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- The Taliban has tried to kill Fawzia Koofi, an outspoken women's rights advocate
- She grew up in a remote area of Afghanistan, but has twice been elected to Parliament
- Koofi is campaigning to be Afghanistan's next president in an election slated for 2014
- Her stress relief from a dangerous job? Her young daughters
The mother with an important but dangerous job sat down to write a goodbye letter to her two young daughters. Just in case, she thought. The Taliban could get lucky this time and finally kill her.
Fawzia Koofi, who is campaigning for the presidency of Afghanistan, began by writing this to her 10- and 12-year-old.
"Today I am going on political business to Faizabad and Darwaz. I hope I will come back soon and see you again, but I have to say that perhaps I will not."
If she didn't come home, she wrote little Shuhra and Shaharzad, they should take their mother's advice on how to get on without her.
"First," she wrote, "don't forget me."
Finish school, live independently, stay with your aunt, study abroad. All the money their mother has in the bank, it's all theirs. Spend it wisely, on school.
"A girl needs an education if she is to excel in this man's world."
Explore the world. Be brave. Make your country a better place.
"All of us human beings will die one day," Koofi wrote. "Maybe today is the day I will die. But if I do, please know that it was for a purpose."
Despite her security detail receiving a message that the Taliban had planted a bomb under her car, she went, and made it back home safely. This is Koofi, someone who believes without question, even since childhood, that purpose has always guided her. Luck was just something that always showed up when she needed it.
She had come from a place where nothing was expected of a woman to being the first female elected to Afghanistan's Parliament, a body reformed after the war. Every outing was a risk.
An episode in 2010 proved that. As Koofi's convoy traveled near Kabul, shots were fired at cars carrying her, her daughters and sister. Her security fired back. It was a chaotic nightmare, but they made it out alive.
The close call with death is one of many detailed in her new memoir "The Favored Daughter," released as buzz began building about her campaign to become President Hamid Karzai's successor.
The country's presidential election is slated for 2014. Under the latest timetable, all U.S. troops are supposed to be gone from the country then.
Shuhra and Shaharzad were so young back then. They were too young to remember like their mother does an Afghanistan that, under Taliban rule, forbade girls to go to school and sanctioned the murder of women perceived to have shamed their male relatives. Her girls will only hear of the days when the Taliban ordered homeowners in some parts of Afghanistan to darken their windows so the women inside could not be seen.
"My daughters always feel that I am very exceptional in Afghanistan," Koofi said last weekend near Kabul.
It was bright out, and she squinted into the sun. Her face lit up when she talked about her daughters. She seemed relaxed and warm, perhaps an unexpected state for a woman who receives constant death threats and changes her phone number all the time. The pressure does get to her, though.
"It's a very difficult life for a woman, to be a woman alone in Afghanistan, to be a mother, to be a single mother and to be a woman politician," she said, adjusting her navy headscarf when the breeze catches it.
She still laughs as she said in fluent English, "I get overwhelmed. I get overwhelmed 10 times a day."
When that happens, she take a few minutes to be alone. And then she turns to her children.
"I forget everything when I'm with my daughters and we watch TV or watch the news."
She'll sit with them as they message their friends on Facebook.
"Sometimes they are proud of me, and especially when I go to foreign countries," Koofi said. "I tell them that if I don't go, there is no money, so I have to go and raise money for schools for other girls."
Shuhra and Shaharzad like to tell their classmates, "My mother builds schools," she said.
But there are also some mornings when one of her girls will tug at her arm.
"My elder daughter is protective, like a grandmother," Koofi said. "She doesn't want me to go out of the house."
"The younger one is realistic. She said, 'Even if a woman becomes president in Afghanistan, it might be difficult to rule Afghanistan."
Defying death
"Even the day I was born, I was supposed to die."
That's how Koofi explains her first 24 hours.
She was born in 1975 in the remote and wild northeastern province of Badakhshan, near the border of Tajikistan and China.
Koofi was the 19th child out of her father's 23 children.
Her mother was her father's second wife. Koofi writes in her memoir that she saw him beat her mother badly, tearing out chunks of her hair.
But Koofi's mother loved him. This was the way in Afghanistan. Her mother was dignified, strong, yet at the same time she believed that women obeyed their husbands. When wives failed to please their husbands, they had earned a beating.
While her mother was pregnant with Koofi, her father took a seventh wife, a 14-year-old. That depressed her mother terribly, and her pregnancy was troubled. She was pale, sick and exhausted, Koofi wrote.
Her mother prayed she would give birth to a boy.
After a 30-hour labor in a countryside shack, and falling semi-conscious, someone told Koofi's mother disappointing news.
The woman turned away from her newborn and refused to hold her child.
"No one cared if the new girl lived, so while they focused on saving my mother, I was wrapped in cloth and placed in the baking sun," Koofi wrote.
After nearly a day left alone, screaming, and her parents believing that "nature would take its course" and she would die, someone went outside and brought the baby indoors.
Koofi writes that her mother's instincts to love her kicked in. From then and throughout her early life, Koofi and her mother forged a bond built from surviving circumstances that would probably break most people.
Even today, talking with CNN, when Koofi is asked what her mother would think about her running for president, she has no harsh feelings.
In fact, she reveres both her mother and her father, who became involved in politics and was killed by Afghan fighters when she was 3.
She speaks lovingly about her mother, who died years later.
"My mother always [regarded me] as a special person in her life," Koofi said. "She will always tell me one day you will become something.
"She never told me what that something means for her," Koofi said. "She would be proud, I'm sure. If my mother was alive, my life would be different in a good way because my mother was a big supporter of me."
She included a letter in her memoir to her late mother.
"I'm a politician now. But sometimes I'm just a silly girl and I make mistakes," Koofi wrote. "When I do make a mistake, I imagine you'll be there, gently chiding me and correcting me."
A teenager under the Taliban
Koofi laughs as she recalls how she was determined to go to her English classes when she was a girl, before the Taliban took control and prohibited girls from getting an education.
When Koofi was 11, her mother had moved the children to Kabul, where one of her brothers got a job as a police officer.
Even during Afghanistan's civil war, Koofi would set out from her family's home to school despite the violence.
"You could see rockets coming from different parts of Kabul, but I could still go," she said.
Her brothers taunted her unrelentingly. Girls weren't supposed to learn, they said. And her mother was scared she would get hurt. "She would tell me, 'If this English class makes you president, I don't want you to be president, I want you to be alive.'"
Kabul introduced Koofi to modernism. She saw women wearing nail polish and makeup. Some of her friends had swimming pools. She talked about poetry and literature with her friends.
Her life was largely peaceful and fun, she writes, until 1989 when the same rebel fighters who killed her father, the Mujahedeen, were declared the new government. Afghans were still optimistic. The Russians were gone, retreating after years in a war they couldn't win.
Afghanistan was changing, and in ways that a 16-year-old girl who was once free to express herself didn't like. With so many male soldiers around, it seemed smart to her family to make Koofi cover herself with a burqa. It was oppressively hot, first of all, young Koofi thought. And what was the point of getting to wear makeup and look pretty when she went to parties? She recalls seeing glamorously dressed female news anchors taken off the air and replaced by "dowdy women in scarves." She was scared about where the country was heading, and went to her mother, who sent her daughter to another city to go to school.
Soon, though, the changes in her life got much more serious.
One of her brothers who she was especially close to was killed, shot to death in his home. Koofi writes in her memoir that the killing is still a mystery, and the family got little help in solving the crime. The country had become so unstable by this time that justice was in short supply for everyone.
As a Muslim, she writes in her memoir, she believes God decides everyone's fate. "He chooses when we live and when we die. But even that certainty doesn't make the painful events and losses of my life easier to bear."
One of those heartbreaks came when the man she married was imprisoned by the Taliban shortly after their wedding. He was punished because Taliban leader Mullah Omar wanted to get back at one of her brothers, she writes. Koofi's husband was taken into custody a week after they wed.
Koofi's husband was freed and then arrested again. She fought for his freedom, and eventually he was released. But it was too late. He had caught tuberculosis from other prisoners. He lived long enough to see his daughters become adventurous girls who loved to play and dance. But he had to keep his distance, especially when the coughing fits shook him.
In his hospital room, Shuhra and Shaharzad came in dressed up like gypsies and sang silly songs. They asked if they could give him a kiss. He refused, too afraid he would infect them.
Koofi's husband died later that night.
Taking the burqa off
When the Taliban came to Kabul, Koofi was in college. At the time, she only vaguely knew who they were, or how they were different from the Mujahedeen.
"In my view, they were all just men with guns," she remembered.
Soon, the Taliban blasted statues with rocket-propelled grenades and heavy artillery until they fell. "Then they started destroying our minds," she writes, burning schools, books and banning literature.
In short order, girls could go nowhere. They were terrified of being accused of "morality crimes" and dragged to the Taliban's Ministry of Vice and Virtue.
Those were bleak years.
But there are bright moments. She had her daughters, and she had started to work for the United Nations Children's Fund, venturing out into the countryside and talking with those who had the worst possible lot under the Taliban.
In the frenetic atmosphere in Afghanistan after the September 11 attacks, she said, for the first time, some of her male counterparts began focusing more on the work they had to do, and how to do it better, than whether she needed to wear a burqa.
Before then, she said, "I never attended a meeting with government officials [without wearing one]," she said.
She was suddenly thrust in the position of initiating school openings for girls. She had to organize vaccine supplies for the children. In her memoir, she writes that a governor who was in meetings with her urged her to take off her burqa. They needed to see her face, he said, to communicate with her.
"They respected me for what I did," she recalled.
She ached from the loss of her husband and decided she couldn't remarry. She could, however, marry politics. When parliamentary elections were announced, and women were allowed to run, her relatives debated the idea that she put her name on the ballot.
She reasoned that she had solid networks from her United Nations work, and she had outreach and support in far-flung displacement camps and villages. Her family name still carried some political weight. She went for it, campaigning as she does today, without wearing a burqa.
The Taliban's 'conditions' for women
Koofi believes that in the years since her win in 2005 to her current campaign, life for women in Afghanistan has improved to a degree. There are statistics and reports that support this. In 2004, girls were formally guaranteed a right to an education under the Afghan constitution. Human Rights Watch reported in 2010 that nearly 2 million Afghan girls were enrolled in school (though only a small number advance past elementary school, rights groups have reported).
Literacy rates are up for girls between 12 and 16, according to a 2011 Oxfam report. Across Afghanistan, infant mortality rates have dropped and life expectancy has risen, according to Unicef. Women who once had to quit their jobs have gone back to work as doctors, lawyers and police officers, Oxfam reports.
But stories of honor killings, poisoned wells at schools for girls and attacks that disfigure women persist. Human Rights Watch reported in March that women are still being targeted for committing "moral crimes" like sex outside marriage or running away from home.
Koofi said she fears what will happen if the Taliban regains their political footing as a result of ongoing negotiation with the United States intended to stabilize the country.
"You know that [the] Taliban have three conditions -- one of those conditions is women's Islamic rights. I know what that means -- Islamic rights of women. ..." she said. "They deprive women from all rights, including the right to [an] education."
The Taliban must change "some of its core principles" and agree that girls can go to school, work and be involved in politics. If they "come back with the same mentality," Koofi said, "this will be a huge step back for all women, for all citizens."
"Our daughters are like the hope, the future of Afghanistan," she said. "I think women have to stand up, they have to raise their voice, demonstrate that they have equal abilities in this country like many other people have."
Taking chances
Her first day in her new job as a lawmaker was the first time Koofi had been inside Afghanistan's parliament building. On her second day, she put her name in for deputy speaker. She knew her chances were slim. Several male members of Parliament practically sneered at her. It was an audacious move. But she made it because she was emboldened by her then 6-year-old daughter, Shuhra.
Do you think I should try? Koofi asked her.
The little girl promised she'd gather 100 schoolchildren and come down to Parliament and wave flags so that her mom would win.
Days later, Koofi was elected deputy speaker.
It was an international news event. She felt fantastic, but also like a novelty. She was besieged by expectations. Journalists descended on her. How was she going to fix Afghanistan?
She started with victories that would seem small in the United States but huge in Afghanistan -- getting funding to build a highway, raising awareness about getting girls in school and pushing for women in higher education. She has met with international heavyweights like former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and, now in her second parliamentary term, Koofi talked with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. She has received praise internationally for championing women's rights, and spoken at the World Economic Forum.
Yet, could she really win the presidency in Afghanistan, beating the United States at electing a woman as its top leader?
She laughs.
"I don't think any candidate will actually run to lose. I don't run to lose."
"Leaders in Afghanistan, once they get elected they don't go back to their community and ask about social problems," she said. "I did. That gives me confidence, esteem, that people will not compare me with other candidates."
She's sure that villagers in provinces who she worked with during her Unicef days will remember her and support her campaign, she said.
When asked if she has any regrets, she pauses. She could have done more in that job, she said.
"I could have mobilized more donors to establish more girls schools in my village or other villages in Badakhshan."
The girls who attended schools she did open have always been her biggest supporters, like her daughters.
But there's never enough time to do everything she wants, she said. And the pressure on her can come down hard, too much, sometimes.
Shuhra and Shaharzad, in those moments, are her peace.
"When I am alone, they fill the gap."

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Santa Marta is a city in the Magdalena Department of Colombia's Costa Norte.
Santa Marta an important commercial port and tourist destination. Every day, there are cargo ships coming and going and the action is very much visible. From the beach, the view of the Caribbean Sea is more or less to the west (beautiful sunsets) with a huge rock of an island jutting up out of the water to make a somewhat dramatic effect. Off to the right is the port snug behind another even bigger rock. This is a decent beach if you like beaches that are right in town with lots of people, vendors, and noise. Vendors are rather aggressive if you are on the beach.
Aside from the old center, the main attractions of Santa Marta are its two resort-like suburbs El Rodadero, to the south, and Taganga, to the north. El Rodadero has several high-end hotels and private "clubs" that cater mostly to wealthy Colombians, whereas Taganga was originally a fishing village and is very popular with (mostly foreign) backpackers. Taganga has many scuba-diving agencies.
There is a high season and low season. High season is December through April, with its peak from mid-december to late January (due to school and university vacations).
Get in
The Simón Bolívar airport (same name as the one in Caracas, Venezuela) has non-stop flights from Bogotá and Medellín. It is located along the beach, 20 min south of town, but much closer to most of the beach resorts and only 10 min from El Rodadero (main beach). If you get in from abroad check if baggage is unloaded in Bogota even if airlines promise they´ll send the baggage directly to Santa Marta.
For more comfortable road travel across northern Colombia, a few companies offer air conditioned van services between Cartagena and Santa Marta, with stops in Barranquilla en route. Cochetur seems to be the most reputable of these. Price is 50,000 pesos per person between the main two stops and they will pick you up and drop you off at your desired location in each city. Note: you will likely share the van with 6-8 people including the driver. Tipping did not appear to be expected but a thousand or two goes a long way here.
There are also exclusive private transfers by taxireservation which don't cost a lot more if you are more than one person and if you don't want to wait until the busses have picked up or dropped off anyone else.
Get around
Streets are numbered the beach can be considered "Carrera 1" or 1st St., and the first street is usually "Carrera 1A" or 1A St. The next street after the first row of buildings is Carrera 2 or 2nd St. Calles are streets running from north to south. Unlike bigger cities in Colombia, taxis do not run on a meter. payments range from 3500 pesos for a "lift" (usually a ride no more than 10 minutes) to upwards of 20,000 pesos, depending on where you go. If you meet someone who 'knows' a taxi driver, this can be a good opportunity to negotiate a price to your next checkpoint in Colombia. Some drivers will take you as far as Barranquilla, although you have to negotiate.
Santa Marta is famous for its beach sellers. someone can go to the beach 365 days a year, there are always people wandering up and down the beach selling anything. The beaches in the northern suburb El Rodadero have aggressive sellers, take this as an opportunity to haggle. Usually aim for 2000-3000 Pesos below the price asked.
If you are planning to go to Tayrona and need to buy snorkeling gear, you'll be disappointed to see only a couple of very basic chinese packs, the same in all the shops. If you decide to buy them, the cheapest prices are in a kitchenware shop at calle 15 with carrera 3 (15COP for the "good" one).
There are a lot of eating options. They seem to be good at roasting and grilling chicken. They do a good job of grilling beef tough but flavorful. Seafood is plentiful and relatively inexpensive lots of shrimp and seafood cocktail vendors. Most varieties of fruit are available even what is more common to cold climates. At night street vendors sell all types of snacks pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, French fries, shakes, kabobs, rice in milk with coco, fried stuffed doughy things, etc.. Coffee, hot chocolate, and both hot cinnamon and lemon is omni-present.
Excellent Spanish food. Specialized in paellas, tapas and grilled meat. The owner, Toni, is from Valencia, Spain, and he can cook the real paella at a very reasonable price (less than $15 per person). His wife, Alexa, is Colombian and her smothies are the best (she uses fresh passion fruit, mango, and other varieties of tropical fruits). They are both really nice and provide their customers with helpful tips to visit the best places in Santa Marta. Lunch menu is about $5. The restaurant is housed in a colonial building and it is even haunted by a ghost!
Santo Domingo Calle 17 No. 3 - 70 near the cathedral. The best place to party in Santa Marta. The owners are super nice, they will personally attend. The owners are two Spanish. That women more beautiful and rumba, to good music and really nice atmosphere.I always found it a good show. Thanks Elena and Kike
Crab's Bar - a fun rock n' roll bar. The Colombian owner (who is a spitting image of Neil Young) used to own a large rock club in Bogotá, but he sold it to settle down here. Every evening he VJ's videos of all the great classic rock bands. Friendly staff, great vibe, nice décor. Calle 18 No. 3-69 (between Carr 3 & 4). www.crabsbar.com
Seko Bar - A cool new bar at the walking street of Santa Marta's centro historico. Cold beers and economic cocktails. Music without vallenato. Play free pool while sipping techno sluts. Coffee and iced coffee drinks available. Propably the only place in town where you can find single malt Scotch whiskey. Good place to start and end you evening. Open everyday save occaisional sundays.
Burukuka - A trendy nightclub on the way towards El Rodadero. Burukuka sits on top of a hill overlooking the sea, with a great terrace. It's a high-end place, so dress appropriately. Also serves food. Vía al Edificio Cascadas del Rodadero, just out of town, to the south. [14].
The drink of choice is, of course, beer. Because Santa Marta can get brutally hot during the summer (upwards of 35 C/95F), it is a good idea to constantly have a bottle of water with you. During the evenings, when it gets cooler, beer and friends is often an excellent combination. It would be good idea to take a couple of "Stubbie Coolers" (Australian vernacular for an item which keeps the beer in your bottle cooler or longer) as the heat will have you drinking warm beer by the time you are at the end of your drink.
Ask about Ben´s Bar on the Beach. Barrio Samario, La Puerta, and El Garage.
Get out
The bus station is quite far away the city center. To get there, you can catch a bus/colectivo with a sign saying "UCC TRANSPORTE", at carrera 1. The ride will take some 45 minutes. If carrying a big backpack, you might be rejected by some colectivo drivers, just wait for the big buses.
In the bus terminal, you can get free wifi at the tourist office.
From the bus station you'll find 2 main possibilities for going south: via Medellín or via Bogotá. The first is controlled by a couple of companies that fix very high prices.
If you're heading to the Coffee Region, a cheaper option is to catch a Berlinastur bus to Honda (70COP, 12+ hours, departure at 14pm), and right after that another bus to Pereira (30COP, 6hours). You'll need to wait for an hour or so in the middle of the night in Honda, but you can stay at Berlinastur office during that time.


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"Fascinating. . . . Accessible, much-researched and far-reaching. . . . Bernstein's book provocatively externalizes, and maps, the heterosexual male erotic mind."
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The parking lot is a little odd - it's near the Rio Grande that I also love (review coming soon).
And here it is - the amazing fantastic philly steak with mayo, cheese, extra mushrooms and onions. It was on special so it came with fries and a drink.
The fries are fried in peanut oil which gives them a unique and awesome (if you ask me) taste. They are also made from whole potatoes right in the restaurant - always a plus!
The bread is crispy - the guys that work there have it all down to a science - Penn Station is a favorite of mine in Cincinnati. It's also about 100x better than that Great Steak place (yuck!).
So if you're new to Cincy like I was almost six years ago - make sure you stop at a Penn Station sometime soon - you won't be disappointed!


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WTF is up with this boss fight? I'm trying to get Eden for the first time and I've been trying to beat Ultima for the past couple days. This boss is ridiculous! I try to start off with summoning Cerberus like I usually do for hard bosses and he casts Light Pillar killing Cerberus instantly like he knew what I was trying to do. This boss gets multiple turns too like Ozma where he might do three physical attacks in a row and then Quake. I only managed to survive for about twenty minutes one time where for some reason he didn't move as fast and mainly used Quake and Meteor. I was able to set up with Cerberus and buffs. Regen is weak in this game. It's not super abusive like in IX.
Oooh, what should I do? I want Eden and wanted to go for Omega who I never beat either, but he's even harder.


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Jim Crane, Mayor Parker Lead Groundbreaking Today For Multi-Millon Dollar Community Leaders Program
HOUSTON, TX — Astros Owner and Chairman Jim Crane and Houston Mayor Annise Parker led a groundbreaking ceremony for the Astros Community Leaders program this morning at Diez Park in Houston. Through its corporate partnerships, the Community Leaders program will ultimately contribute $18.0 million to the City of Houston over the next five years for youth baseball and softball programs at no cost to the city's taxpayers.
The ceremony was hosted by Houston Parks and Recreation Director Joe Turner, who has worked with Crane and Mayor Parker to help establish the Community Leaders program. Astros President and CEO George Postolos and popular former Astros players Jose Cruz and Jimmy Wynn also took part in the ceremony along with city council members James Rodriguez, Wanda Adams and Ed Gonzalez. Jose Sanchez, who heads the East End Little League program which plays at Diez Park, spoke passionately about what the Community Leaders program will mean to his community. Several children from the East End Little League were at the ceremony along with Darrell Miller, Major League Baseball's Vice President of Youth and Facility Development.
Construction on three parks (Diez Park, Moody Park and Sunnyside) will begin on Thursday.
The Community Leaders program is a collaboration between the Houston Astros, the City of Houston and Houston based corporations that will build or refurbish youth baseball and softball fields in disadvantaged neighborhoods throughout the city and provide dollars for equipment, uniforms and more. Each of the seven corporations that are currently a part of the program had representatives at this morning's ceremony: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (Ron Taylor, Vice President), Calpine Corporation (CEO Jack Fusco), Champion Energy Services (CEO Scott Fordham), Halliburton (Galen Cobb, Vice President), Nabors Industries (Laura Doerre, Vice President), National Oilwell Varco (CEO Pete Miller) and Schlumberger (Communications Director Stephen Harris). The Astros plan to eventually have 12 corporate partners in the Community Leaders program.
Crane personally developed the Community Leaders program, which offers corporations the opportunity to partner with the Astros and the Astros In Action Foundation to become part of a team that will improve several city neighborhoods through the game of baseball.
"Baseball was very important to my own development," said Crane. "Playing baseball made me a lot more confident and comfortable in my ability to achieve things. I'd like to be able to help more kids get the opportunity I had through baseball."
"The Astros' Community Leaders program is providing a tremendous service to Houston's young people at no cost to our taxpayers," said Mayor Parker. "As a former softball player, I know this program will be successful in encouraging young people to play, and I applaud the Astros and the corporations participating in this program for their community spirit and generosity. We are proud to partner with the Houston Astros to help some of our parks in disadvantaged neighborhoods."
Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig has also praised the Community Leaders program.
"I applaud Jim Crane and the Astros for partnering with so many fine local organizations and impacting the future of youth baseball in Houston," Selig said. "The Astros' efforts will help us reach our next generation of leaders, players, coaches and fans.
"Major League Baseball is a social institution, and I am delighted that the Astros' Community Leaders program will help us meet our important social responsibilities in the communities of Houston."
Community Leaders is the Astros' $18 million, youth baseball charity program founded on the belief that baseball builds character and helps children grow into healthy, happy, high achieving adults who believe in their ability to realize their dreams. This charity program is dedicated to revitalizing youth baseball in Houston's inner city. The team, along with major Houston based companies and the City of Houston, will refurbish baseball and softball fields in Houston city parks. Astros Owner and Chairman Jim Crane is the plan's architect. Working with Houston Mayor Annise Parker and the Houston Parks and Recreation department, the Astros will identify key corporate partners and then target parks and ball fields in need of transformation.
The Community Leaders program will ultimately partner with 12 leading, Houston based corporations to improve youth baseball in the city's impoverished neighborhoods. Each corporation is making a five-year commitment, which will ultimately combine on an $18 million fund for the renovation, construction and maintenance of baseball and softball fields to support youth baseball in disadvantaged neighborhoods. Field improvements will vary according to their individual needs but will include:
• grading and leveling of the playing surface
• installing new sod and infield clay
• installing an irrigation system
• providing covered player dugouts
• constructing outfield fences with safety caps
• installing electronic scoreboards
• providing spectator bleachers
• improving and maintaining facility landscaping around the fields
The Community Leaders goals are:
1. Provide opportunities for children in lower income areas to play baseball and softball at safe, top-notch and well-maintained facilities.
2. Instill life-long lessons of teamwork, diligence, perseverance and self-confidence that develop by playing the game.
3. Enhance relationships with other inner city youth baseball and softball programs (i.e. RBI, Boys and Girls Clubs) by integrating them into the Community Leaders program.
4. Create a sustainable program that benefits area children while providing partner companies and their employees a way to engage in personal, meaningful volunteer opportunities.


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30321. Priority of lien. The amounts required to be paid by any person under this part together with interest and penalties shall be satisfied first in any of the following cases:
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Today, Google celebrates Bram Stoker with a doodle on his 165th birthday. Bram Stoker's claim to fame is what many consider to be the first horror novel, Dracula. This imaginative and captivating novel introduced the world to the vampire, Count Dracula. Though vampire stories were nothing new, Dracula pretty much set the standard for the modern day vampire character. The story basically tells the story of Count Dracula's intent to move from Transylvania to England. There is no telling how many sleepless nights and frightening nightmares have occurred as a result of reading Stoker's great novel.
Oddly enough, Stoker wasn't known as much as a writer in his day as was known for being an assistant to the Actor, Henry Irving, and for running the affairs of the Lyceum Theater which Irving owned. Through this association with Irving, Stoker quickly attained status as a member of London's high society. He forged many friendships and ran the most successful theater of his day. He also traveled abroad, even visiting the United States. Another odd fact however, is that he never visited Eastern Europe during these travels which is the setting for his famous novel Dracula.
Stoker's life is pretty interesting and inspirational. He was born in a small town near Dublin, Ireland called Clontarf. According to Wikipedia, he spent most of his early childhood bedridden. It wasn't until he was seven years old that he made a complete recovery. No one is quite sure what illness he suffered from so long. It didn't keep him down very long, however. He eventually became an athlete and did very well. Though he was most noted for the humanities, he actually graduated with a B.A. in Mathematics from Trinity College in Dublin. He is the epitome of the well-rounded man. Take a moment today to go and click the Google doodle. Maybe you will learn something about this interesting man and his contributions to our world.


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Shrimp with Vegetables
Colorful sweet pepper, zucchini and yellow summer squash team up with tender shrimp in this delightful main dish. "If you clean the shrimp and slice the vegetables the night before, it makes a quick weeknight meal," notes Beth Woodard of Jamestown, North Carolina. "It's my husband's favorite stir-fry."
Total TimePrep/Total Time: 25 min.
Makes2 servings
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 medium onion, halved and sliced
- 1/2 medium sweet red pepper, cut into strips
- 1/2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1/2 medium yellow summer squash, sliced
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Hot cooked rice, optional
- In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, water and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. In a nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry the onion, red pepper, zucchini and summer squash in hot oil for 2 minutes. Add the shrimp, tarragon, lemon peel and crushed pepper flakes. Stir-fry until shrimp turns pink and vegetables are tender, about 2 minutes. Stir soy sauce mixture; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over rice if desired.


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- Download and install the XCode Tools version for the operating system on the machine that you will use for the building job.
- Install Fink for your environment and configure Fink to use the unstable repositories. See the [Fink FAQ] for information about the unstable packages and [Fink Downloads] for a package installer or source code for Fink (depending on your OS).
Building and installing Enblend/Enfuse
Fink itself provides access to an earlier build of Enblend3 - however, this is not the latest version, and may not even be properly compilable from Fink at the moment. The following instructions are geared towards those who want to install the latest version of Enblend (including the new companion tool, Enfuse). The instructions are split into two sections: 1) satisfying prerequisites, which must only be done once; and 2) building the latest Enblend/Enfuse source, which may be done as often as you'd like.
These instructions have been tested on OSX 10.4 and 10.5 on both x86 and PPC systems:
Satisfying Enblend Dependencies and other Prerequisites
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fink install lcms lcms-shlibs boost1.33 libtiff libtiff-shlibs libxmi libxmi-shlibs libjpeg libjpeg-shlibs
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3. Download enblend from cvs,
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make -f Makefile.cvs ./configure --with-apple-opengl-framework make sudo make install
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In 2006 Brian was scuba diving off a small island near the coast of Phuket when his dive buddy frantically pointed at a small underwater rock formation that Brian was just passing. Brian turned to see a huge moray eel with a head the size of a football staring at him.
Brian started to back away slowly, but instead of attacking, the eel turned and wound its way into a crevice. That incident is not yet in one of Brian's books, but one day it might well be. A lot of Brian's real life adventures end up in his books, (in fictional disguise of course!) Whether it is an attack by a vicious swarm of wasps, being bullied at school, or skimming the surface of the ocean in a tiny seaplane, Brian loves to use real incidents as the basis for the stories in his books.
A recent face-to-face encounter with a deadly king cobra, a ride on an elephant with a mind of its own, and a long distance flight with a flatulent fellow passenger, are all lodged away somewhere waiting for the right moment to emerge in a story.
Even at school Brian knew that he wanted to be a writer. It took him thirty years to realise that dream with his first junior novel published in 2003.
He studied computers at university (college) but dropped out to pursue his love of writing. He trained as a journalist, and then worked as a reporter and an advertising copywriter, a radio announcer and an Internet developer before finally becoming an author.
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If you are a youth under the age of 18 and homeless call the New Jersey Department of Children and Families toll-free hotline at 1-855-INFO-DCF (1-855-463-6323)
- Adolescent Housing Hub:
- Are you looking for a place to call home?
- The Adolescent Housing Hub helps young people locate safe and stable housing options throughout New Jersey. These programs can help you take the next step on the road to independence!
- What is "The Hub"?
- "The Hub" is a system that has been created for all Adolescent Transitional Housing Programs. These programs are located throughout NJ, and "the Hub" helps link up young people that are in need of housing with programs that have openings.
- How does it work?
- Young people or supportive adults can contact PerformCare and complete a consultation over the phone with one of their housing specialists. If you're eligible for one or more housing programs, you'll be contacted to set-up an interview.
- How do I take the next step?
- Talk with your DCP&P worker, DCBHS care manager, advocate, or another supportive adult in your life. Together you can plan a time to call. When you're ready, contact PerformCare at 1-877-652-7624 and press "4" to access "The Hub".
- Click here for more information on the Adolescent Housing Hub
Life Skills programs can help you prepare to get a job, manage money, get connected with other resources in your community, make plans for your future housing and education, and many other things that can help you live more independently. For more information on the Life Skills programs in your area, click on the link to your county on the list (on the right side of this page) and then click on "Life Skills Programs".
Aftercare programs provide support services to young people between the ages of 18 and 22. They can help you find employment, housing and educational opportunities, and much more. See below for contact info for the Aftercare program in your area. For more information on the Aftercare programs in your area, click on the link to your county on the list (on the right side of this page) and then click on "Aftercare Programs".
The Youth Permanency Programs (YPP) will assist youth who are at risk of aging out of the child welfare system without a caring adult. The YPP staff will provide you with intensive permanency related services to help you develop the skills that encourage safe, sustainable connections. You will be presented with the opportunity to maintain contacts with important people in your life. The YPP will help you with the resources, skills and supports to sustain a lifelong relationships with family or other caring adults. If you are interested in this program or would addition please contact the Office of Adolescent Services at 609-888-7100.
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- Medicaid Extension for Young Adults (MEYA)
- Did you know that you might qualify to receive health insurance through the state of New Jersey until you're 26 years old?
- That's right—if you were in foster care and receiving Medicaid when you turned 18, you may be able to receive Medicaid until you're 26, regardless of how much money you make.
- How do I find out if I am eligible?
- Talk you your DCP&P case worker (if you have an open case), or call the Medicaid Extension for Young Adults (MEYA) at 1-888-235-4766.
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- Private Insurance Individuals may be carried under their parents/caregiver's health insurance plan until the age of 26 or 31. Check to see if you are covered under an existing policy and visit the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance website for additional information: Click here To find more information on Private Insurance..
- Services Available through PerformCare The Department of Children and Families provides behavioral health services to children and youth through different agencies depending on the level of need. To connect to behavioral health services contact 1-877-652-7624. This service is called PerformCare. Young people eligible for services through PerformCare are mostly between the ages of 5 and 18 and must live in NJ. Special consideration is given for services to youth under age 5.
- Mental Healthcare Your mental health is IMPORTANT! If you or someone you know needs help, NJ Children's System of Care has connections to many different types of supports. You can see all they have to offer by Clicking Here
- Making Healthy Choices: A Guide on Psychotropic Medications for Youth in Foster Care Click Here to download a guide from the National Resource Center for Youth Development which was written specifically for youth in foster care, with input from youth and professionals.This guide looks at ways for youth to handle powerful feelings and behaviors and make healthy choices.
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- Do you have questions about the information above or what "Educational Stability" means for you? Every DCP&P Local Office has an "Educational Stability Liaison" that can help you figure it out. Click here for a directory of Educational Stability Liaisons throughout NJ.
In 2010, New Jersey passed the Education Stability Law which allows children and youth in foster care to remain in their "school of origin" unless it is determined to be in a child's best interest to go to a new district. This very important decision is not made alone. The DCP&P worker will talk to people involved, including parents, the child's attorney (law guardian), school staff and the child, and make a decision based on "best interest" factors. Click here for more information on what this might mean for you and/or the people you care most about.
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) No matter where you plan to go to school, chances are, you'll need financial assistance. Did you know that the US Department of Education gives out $150 billion in federal grants, loans, and work-study funds each year to more than 13 million students paying for college or career school? To get your piece, you've got to apply for it, and you need to start by completing the FAFSA. Click here to learn more about the FAFSA and how it can help you finance the education of your dreams.
- Also, there are some specific questions on the FAFSA that are aimed at young people in foster care, and filling these out correctly helps you maximize the amount of financial aid you can receive. For more information, Click Here for tip sheets that can help you find out how to answer these questions in the right way.
- Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) HESAA is the only New Jersey state agency with the mission of providing students and families with financial and informational resources for students to pursue their education beyond high school. They offer a variety of grants, scholarships and financial aid programs for NJ residents. Click here for more info.
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- Do you need help paying for college or trade school?
- The New Jersey Foster Care (NJFC) Scholars Program helps many foster and homeless youth with tuition and fees at a public New Jersey college, university, or vocational school. Scholarships are also available for young people that go to private or out of state schools.
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- Room and Board
- Books and Supplies
- Transportation
- Computers/Special Equipment
- Child Care Costs
- You can also contact the NJFC Scholarship Program at 1-800-222-0047 or
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- NJ STARS is a scholarship program for New Jersey residents that covers the cost of tuition at NJ's 19 community colleges. Students who rank in the top 15 percent of their high school class at the end of their junior or senior year may be eligible. Click here for more info
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The New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) provides financial assistance and support services (e.g. counseling, tutoring, and developmental course work) to students from educationally and economically disadvantaged backgrounds who attend institutions of higher education in the State of New Jersey. Undergraduate grants range from $ 200 to $2,500 annually depending on the type of institution and financial need. These grants are renewable based upon continued eligibility.
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- Not sure exactly what you want your career to be? Or do you know exactly what you want to do? Either way, NJCAN can help you navigate the career path that's right for you.
- You can look at detailed information about different careers based on your interests, find out about the education you'll need, and how much money you can expect to make depending on where you live.There's also great information on getting your resume in shape, preparing for interviews, becoming self-employed, and jobs in the military.
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- Are you looking for a job or occupational training? The New Jersey One-Stop Career Centers are the place to start, and can help you develop the skills needed to succeed in a 21st century work environment.
- Amongst others, resources provided include the following:
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- education development in basic skills and preparation to obtain a GED or locally issued Adult High School Diploma;
- life skills and employability skills instruction;
- personal and career counseling to build self-esteem, clarify values, and develop leadership skills while they are developing their career portfolio;
- transition services and continuing support services as they transition to college, training, employment or other national and domestic service opportunities;
- community service opportunities which develop positive employability skills while addressing unmet community needs. Corps members receive a stipend while enrolled in Youth Corps.
- HiTops
- Hetrick Martin Institute
- The Pride Center of New Jersey
- NJ Gay Life
- Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
- The Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
- Equality Federation
- Human Rights Campaign(HRC)
- NALGAP: The Association of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Addiction Professionals and Their Allies Is a membership organization founded in 1979 and dedicated to the prevention and treatment of alcoholism, substance abuse and other addictions in lesbian, gay, transgender, queer communities. Click Here to see get more info.
- Lambda Legal
- Garden State Equality
- PROUD Family Health
Is a New Jersey organization that offers health services and group support resources for people ages 13 to 26. They have developed two support groups called "First & Third" and "PFLAG" for LGBTQ youth and their loved ones. Click Here to get more info.
HMI: New Jersey (formerly HMI: Newark) is the first comprehensive LGBTQ youth out-of-school time program in New Jersey dedicated to providing youth who are at-risk of harassment, abuse, neglect, homelessness and disconnection with a safe, supportive environment in which to grow and thrive. HMI: New Jersey serves youth from Essex, Hudson, Union and Middlesex counties and is the only LGBT organization contracted with the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency. Click Here to learn more!
Offers numerous social, supportive, educational, entertaining, and fun events and groups for the LGBTQI community every month. Click Here to check it out.
Provides a listing of local events happening throughout New Jersey to connect the LGBTQ community members. Also this website provides an online directory of New Jersey businesses as well as a support group calendar that is organized by issues and geographic locations. Click Here to get more info.
Is a national non-profit organization located in Washington, DC. The non-profit provides support for the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends. It offers support, online information, events and programs, as well as scholarships and advocacy opportunities. Click Here for more information.
Is dedicated to make sure that students in schools are being respected regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression. The network strives to create school settings that valued differences for a more powerful and diverse community. Click Here to learn more.
Is a national alliance of state-based lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender advocacy organizations. Click Here to learn more.
Advocates on behalf of GLBT Americans, mobilizes grassroots actions in diverse communities, invests strategically to elect fair-minded individuals to office and educates the public about GLBT issues. Click Here to check it out.
Is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work. https://www.lambdalegal.org/
Is New Jersey's statewide advocacy and education organization for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. https://www.gardenstateequality.org/
PROUD Family Health at RWJ Somerset Family Practice
Appointments: 855-776-8334
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset is the first hospital in New Jersey to offer specialized primary care services for the LGBTQIA community at our PROUD Family Health at RWJ Somerset Family Practice. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where you can get the medical care you need at all stages of your life.
The "Teen Resources Intended to Aid & Nurture Gays, Lesbians & Everyone" (TRIANGLE) guide has lots of great information on programs and services for the LGBTQI community in New Jersey and throughout the country. Click HERE to check out the guide!
- New Jersey Parent Link This early childhood, parent and professional resource center provides info on pregnancy and resources for parents. Click here to check it out.
- Teen-Age Parents Program (TAPP) TAPP supports young people (under 21) in their transition to parenthood and other adult roles while reducing the risk of child abuse and neglect. The program provides counseling and case management services to pregnant and parenting teens and their families. Life skill workers offer flexible, outreach-oriented services as a means of engaging the trust and involvement of the young parents. A peer support group helps to build a supportive network. Consultation and education on issues of teen sexuality and adolescent pregnancy are available to the community. Call 609-518-5470 for more information.
- Maternal and Child Health Consortia These private non-profit organizations provide programs, activities, education, and infant and follow-up care to pregnant women and parents to help improve the health of children. Click here to check out the details.
- Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthhod is a health care provider specializing in reproductive and sexual healthcare. Through pregnancy prevention, STD prevention, and sex education, Planned Parenthood empowers teens to make informed choices and lead healthy lives. With 28 offices in New Jersey, there is probably one close to where you live.
- The Programs Below are Special Housing Programs for Young People that are Pregnant or Parenting
- Crossroads Programs Inc. (Capable Adolescent Mothers)
- 610 Beverly-Rancocas Road Willingboro, NJ 08046
- Phone: 609-880-0210
- Fax: 609-880-0230
- firstname.lastname@example.com
- http://www.crossroadsprograms.org/who_we_serve/capable_adolescent_mothers.html
- Center For Great Expectations
- 19B Dellwood Lane Somerset, NJ 08873
- Phone: 732-247-7003
- Fax: 732-247-7043
- Toll-free: (855) HOPELIVES - 855.467.3548
- email@example.com
- www.thecenterforgreatexpectations.org
- Twin Oaks Community Services (Teen-Age Parents Program)
- 79 Chestnut St, Lumberton, NJ 08048
- Phone: 609-518-5470
- Fax: 609-518-5484
- firstname.lastname@example.com
- www.Twinoakscs.org
- Union Industrial Home (Parenting Fathers)
- 4 N. Broad Street, 2nd Floor Suite 2R, Trenton, NJ 08608
- Phone: 609-695-3663
- Fax: 609-695-3208
- email@example.com
- http://uihfamilypartners.org
- Life Ties (Rainbow House)
- Vivian D. Harmon, M.Ed., MSW, LSW
- Administrative Office
- John S. Watson Sr. Building
- 2205 Pennington Road, Trenton, NJ 08638
- Phone: 609-394-6747
- Fax: 609-396-5848
- firstname.lastname@example.com
The Department of Children and Families' Family and Community Partnership (FCP) network provides many services and programs for children, young adults and families throughout NJ. These include:
- Family Success Centers Offer programs aimed at making families stronger through a variety of locally-based services, and building supportive connections in your community.
- School Based Youth Services Programs (SBYSP) Provide mental health and family services; health services; substance abuse counseling; employment services; pregnancy prevention programs; learning support services; referrals to community based services; and recreation. Open to all young people ages 10 -19 enrolled in any school that hosts a SBYSP.
- Home Visitation Programs Provide early support to families with infants and young children across the state. Home visitors provide pregnant women and new parents with health information, parenting education, and links to other resources that support child and family well-being.
- The FCP's also provide juvenile delinquency and child abuse prevention programs, domestic violence services, and much more.
- Click here for a statewide directory of programs and services to find out what is available in your county!
- The FCP's also provide juvenile delinquency and child abuse prevention programs, domestic violence services, and much more.
Is a confidential and anonymous statewide helpline for New Jersey's youth and young adults. Youth can call 2NDFLOOR at (888) 222-2228 and find information on the website at www.2ndfloor.org
Provides information and assistance to all NJ residents in the areas of health, human services, community resources and government assistance programs. You do not have to be in crisis to seek help from NJ211. To access NJ211 dial 211 or visit the website at www.nj211.org.. The alternative telephone number is 1-800-HELP555 (1-800-435-7555).
- One Simple Wish
Got a simple wish? Maybe a new bed, personal care products, school supplies, music lessons or something else that you can't afford?
One Simple Wish wants to help!
Since 2008 One Simple Wish has been granting wishes to children and young people in foster care through their website at www.onesimplewish.org. They've helped young people go to summer camp, get laptops for school, travel to meet with their families, and so much more. Wishes are as unique as the children who make them!
Offers a website that lists a wide range of programs, information and services designed to assist individuals, families and communities throughout the State of New Jersey. Visitors to the website will discover if they qualify for any of the 28 state and federal programs designed to help find housing, employment, child care, health insurance, prescriptions, pay for food or more. For more information please visitClick Here
Do you like to perform? Well then the ALL STARS PROJECT is for you!
This program works to better the lives of youth and urban communities in New Jersey, using the power of performance to bring everyone together . The program helps young adults between the ages of 5-25 by preparing them for auditions, talent shows, rehearsals, and performance workshops. The ALL STARS PROJECT host various programs that will engage young adults to develop their community and their talents as well.
To find out more information about The All Stars Project please Click Here
Is an organization dedicated to lead the efforts of young people in and from foster care to become connected, educated, inspired and represented so they can realize their personal potential and contribute to better life for their peers. For more information on The Foster Club please Click here
Foster Care Alumni's (FCA) mission is to connect the alumni community and to transform policy and practice, ensuring opportunity for people in and out of foster care.
To learn more information about Foster Care Alumni (FAC) please Click Here
Foster Care Alumni's (FCA) mission is to connect the alumni community, and to change policy and practice to make better opportunities for people in and out of foster care. To learn more information about Foster Care Alumni (FAC) please Click Here
The Pathways to Academic and Career Exploration to Success (PACES) program supports current or former foster youth and young adults in their successful transition to and retention in post-secondary education (including career technical education) and workforce readiness. The target population for these programs will be youth and young adults ages 16-21 who are eligible for NJ Foster Care (NJFC) Scholars as determined by DCF. For details about eligibility please click here.
The PACES programs' academic and career coaches will address identified academic needs, typically in reading, writing, and/or math; assist students in career exploration to promote college and career readiness; help students prepare for, identify, and apply to career technical schools or colleges and universities that are a best fit; and prepare students for their adjustment to and integration into their post-secondary communities.
The PACES providers will serve youth who live within the Region they cover. The following is a list of PACES provider agencies with the counties served.
Region 1 Bergen, Hudson, Passaic, Morris, Sussex, Warren
Care Plus Inc. - Program Director Jodi Martino
Phone: 201-265-8200
Region 2 Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somerset
Foster and Adoptive Family Services - Program Director Marjorie Blicharz
Region 3 Mercer, Monmouth, and Ocean
Foster and Adoptive Family Services - Program Director Marjorie Blicharz
Phone: 609-520-1500
Region 4 Essex and Union
Community Access Unlimited - Program Director Tanya Johnson
Phone: 908-354-3040
Region 5 - Camden and Burlington
Robins Nest - Program Director Erin Klein
Phone: 856-881-8689
Region 6 Atlantic, Cumberland, Cape May, Gloucester, Salem
Robins Nest - Program Director Erin Klein
Phone: 856-881-8689
For more detailed information about the program including the referral process you may also contact Charles Crudup or Michele Safrin from the DCF Office of Educational Support and Programs/Adolescent services at 609-888-7100.
*The presentation of agencies, programs or services on the NJYRS website do not necessarily reflect endorsement of these resources by the NJ Department of Children and Families.


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Arlington Heights, Ill. -- Weight loss may decrease the severity of cellulite for some women - but may worsen the condition for others, reports a study in August's Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
"Approximately 85 percent of women are affected by cellulite," said John Kitzmiller, MD, ASPS Member Surgeon and study co-author. "Cellulite is not specific to overweight people, but excess weight may worsen the condition. We found that weight loss in overweight patients improved the appearance of cellulite, but for a few, it actually worsened the condition."
The study examined 29 women who enrolled in medically supervised weight loss programs including low-fat meals, liquid diets, medication, and bariatric surgery. Seventeen patients experienced an improvement in the appearance of their cellulite, while 9 worsened. The average weight loss was 30.5 pounds (range 2.3 - 102 pounds).
Patients who lost larger amounts of weight and lowered their percentage of thigh fat experienced the greatest improvement in cellulite. These patients had a significantly higher starting body mass index (BMI) and had more severe cellulite on average.
Patients whose cellulite worsened started with a significantly lower BMI, lost smaller amounts of weight, and had no change in percentage of thigh fat.
Skin elasticity after weight loss also played an important role in improving the appearance of cellulite. Cellulite worsened in those whose skin became significantly looser after weight loss.
"There is no answer for completely eliminating cellulite, however, it appears the more weight one loses, the better its appearance," said Dr. Kitzmiller. "Although the appearance of cellulite diminished for the majority of patients, weight loss did not totally eradicate the condition. The dimples appear to be permanent features that lessen in depth as the pounds come off."
For referrals to ASPS Member Surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, call 888-4-PLASTIC (475-2784) or visit http://www.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is the largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons in the world. With more than 6,000 members, the society is recognized as a leading authority and information source on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. ASPS comprises 94 percent of all board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States. Founded in 1931, the society represents physicians certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery or The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.


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In order to fully comprehend reading materials, students need to understand the cause-and-effect relationships that appear in a variety of fiction and nonfiction texts. In this lesson, students learn cause-and-effect relationships through the sharing of a variety of Laura Joffe Numeroff picture books in a Reader's Workshop format. Using online tools or a printed template, students create an original comic strip via the writing prompt, If you take a (third) grader to . Students use various kinds of art to illustrate their strip and publish and present their completed piece to peers in a read-aloud format.
Comic Creator:
Use this interactive tool to help younger students create a basic comic strip.
Xu S.H., Perkins, R.S., & Zunich, L.O. (2005). Trading cards to comic strips: Popular culture texts and literacy learning in grades K8. Newark, DE: International Reading Association.
Gunning, T.G. (2004). Comprehension: Text structures and teaching procedures. In T.G. Gunning (Ed.), Creating literacy instruction for all students (p.328). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
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Purchasing email archiving products for compliance and litigation
The growing value of email in compliance and litigation is emphasizing the importance of email retention and efficient email access. No longer is the objective of email archiving just to move aging messages for long-term storage, but to also find relevant messages, threads and attachments based on search criteria. Learn how to evaluate email archiving products.
Every email archiving tool emphasizes a different feature or capability. Some email archiving vendors tout scalability; others underscore data reduction features, search performance, storage integration or security. Some email archiving products are appliances that include software and storage. Others are software tools that provide management, migration and security features, but rely on integration with storage hardware or other software products to provide full functionality.
SearchStorage.com has already covered the general issues involved in purchasing archiving products. Below you'll find a list of the features you'll want to evaluate when purchasing an email archiving product.
Criteria for evaluating email archiving products
Email data movement. Email messages cannot remain on the primary email server indefinitely. Since few email messages are accessed after a few days, moving messages from expensive, high-performance storage on the server to a lower tier of archival storage makes sense. Email archiving software should be able to initiate this data migration. Large email movements can impact storage performance, so if you've got a demanding storage environment, be sure to evaluate performance issues as well.
Index and search features. It's not enough to move aging email messages onto archival storage; it's critical to locate specific messages, attachments and threads, and do so quickly. An email archiving tool can attach relevant metadata to email messages, building an index that can be searched later. You need to understand how email data is indexed and then test the search features for ease of use and performance, especially as the number of messages and the size of the index scales up into millions of items. Make sure the search results are presented in an organized manner that is most appropriate for your organization.
Security. An archive needs security features to prevent tampering with or deleting email and to ensure that the archive remains a viable resource during litigation. Authentication features ensure that only a limited number of authorized personnel can access the archive. Audit trails and logs should be detailed enough to track access and all activities related to each email, including automatic tasks like migrations and lawful deletions. If the email archive tool lacks its own policy manager features, it will need to integrate with your current policy manager in order to enforce retention and deletion policies. Litigation hold features should also be included to prevent movement or deletion of any messages involved in litigation.
Integration with other archiving tools or systems. An email archive tool that does not include data migration and archive storage capacity will need to interoperate with other third-party archive software and archive storage systems. For example, an email archive tool may install on an Exchange server, but the archive software may pass the aging email to an EMC, HDS or other storage system.
Integration with data protection. Archives are not backups; archived email should be included in your organization's data protection plan. Even though disk-based archive systems rely on RAID for local data protection, a storage administrator may opt to perform periodic backups of the archive to tape or VTL, or replicate the archive to a remote location for offsite storage. While the initial backup of an email archive may be time-consuming, the archive itself only changes as new data is added, so subsequent backups can be executed using delta differencing or other approaches that capture only the new content in the archive.
Data reduction features. Since archives can become huge over time, data reduction features such as compression and data deduplication are useful to keep the sizes of archives manageable. Compression and data deduplication remove redundancy by storing a single iteration of a file, block or byte. For example, data deduplication can achieve effective compression rates of up to 50 to 1. Note: Data deduplication works best when implemented on the storage system or archive appliance and allowed to operate on stored data over a period of weeks and months -- ideal for long-term email archives.
Scalability. As the number of archived messages and attachments grows, the sheer amount of storage and overall index sizes can affect search performance. When evaluating an email archiving tool, test the maximum size of the archive and the processing speed (ideally under taxing conditions). Mathon's email archive appliance supports up to 10 million documents, while the Exchange archive product from AXS-One can process 30 GB to 200 GB of data daily. Identify any capacity and performance limitations early to ensure that the product will meet needs as it fills up over time. Note: If the email archive tool is processing data on a third-party storage system, data exchanges with the email archive server may impact the performance of the storage infrastructure.
Hardware requirements and the role of server virtualization. While deploying standalone archive appliances will require little setup, most email archiving software requires a server that meets or exceeds minimum requirements. If server virtualization has been implemented, you'll need to verify that the email archiving software can operate on a virtual server. Also, allocate enough virtual server resources to meet peak processing demands.
Below you'll find product specfications for these email archiving products.


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Interim Chairman Whitworth "Believes in HP's Turnaround"
Hewlett-Packard's new interim chairman, Ralph Whitworth, just issued a statement saying he believes in the company's turnaround strategy.
Whitworth, the head of Relational Investors LLC, has more skin in the game from a financial perspective than any other HP director. He owns about 17 million HP shares, worth about $800 million.
Whitworth says the company's board will be recruiting a new chairman and at least two other directors to replace G. Kennedy Thompson and John Hammergren, both of whom resigned today. Ray Lane relinquished HP's chairmanship, but will remain on the board.
The shake-up follows a closely watched proxy vote last month in which Lane, Hammergren and Thompson were targeted by unhappy shareholders. All three received only a thin majority of votes in favor of their retaining their seats.
Here's Whitworth's memo:
Why I Believe in HP's Turnaround
HP today announced important changes to its board of directors. Ray Lane has decided to step down as chairman, and he will continue to serve as a director. John Hammergren and Ken Thompson have decided to leave the board, and both directors will continue to serve until the May board meeting. Lastly, I will be serving as chairman of the board, on an interim basis, while a search is conducted for a new chairman.
Each one of our directors considered the results of our recent shareholder meeting and made the personal decision to do what they felt was best for HP. As I have said many times, this board is among the best with which I've worked. Today's announcement is a testament to our chairman's and departing board members' statesmanship and sterling professional standards. They, like all of us, are passionate about moving beyond the challenges of the past few years so we can focus solely on supporting the HP team as Meg leads us through this Herculean turnaround.
In the coming months you will see further evolution of our board of directors. We will recruit a world-class chairman to take my place as soon a possible, and we also hope to recruit at least two other outstanding directors before the end of this year. While sooner is better, rest assured we will not allow the rush of time to compromise our focus on recruiting the best of the best.
The firm that I represent, Relational Investors, owns roughly $800 million worth of HP's stock. So, I can assure you that my interests are completely aligned with those of our shareholders. Besides its enviable industry position and unbelievable products and product pipeline, let me tell you why I believe in this company. It comes down to two things—people and leadership.
I have had an opportunity to spend a fair amount of time with people across HP, including speaking with the top 1,100 leaders at their recent leadership meeting. I walk away from every interaction more confident about this company's future. There is a palpable energy and excitement at every level of the company to get our business turned around. I've worked on many, and led a few, similar efforts in my 28-year career, and I can tell you this: one does not find the telltale "green shoots" in financial metrics, graphs and charts, but rather in the eyes, faces, words and actions of people. All turnarounds start and end with people, and I see green shoots every where I turn at HP—it is happening as we speak, and I guarantee you it will be the most satisfying thing in each of our careers to be here, deeply involved, as it unfolds.
Leadership is what turns a group of great people with great energy and ideas into a team. Some say it's a gift, and some say it's a skill, but I think it's both, and hands down Meg Whitman is among the most gifted and skilled business leaders in the world today. Her enthusiasm and energy is contagious and she has brought us all together as a team to tackle one of the greatest business challenges in the history of industry. I have dealt with a lot of CEOs in my career. That's what I do in my "day job," but I can say I have not had the opportunity or privilege to work with one as gifted and skilled as Meg Whitman. Her track record is the proof, and she is building on it here at HP, where working out of her cubical in Palo Alto she has assembled a world-class leadership team. It's clear to me that they are committed to hard work, unyielding business ethics, knowing the details and shaping the strategy. That said, their ability to inspire the HP team to rally behind a shared vision has, more than anything else, made me a believer.
So, on behalf of the board, let me thank our team members for all of their work to date and say that we are 100 percent committed to supporting Meg and their efforts to turn around HP and restore it to its rightful place at the pinnacle of global business.