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Standing in a River of Love
In 1995, when ministry was not something I anticipated for my life, and I knew next to nothing about Unitarian Universalism, I had a religious experience in the Mississippi River. Vacationing on a houseboat not far from WI, and decided to go for a swim. After I made my way out into the river up to my neck, I turned to face the north. Standing firm on the muddy bottom of this mighty, mythic river, with my arms outstretched to feel the water rushing past me, I was moved by the power of the natural world and my tiny place in it. There was an energy I experienced in that river and it called forth in me a yearning to communicate with my mother, who had been dead for more than seven years. I remember speaking a prayer to her--though I wouldn't have called it one at the time--asking for guidance for the next phase of my life. I was in my late twenties, just a few weeks away from moving to New York City with my fiancé, but unsure of what I would do once I got there. Maybe having thousands of gallons of river water pushing against and past me led me to hallucinate, or maybe there was something going on that afternoon that defies explanation, but I believe I did see and hear my mother speak to me. She smiled at my questions and said, Mark, you are an artist. I had just walked away from my career as an actor, believing that I wasn't good enough, nor committed enough, to continue. I am not creative with visual art, nor could I imagine myself being a professional writer or musician. So I didn't know what to make of what my mother, or my hallucination, was telling me. But I did know I felt at home in that river. So much so that I stayed there for more than two hours, before the setting sun demanded I return to the boat. And I did return. But I wasn't the same person. My time in the river had changed something important, even if I couldn't name what it was.
I've been thinking about that experience in the Mississippi and my life in ministry a lot lately. It seems I am still standing in a river, of sorts. A river of life. A river of love.
Back in August of 2007, when I had the good fortune and honor of officiating Iowa's first (and for 20 months only) legally recognized same-sex wedding, I received a lot of attention from the press. The phone rang off the hook for several hours that day, with reporters calling from all over the country asking for interviews in which I got to express my long-held conviction that same-sex couples deserve the same opportunities to share in the legal, emotional, and cultural benefits that my wife and I enjoy. I had a blast preaching my Unitarian Universalist gospel of equality, justice and love during my five minutes of fame. But, even as I reveled in the glow of my time in the media spotlight, I don't think I could fully comprehend what this historic marriage might mean for other couples waiting for their chance to legally marry. A few hours later, I started receiving messages of gratitude and celebration from same-sex couples from around the country, including a phone call from a woman in California, who shared that she had grown up in Iowa, and now believed she could finally move back. I began to see that I had been a part of something big. Still, as a heterosexual male, married for eleven years to the love of my life, taking for granted all the attendant legal and cultural rights and benefits of that marriage, I wasn't really getting it. Not yet.
In April of this year, when the Iowa Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of marriage equality for same-sex couples, I figured that the media attention I had received would ensure a steady stream of requests to officiate same-gender wedding ceremonies, and I was right. But I didn't know what these opportunities would add to my life. I didn't know how my time in this river of love, as I have come to call it, would change me. But it has. And that's why, as we near the six-month anniversary of the day when same-sex couples could finally receive marriage licenses in the state of Iowa, I am compelled to share with you some of what I have seen and felt in the flow of love and celebration of more than two dozen same-sex weddings.
Before this spring, after having officiated at least 50 weddings over the years, I'll admit I was growing tired of them. It's not that I don't believe in the value of marriage, or in the importance of a thoughtfully religious ritual focused on the couple and the promises they make, or the significance of their courageous commitment to being in relationship for better or for worse in a culture that is constantly trying to lure us into believing that we are better off fending for ourselves. No, I love being married, I am grateful for its gifts, even those gifts that don't seem like gifts at the time, and I appreciate the privilege of welcoming people into its challenges and blessings, at least on my good days. But, in all honesty, I was weary of the all-too-common emphasis on wedding production value at the expense of the communication of the commitment and I often felt like a ministerial stage prop in a show filled with clichés. I'm not proud of this attitude I was developing, but it was definitely there, and growing.
I've heard it said that ministry is the best seat in the theatre of life. I don't know if ministry is the "best" seat, but it's definitely a good one to see all the messy glory of life up close. And nowhere outside of a memorial service is this messy glory more readily apparent than during weddings. No matter how in love a couple might be, no matter how functional their families, no matter how good everyone's intentions, you can bet that something will not go as planned, someone's feelings will be hurt, and at least one person, if not several, will have a meltdown of one sort or another. It's just how it tends to work.
Of course, this dynamic is a part of many of the same-sex weddings I have officiated, too. For example, when one groom stormed out of the wedding hall for a temper tantrum ten minutes before the start time because the DJ didn't have his speakers set up yet, leaving the other groom and his mother rolling their eyes in frustration. Or when one of the groomsmen at an outdoor wedding of two women at a rural home near Boone had one too many Busch Lights during the pre-wedding BBQ and decided it would be a good idea to let out a seismic belch during the quiet moment of the meditation, leaving one of the brides to giggle and the other to shoot him an angry glare. Or when one couple, right after their ceremony on my front porch this summer, backed into the car of one of their wedding party as they pulled out of my driveway. Not much real damage done, beyond some acute embarrassment, but I'm sure a fender bender was not part of the wedding day plan. No matter how much we want things to be perfect, something, it seems, will inevitably go wrong.
While my officiating experiences of the past six months have not proven this dynamic to be exclusive to heterosexual weddings, they have given me reason to re-embrace the whole wedding experience, no matter who I am marrying, no matter how many things go wrong. How could this be? Well, most of the same-sex weddings I have officiated have been for couples that have been committed to each other for many years, if not decades. These couples haven't just stood by one another through the ups and downs and uncertainties of life; they have done so in the midst of a culture that has often sought to de-legitimize, if not downright deny, their love. The experiences of being a witness to their courage and commitment have made their claim on my mind and heart, and I not only believe I am better for it, but that my unique position as an officiant for so many of these weddings requires that I tell you at least some of what I have seen, that I invite you into the river with me.
I need to tell you about the two young women I married who had fallen in love in a small-town, Iowa high school more than five years ago, who moved to Des Moines together after graduation and who have made a life for themselves. On a magnificent late April evening amidst the blooming crabapple trees at Water Works park, I took my place at the gazebo where, once the ceremony began, they would meet me to say their vows. As I waited for their procession, I struck up a conversation with one of the fathers of the brides. He had not removed his sunglasses and I was wondering if he didn't want anyone to see him cry. I could sense he was a little unsure about his daughter marrying a woman. But he thanked me for being willing to officiate. Then, something caught in his throat as he said, "You know, all parents really want is for their children to be happy." By the time the two women came down the aisle, together, big smiles on their faces, lots of family and friends, young and old, basking in the glow of their love, I was the one crying.
I have to tell you that more than half the couples I have married in these six months have raised or still are raising children. The weddings of these couples have all included mentions of love and care for their kids, in direct counterpoint to the doom and gloom declarations of marriage equality opponents who so often tout their concern for children as a primary motivation for their desire to discriminate. Any time I hear this But-what-about-the-children? argument now, I want to broadcast into every living room in the country my memories of the faces of children beaming with pride and affection at the wedding ceremonies of their same-sex parents. Being present for all these truly lovely family moments has made it impossible for me to remain silent in the face of such misrepresentation of the facts. How can any of us tout the importance of family values if we aren't willing to value these loving families? At one of these weddings a toddler shouted through the final five minutes of the ceremony. He wasn't crying. He was shouting, as if to say, "Hooray, it's about time!" At the conclusion, I asked the dozen people gathered to shout, too. It seemed the right thing to do. And it was.
I think of our own Denny and Patrick, who I married in 2006, but who didn't receive the legal rights and benefits of marriage until they secured a marriage license the day they first became available to everyone. Local television, hungry for a story of a same-sex couple getting hitched, met us at the church for a makeshift ceremony, and in the interview that aired that night, Patrick declared his delight at being married in the eyes of God and in the eyes of state. "You go Patrick," I cheered at the screen. Of course God affirmed their wedding, both times. After all, what kind of God would stand in the way of equality, justice and love?
I think of my long-time Chicago-based UU friends, two men who have been together for more than a decade, and who traveled to Iowa so that I could officiate their fourth wedding, as they had already been married at their home congregation, then in Vermont, then in Canada. That's one advantage of having your loving committed relationship not honored in your home state. You get to have lots of weddings.
Not really much of an advantage, is it?
I want people to know about the nine couples who traveled to us with their ministers from Unity-Unitarian Church in St. Paul, Minnesota in a motor coach they called the "love bus" for a two hour ceremony of readings, vows and tender moments. One of those couples would not have joined the bus, they told me afterwards, had it not been for their children demanding that they go. Another couple, both women in their seventies who had been together for more than 17 years, wore flower garlands in their hair and were quoted by a reporter saying their wedding at our church was "like a dream come true." Volunteers from our congregation's human rights working group and Interweave chapter served them like the treasured guests that they were, before the happy couples returned to St. Paul that night for a reception at their own church. Eight hours of bus travel for weddings that would not be legally recognized in their home state, and no one seemed to mind because, for a day at least, these couples were not being treated as second-class citizens. They were treated as though their love matters because it did. And it does.
When our own Walter and David asked me to prepare a homily at the celebration of their wedding this August, I had to ask myself what I could possibly say about marriage to these two friends of mine who, for all intents and purposes, have been living in marriage for 30 years. The only words I could conjure up amounted to a request that everyone present simply reflect on what these two men had been through, how much love they have shared, and how many hurdles they have overcome to simply inhabit their loving relationship. And then I thanked them, on behalf of everyone present, for their example of love and commitment. But what I should have said was: My friends, I am so sorry. I am sorry that it has taken so long for this day. I am sorry for not doing more to bring it here sooner. And I am sorry that I have taken my own marriage, and the privilege I have to welcome others into marriage, for granted, for so long.
Just this week, I officiated a wedding for a couple who have been together for more than two decades. Like many of the same-sex couples I have married, they didn't want a traditional ceremony. They just wanted me to say a few words and sign the license. They even prepared a script for me, which included a reference to their 20-year-old daughter. I asked, "Why isn't she here?" And they said, "She doesn't know about this." "Why not?" I asked. "We don't want her to have to lie to her Grandma." These two women have raised a daughter, never fully acknowledging the love they share, fearfully never communicating the joy of that love to Grandma, never fully inhabiting their lives. The marriage license I signed for them was from Pottawattamie County. When I asked why they didn't get one here in Polk County, they said that they couldn't risk the chance that someone from their work would see the marriage announcement in the paper. Even as I celebrated their marriage with them, my heart ached for all they could not fully celebrate. What has our cultural closed-mindedness done to our sisters and brothers who remain closeted at the expense of their very lives?
And I have to tell you about the wedding I officiated a few weeks back for a couple from Florida. The whole planning process took place via phone and email, so when I arrived at the Iowa Statehouse steps one sunny Sunday afternoon, I wasn't sure what to expect. About 30 participants were gathered on one of the landings, waiting for my arrival. I met the first groom and looked around for his partner, who was seated on a bench several yards away. As he rose and slowly made his way to the center of the circle with the help of a cane, it was clear that he was living with some kind of degenerative disease that was inhibiting his ability to walk. I wasn't accustomed to having so many people present for a wedding for an out-of-state couple, so, when the groom finally made it to the center, I asked the gathering how many were from Iowa. Less than 10 people raised their hands. Most of the people there had flown to Iowa from other places, just for this occasion. When we got to the Declaration of Consent, where I ask "Do you take your spouse, to live together in marriage, to love him, comfort him, honor and cherish him in sickness and in health, in sorrow and in joy, from this day forth?", both of these men, these men who were fighting back tears, these men who had been together for 27 years, would not let me finish. Each, in his turn, interrupted me before I could complete the question with a hearty, "I do." They weren't doing this to be funny or cute. They were doing it because they didn't want to wait another moment. They had waited long enough.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, I told the men and their friends and families how much I appreciated being present for their wedding and how grateful I was on behalf of all fair-minded Iowans that they had come to our state to have it. We hugged and said our goodbyes and as I started toward my car, one of the men said, "Thank you Mark." And then he added, almost like a warning, "You know, you were the chosen one."
I laughed as I waved goodbye, making my way down the steps. He called after me, "I mean it." I returned to my car and I did what I have done after every one of these same-sex weddings.
I shut the car door, I sit there in the silence, away from all the people, and I cry. I just cry.
I cry for joy for these couples finally being respected and affirmed not despite their love, but because of it. I cry for the heartbreak that so many of them have, and still will, endure just for being who they are. And I cry in response to the energy and power I have experienced from being granted these precious opportunities as a UU minister to stand in a river of love and commitment, to have my feet firmly planted on the muddy bottom of our shared lives as these women and men--some familiar and some previously unknown--have poured into my life and then past me, sharing their stories, their love, and their lives, and leaving me changed as a result.
I know this isn't about me, but I suppose I have been chosen. I have been chosen by my willingness to stand in the river, to be a witness to these stories and to do all I can to pass them on. I have been chosen to remind opponents of marriage equality that these are the lives of our sisters and brothers we are talking about. These are families we are talking about. This is love we are talking about. Love in world that needs as much as it can get.
I suppose I have been chosen. But so have you. So have all Iowans. What will we do with the responsibility?
No one knows for sure what the future of same-sex marriage will be here in Iowa. I fully expect there to be focused, well-funded efforts to take away the rights of my newly married friends. But I, for one, will not sit idly by when this happens. I will stand up for them. I will stand up for their loving, mutually satisfying relationships. I will stand up for their children. I will stand on the side on the side of love. Now that I have stood in the river of affection and rejoicing, and have seen the world from the vantage point of justice and equality at last, I have no other choice.


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By Jaideep Varma and Jatin Thakkar
The following is a look at the finest bowling feats in the four completed years of IPL so far.
Ravichandran Ashwin – the highest Economy IMPACT bowler in IPL and the one with the lowest bowling failure rates (i.e. the most consistent). Tournament-defining big match player for CSK.
Doug Bollinger - highest impact IPL bowler in taking quick successive wickets and building pressure. Amongst the highest impact bowlers in taking top-order wickets and economy too. Big match player for CSK.
Amit Mishra – high impact bowler when it comes to taking wickets, breaking partnerships and building pressure. Low failure rate, so amongst the most consistent too.
Lasith Malinga – highest impact bowler in IPL history when it comes to taking lower-order wickets. Amongst the highest when it comes to top and middle-order wickets too. 3rd highest Economy IMPACT in IPL history. Very consistent.
Muttiah Muralitharan – his strength in T20 cricket has been economy, as he is no. 2 on Economy IMPACT in IPL history. Despite not being a major wicket-taker in this format, he has amongst the lowest bowling failure rates.
Harmeet Singh – highest Wickets Tally IMPACT in IPL history (proportion of wickets taken vis-à-vis number of matches played) – a big surprise no doubt. High impact in breaking partnerships and building pressure. A tournament-defining player for DC in 2009.
Dale Steyn – high impact bowler in breaking partnerships and building pressure. Interestingly, he has a higher impact when it comes to economy and consistency than taking wickets in T20 cricket.
Daniel Vettori – has amongst the highest Economy IMPACT numbers in the IPL. Low on Wickets Tally IMPACT though, but high on consistency despite that (much like Muralitharan).
Rahul Sharma – high Economy IMPACT and consistency. Amongst IPL's most effective partnership-breaking bowlers.
5 Highest Impact IPL Bowling performances
(Tournament Context):
These performances are high impact for the timing of the performances – they all came in a knock-out game with the bowler's team going on to win the tournament – in other words, these are all tournament-defining performances in varying degrees (some semis, some finals).
1) DE Bollinger — 4 for 13 in 4 overs v Deccan Chargers in Mumbai, 2010 – Bowling IMPACT 7.48
Defending a modest score of 142 in the 2010 semi-final, Bollinger took wickets at two crucial moments (at the start of the innings, and at 103-6) – to comprehensively swing the match for CSK.
2) R Ashwin — 3 for16 in 4 overs v Royal Challengers Bangalore in Chennai, 2011 – Bowling IMPACT 6.40
In the 2011 final, CSK put up a formidable 205, and then made Ashwin open the bowling – who got both openers, including Chris Gayle – which pretty much ended the match there and then, as things stood last year with RCB. His insane Economy IMPACT was also complemented by the wicket of the RCB captain later, which had become a formality of a match anyway by then.
3) SR Watson — 3 for10 in 3 overs v Delhi Daredevils in Mumbai, 2008 – Bowling IMPACT 5.72
The 2008 IPL semi-final – Watson top-scored with 52 in RR's score of 192. Then, as DD braced themselves for a good start from their top-heavy batting side, Watson removed Sehwag, Gambhir and Dhawan in his first 3 overs, and pretty much stopped DD in their tracks.
4) MM Patel — 3 for 17 in 4 overs v Delhi Daredevils in Mumbai, 2008 – Bowling IMPACT 5.22
The same match as above. After Watson's blitzkrieg, Munaf Patel followed it up with a tight performance which torpedoed DD comprehensively. They were knocked out for 87, giving RR an unexpectedly massive win.
5) YK Pathan — 3 for 22 in 4 overs v Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai, 2008 – Bowling IMPACT 5.19
After Watson, it was the turn of Yousuf Pathan to announce his arrival in the big league with a top-class all-round performance in the 2008 final. His bowling played a big role in reducing CSK to 163 on a pitch where that was perhaps a dozen runs short at least. Pathan would be the highest scorer with 56 too as RR won dramatically off the last ball.
5 Highest Impact IPL Bowling performances
(Match Context):
These memorable performances are only within a match context - only one of these performances came for a team that won the IPL that year – the first one on this list.
1) Sohail Tanvir — 6 for 14 in 4 overs v Chennai Super Kings in Jaipur, 2008 – Bowling IMPACT 8.75
It is very rare for bowlers to dominate as much in a T20 game. Playing the team they would meet in the final that year, RR destroyed CSK's top-order, thanks to an inspired spell by Tanvir. Every time he came on here, he took wickets. CSK's 109 were easy pickings for RR that day.
2) BJ Hodge — 4 for 13 in 4 overs v Rajasthan Royals in Indore, 2011 – Bowling IMPACT
Brad Hodge came onto bowl in the middle-overs of RR's innings (when they were sixty-plus for 4) and proceeded to devastate the innings – as RR folded up for 98. Kochi won easily, and their highest scorer was …Brad Hodge, who made 33 in 17 balls. A pretty good day for him.
3) PP Chawla — 4 for 17 in 4 overs v Royal Challengers Bangalore in Dharamsala, 2011 – Bowling IMPACT 8.12
KXIP had been enormously boosted by a quintessential Gilchrist blinder (106 off 55) as they mustered up 232 to defend. Piyush Chawla was the emphatic beneficiary of the situation – as he polished off RCB's hapless line-up in a hopeless cause with some panache.
4) A Mishra — 5 for 17 in 4 overs v Deccan Chargers in Delhi, 2008 – Bowling IMPACT 8.03
Like the match above, Amit Mishra was the beneficiary of a massive DD score of 194 to defend – on a very good batting pitch though. Mishra's hallmark right through the innings was his measliness. DC batted well enough – needing 15 in the last over to win, Mishra to bowl. DC scored 2 in the over, 1 less than the wickets Mishra took – in a hat-trick.
5) MM Patel — 5 for 21 in 4 overs v Kings XI Punjab in Mohali, 2011 – Bowling IMPACT 11.36
It is very rare that a bowler takes 5-21 in 4 overs and ends up in the losing side. Patel's performance assumes extraordinary proportions when you consider that the opposition scored 163 and won by 76 runs.
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First Tysons Development Application Approved by the Board of Supervisors
Sept. 28, 2011
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- Spring Hill Station offers green buildings, housing that an easy walk to transit, parks and open space, transporation improvements and a new fire station.
Tysons' transformation took one more step forward yesterday, as the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved the first development application to remake the area into an urban center.
The board approved the construction of five high-rise residential buildings near the intersection of Route 7 and Spring Hill Road. This mixed-use development will be located within a quarter mile from the future Tysons West Metro station, making it an easy three to six-minute walk to transit.
When completed, Spring Hill Station, as its developer the Georgelas Group calls this project, will be more than seven million square spread over a 31.6-acre site. Yesterday's board's action gave the green light to develop seven acres on this site.
The project is divided into three neighborhoods, and the approval allows for development of the third neighborhood and a small part of the second
The development offers many features that help to reconstruct Tysons into a green, walkable, 24/7 urban center where people can live, work, shop and play.
Green Building: The building will receive green building
certification through the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED program or
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development techniques will be used, such as tree box filters, pervious
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Workforce Housing: 20 percent of the units will be set aside as
affordable housing, offering a diversity of housing options.
Parks/Open Space: Anurban park will located at the corner of
Greensboro Drive and Spring Hill Road. This approximately 12,000 square
foot park will feature an open lawn, outdoor seating, play areas for
children, and a half basketball court. The Georgelas Group also will
pay into a fund to provide off-site athletic fields, including a 2.28
acre park near Ragland Road
Transportation Improvements: This development will help to build
the internal network of roads within Tysons that will improve
circulation, as well as make it more pedestrian friendly. As part of
the project, Greensboro Drive will be extended to connect Spring Hill
and Tyco Roads.
- New Fire Station: The developer will build or pay to build a new fire station to replace station 29, the fire house that serves this area now.
In the first half of next year, the Georgelas Group says it plans to submit the rest of the Spring Hill development for county review.


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Prospect Johnson among non-roster invitees
CHICAGO -- Micah Johnson became a fast-rising prospect in 2013 via a Minor League-best 84 stolen bases, a .312 combined batting average and a .373 combined on-base percentage between stops at Class A Kannapolis, Class A Advanced Winston-Salem and Double-A Birmingham.
Some around the White Sox organization even thought the 23-year-old had a chance to break camp with the South Siders at the outset of the 2014 campaign. Offseason reshaping moves made by general manager Rick Hahn and surgery to reposition a nerve in Johnson's right elbow put those big league dreams on the back burner.
But Johnson will have a chance to prove his mettle as one of 21 non-roster invitees to Spring Training, invites which were announced Tuesday by the White Sox. The ninth-round pick in the 2012 First-Year Player Draft understandably has work to do both offensively and defensively, but he also understands how his speed game best suits the organization.
"It's like, 'OK, let's look at what I can do to help the team,' and that was to get on base and steal," Johnson told MLB.com of the thought process behind his 2013 campaign during an Arizona Fall League interview. "Not for my personal statistics, but steal to score runs.
"That's what I was able to do with [106] some runs. I was able to get on base, and it was easier for the guys behind me to hit a ground ball or pop fly and I score. That's when I accepted that I'm going to try to get on base any way possible. If I hit a hard ground ball to shortstop with two strikes and beat it out, I can steal second and third and that's an RBI and a run right there."
Ten other players from the White Sox system will join Johnson at Major League Spring Training. That list includes right-hander Chris Bassitt, right-hander Chris Beck, right-hander Cody Winiarski, left-hander Scott Snodgress, catcher Miguel Gonzalez, catcher Kevan Smith, first baseman Mike McDade, first baseman Andy Wilkins, outfielder Blake Tekotte and outfielder Keenyn Walker.
Familiar faces such as right-hander Dylan Axelrod, right-hander Brian Omogrosso, left-hander David Purcey and catcher Hector Gimenez, who all saw some time with the White Sox last season, are on this non-roster list of 21 through Minor League contracts. Johnson might be the most interesting candidate of the group with his raw talent, and he will focus on what he needs to do to succeed.
"Just more work. That's what I'm looking at," said Johnson of what he needs to do to get to the next level. "The results don't mean much to me right now. I want to put more work in and get better, and the big leagues is the goal: Not to be the best in the Fall League or Double-A. The big leagues is the goal."
"I'll tell you what, the more you are around him, the more you really like the kid," said White Sox director of player development Nick Capra of MLB.com's 16th-ranked White Sox prospect. "He's one of our best students of the game. He listens. He learns. He knows himself. He knows what he's capable of doing, what he's not capable of doing. That's what makes him such a special kid."
Scott Merkin is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Merk's Works, and follow him on Twitter @scottmerkin. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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In a catastrophic disaster, government resources (people and supplies) may not be available for several days following the event. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program provides education in disaster preparedness and provides training in basic emergency skills. By preparing neighborhoods and community groups with basic emergency skills we can lessen the effects of a disaster and help sustain ourselves until assistance can arrive.
The City of Berkeley offers free CERT training to anyone who lives or works in Berkeley. You must be 18 years of age or older to attend the trainings. Curriculum includes disaster preparedness, fire safety, disaster medical operations, and light search and rescue operations, CERT Organization as well as continuing education courses.
Berkeley CERT approaches community preparedness through three key components: Response, Training, and Volunteering. Looking at the community's role even before a disaster, citizens must take steps to respond to their own needs for training. Community members plug into preparedness by working on program development, as volunteer trainers, as subject matter experts and as community volunteer responders.
Berkeley CERT volunteers help prepare the city for the "river in the sky" storm in December 2014.
Berkeley CERT has added a training video on Fire Safety and CERT response. View the Fire Suppression Safety video here.
Berkeley CERT's academy trains new CERT members in organized response and equipped these community leaders with basic skills to help themselves, their families and their community in disaster. Berkeley CERT Academy webpage.
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ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, Fla. - Deputies in St. Johns County are advising residents to be vigilant after investigating more than two dozen reports of car burglaries early Thursday morning.
Deputies and St. Augustine Beach police said that in most cases they responded to, the thieves gained entry to vehicles that were unlocked. However, some vehicle windows were shattered and items in plain view were stolen, deputies said.
Deputies said two locations the burglars targeted were at St. Augustine Ocean and Racquet Resort and on Mickler Boulevard near 11th Street.
Anyone who may be a victim of these crimes is asked to report it immediately, without disturbing anything in or on the vehicle.
Investigators released surveillance photos of who they believe may be some of the suspects involved in these cases.
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The Power of Pink Challenge!
Four years ago, Hubby had just moved to India for a 3-month work assignment. It was summer and I was living on my own for the first time in a while. The day after he left, my mom called. She had breast cancer… It wasn't a good diagnosis, but she seemed optimistic. After a mastectomy, very aggressive chemo-therapy, followed by 30 days of radiation, my mother had beaten the cancer. It was a very difficult time for the entire family. My mom stayed optimistic throughout the whole ordeal. She loved to take off her wig when you had your back turned just to scare the crap out of you when you turned around.
It seems that now everyone knows someone who has been affected by breast cancer. In honor of October being National Breast Cancer Awareness month, I present this challenge to you:
make something PINK
It can be anything as long as it's pink. While you're doing it, think of the people in your life who have been affected by this disease. Do your monthly self-exam or your mammogram (ok you might not want to do this while you're cooking/baking, but at least think about it and remember to do it in the shower or to call and get a mammogram appointment). This disease can be beaten especially with early detection and increased awareness.
Here are the rules:
1. Make something, anything, that comes out pink – use any ingredients you want (you can double this up for another blogging event if you'd like)
2. Post your pink food by October 31
3. Include the logo and link back to this post in your post
4. Email me at beantownbaker[at]gmail[dot]com – include:
– Your name and location (city/state/country)
– Name of your blog
– Link to your post
– Picture (or permission to pull one out of your post)
If you don't have a blog and would like to participate, just send me your information as well as the recipe used and I will post it here for you.
I dedicate this challenge to my mother and her two sisters who have also had breast cancer.
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OH MY GOSH JEN! This is SOOOOO perfect!!! I am making pink items for my fundraising giveaways! I'm so entering this. And if you want some free baked goods, feel free to check out my blog and email me about it! 🙂 🙂
I think this is an awesome dedication to your mom and aunts. You know I'll totally do something. I look forward to all the pinkness this month. 🙂
This is a great idea and an awesome tribute to the great women in your life. I'm totally going to do this one!
Thanks everyone – I can't wait to see all the pink yumminess that will be coming this way. It's going to be fun. And Katie – I'm emailing you right this second.
I had the girls photgraphed just last week! I hope to participate!!!
Good for you Megan! Hope you can participate.
Thanks Jen for raising the awareness
I can't imagine the suffering your mom and aunts had to go thro fighting the disease. Hats off for there courage and optimism.
I'll sure try to send a recipe in pink.
Thanks Yasmeen. Looking forward to the entry!
Hi Jen,
My firt time here….Came through yasmeen's blog….This challenge is something that every women should be aware of and be a part of it……Good luck dear……
still trying to decide what i want to bake, but im gunna bake something!
Kudos to your mom for such optimism! Since I do not use artificial food colouring you are really really challenging my skills!! Let me see whether I can come up with something:)
Welcome to my blog Raaji!
Slush – I'm sure anything you make will be delish.
sunshinemom – there are some natural ingredients that are pink in color – goos luck finding something that you can make. I'm entering a salmon dish once I get it written up…
I just you my entry. Please check out.
Even through all her pain, your Mom still had the humor to make others laugh. That just says a lot about her!!! Unselfish and a beautiful soul. Bless her heart!!
Count me in. Just found a perfect recipe I made back in summer 😉
Thanks for raising awareness and no woman must suffer mastectomy if they know what to do.
Hi Jen
First time here. I would've been stumped otherwise but i just made something pink a few days ago. Will blog it soon and send it your way. I like how you are trying to raise awareness about this..every little bit helps, good for you.
Thank you for the wonderful event! I made some yummy pink whoopie pies!!


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The Wall Street Journal provides a page of charts today illustrating the remarkable weakness of the current U.S. economic recovery. A twin story in the paper provides comments on the recovery from two of the nation's top macroeconomists:
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Federal Spending Doesn't Work
Despite ongoing federal deficits of more than $1 trillion a year, many liberals are calling for more government spending to "create jobs." At the same time, liberals are opposing budget cuts because that would supposedly hurt the economic recovery. And then there is the perennial problem of Democrats and Republicans defending spending on their particular favored programs.
Federal Government and Financial Literacy
Almost 600 pages into the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act is a provision directing the Government Accountability Office to assess the feasibility of the federal government certifying organizations that provide financial literacy. The GAO released its report this week and concluded that "While a federal process for certifying financial literacy providers appears to be feasible, doing so would pose challenges."
$2 Trillion in Cuts in Perspective
Congressional Republicans have said that spending cuts must be at least as large as an increase in the debt ceiling. Negotiations over lifting the debt ceiling are ongoing, but the "magic number," so-to-speak, would be around $2 trillion in spending cuts.
Chained CPI: A Stealth Tax Increase
As we close in on congressional votes to increase the federal debt limit, negotiators are coming up with all kinds of ideas to hike taxes. (Suspiciously, they haven't revealed very many spending cut ideas so far).
$1 Trillion in Phony Spending Cuts?
In the Washington Post Friday, Ezra Klein partly confirmed what I fear the Republican strategy is for the debt-limit bill—get to the $2 trillion in cuts promised through accounting gimmicks. As I have also noted, Klein says that there is about $1 trillion in budget "savings" ($1.4 trillion with interest) to be found simply in the inflated Congressional Budget Office baseline for Iraq and Afghanistan. Klein says, "I'm told that a big chunk of these savings were included in the debt-ceiling deal" that Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA) and Sen. Jon Kyl (D-AZ) are negotiating with the Democrats.
Time to Ax Federal Jobs Programs
With the nation's unemployment rate still above 9 percent and a steady stream of worrisome labor news (the latest statistic: 429,000 new unemployment claims last week), federal policymakers are facing pressure to do something about joblessness. The giant 2009 stimulus bill was supposed to cut unemployment to less than 7 percent by now — but that clearly hasn't worked as planned.
Sen. Brown, the SBA, and Discrimination
I recently testified before the Senate Small Business Committee on the topic of the Small Business Administration. GovExec.com mentioned that there was a "bit of drama as the hearing ended" when Sen. Scott Brown (R-MA) "upbraided" me for comments I had made in an exchange with Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY). Having watched a recording of the hearing, I think I should comment.
CBO Report Reveals Spending Disaster
New projections from the Congressional Budget Office show that without reforms rising federal spending will fundamental reshape America's economy, and not in a good way. Under the CBO's "alternative fiscal scenario," the federal government will consume an 86 percent greater share of the economy in 2035 than it did a decade ago (33.9 percent of GDP compared to 18.2 percent).
CBO's Long-Term Budget Outlook
The Congressional Budget Office released the latest edition of its annual forecast of where the federal government's budget is headed. The numbers are new but the message is the same: the budget is on an unsustainable path. According to the CBO's more politically-realistic "alternative scenario," federal debt as a share of GDP will hit 109 percent in 2021 and would approach 190 percent in 2035.


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Diane Miller, Senior VP, School and Community Partnerships, St. Louis Science Center, a partner organization with the Exploratorium's 21MP grant project.
Washington, DC—On February 4 and 5, 2010, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) convened the first-ever forum of grantees in the 21st Century Museum Professionals Grants program. Meeting at the Beacon Hotel just a few blocks from the IMLS offices, museum professionals gathered to share and discuss successes and challenges in the implementation of grant-funded projects. Selected grantees provided short presentations on projects that are currently underway and fielded questions in panel style Q and A sessions.
Diane Miller, convening participant and senior vice president of School and Community Partnerships at the St. Louis Science Center, commented, "We don't often get the opportunity to learn from each other in the field. We need to do this on a regular basis. I've listened to presentations today and am imagining how I might incorporate some of these practices into my own programs."
In addition to valuable peer-to-peer sharing, participants explored ideas and practices on various topics in small break-out groups on learning formats, evaluation techniques, standards and best practices, and Web-based products and resources. The groups also shared experiences with internship and museum studies programs, partnerships, dissemination of project results, and project sustainability after the grant award.
Marsha L. Semmel, OMS deputy director and director for strategic partnerships, presented on IMLS's 21st Century Skills Initiative, which focuses on advancing the role of museums and libraries in the development of such 21st century skills as information, communications, and technology literacy; creativity and problem solving; civic literacy; and global awareness. IMLS is encouraging 21MP grant proposals that focus on the development of these 21st century skills. The next deadline is March 15, 2010.
Since its inception in 2005, the 21MP program has awarded 38 grants totaling $9,070,022. Each grant award provides from $15,000 to $500,000 in support of projects that improve the knowledge and skills of museum professionals in multiple institutions. The grants fund the development and implementation of classes, seminars, and workshops, leadership development, and activities that strengthen the use of contemporary technology tools. It is estimated that more than 10,000 museum professionals and more than 3,000 institutions have been impacted by these awards, which ultimately enhance the quality of programs and services provided to the communities served by these museums.
Convening participants included:
Alaska State Museums
American Association for State and Local History
Art Education for the Blind
Association of Children's Museums
Association of Science-Technology Centers
Balboa Park Cultural Partnership
Boston Children's Museum
California Indian Museum and Cultural Center
Cooperstown Graduate Program/Research Foundation--State University of New York, Oneonta
Costume Society of America
Essex County Historical Society
Florida Museum of Natural History/University of Florida, Office of Sponsored Research
Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Art Works
Lawrence Hall of Science/Regents of the University of California
Mid-America Arts Alliance
National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers
New England Aquarium
Phoenix Zoo
Seton Hall University
UC Davis Arboretum/University of California
University of Washington
USS Constitution Museum Foundation
Utah Humanities Council
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Ms. Gallagher advocates meditation to increase your focus, but she says there are also simpler ways to put the lessons of attention researchers to use. Once she learned how hard it was for the brain to avoid paying attention to sounds, particularly other people's voices, she began carrying ear plugs with her. When you're trapped in a noisy subway car or a taxi with a TV that won't turn off, she says you have to build your own "stimulus shelter."
She recommends starting your work day concentrating on your most important task for 90 minutes. At that point your prefrontal cortex probably needs a rest, and you can answer e-mail, return phone calls and sip caffeine (which does help attention) before focusing again. But until that first break, don't get distracted by anything else, because it can take the brain 20 minutes to do the equivalent of rebooting after an interruption. (For more advice, go to nytimes.com/tierneylab.)
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Touching Base: A Message from the ChiefMarch 17, 2013
Dear Community Members and Department Personnel:
For your Information:
Free Gun Disposal Offered by the Pasadena Police Department: I would like to remind community members that they may dispose of unwanted firearms through the Pasadena Police Department. All types of firearms are accepted; pistols, rifles, shotguns, antiques or replicas, regardless of their condition. There are no costs associated with surrendering your firearm.
Community members can request a police officer to respond to their home or business in Pasadena, where they can surrender the weapon. Individuals may also transport the unloaded weapon to the Pasadena Police Department at 207 North Garfield Avenue, Pasadena. If you intend to transport the firearm into the police station, please contact the Pasadena Police Department beforehand at (626) 744-4241. The police operator will provide instruction on the safe and legal means for transportation. Gun registration or related paperwork is helpful, although not necessary to voluntarily surrender the firearm.
The police department also accepts unwanted ammunition; however, military ordinance requires special handling and will be evaluated for safe disposal by law enforcement personnel on a case by case basis. Removing unwanted firearms by turning them into law enforcement is an important step community members can take to ensure guns never end up in unintended hands and possibly used in a violent crime.
Save the Date:
On March 30, El Centro de Accion Social is hosting its Annual Cesar Chavez Commemoration and Peace Walk. The peace walk will start at Villa-Parke Community Center (363 East Villa Street) inside the Auditorium at 10:00 a.m. Following a rally for peace, participants will march from Villa-Parke to Robinson Park, where a few community leaders will speak on reducing violence and creating peace. For more information, please contact El Centro de Accion Social Executive Director Randy Ertll, at (626) 792-3148, or email@example.com. For more information on El Centro de Accion Social, please visit www.elcentropasadena.org.
On April 13, 2013, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Pasadena Alumnae Chapter is hosting the 2013 Young African American Women's Conference at Pasadena City College, 1570 East Colorado Boulevard. The conference is from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and features diverse workshops, engaging presentations on educational choices, career options, embracing youth's uniqueness, as well as personal development. Dr. Rema Reynolds, Assistant Professor from Azusa Pacific University, will be the keynote speaker addressing students, parents, and others attending the conference. If you have questions, email firstname.lastname@example.com. To register, please visit online at http://yaawc2013.evenbrite.com.
On May 2, the Pasadena Police Activities League (PAL) will host its Eleventh Annual Golden Badge Awards Dinner at the Pasadena Convention Center. The dinner starts at 6:00 p.m. followed by the awards program. This year, PAL is thrilled to recognize Councilman Steve Madison & the Pasadena Armenian Police Advisory Council (PAPAC) as "Golden Badge Honorees" and PAL Service Award recipient, Janet Branson. Sponsorship information and tickets are available at www.pasadenapal.com. All proceeds from the evening are dedicated to the various PAL programs for 2013. We hope that you will join us in making the Eleventh Annual Golden Badge Awards Dinner an overwhelming success. For more information contact Jill Hawkins – MHPevents at (626)791-1225 x-1, or email@example.com.
On May 11, 2013, the Pasadena Youth Center (PYC) is sponsoring the 19th Annual Adelante Mujer Latina (AML) Conference at Pasadena City College from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The AML conference is an exciting and inspirational day-long career and educational conference attended by more than 1,500 young Latinas, ages 12 to 21, their mentors, and moms. The purpose of the AML Conference is to provide middle and high school Latinas with tools for personal and professional growth, challenge them to raise their expectations, promote leadership, encourage them to pursue post-high school education, achieve their goals, and have a positive impact on their lives and the lives of others. If you are interested in being a workshop presenter and sharing your personal success, please visit www.adelantemujerlatina.org. to learn more, or visit http://pasadenayouthcenter.org/aml_conference/aml_presenters to sign up as a workshop presenter by March 9, 2013. Special thanks to PYC's Executive Director, Stella Murga, for her continued and dedicated service to Pasadena's youth.
Our Community:
On March 10, Pasadena Police Lieutenant Ed Calatayud attended the NAACP Altadena Branch Luncheon, which was held in Burbank. Ed said he talked with Pasadena NAACP Pasadena Branch President Gary Moody, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Captain John Benedict, and former Assembly Member Anthony Portantino. There were many other community leaders attending the event.
On March 10, Pasadena Police Supervisor Beverly Bogar attended the UNA Annual Women of the Worlds Award Luncheon. The event was held at the La Canada Flintridge Country Club and, from what I know, the event was very well attended. This year's honorees included: Dr. Carolyn Rowley, Taraneh Salke, Stephanie Waisler-Rubin and Jan Olson (Lifetime Achievement Award).
On March 11, I met with Pastor Thomas Bereal regarding a number of community issues. You may recall from previous editions of Touching Base that Pastor Bereal and other community leaders help organize the community hot meal program at Jackie Robinson Center (JRC).
On March 11, several Pasadena Police executives attended the Pasadena Public Safety Committee meeting, which was held in the Council Chambers. The meeting was dedicated to a few specific topics: Gun Buy-Back Program, an overview of the police department's 2012 Use of Force, Arrests, and Internal Affairs Investigations. Power point presentations are posted on the Pasadena Police Department's Webpage at: cityofpasadena.net/Police. The Pasadena Public Safety Committee members are Councilman Steve Madison (chair), Councilwoman Margaret McAustin, Councilwoman Jacque Robinson, and Councilman Gene Masuda.
On March 12, Deputy Chief Darryl Qualls and I attended a meeting with Superior Court Presiding Judge David Wesley, Assistant Presiding Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl, Judge Ann Jones, and Judge Mary House to discuss a proposed consolidation plan designed to reduce costs associated with the Superior Courts. There were representatives from several law enforcement agencies and others associated with the judicial system. The consolidation plan will take effect on July, 2013. If you have matters pending before the Superior Courts, you should consult their webpage for further information.
On March 12, Deputy Chief Darryl Qualls and I attended the ACLU Pasadena Foothills Chapter's Forum on Gun Violence. I served on a panel along with LA City College Professor Dr. Anthony Asaduliah Samad and ACLU Staff Attorney David Sapp. We all offered our view points on violence. The forum was well attended and the discussion was exceptional. Sharon and Dick Kyle organized the event.
On March 12, Pasadena Police Lieutenants Tom Delgado and Jason Clawson, Officers Gilbert Ortiz, Victor Cass, Ralph Ordonez, and PS Hilda Jurado attended the grand opening of the Nonprofit Resource Center at La Pintoresca Library. The center is in a dedicated space at the La Pintoresca branch and will operate as a cooperating collection of the foundation Center, the county's largest repository of fundraising and nonprofit development resources. The event was hosted by Flintridge Center and attending VIPs which included: Councilwoman Jacque Robinson and her Field Representative Tina Williams, Pasadena Housing Director William Huang, Pasadena Public Library Director Jan Sanders, La Pintoresca Branch Manager Diane Walker, Flintridge Center President Jaylene Mosely, and Director of Organizational Learning & Evaluation Flintridge Center, Lisa Wilson.
On March 13, Deputy Chief Darryl Qualls, Commanders Lisa Rosales and John Perez, Lieutenant Tracey Ibarra, and I attended the Clergy Community Coalition, which was held at the Pasadena Police Department. Assistant City Manager Steve Mermell, PUSD Superintendent Jon Gundry, and I all provided information on the community, safety, and our schools. I used my time to share the department's 2012 Use of Force, Arrests, and Internal Affairs data.
On March 14, Commander Lisa Rosales and several other Pasadena Police employees attended and/or participated in the 2013 "Tip A Cop," which was held at the Hamburger Hamlet Restaurant (214 South Lake Avenue). The funds raised benefited the Special Olympics. The event was coordinated by Pasadena Police Sergeant Bobby Lomeli and Officer Cristian Allen.
On March 14, Commander Lisa Rosales, Lieutenant Kelly Evans, Administrator Wendy Petry, Sergeant Marcia Taglioretti, and Officer Mark Lang attended the Youth Accountability Board (YAB) Graduation. The program was facilitated by the Youth and Family Services Unit, which is supervised by Sergeant Jessie Carrillo. Unit detectives include: Bryan Marin, Nicole Bazzo, and PS Olivia Siciliano. The program is sponsored by the Pasadena Police Foundation.
Pasadena's Finest:
On March 16 at 11:00 a.m., several Pasadena Police employees attended a "Celebration of Life" for Elaina Ann Quinzon, a well-loved and respected Pasadena Police Dispatcher. Saint John's Lutheran Church of Orange Rev. Chris Singer welcomed family, friends, and coworkers. Jordon Quinzon (Elaina's son) provided the eulogy, highlighting the many personal and professional achievements his mother accomplished in her brief life. I thought you might like to read about Elaina's life in brief as provided by her family:
"Elaina Quinzon, born October 4, 1962 at Long Beach Memorial Hospital, to her parents, Ramona and Dennis Quinzon, was a loving, and much loved Daughter, Sister, Aunt, and Mother. She was a cherished friend of many, whose spirit touched, and affected all those who had the pleasure to know her. As a daughter, Elaina brought tremendous joy, pride, and love into her parent's lives in everything she did. As a beloved sibling, she treasured her time with her sister, Ronni, reminiscing on childhood times of mischief, and enjoying films together at the local theater. She always loved sharing her similar interest in football with her Brother-in-Law Chris, by teasing him about the many losses of the Raiders, and watching her Nephew Kyle and Niece Miranda grow and mature over the years. And as a mother, Elaina loved her son with the power and strength of that of the most caring and loving of Mothers that in turn, through her love, shaped her son and made him who his is today. Elaina graduated high school in the year of 1979 from Buena Vista High School in La Puente, CA. For a short time after graduation, she practiced as a Nurse's Aide through Citrus College, and later moved on to working in the Medical Records Department at a hospital in Monrovia.
During her time working in medical records, she met her future husband, and father of her son, Craig Beard. On April 26, 1986, they were married in Hacienda Heights, CA and, over the course of three years, lived together in St. Petersburg, Alaska, and Monterey California. On November 3, 1989, Elaina became a mother, when she gave birth to her only son, Jordan. In 1988, Elaina began her life-long career in police dispatching in Monterey, CA. In February of 1990, she began her nearly 23-year long career as a Police Dispatcher for the Pasadena City Police Department. Throughout her time with the Pasadena Police Department, she applied her skills of organization in aiding the department and the public in maintaining a calm composure in a job that offers stressful situations, and demands a collected thought process. During her career with Pasadena, she made life-long friendships, and memories she would always hold dear, as well as meeting her long-time boyfriend, Victor Alaniz, with whom she shared many loving years, along with his family. Together, she and Victor shared their love for each other and interests in sports, and travelling over the course of 15 years, by making trips to Chicago, Illinois to see the Chicago Bears football team play in their hometown; boating on Lake Powell, and riding to Sturgis, South Dakota.
With her family, friends and loved ones, Elaina enjoyed a wide variety of activities throughout her life such as: skiing in Lake Havasu, bowling, attending concerts of her favorite bands, enjoying the night out on the town along with those around her, and delighting in the flavors of sea food at her favorite restaurant – the Red Lobster. Although, Elaina's most anticipated time of the year was that of football season. She loved being with her family, watching her favorite team, the San Francisco 49ers play, cheering them whenever they made a touchdown, and jeering them with an obvious look of chagrin when they fouled up a play. One of Elaina's most cherished vacation activities was camping with her loved ones at the River Nook Campground in Kern County, and fishing for rainbow trout alongside the rushing shores of the Kern River.
When time permitted her, she also traveled the country and the world, immersing herself in new places, people, and cultures. Some of the locations in her travels included: Rome, Italy, London, England, Whales, Ireland, and Maui, Hawaii. She also enjoyed the entertaining arts, attending plays, operas, movies, and the yearly Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach. Most of all, Elaina took pleasure in the simplest of things in life, in always possessing a large smile, energy at the dining table in anticipation of the dinners her father prepared for the family, reading a crime thriller by her favorite author, James Patterson, decorating her house with care for the holidays, playing Yahtzee with her mother, being quizzed by her sister on movie trivia, and popping pop-corn and sitting down by a warm fire with her son to enjoy a movie. These words cannot adequately express or summarize Elaina's life, but only offer a glimmering hint of who she was, and what she meant to those she loved and who were loved by her. Earth was too short, but in the time she did have, she affected those around her with her warmth, humor, intelligence, love, and courage and she will be truly missed by all that knew and loved her."
Following the Celebration of Life, more than 150 family, friends, and coworkers gathered to fellowship and to remember what a courageous woman she was. God Bless Elaina Ann Quinzon…
Critical Incidents:
On March 8 at about 3:38 p.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to Victory Park regarding a robbery investigation. On arrival, officers learned that the victim was meeting a friend in the park to possibly furnish him with some marijuana. Three suspects approached the victim and asked his if he was carrying narcotics. When the victim opened his backpack, one of the suspects grabbed the marijuana from inside the pack. Subsequently, a physical fight ensured. Pasadena Police officers arrived quickly and detained two suspects (juveniles). They were later arrested without further incident. The robbery victim, also a juvenile, was also arrested for possession of a concealed weapon. Pasadena Police detectives will conduct a follow-up investigation.
On March 10 at about 1:30 p.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the area of Howard and Mentone regarding a Domestic Violence Investigation. On arrival, officers discovered that the suspect, Male Black, 26, allegedly argued with his girlfriend and attempted to forcefully take custody of their child. The victim (girlfriend) attempted to stop the suspect and ended up on the hood of his car. As the suspect drove away, the victim was thrown onto the roadway, sustained a head injury, and lost consciousness. PPD officers contained the neighborhood and searched for the suspect. The Los Angeles Police Airship assisted PPD officers with the search. The officers were not able to locate the suspect; however, they know his identity. Lieutenant Ed Calatayud was the incident commander.
On March 12, a home invasion robbery occurred in the 1900 block of North Arroyo Boulevard. Three armed, masked gunmen entered the residence at approximately 11:00 pm, and held two women captive. The Pasadena Police Department was not made aware of the crime until the following morning, when bank personnel phoned the police department reporting that a female was at the location withdrawing money under duress. Pasadena officers responded and began their investigation. The robbery victims were not injured. On March 14, 2013, at approximately 12:20 p.m., Pasadena detectives and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) plainclothes deputies were jointly investigating the robbery, when deputies encountered two suspects. One of the two suspects shot at the deputies and a deputy-involved shooting occurred. The two suspects fled on foot and a containment was established in the area of Mar Vista Avenue and Orange Grove Boulevard in Pasadena. It is unknown if either suspect was wounded. No law enforcement personnel were injured. Pasadena detectives subsequently arrested Marquis Garrett (male, African American, age 20, a Pasadena resident) and Paul Scott (male, African American, age 31, a Pasadena resident) and Eddie McFadden Jr. (male, African American, age 20, an Arcadia resident) for kidnapping for financial gain. Each suspect is being held on $1 million dollars bail. The Pasadena Police Department continues to investigate the home invasion robbery. The attempted murder of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Deputy, and the subsequent deputy involved shooting, are being investigated by the LASD, Homicide Unit. The home invasion robbery and attempted murder of a peace officer are violent crimes that necessitate a swift response. The subsequent arrest of the suspects was the result of a collaborative effort involving law enforcement entities including: the Pasadena Police Department, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the California Highway Patrol, and Canine search teams from South Pasadena, Alhambra, and El Monte Police Departments. Anyone with information regard the home invasion robbery is asked to contact the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4241. Individuals with information regarding the attempted murder of the LASD Deputy are asked to contact the LASD at (323) 890-5500. You may report anonymously through Crimestoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or http://lacrimestoppers.org (insert key word Pasadena).
On March 15 at about 9:00 p.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the 1800 block of Summit Avenue regarding several calls of shots fired. On arrival, officers located two gunshot victims (Male Hispanic Adults) suffering from non-life threatening wounds. Officers were told that a third victim (Male Hispanic Juvenile) was transported to a local hospital by relatives prior to their arrival. The juvenile victim was suffering from a serious gunshot wound and was alert and talking at the hospital. During their preliminary investigation, Pasadena Police officers learned the victims were standing near their residence when the suspects fired several shots, striking the victims. The suspects were last seen running south on Summit Avenue. Pasadena Police officers contained the area and established a nearby command post. The incident was managed by Sergeant Roger Roldan and Lieutenant Jason Clawson. Pasadena Police detectives responded to the incident and began their investigation. If you have any information about this senseless crime, please call the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4241.
On March 16 at about 2:11 a.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the intersection of California Boulevard and Euclid Avenue regarding a major traffic collision. On arrival, officers learned the driver of a vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when he broadsided a vehicle making a turning movement. At least one of the vehicles flipped on to its side and subsequently caught fire. Both drivers were trapped in their vehicles until the Pasadena Fire Department arrived and extricated them. In one case, the rescue took nearly 30 minutes while the second rescue lasted about an hour and a half. Both drivers were transported to a local hospital and were listed in critical condition. Pasadena Police Traffic officers responded to the location and began the painstaking effort to reconstruct the incident. If you happened to witness this incident, please call the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4241. Pasadena Police Lieutenant Jason Clawson was and the incident commander while Sergeant Max Dahlstein is supervising the investigation.
On March 16 at about 7:38 p.m., Pasadena Police officers received a call of shots fired in the 2000 block of El Sereno Avenue. Patrol and Special Enforcement officers arrived quickly at the incident after hearing the shots. The officers recovered some evidence at the scene and located several uncooperative witnesses. There were no injuries associated with this incident. Sergeant Kate Favara was the on-scene incident commander. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4241. You may report anonymously through Crimestoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477) or http://lacrimestoppers.org (insert key word Pasadena).
On March 16 at about 8:02 p.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the 600 block of Hill Avenue regarding a major traffic collision. On arrival, officers discovered two vehicles had been involved in a horrific collision. Both subjects were transported to a local hospital by Pasadena Fire Paramedics. Later, one of the drivers (Male Hispanic Adult) died as a result of the collision. The second driver may have been drinking; however, officers have yet to confirm their suspicions. Pasadena Police Traffic officers were working DUI saturation patrol and responded to the incident. Lieutenant Jason Clawson and Sergeant Max Dahlstein supervised the investigation. The victim was a Pasadena resident. Our investigation is ongoing. If you happened to witness this incident, please call the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4241.
On March 16 at about 8:30 p.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the 200 block of East Del Mar Boulevard regarding an accidental discharge of a firearm. On arrival, Pasadena Police officers contacted a Male Adult who said he was cleaning his rifle in his residence when he accidently fired one round through the floor, into an underground carport. The projectile struck a neighbor's unoccupied vehicle. Fortunately, no one was injured. Officers recovered the rifle as evidence along with a shotgun and pistol for safekeeping. The case will be forwarded to the City Prosecutor's Office for review.
Phillip L. SanchezChief of PolicePasadena Police Department207 N. Garfield AvenuePasadena, CA 91101(626) 744-4545Mission First, People Always


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ABILENE, Kan. Duckwall-ALCO Stores has announced that Terrence Babilla has joined the company's board of directors.
Babilla is president, COO and general counsel of Sport Supply Group Inc. (SSG), based in Dallas, Texas. SSG manufactures, imports and distributes sporting goods primarily to the institutional market. He has been with SSG since 1995.
"Terry Babilla is an excellent addition to our board of directors," said Royce Winsten, chairman of the board. "His experience with Sport Supply Group, along with his finance and legal skills, will make him a strong addition to our board. We look forward to the contributions we know he'll make in the coming months and years."


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Dubai, Jan 9 (IANS) World champions India can regain their No.1 spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI Championship table if they can whitewash England in the five-match One-day International (ODI) series starting Jan 11 in Rajkot.
While India play Pakistan in the five-match series, South Africa will play New Zealand in a three-match series starting Jan 19 in Paarl.
But India, who are ranked world No.3, will be keeping a close watch on South Africa's series against New Zealand. Second-ranked South Africa will jump to the top position if they win all their three matches against New Zealand.
England will be aiming to carry their Test form into the ODIs and win their first series in India in 28 years and cement their status as the No.1 side.
England currently lead second-ranked South Africa by a fraction of a point, but will take an outright lead on the championship table if they win the series, irrespective of the results of the South Africa-New Zealand and Australia-Sri Lanka series (starting Friday in Melbourne).
However, England's failure to win the series will give both India and South Africa opportunities to reclaim the top spot.
The tussle for the top spot on the ICC ODI Championship Table is also a build-up for the ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled to be held from June 6 to 23 in England and Wales.
Group A includes defending champion Australia, 2000 winner New Zealand and 2002 champion Sri Lanka, along with host England, which reached the final when they last staged the event in 2004.
Australia and Sri Lanka face-off on June 17 at The Oval in a day-night match during what will be the final edition of the ICC Champions Trophy.
While Australia and Sri Lanka may not be in the race for the No.1 position on the Championship Table, the five-match series will provide both sides an opportunity to size each other up.
Sides in Group B of the ICC Champions Trophy are 1998 winner South Africa, 2004 champion West Indies, 2002 winner India, and Pakistan.
The tournament opener will feature the two former winners when South Africa takes on 2002 champion India in Cardiff, June 6. The next day, the West Indies will face Pakistan at The Oval.
The semi-finals will be staged at The Oval (June 19) and in Cardiff (June 20), while Edgbaston will host the final slated for June 23.


text: LAKE COUNTY -- A Clearlake woman, 51, driving at a high-rate of speed southbound on Highway 29 by Spruce Grove Road South, died in a single-vehicle crash Monday at about 5:30 p.m. The woman was not identified as of press time, pending notification of next of kin. California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that in an attempt to pass another car traveling southbound, the woman crossed over the double-yellow lines. She reportedly lost control of the vehicle, spun out on the gravel and hit a guardrail before her Acura became airborne, flipping and landing in a ravine that was about 100-feet down. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. She was the solo-occupant in the car and no other injuries were reported. South Lake County Fire Protection District, CHP and Lake County Sheriff's Office personnel responded to the scene. Traffic was reduced to one lane. According to CHP Officer Mark Crutcher, it is unknown if drugs or alcohol were involved. The incident is under investigation.(Photo by Nathan DeHart)


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Then we will see that the mental fashionings that suppose, 'This is mine... That is me,' are inconstancy; and that because of attachment they are suffering — for all elements have been the way they are all along: arising, aging, growing ill, and dying, arising and deteriorating since before we were born. From time immemorial, this is the way they have been. But because the conditions of the mind and the five khandhas — rupa, vedana, sañña, sankhara, and viññana — have fashioned and labeled throughout every existence up to the present, through lives too numerous to number, the mind has been deluded into following its supposings.
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Axford not surprised by Brewers' bullpen shuffle
CHICAGO -- Erstwhile Brewers closer John Axford said he was not surprised when manager Ron Roenicke approached him in the outfield during batting practice Monday and said he was getting a break from that role.
Disappointed, yes. Surprised, no.
"Not entirely, no," Axford said Tuesday afternoon, before his latest loss. "The way things have gone, it's a difficult position for Ron and Rick [Kranitz, Milwaukee's pitching coach] to be in, especially with where our team is at and going 1-5 coming into yesterday. It's difficult to have somebody at the back end of the game who hasn't really had success in the three outings he's had so far. He might as well try to get that person back to where they need to be, back in the right state of mind, back in the right state out there on the mound, and get someone in who's had some success in the last three games and get things back on track."
That is Roenicke's aim. He billed the switch to Jim Henderson, like Axford a Canadian right-hander, as temporary, and compared it to a similar situation last July. Axford was removed from closer duty for about a month, regained his command and confidence, then converted 17 of 18 save chances to close the season.
He felt just as good in Spring Training but is off to a terrible start to the regular season that continued in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Cubs. Axford escaped a jam in the seventh but surrendered a double and two walks in the eighth and watched all three runners score. In four outings, he had two losses, one blown save and a 24.30 ERA.
"I'm not mad about the situation," Axford said before Tuesday's game. "It's my situation that I put myself into. Obviously, it would be better if the results were better and I didn't have to be in this position, but it was three games in a row. It wasn't like it was like 2011 -- at the beginning of that year it was about a month that I struggled, but there would be a few good games followed by a bad game, and then things started clicking and everything was good. This was two bad games, then kind of a good inning [on Sunday against the D-backs] followed by a bad inning. Three outings in a row. It's a difficult spot to put myself in and the coaches in.
"Obviously, I'm mad at myself. I expect a lot out of myself. I expect more out of myself. I also expect myself to overcome this and pitch better than what I have."
Roenicke intended to use Axford in less stressful innings for an uncertain period of time, though that plan was pushed back Tuesday when Axford entered a tie game in the seventh inning with the tying run at second base. Henderson gets the first crack at closer duties in Axford's absence, starting with a tense but successful save against the Cubs on Monday.
"Hopefully he runs away with it, and takes advantage like I did in that situation [in 2010]," Axford said. "You never know. It could work out great that way."
Adam McCalvy is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brew Beat, and follow him on Twitter at @AdamMcCalvy. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Veterans Inpatient Insulin Study and Transition to Outpatient Therapy (VIISTA)
This study has been completed.
Dennis G. Karounos, M.D.
Novo Nordisk A/S
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Dennis G. Karounos, M.D., Lexington VA Medical Center
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: January 12, 2009
Last updated: October 23, 2013
Last verified: October 2013
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Detailed Description:
Volunteers are being invited to take part in a research study about insulin therapy of diabetes. They are being invited to take part in this research study because they have diabetes and have an illness requiring hospitalization. If they volunteer to take part in this study, they will be one of about 120 people to do so. The investigators hope to answer the following research questions:
- To show that insulin aspart protamine 70/30 mix taken twice daily is as good as insulin NPH/Reg 70/30 mix taken twice a day for treatment of diabetes after discharge from the hospital.
- To show how safe the two medicines are (insulin aspart 70/30 mix vs. insulin NPH/Reg 70/30 mix) and how well they work for the treatment of diabetes when transitioning from inpatient therapy to outpatient care.
|Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
|Drug: NPH/Regular 70/30 mix Drug: insulin aspart protamine/insulin aspart 70/30 mix
|Phase 4
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Veterans Inpatient Insulin Study and Transition Algorithm: Efficacy of Insulin Analogs for Inpatient Glycemic Control and Transition to Outpatient Therapy
Resource links provided by NLM:
Drug Information available for: Insulin Insulin human Insulin aspartU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Dennis G. Karounos, M.D., Lexington VA Medical Center:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- For transition from inpatient to outpatient care, evaluate glycemic control in subjects randomized to receive 70/30 NPH/regular insulin or aspart analog 70/30 mix bid- main outcome will be HbA1c during transition outpatient therapy phase. [ Time Frame: 16 weeks ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Seven point blood glucose profiles [ Time Frame: 2 weeks ]
- Patient-reported outcomes - diabetes symptom checklist to evaluate perception of diabetes control [ Time Frame: 16 weeks ]
- Hypoglycemia [ Time Frame: daily ]
- twice daily blood glucose monitoring using telehealth transmitter [ Time Frame: daily ]
|Study Start Date:
|February 2009
|Primary Completion Date:
|June 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: NPH/Regular 70/30 mix
transition insulin therapy with NPH/Regular 70/30 mix for outpatient glycemic control following a hospitalization for non-critical acute illness
Drug: NPH/Regular 70/30 mix
injectable solution, subcutaneous,0.3-0.5 units/kg/day divided into twice per day dosage, 16 weeks duration
Other Name: Novolin 70/30
Active Comparator: Aspart insulin analog biphasic mix
transition insulin therapy with Aspart insulin analog 70/30 mix for outpatient glycemic control following a hospitalization for non-critical acute illness
Drug: insulin aspart protamine/insulin aspart 70/30 mix
injectable solution, subcutaneous, 0.3-0.5 units/kg/day divided into twice per day dosage, for 16 weeks
Other Name: Novolog Mix 70/30
Detailed Description:
By doing this study, we hope to learn the optimal way to use insulin therapy to treat individuals during a hospitalization for an illness as well as during the recovery phase of the illness for twenty-four weeks after discharge from the hospital.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|40 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes for duration of three-months or longer
- greater than or equal to 40 years of age
- Written informed consent to participate in the study
- Admitted for hospitalization at VA Medical Center Lexington, KY
- Able and willing to do the following:
- Use the insulin injection device provided to you as you are instructed
- Check your blood sugar as instructed using the blood sugar monitor and send the results by a glucose log or a telephone transmitter provided to you for use during the study
- Enter your information in a diary provided to you
- You have an acute non-critical medical illness requiring inpatient hospitalization (at least 24 hour admission) with a blood glucose between 140 and 400 mg/dl.
- You require further hospitalization after being released from intensive care unit for an acute illness
Exclusion Criteria:
- Have developed a severe illness requiring treatment in an intensive care unit as determined by your admitting physician.
- Are pregnant or intend to become pregnant during this study, or are a sexually active woman who could become pregnant and are not practicing a birth control method considered acceptable by your study doctor for preventing pregnancy.
- Are a woman who is breastfeeding.
- Have a history of heart disease that limits your physical activity
- Have had a kidney transplant or are currently receiving kidney dialysis
- Have history of cancer other than minor skin cancer.
- Have had a blood transfusion or severe loss of blood in the past 3 months or have any disease of the blood system.
- Are allergic or sensitive to study insulin.
- Are currently receiving oral steroid therapy.
- Are currently on any other investigational medications or investigational protocols
- Have drug or alcohol abuse that in the investigator's opinion would cause the individual to be non-compliant.
- Are poorly compliant with the currently prescribed diabetes regimen or self monitoring of blood glucose, as defined by the investigator.
- Have a mental condition that renders you unable to understand the scope and possible consequences of the study.
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00821795
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00821795
|United States, Kentucky
|VA Medical Center - Lexington 596
|Lexington, Kentucky, United States, 40502
Sponsors and Collaborators
Dennis G. Karounos, M.D.
Novo Nordisk A/S
|Principal Investigator:
|Dennis G Karounos, MD
|VA Medical Center Lexington, KY and University of Kentucky College of Medicine
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Keywords provided by Dennis G. Karounos, M.D., Lexington VA Medical Center:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|Dennis G. Karounos, M.D., Chief, Endocrinology Section, Staff Physician, Lexington VA Medical Center
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00821795 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|January 12, 2009
|Last Updated:
|October 23, 2013
Keywords provided by Dennis G. Karounos, M.D., Lexington VA Medical Center:
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Glucose Metabolism Disorders
Metabolic Diseases
Endocrine System Diseases
Insulin, Globin Zinc
Insulin Aspart
Hypoglycemic Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Heparin Antagonists
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017