work.
"We don't have enough parents like Mariano," said Sandra Suarez, a former Centinela school board member who campaign with Velazquez against Measure CL. "There is not enough parent involvement. We need more people like him the community."
And his music program, perhaps the centerpiece of his volunteer work, continues to build on its success, attracting students and their families from across the South Bay.
"He's got energy, enthusiasm and ideas," Councilman Jim Osborne said. "And he's not afraid to take a stand."
In June, Velazquez joined the Lawndale Parks, Recreation and Social Services Commission, where he is working to build social programs and bring city officials, educators and law enforcement authorities together to support parents and their children.
That goal reflects the idea of Planet Orchestra, which was able to grow from a grass-roots, parent-led class to a nonprofit foundation with professional teachers assisted by community members, city officials, art foundations and generous donors.
He juggles his day job creating drafting models for homes and commercial areas with educating his children at home and volunteering in the community.
He has shied away from pleas to run for elective office, simply because he said it would limit him in his volunteer work. And there is much more to do.
"I can't imagine neglecting all the work that needs to be done," he said.


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3) odious / a bird
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One supermarket chain plans to pull out of the Los Angeles retail scene, a couple of others may be coming in, and a major online outfit has just started selling groceries, including fruits and vegetables, in the region.
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, part of England-based Tesco, announced plans early this year to exit the U.S.
The El Segundo, Calif.-based chain of 200 markets in California, Nevada and Arizona debuted to much fanfare in November 2007 but failed to catch on.
The parent company sank billions of dollars into its Fresh & Easy experiment and had been predicting that the company would finally turn a profit this year.
Meantime, Aldi Inc., Batavia, Ill., reportedly is planning a $55-million regional headquarters and distribution center in the Moreno Valley east of Los Angeles and is expected to expand into the area.
Riverside County would be a fitting location for the 1,200-store chain because of low rents and a large concentration of its target customer base of low-income consumers, analysts say.
There also are reports that organic and natural food retailer Wild Oats Markets Inc., which closed in 2007, could be making a comeback, possibly with the help of billionaire Ron Burkle's Yucaipa Cos., a Los Angeles private equity firm.
The company's website says it is "re-introducing the Wild Oats brand," with products due to arrive on store shelves this year.
Burkle was the company's major shareholder when Wild Oats was sold to Whole Foods Co.
The Los Angeles Times reported in mid-July that Gelson's Markets, an upscale chain of 16 locations based in Encino, Calif., may be sold by Arden Group Inc., its Compton, Calif.-based parent, because of "intense competition" in the market.
In a recent regulatory filing, Arden Group said Gelson's is in direct competition with numerous local outlets of regional and national supermarket chains that "are generally larger than Gelson's stores which, in some cases, enables them to offer more products, and their greater resources allow them to conduct more comprehensive advertising campaigns."
Arden said it has retained a financial adviser, but had no comment on its future course of action.
Giant online retailer Amazon.com Inc. expanded its AmazonFresh service, which it established in Seattle in 2007, to parts of Los Angeles in June.
The company offers same-day delivery of a half million items, including fresh produce.
Four of the company's key executives came from Webvan, an online grocery business that Reuters reported lost more than $800 million in three years before closing in 2001.
At least in theory, the executives will add their expertise as to what not to do and likely will prevent AmazonFresh from expanding too rapidly, Reuters said.
Compton, Calif.-based Ralphs Grocery Co. is promoting shorter lines and faster checkout in its advertising, as it parent, Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co., says it expects to install infrared sensors that count customers in all of the more than 2,400 Kroger supermarkets.
Alternative formats on the rise
Of the four major supermarket chains in the Los Angeles market — Ralphs, Vons, Albertsons and Stater Bros. — all but Stater Bros. will be down by more than a half dozen stores this year compared to last year, said Dick Spezzano, president of Spezzano Consulting Services, Monrovia, Calif.
"The real change here in Los Angeles is that these chains have less store count and have less share of the total dollar," he said.
"The alternative formats have really started to pick up steam."
For example, Wal-Mart neighborhood markets are in expansion mode in the region.
Target has introduced its PFresh program into just about all of its Southern California stores, and Monrovia-based Trader Joe's continues to do a "marvelous job," though expansion has slowed as it saturates the market, Spezzano said.
The Phoenix-based Sprouts chain, which emphasizes low prices and large produce displays, also could expand its California locations significantly in the next few years, he said.
Meanwhile, independent ethnic chains like Anaheim, Calif.-based Gonzalez Northgate Market and Los Angeles-based Super King continue to grow. In all, there are more than 20 ethnic supermarket chains in the area, he said.
Expansion isn't limited to supermarkets.
Convenience stores
Deerfield, Ill.-based Walgreens drug stores on Dec. 1 opened a flagship store at Sunset and Vine in Hollywood, marking its 8,000th location.
Besides an enhanced pharmacy and various health and wellness products and services, the store features a juice and smoothie bar featuring fresh fruits and vegetables and hundreds of fresh food items including produce and high-quality, on-the-go meal options such as wraps, sandwiches and salads made fresh daily, the company said.
Spezzano also expects the Dollar General chain, which also is adding fresh offerings to its product line, to grow its presence in Los Angeles.


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Special Section: Safe schools
The Etiwanda School District has handled 10 complaints against teachers over the past five years, six of which resulted in resignation or discipline.
The school district provided documents associated with the complaints in response to a Public Records Act request made by the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, The Sun and Redlands Daily Facts.
Names of the teachers were redacted by the district.
The newspapers are compiling a Safe Schools special report, requesting documents from 19 school districts concerning complaints of teacher misconduct.
The school district had complaints filed against 10 teachers since the 2006-07 school year.
Four were unfounded and none of the complaints resulted in criminal charges.
"I think we have excellent teachers in the Etiwanda school district," said Terry Embleton, assistant superintendent of personnel services. "Thank goodness we don't have any awful complaints against our teachers."
The school district investigates every complaint filed against an employee, Embleton said.
"We really go above and beyond investigating complaints from our parents or our students," he said.
Although several of the complaints were determined to be unfounded, the school district included them in the records request because they were believed to be substantial in nature.
"Just because they were of a substantial nature and there was a reasonable cause to believe that the complaint was well founded," Embleton said.
"In most cases, if they are not well founded, we do not know that until we complete our investigation."
The most severe complaints against teachers in the school district included teachers who developed a pattern of being physically and verbally abusive with students.
Two teachers in the district had several complaints filed against them accusing them of grabbing students and yelling at students.
Speaking in general, Embleton said the teachers have a right to due process per the state Education Code and school districts cannot just ask a teacher to leave.
"We work within our Education Code," Embleton said. "And if there are some teachers that need extra assistance we try to make sure we give them that assistance to correct any poor behavior."
Grapeland resignation
A teacher at Grapeland Elementary School is no longer with the school district following several complaints of unprofessional conduct.
The district compiled a case for the teacher's dismissal in May 2011, but the teacher decided to resign.
"They resigned during the 2011-12 school year," Embleton said.
Among the list of complaints that spanned from 2008 through 2011, the teacher was heard yelling at students and calling them names. He was also reported to have yelled at fellow district employees.
The teacher was reprimanded for switching a broken classroom computer with a working one from the computer lab without permission; disabling a security alarm in the classroom; giving district-owned materials to someone who was not a district employee; grading papers during an assembly; sending and receiving text messages during an assembly; and using an unauthorized person as a messenger to deliver confidential student records to the school office.
In December 2008, the teacher confronted middle school students outside Grapeland Elementary. He yelled in a "hostile and threatening" manner and was even accused of grabbing them. The teacher was later confronted by the father of one of the students.
The teacher also was reprimanded for teaching an "age inappropriate" lesson on ways people die. The students were instructed to cut out skeletons and include their name, date of birth, date of death and the way they died.
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A second-grade teacher is no longer working for the school district following multiple reports in 2010 and 2011 that the teacher grabbed and yelled at students.
The teacher was given notices of unprofessional conduct and unsatisfactory performance in January 2011.
The district held a disciplinary meeting with the teacher in May 2011. The teacher was given a list of effective teacher commands to help mitigate the behavior.
The records did not include any documents showing the teacher's resignation or release from the district, but Embleton confirmed that the teacher is no longer employed there.
Preschool departure
A teacher resigned in November 2007 from the school district's preschool program, Creating Learning Opportunities and Understanding Differences in Students, or C.L.O.U.D.S., following allegations of inappropriate behavior.
A parent filed a complaint against the teacher in February 2007 when her 3-year-old son came home with a sign around his neck saying "will walk for food."
The teacher was placed on paid leave while the district conducted an investigation into the allegations.
The teacher was notified in March 2007 that he or she would not be rehired for the next school year.
The teacher submitted a letter of resignation the same month.
The teacher's credentials were not revoked, but Embleton said the teacher is no longer employed with the district.
Falsifying meetings
A speech and language pathologist with the district left in September 2011 for falsifying documents indicating that Individual Education Program, or IEP, meetings were held with parents regarding five students in the school district. The meetings had not been held, the district determined.
The IEP is the foundation that directs instructional planning for the student with exceptional needs, according to the documents.
According to a document sent to the state Commission on Teacher Credentialing, the teacher worked for the district for less than one month in 2011.
Embleton said the teacher was on a temporary contract with the school district.
"Temporary teachers are hired on a temporary basis and releasing a temporary teacher is a lot different than releasing a probationary teacher or a permanent teacher," Embleton said. "Generally to release a permanent teacher it takes a lot more documentation than it does to release a temporary teacher."
Band bullying
Two parents sent letters to the school district in October 2010 accusing a band teacher of using inappropriate language and bullying students.
The parents were invited to meet with the teacher and site administrators to rectify the situation, but declined.
The teacher was placed on leave while school district officials conducted an investigation.
They determined that the teacher did use "name-calling" and waved a drumstick at students.
As a result, the teacher was given written directives and was counseled in personal conferences in order to address the inappropriate behavior, according to the documents.
The school district has not received any more complaints, according to the documents.
Although every case is different, Embleton said the school district offers teachers progressive discipline in order to correct any misbehavior, which he says works successfully.
"We use progressive discipline to try to change employee behavior," he said.
Unfounded complaints
There were four complaints filed against four teachers that the district determined to be unfounded after conducting investigations.
Embleton said the records provided include all complaints that were believed to be substantial and worth investigating, even if they turned out to be unfounded.
Four of the five cases did not result in any discipline. However, in one case the school district met with the teacher in order to correct behavior the district deemed to be inappropriate.
All five teachers continued teaching in the district.
"If there's an unfounded complaint against the teacher then we do an investigation. If the teacher did not do anything then they go on teaching," Embleton said.
"They participate in the investigation, but if it was an unfounded complaint it would not have any adverse effect on the teacher."
Teachers who have unfounded complaints brought against them often do not continue to receive complaints, he said.
"We have over 600 teachers in our district and we're going back from 2006-07 in public records requests. We only have 10 incidents."
Reached federal level
One of the complaints, filed by a parent in December 2008, went as far as the federal Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
The parent accused a third-grade teacher at Terra Vista Elementary School of discriminating against her 8-year-old son because of his disability.
According to the parent, the teacher excluded her son from an awards ceremony and told the class "any student who did not receive an award was because they had trouble focusing and not following directions."
The parent also accused the teacher of retaliating against the parent for advocating for the child's rights.
An investigation was conducted in February 2009 and found that the teacher did not discriminate against the student or retaliate against the parent.
In March 2009, the parent sent a complaint to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. The office conducted an investigation in April 2009 with the same conclusion as the school district.
The parent appealed the decision and the office determined the appeal did not warrant any further consideration and closed the case.
Witnesses disagree
In May 2010, a parent emailed a teacher accusing her of grabbing her second-grade son by the arm and taking him to the principal's office.
The school district was made aware of the email and conducted an investigation and asked the parent to attend an informational meeting with the teacher.
The parent declined to meet.
In June 2010, the district sent a letter to the parent stating that the investigator determined the accusation to be false based on statements of witnesses.
The teacher was given the opportunity to appeal, but the records did not include an appeal was made.
Drug comments
A parent filed a complaint in March 2010 accusing two teachers of making comments to her son about his being high.
These comments were allegedly made following the student's five-day suspension in February for purchasing marijuana.
The parent said a physical education teacher asked if he was high when he would not jump a hurdle. He was sent to detention for not listening to the teacher.
A few days later while in math class, a substitute teacher asked to see his pupil size, asked if his brain cells were fried and if he was half-baked in front of the class, according to the parent.
The parent said the comments made her son more anxious and depressed to attend school.
She asked to have his physical education teacher changed and whether his discipline issue would be taken off his record.
A district official met with the parent and gave information regarding the district's policy in challenging student records.
There were no records showing whether the teachers were reprimanded.
"Complaints made against district employees are not always founded, so if the complaint is not founded there will not be action for discipline," Embleton said.
"In the documents provided, all documents concerning each case, if there was any action against an employee, it would be there."
Detention contested
In January 2010, the school district received a complaint from a parent accusing a fifth-grade teacher at Perdew Elementary School of discriminating against the parent's son and disciplining him after he continued to play tetherball after the recess bell had rung.
The parent complained that the son was issued a "harsh and unusual punishment" when issued a citation and was required to attend detention.
An investigation was conducted in March 2010.
The investigator determined that the "facts and evidence" did not support the allegation and that the teacher had legitimate policy and safety-related reasons for the discipline issued to the student.
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Styler named AJCA/NAJ area representative
Shawn Styer, Elmwood, Wis., has been named an area representative for the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc., covering Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.
For the past year, he has worked on a part-time basis as an evaluator for the AJCA Linear Type Traits Appraisal program. He will continue in that role as part of his new assignment.
Styer earned a B.S. in dairy science-management option from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, where he was a member of the National Dairy Challenge team in 2012. While pursuing his studies, he worked three years as an assistant herdsman for Jon-De Farm, a 1,500-cow Holstein dairy. He also completed a four-month management trainee experience at Ahlem Farm Partnership, Hilmar, Calif.
For more information on the association's complete line of services for dairy business owners, visit the website at www.USJersey.com or connect at Facebook.com/USJersey.
Wisconsin DBA 2014 Access Symposium will highlight 'down cow' crisis management strategies
The Dairy Business Association (DBA) will hold their Access Symposium, Feb. 18-19, at Lambeau Field, in Green Bay, Wis.
The Feb. 18 program will feature the heads of multiple state agencies, providing updates o regulations facing producers. Producers will then have the opportunity to interact with staff members from each agency.
On Feb. 19, the event will focus on down cow crisis management strategies. Several experts will discuss best management practices on how to humanely take care of down and sick cattle on dairy operations. In addition, the day will feature a crisis workshop, where producers will learn firsthand how to handle potential crisis situations at their dairy operations.
Dr. Mike Costin, DVM from ANIMART, will discuss his own experiences in developing a balanced approach to handling down cows which is both practical for the producer and acceptable to animal handling experts. He will discuss keys to establishing a down cow team, and outline six procedures in handling the animal and humane euthanasia: 1) Proper Use of Hip Hoist; 2) Moving a Down Cow Using a Sled; 3) Moving a Down Cow by Means of Mechanical Conveyance; 4) Moving a Down Cow out of the Parlor; 5) Moving a Down Cow out of the Return Alley; and 6) Moving a Down Cow Out of a Stall (Cow Facing Forward).
Several other experts will also present and discuss crisis management strategies during the symposium. Attorney David Crass, of Michael Best & Friedrich, will talk about legal risks dairy producer owners face when employees act illegally; and Dr. Eyal Misha, of ENGS Corporation, will discuss how technology can play a role in quick alerts for fast action to save cows.
In addition, Dave Smith, a dairy manager with Elberta Valley AG from Elberta, Utah, will explain his standard operating procedures, guidelines, employee training and third-party auditing that he has implemented to manage animals in a manner that results in extraordinary animal care practices.
For more information, visit www.widba.com or call 920.213.7588.
Sheboygan County Forage Council plans hay auction
The Sheboygan County (Wisconsin) Forage Council will sponsor its next non-tested hay auction, Wednesday, Feb. 12, at Chissy's Restaurant in Waldo, Wis. Hay for sale needs to be at the auction site by 11:30 a.m.; the sale begins at noon. Visit: http://sheboygan.uwex.edu/
Minnesota 'organic transition' cost share funding applications due
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) reminds growers of the Feb. 14 deadline to apply for the 2013 Minnesota Organic Transition Cost Share program.
The program helps farmers who are transitioning their land or livestock to certified organic status. It reimburses part of the cost to work with a USDA-accredited organic certifying agency during the transition period, which typically lasts 36 months. Certifying agencies visit farms and verify that the farmers' practices comply with federal organic regulations.
Farmers transitioning to organic can receive a rebate of 75% of these eligible costs. The maximum payment is $750/year for three years, or until they achieve organic certification, whichever comes first.
Application forms and a set of Frequently Asked Questions are available at www.mda.state.mn.us/organic or by calling 651-201-6012.
UW ag research stations to host visitation days
High school students exploring post-graduation opportunities are invited to visit the University of Wisconsin-Madison Marshfield and Lancaster Agricultural Research Stations in March and April.
These visit days offer a chance for prospective students to learn about the broad range of educational opportunities offered by the UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences four-year curriculum and Farm and Industry Short Course. Visitors will get a chance to tour the station and learn about research being conducted there. UW students from the CALS Ambassadors program will be on hand to answer student questions and talk about their own experiences.
Visit days will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m on Feb. 28 at the Lancaster station, and on March 28 at the Marshfield Station. A free lunch and ice cream are included.
View the full agenda and register at go.wisc.edu/cals-station-visits. To ask a CALS Ambassador about this event or what CALS is like, email email@example.com.
Women in Agriculture conference
Farm women from Wisconsin counties of Monroe, Jackson, La Crosse, Juneau, and Vernon counties and the surrounding area are invited to participate in the 7th annual "Heart of the Farm – Women in Agriculture" conference to be held in Sparta, Wis. on Friday, Feb. 28. click here
Pasture leasing workshop planned
Are you a Southwest Wisconsin livestock producer interested in expanding your operation by leasing expiring CRP or other grasslands? "Expanding Your Pasture Resources Through Leasing Relationships" will provide information about managed grazing systems, expectations of grassland owners, economics of leasing pasture, establishment of leasing agreements and grazing plan options.
The workshop is free and will be held Feb. 22, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Iowa County Health & Human Services building, 303 W. Chapel St, Dodgeville, Wis. Register with Erin Holmes at 608-935-2791x141 or at firstname.lastname@example.com by Feb. 14.
A final workshop in March will be a "meet and greet" session where landowners and livestock producers can evaluate partnership options.


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Complementary/Alternative Medicine for Abnormality in the Vestibular (Balance) System
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|Vestibular Neuronitis Vestibulopathy
|Behavioral: Tai Chi
|Phase 1 Phase 2
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|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double
Primary Purpose: Treatment
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|Complementary/Alternative Medicine for Vestibulopathy
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|April 2001
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|April 2003
It is proposed a randomized, blinded, controlled trial comparing vestibular rehabilitation (VR) to Tai Chi (TC). Our overall goal is to explore whether, and if so, how TC can improve functional, dynamic stability in persons with vestibulopathy (VSP). It is hypothesized that the TC group will demonstrate significantly greater improvement in performing functional activities than the VR group.
Sixty subjects will be randomly assigned into either TC instruction or VR. Both treatment groups will receive identical duration treatment once a week for 10 weeks, with supplemental home exercises. It is hypothesized that 1) TC improves whole-body dynamic locomotor stability more than does VR; 2) TC improves gait coordination during planned and unplanned obstacle encounters more than does VR; 3) TC improves whole-body speed related movement control more than does VR.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
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Main inclusion criteria:
- vestibulopathy and locomotor unsteadiness
Main exclusion criteria:
- diseases/impairments that prevent rehab participation.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00032383
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|Massachusetts General Hospital Biomotion Laboratory
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|NCT00032383 History of Changes
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R21AT000553-01 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
|Study First Received:
|March 20, 2002
|Last Updated:
|January 19, 2007
Keywords provided by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH):
Tai Chi
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Vestibular Neuronitis
Vestibulocochlear Nerve Diseases
Retrocochlear Diseases
Ear Diseases
Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases
Cranial Nerve Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
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Two Paradise men were arrested on Wednesday in connection with a stolen vehicle and trailer.
Jason William Griffin, 30 was charged with possession of stolen property, possession of a stolen vehicle, identity theft, forgery, possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia, Paradise Police Sgt. Rob Nichols said. Austin Eugene Wadman, 25 was charged with possession of stolen property, possession of a stolen vehicle, identity theft, multiple use of an access card, burglary and possession of methamphetamine.
According to a press release, Paradise Police Officer Robert Wright arrived at the 1300 block of Manhattan Drive in Paradise at 7:46 a.m. to address the report of a stolen 1996 Toyota Tacoma and utility trailer that was taken during the night.
"At about 10 a.m., a friend of the victim observed the stolen truck in the area of South Libby and Pearson Road. However, officers were on a priority call and unavailable to respond and check the area for the vehicle," according to the press release.
Nichols said that the prior call was a domestic violence call.
About two hours later, the victim contacted the police department to report that his trailer was in the 5200 block of South Libby Road, according to a press release. The subjects had allegedly left the scene in a white Chevy truck before officials arrived.
"The victim followed the truck, relayed the updated information to Dispatch, and officers located the vehicle in the 5500 Block of South Libby Road," according to a press release.
"Keeping an eye on a vehicle that they know is stolen, or if they know the location, is OK; just don't make contact with anybody and by all means don't put yourself in any jeopardy," Nichols said. "The public is our biggest set of eyes and ears - it helps quite a bit in solving crimes."
When officers arrived, Griffin and Wadman were allegedly in possession of property that was previously inside of the Toyota.
"Griffin admitted to using a credit card that was inside the stolen Toyota Tacoma to pay his cell phone bill and to make online purchases," according to the press release. "Stolen mail, stolen credit cards and additional suspected stolen property were seized during the investigation."
After further investigation the Toyota was discovered in the 6600 block of Woodland Drive in Paradise. The vehicle was returned to the owner, according to the press release.
The Paradise Police Department urges residents to be mindful of items left unattended inside their vehicles. In addition, they ask that residents who witness criminal activity immediately contact law enforcement and "avoid engaging with the involved subjects."
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Mark A. Drumbl, Class of 1975 Alumni Law Professor, and Director of the Transnational Law Institute, appeared Tuesday July 29, on NPR's national talk show Talk of the Nation to discuss whether war crimes tribunals work.
The show airs from 2 to 3 p.m. and can be found at 89.9 in Lexington, 90.7 in Harrisonburg, and 103.5 in Charlottesville. The program is streamed live on the Web site http://www.wmra.org/ and will also be archived. Below is a link to the archive at NPR.org.Are War Crimes Trials Effective? Email This Page


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DANNY Talbot will extend his season deep into September to help shake off the disappointment of the European Championships in Zurich, writes Kevin Fahey.
The Trowbridge sprint ace was dealt a double blow in Switzerland as he first failed to make the final of the 200m, in which he was a reigning bronze medallist and was then dropped from the Great Britain 4x100m relay squad that won a superb gold.
Coach Dan Cossins revealed that it was illness that took the edge of Talbot's performance rather than any sudden and mysterious loss of form and that the former St Augustine's College student was now keen to keep racing to ensure an upbeat finish to what has been a fine season.
"Unfortunately Danny caught a virus off Sophie Papps (fellow athlete who is also coached by Cossins) and wasn't that well in Zurich," said Cossins.
"He didn't train the week before and we kind of hoped that he would be well rested going to Zurich rather than the illness having taken anything out of him.
"Unfortunately it did not work out that way and he felt worse rather than better and was coughing in the warm-ups and I could hear from his breathing that he wasn't right.
"It was really disappointing and (it was) an opportunity missed for Danny."
Talbot has been resting since returning from Zurich but was due to train hard yesterday after which he and Cossins would make a decision on whether he would run the 200m in the Sainsbury's Birmingham Grand Prix on Sunday.
"Danny has also got a 200m in Berlin (August 31st) and then something different with a 300m in Rieti, Italy (September 7) and finally the IAAF Continental Cup in Morocco (September 13-14)," added Cossins.
"It will be good for Danny to get a long season under his belt. It will be beneficial for his development and help make him physically tougher for the future."
Cossins stressed considerable progress has been made this season with improvements to Talbot's personal bests at both 100m and 200m, victory in the British Championships over 200m and a silver medal in the relay behind Usain Bolt's Jamaica in the Commonwealth Games.
"It has still been a fantastic season for Danny," said Cossins.
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CHIPPENHAM Town assistant boss Richard Fey saluted a well-earned point for his side after their draw at Chesham United on Boxing Day.
The Bluebirds battled through awful conditions in Buckinghamshire and Fey was delighted with the character shown by the players.
"It was a great performance and a great point, especially against a team that are supposed to be the big money-spenders after getting to the final of the play-offs last season," said Fey, who himself was named on the bench with boss Nathan Rudge after illness ravaged the squad.
"The boys were all excellent. We had to play people in positions they've never played in before, with Tom Knighton, Lee Phillips and James Guthrie all down with viruses and sickness bugs.
"For team spirit and character-building, it was brilliant and a good point away from home.'' Fey also revealed that the Bluebirds have made a seven-day approach for a new full-back, whom they hope to sign in time for their New Year's Day derby with Frome Town at Hardenhuish Park.
Meanwhile Town, who go to Cambridge City on Saturday, will send their response to the Football Association after receiving referee Matthew Rushton's report from the 2-2 draw with St Neots Town on December 15.
It is understood Pewsey official Rushton, who sent a player from each side off after a fracas following St Neots' second equaliser, mentioned the incident in his report which was sent to the Bluebirds for their comments.
The Gazette & Herald understands that the club will deliver a written reply and submit video evidence, which was also sent to St Neots, some of which contradicts the report's account.
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As of yesterday, summer has officially begun – so have you made your camping plans yet?
I've got a two-week camping road trip in Canada planned with stops in Whistler, Jasper, Yoho, and Mt. Revelstoke – and I just can't wait to get on the road. In times where many of us have tightened our travel budgets, camping can be a great way to still take that big summer trip but cut both your lodging and food costs considerably.
With two weeks worth of camp cooking on the horizon, I like to keep things as interesting and as similar to the food we cook at home as possible. Typical camp dinners tend to involve meat or some kind of stick to your ribs chili. While both have their time and place, I'd always take a filling but lighter vegan or vegetarian alternative.
Millet is a great grain to cook fast meals with – which makes it a perfect grain for camping. When it's cooked with a ratio of 1 cup millet to 2 cups water, you get a light and fluffy grain that can easily be tossed with other ingredients to make a grain salad. In this version, I combined a few ingredients that would be simple to bring with you on a camping trip. My favorite part is using the olive oil from the sun dried tomato jar to dress the salad because it passes along that great flavor to the rest of the ingredients.
Camp Kitchen Supplies for Millet Salad:
- Two Burner Propane Stove
- Medium Pot with Lid
- Large Bowl
- Spork (or a whisk if you want to be fancy)
Mediterranean Millet Salad
- 1 cup Millet
- 1 – 15 oz can Garbanzo Beans, drained
- 1 – 5 oz jar of Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil
- 2.5 oz of fresh Spinach (half of a 5 oz container or 2 handfuls)
- juice from one Lemon
- Salt
- Optional (for the non-vegans): about 2 Tbsp crumbled Feta Cheese
Bring 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt to a boil in a medium pot.
Add the millet and bring to a simmer.
Cover and cook for about 15-20 minutes or until all the water has been absorbed.
In a large bowl, combine the beans, sun-dried tomatoes along with half the olive oil from the jar, spinach, and lemon juice.
Add the cooked millet and toss all the ingredients to combine.
Makes 4 servings.
Adina Marguerite Pease is a travel and food writer, photographer, and explorer based out of Seattle, Washington. Having traveled through 6 countries, 18 states, and over 70 cities since going gluten free in 2009 – it's become her passion to share her adventures and inspire others to go new places and try new things. You can find additional gluten free recipes and stories about her adventures on her blog, Gluten Free Travelette.


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This is the only vintage ring box in my current collection that is made in Canada. The material is not celluloid/plastic, but not a heavy metal either...perhaps tin or aluminum. A patina has developed on the exterior as well as interior. The silk on the top interior is emblazoned with Bluebird. You will also notice that the interior tin/aluminum base is also decorated with Bluebird as well as tiny arrows and dots. The ring pad is a deep royal blue, almost purple that does not translate well on computer monitors. The hinges still snap open and shut very well. Overall, a very delightful ring box.


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Molina excited to have brother as Cards coach
"It's going to be awesome. I can't wait," said Yadier Molina, the youngest of the three Molina brothers to play professional baseball. "Bengie is a great guy to have on your side. It's going to be awesome. He knows about hitting, too. He's going to be a good help for our team."
After signing his contract Friday, Bengie Molina, who last appeared in the Majors in 2010, officially became a member of an organization that once nearly added him to its roster.
Molina, a lifetime .274 hitter, takes the coaching position most recently held by John Mabry, who moved into the role of hitting coach following Mark McGwire's departure. The Cardinals identified Molina as an ideal fit because of his catching background. He spent his career breaking down hitters for his pitching staff. Now, he'll be an asset in breaking down opposing pitchers for his hitters.
Asked to comment about the impact of his new assistant coach, Mabry summed it up succinctly: "You can never have too many Molinas on your team."


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LIVE OAK -- A Santa Cruz County sheriff's deputy arrested four people Thursday afternoon at a Soquel Avenue tire business that has been an ongoing problem for law enforcement.
A deputy conducted a probation search at Gondez Tires and Wheels at 2871 Soquel Ave. in Live Oak for owner Hector Quinones Velazquez, who has had numerous run-ins with law enforcement for drug and theft-related problems.
Velazquez, 43, was determined to be in violation of his probation and was arrested, deputy April Skalland said.
Velazquez is due in court Monday for arraignment on the latest probation violation. As of Friday, he was no longer in custody, jail records showed.
The deputy also arrested two residents of an apartment attached to the business. Samantha Caitlyn Curtis, 25, and Christopher Lee Desmet, 30, were arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance. A visitor, 55-year-old Joseph Neil Ventry of Santa Cruz, was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance and on a bench warrant for misdemeanor vandalism.
Velazquez previously was arrested at his business, where he also lives, in March on suspicion of violating his probation by being in possession of meth pipe and being under the influence of meth.
In August 2011, officers from the Santa Cruz County Anti-Crime Team received a tip that drugs were being sold out of Gondez Tires. In that incident, officers seized 35 grams of cocaine, 21 grams of methamphetamine, 9 grams of heroin and more than $2,000 in cash.
Velazquez was found in possession of a laptop computer that had been reported stolen a few weeks prior and drug paraphernalia.
According to court records, Velazquez pleaded no contest in October 2011 to a felony of possessing of stolen property and two misdemeanor drug charges. He was placed on three years of probation and ordered to serve 150 days in Santa Cruz County Jail. Two months later, Velazquez was arrested on suspicion of stealing tires from the Ocean Honda car dealership at 3801 Soquel Drive. A deputy found Velazquez loading seven tires worth roughly $250 each. It was not immediately known what the resolution of that case was.
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BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Market has launched a month-long contest asking customers to share their "Best Road Trip. Ever!" through photos, videos and essays on Albertsons Markets' Facebook fan page for a chance to win a new car.
Each time a customer submits an entry, "miles" are added to the campaign road trip. As more "miles" are accumulated, the value of the car increases. The "Best Road Trip. Ever!" campaign begins with a Ford Fiesta and works its way up through the Ford model line. On Sept. 1, the public will begin voting for their favorite entries in each of three categories: pictures, videos and essays. At the end of the voting period, the top five entries in each category will be the finalists from which Albertsons Market will select one winner.
"Everyone loves to tell a story and it just so happens that we truly love to listen! In return, we are rewarding our customers with the chance to win a brand new car," stated Karl Meinhardt, VP social and digital marketing for Albertsons Market. To offer the contest to its customers, Albertsons Market partnered with sponsors Tender Choice, the National Pork Board, J.M. Smucker, Mike and Ike Candy, Wrigley and Fresh Express.


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Meaning: to be charged with a criminal offence
For example:
- Our neighbours were busted for possessing marijuana and speed pills after the cops raided their house last night.
- The cops raided a bar in Washington and the president's daughter was busted for under-age drinking. She was let off with a warning.
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I recently purchased a used Talon Elite-Z because it was a good deal and was still in perfect condition. In the past I have only purchased Innova discs because I understand thier rating system and trust in the quality of thier products. The information on Discraft's website about the Talon was a little less than illuminating. I don't really care much for the Discraft rating system.
I am hoping someone on this forum can tell me more about the flight characteristics of the Talon Elite-Z. I would like to know which Innova disc it is most similar to.
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My sister is older than me, 19 and she has Autism. This mental disorder is something like having difficulty to socialize and she needs to have to do "a little" self torturing things such as pulling off her hair one by one. This is because she need the "pain" produced to stimulate her brain to feel comfortable.
On the other hand my dad is a really.... bad person because not just he commit affairs with other woman, he even lie to family saying he's poor and use the money to go pubs to drink, taking care of other woman, use it to buy ornaments for himself and so on mostly unforgivable fault that a person will not do. When I give advice like don't commit affairs with other woman as it will bring harm or so, because he's hardheaded and he refuse to listen me, his "self centered" is really strong and saying " I am old than you, shut up. I know what I am doing, don't need you to tell me "
So his non-understanding keep scolding my sister and making conflicts between my sister and himself. I tried to help my sister by giving metta to her and hope to give her advices and so on. But she just don't get what I am telling and accuse me of scolding her all the time, sometimes she even do things without thinking.
So basically I am telling you guys that my non-patient,non-loving,unwise father is making the process hard and my sister despite of having a job, so she thinks she is old than me and do not take up advices from me.
So there's no way they let me teach them neither taking my advice, everyday they commit the same things. Is there any suggestions that can turn the situation to be better?
I got my own answer--- I just tell them the way to change when they wan't to know how to change. I did not give any suggestions unless they ask, but sometimes I will give.
I am just taking opinions from some experienced ones or wise people from other part of the country or region/
And sorry for my bad English, I hope you guys understand my English as English is not my native language and there's no active forum I know from my region.
Thank you. For the ones who give patients reading my post, may peace and wisdom will be with you.
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The Democrats (and the media) exploited the victims of Hurricane Sandy to make Obama look more Presidential rather than a Community Organizer. Then, they exploited the slaughtered children from Sandy Hook to further the Democrats 'gun ban' agenda.
Assault rifles are guns and the Democrats want to ban them; therefore this is a GUN BAN.
The media script shifts from crisis to crisis, because it is all about furthering the radical Leftist agenda. It is 20 degrees and the victims of Hurricane Sandy are living in tents to stay warm as Obama preaches about Global Warming and Gun control.
- A hurricane kills and the Democrats blame GLOBAL WARMING.
- A GUN kills and the Democrats blame the NRA.
- The debt exploded from wars started by Muslims and the democrats blame Bush.
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Michele Hensley became EMU's director of financial assistance in November, 2001. She previously served as assistant director of financial aid at Georgetown University law school in Washington. She is pursuing a master's degree in higher education administration.
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Loyola · Notre Dame Library
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Library WiFi Access
- General Information
- Using Your Own Laptop With a Wireless Card
- Library Laptop Usage (current Loyola and CND students with valid ID only)
Information About Wireless Access
The Loyola Notre Dame Library is now a Wi-Fi hot-spot. Most public locations in the library are Wi-Fi accessible on all four floors. Laptops equipped with Wi-Fi cards (PC or Mac) can now take advantage of wireless Internet access for Web and e-mail usage.
Wi-Fi wireless networks use radio waves to communicate. Wireless computers must be equipped with radio transmitter/receivers (Wi-Fi cards) to take advantage of the service. Wireless computers require central hubs to communicate with. These hubs are called Access Points. Laptops (through a log-on routine) make themselves known to the Access Points and through them communicate to the wireless network.
Using Your Own
Laptop With a Wireless Card
No real configuration should need to be done.
If you're in an area of the library where there is signal, the wireless adapter in your laptop should pick up the existence of the wireless LAN. You may be able to access the Internet directly, or your screen may display a popup in the system tray stating something similar to "One or more wireless networks have been detected. Click here to configure."
Click on the balloon, and it should show you a network option. There may be a check box that says "Allow me to connect to this network even though it is not secure." Check this box if it is not checked already, and click on the Connect button.
Your laptop should automatically get an IP address from Loyola's server. To check this, try accessing a webpage. If you are able to get to the Internet, you should be all set. If not, you may be able to manually pick a network by clicking on the network icon on your desktop () and choosing either GatorNet, HoundNet, or LNDL_Guest (if one doesn't work, try another). If none of these work, there is most likely a hardware incompatibility between your wireless adapter and the wireless transmitter/receiver used by Loyola. If there is a problem, please contact the company that manufactured your adapter, or your computer company; the library will not offer support for machines it does not own.
If you have problems getting your laptop to access our wireless network, you are welcome to use one of the library's public computers. Current Loyola and Notre Dame students with valid ID have the added option of checking out one of the laptop computers available in Media Services.
Please make sure you scan your laptop regularly for viruses. If the network scanners discover a laptop that is infected, you may be denied access to the wireless network. For additional resources, click on one of the links below (links will open in a separate window):
On-Campus Help
- Notre Dame of Maryland- Information Technology
- Loyola - Office of Technology Support (requires login)
Anti-Virus Software (purchase may be required)
- Symantec
Corporation (http://www.symantec.com)
Commercial site where you can purchase anti-virus software, or get virus alerts.
- McAfee
Security (http://us.mcafee.com)
This is also a commercial site with virus alerts, but McAfee also has some free utilities and beta software available for download.
- Stinger
This is a free stand-alone utility that detects and removes specific viruses. It should be used in conjuction with a program that offers full anti-virus protection.
For Virus Alerts
Virus Alerts (http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/alert.htm)
This free virus alert page is maintained by Network Associates, McAfee's parent company.
- Symantec
Security Response (http://securityresponse.symantec.com)
Symantec's free virus alert page.
Coordination Center (http://www.cert.org)
The Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) is a government agency responsible for "protecting our nation's Internet infrastructure by coordinating defense against and response to cyber attacks." This site, maintained by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University, contains information on all kinds of system vulnerabilities (including viruses), and offers advice on how to fix or avoid them.
We are also pleased to offer current students at Loyola and Notre Dame with valid ID's a small number of laptop computers for checkout in Media Services. The checkout procedure will entail photocopying the student's ID and signing a contract to return equipment the same day of loan.
1. The laptops are wireless
(Wi-Fi enabled).
2. The operating system is Windows XP. Allow it to boot-up.
3. There is no need to log on. Each public area in the library is Wi-Fi accessible, but if you lose signal just move to a different location.
4. Do not save files on the laptop – use an external USB ("thumb") drive or save files to the desktop and email them as attachments.
5. Shutting down the unit restores it to its original configuration – and erases any saved files.
Be aware of power usage. The laptops can run for several hours fully charged, but it is safer to use the AC adapter/recharger whenever possible.
If you have questions concerning the checkout or use of the laptops, please call Media Services at 410-617-6803.


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NAMPA, Idaho - Jenna Prandini and Sam Crouser impressed in their indoor debuts as Oregon collected 12 wins Saturday at the Blue and Orange Opener to kick off the 2013 track and field season.
"It was a great opener for us coming off winter break," said head coach Robert Johnson. "We had a number of personal bests, which is usually a good thing this early in the season.
"It was a good opportunity to see us implement what we've been working on in practice," said Johnson. "At the same time, we also have a chance to realize some of the things we need to work on before our next meet."
Prandini, a redshirt freshman from Clovis, Calif., won the 60 meters in 7.48 seconds, which was the fourth fastest time in school history. She came back later in the meet to take second in the 200 meters in 24.07.
Crouser, a sophomore from Gresham, Ore., made his indoor debut for the Ducks a memorable one by throwing the shot put 57-9.75/17.62m to finish second behind Boise State's Chase Sexton, who had a mark of 57-11.75/17.67m. Crouser's throw was the second best in Oregon history, trailing only Colin Veldman's 58-8.75/17.90m effort in 2006.
Lauren Crockett and Chancey Summers both cleared 5-8.75/1.75m in the women's high jump. Crockett, a sophomore from Ogden, Utah, got the win based on fewer misses. Both jumpers made it into the UO indoor record book at No. 4.
Other winners for the Duck women included Junior Phyllis Francis who scorched the blue track to a time of 23.91 to win the 200 meters. Jillian Weir won the weight throw with a mark of 56-7.25/17.25m. Weir, a transfer from Long Beach State was making her Oregon debut on Saturday.
Junior Laura Roesler impressed in winning the 400 in 54.76. Redshirt freshman Alyssa Monteverde won the 60 meter hurdles in 8.68.
For the men, Boru Guyota led a 1-2-3 finish in the 800 meters. Guyota, a junior from Portland, Ore., won in 1:53.41 with Virginia transfers Patrick Todd (1:53.45) and Brett Johnson (1:54.27) in tow.
Sophomore Arthur Delaney set a PR to win the 60 meters in 6.84, while sophomore Johnathan Cabral just missed a PR in winning the 60 meter hurdles in 7.85. Junior Mike Berry was third in the 60 meters in 6.98.
Matt Hidalgo won the pole vault in his Oregon debut. The redshirt freshman from Banks, Ore., and senior Austin Ouderkirk both cleared 16-2.75/4.95m, but Hidalgo got the win based on fewer misses and set an all-conditions personal best in the process.
Sophomore Trevor Ferguson won the long jump with a leap of 23-4/7.11m, while junior Tyler Pinkney took the triple jump at 48-0/14.63m.


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If you stop by the simulation labs in Blewett 242, chances are you will see blue. This fall many nursing students are passing through our doors.
Our Fundamentals of Nursing students will come to the simulation labs four times over this fall semester. During their first session, they are oriented to SimMan and each student has the opportunity to listen for lung and heart sounds, feel pulses and discover how simulation will enhance their clinical learning. During other sessions they will be practicing the basic assessment skills that they are learning in the nursing skills lab.
Our second year Medical Surgical Nursing students are preparing for their preceptorship which begins after Thanksgiving. They have returned to the simulation labs to hone their skills by being presented with complex patients. They are happy to have the opportunity to encounter clinical situations that test their clinical and communication skills. These sessions demonstrate to the students how far they have come and they often comment that having these experiences boosts their confidence.
Todd Dadaleares, Chief Simulation Specialist at Maine Medical Center, invited his UNE colleagues to the Family and Friends Open House at the new Hannaford Center for Safety, Innovation and Simulation. The new center is stunning and we were all most pleased to be given a personalized tour by Todd.
Ryan has had a busy fall becoming familiar with every aspect of CSP and has taken advantage of a couple of training opportunities. He recently returned from Boston where he spent five days at Harvard's Institute for Medical Simulation's Comprehensive Instructor Course with a technology track focus. He also attended a variety of workshop sessions at the New England Simulation Users Network (SUN) meeting sponsored by Laerdal.
That's all for now. We'll be back next month with more news but, in the meantime, please follow us on facebook. If you "Like" us, you will be able to see our weekly posts which will keep you informed about some of the things that are happening here at CSP.


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Two new books featuring the latest in digital artwork from around the globe
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Theres nothing like digital art to impress a pop culture fan and if youve read our reviews of previous Ballistic Publishing books, you know how much we enjoy our digital art. Be it concept designs, mecha and robots, characters, fantasy, science fiction or photo realistic in style, modern digital art finds a variety of ways to engage, entertain and impress. Likewise, modern digital artists bring to life both the new and the old, the unusual and the ordinary thanks to modern technology, creativity, and hard work. Now, thanks to Ballistic Publishing, fans have two new volumes of amazing digital artwork to add to their collections: Expose 10 and The Art of Massive Black Volume 2.
Expose 10
Like previous books in the series, Expose 10 begins with a number of letters, here with CGSociety President Mark Snoswell and Ballistic Managing Editor Ronnie Garmazio. Next, we find a map of the world featuring the location of the hundreds of artists whove been published in the last Expose volumes. Next, we find an index of the 20 separate sections in the book. Everything from Portraits, Architecture, Fantasy, Science Fiction and Robotics/Cyborg to Comic/Manga, Storytelling, Concept Art, Surreal, Transport and more are included.
Following the 20 categories readers are introduced to the 15 members of the Advisory Board and Jury, to include some very familiar names like Epic Games Art Director Chris Perna, Massive Black Co-Founder Justin Coro Kaufman, and fantasy artist extraordinaire Brom to name a few. In every Expose, an artist whose work has both transcended time and style is awarded the title Grand Master. Here, professional illustrator Jim Burns is awarded the title and a short editorial by Burns as well as a multi-page layout of his work is included.
Next, 20 Master Awards are presented to artists included here, one in each of the 20 sections. A picture of the artist, the artists award-winning work, and a short biography is included introducing readers to the talent. It is here we finally get to the meat of the book. Expose 10 includes over 540 digital pieces of artwork by over 380 artists from over 65 countries in over 20 different genres or styles. Thats a lot of awesome.
Included here are digital pieces featuring a variety of styles and types; everything from the photo realistic and manga and comic styles to the surreal and obscure are included here. A visual feast for fans of any and every type of digital art, Expose 10 includes something for everyone making it well worth owning for any and all fans and collectors of art books and portfolios.
The Art of Massive Black Volume 2
In 2003, a new design studio - Massive Black - took to the scene and has been impressing studios, producers, and fans ever since. Their work has been present in a variety of pop culture forms; be it advertising, TV, video games, film or their own individual IPs and their first volume of artwork from Ballistic showcased their work from 2003 - 2007. Now, Massive Black Volume 2 comes ready to once again impress. This volume, like others, opens with multiple letters from those in the industry, including former Massive Black member and current Safehouse Atelier member Carl Dobsky, Massive Black Senior Concept Artist Kemp Remillard, and Ballistic Managing Editor Ronnie Gramazio.
Next, a number of photo stills from around the Massive Black studio featuring members of the staff in a variety of settings is included, introducing readers to the fine artists and creators responsible for the awesomeness within. Finally, a final letter from Massive Black Co-Founders Chris Hatala and Justin Coro Kaufman is included introducing readers to the work included here.
Its here readers enter the truly awe-inspiring book that is Massive Black Volume 2. Here readers find four distinct sections: Games, Movies, Advertising and MB Entertainment each with their own sub-sections based on properties and titles. The game section includes the studios work on everything from Starhawk, Infamous and Infamous 2, an Untitled Sega game (with very impressive graphics), Red Faction: Armageddon while the film section includes work on such titles as Transformers 2 and Transformers 3, G.I. Joe, Thor and Battleship. Advertising clients include Coca Cola, British Gas, Coco Pops, and Dancing with the Stars to name a few while MB Entertainment properties include those pictured here: Zombie Playground, Transient, Proxy and Mothhead.
If youve ever asked What would that character have looked like in a different outfit? or I wonder what that alien would have driven? then youll love Massive Black Vol 2. Here youll find character artwork, vehicle designs, mecha and robots as well as settings and landscapes from those properties listed above. Likewise, youll see concept art of characters, vehicles, settings, and mecha which look strangely familiar but werent used.
An engaging, entertaining, and all-around impressive book filled with a variety of artwork from rough designs to finished advertising pieces; Massive Black Vol 2 is, for the pop culture fans out there, just as fun as walking through an art gallery if not more so!
Both Expose 10 and The Art of Massive Black Volume 2 can be found online at www.BallisticPublishing.com.
Be sure to check out the variety of images below as well as flip through the entire books online at the links above!
- Jess C. Horsley
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When the Marin Catholic High boys water polo team prevailed 15-14 in overtime against Drake to claim the league championship for the second year in a row on Friday at Tam, it wasn't just the result of a season's efforts, it was the culmination of four years of work for the team's seniors.
"All summer, we were looking forward to this game," Marin Catholic senior David Miramontes said. "We have done swim set after swim set, early morning practices, weekends, practices that were hours long. ... It was just painful, but we knew that moment was going to be worth it, for this game. The entire time, we thought of this game and it finally paid off."
It paid off, but not without some typically dramatic MC-Drake action. Marin Catholic only led by four goals once, and for only 12 seconds.
At the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Wildcats (16-8) led 12-9, but goals by Mitch Young and Jesse Kaplanis brought Drake back, and with 5.96 seconds left in the game Marcus Anderson tied it 13-13.
"When you're playing a great team like Drake, you never think it's in the bag," said senior Patrick Eggert, who had two goals in the win.
"It was nerve-wracking," added Stephen Gavney, who led the Wildcats with five goals.
After hoisting the MCAL pennant, the team pulled coach Peter Urmini in the water for a celebratory dunk.
"I'm happy for my seniors, happy for my team," Urmini said. "These guys don't come along very often, and I was just fortunate to be able to coach them."
It was a night and day difference from last week's matchup when Drake (10-4) dominated in a 15-8 victory.
"They got up big on us, last game, and that was a problem. This game, they came out big but we responded this time," Urmini said, adding that the team was way more successful with its 6-on-5 play.
Drake coach Matt Swanson said last week's score was an anomaly.
"It's always a one-goal game," Swanson said. "Every year, it's a one-goal game. Last week didn't mean anything. We knew it was going to be a one-goal game. Last week, we put our shots away and this week we didn't put our shots away. It's kind of like last year, we had a bunch of opportunities and just couldn't put the ball in the cage — their goalie was fantastic."
Six seconds into the first (of two) overtime periods, Matt Power put MC back on top. Drake answered back a minute later, but Thomas Carroll backhanded a shot into the cage with less than 20 seconds left — and neither team would score in the second overtime.
"Drake's such a great program, just every year," Eggert said. "We prepared so much for this game. Our coaches really did a great job making adjustments from the last game. You know, they really showed us up last game, and I was happy with the way my team responded. It was a good team victory."
"It was amazing," Carroll said of the win. "Second year in a row and coming after a really upsetting loss last week, it was awesome."
The team will be without Carroll, Miramontes, Gavney, Eggert, and Daniel Castagnola for the first time in four years next season, and no one is ready to say goodbye.
"I was thinking, my last MCAL game. I'm coming out with a bang," Gavney said.
Both Drake and MC now await Sunday's North Coast Section meeting to see where they will be seeded for next week's tournament.
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