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Roggensack touts endorsement she didn't receive
Madison -- State Supreme Court Justice Patience Roggensack for a time touted the re-election endorsement of someone who had not actually endorsed her.
For a while, Roggensack listed on her endorsement page the name and photo of Joseph Kearney, the dean of the Marquette Law School. Such an endorsement would be especially helpful for Roggensack because one of her opponents is Edward Fallone, a Marquette law professor.
The trouble? Kearney never endorsed her, though he did say kind words about her. »Read Full Blog Post(39)
Walker proposes cutting income taxes
Madison - Gov. Scott Walker pledged Thursday to cut income taxes in the state budget he signs this summer, calling it the best way to spark the economy. But he also said the reduction would be phased in over a number of years.
"For us, one of the biggest bangs for our buck is dropping the individual income tax rate, putting more money back in the hands of consumers and small business owners out there so that they in turn can invest that money, they can take out loans, they can move forward and put people to work. We're committed to doing that," the Republican governor told the Wisconsin Bankers Association at the group's annual Economic Forecast Luncheon in Madison.
Walker has said in recent weeks he wanted to cut income taxes, cut property taxes or do some of both, depending on what would be most effective. In his Thursday speech and in a news conference afterward, he said he saw an income-tax cut as the best way to boost the economy. »Read Full Article(713)
Body found in Milwaukee River identified
Authorities recovered the body of a man identified as Robert John Silverman, 51, of Milwaukee Thursday morning in the Milwaukee River near Wisconsin Ave. The cause of his death remains undetermined.
Two wounded in separate shootings
Two men were wounded Thursday in separate shootings on Milwaukee's north and south sides, police said.
According to police:
A 21-year-old man was treated at a hospital and released after being shot shortly after 4 p.m. while walking in the 2400 block of W. Center St.
About 4:30 p.m. a 49-year-old man was shot during a dispute in the 2000 block of S. Layton Blvd. The man's injury is not considered life-threatening and police were still searching for the assailants in both shootings late Thursday.
Kenosha police seek help in death investigation
Kenosha police asked for the public's help Thursday in their investigation into the death of a man whose body was found in a retention basin.
The body of David A. Sipes, 55, was found shortly after 11 a.m. Wednesday in the lower area of the open basin in the 2600 block of 18th St., according to police.
An autopsy did not reveal a clear cause or manner of death, according to police, who asked anyone who witnessed any activity in the area between Tuesday and Wednesday to call (262) 605-5203.
1 fatal bullet, and many shattered lives
Minneapolis - In a hotel ballroom full of mayors, police chiefs, FBI agents, federal prosecutors and district attorneys gathered to discuss gun violence, Mary Kay Balchunas had a personal story to share.
With a soft but steady voice, Balchunas made it clear she wasn't there to advocate for specific laws and measures intended to address gun violence in the nation.
She was there Thursday to talk about her son, Jay. To put a human face on gun violence. »Read Full Article(31)
Shawano motorist killed in collision with semitrailer truck
A pickup truck and a semitrailer truck crashed in Shawano about 3 p.m. Thursday, killing the pickup driver, William Aderman, 69, of Shawano, police said. Aderman had failed to stop for a stop sign and collided with the semi, police said.
Decker kept journalism students engaged
Journalism instructor Donna Decker, known for an energetic classroom style, died Monday of cancer at her east side home. She was 45.
Decker had taught the media writing class at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee since 2009. The course is a "gateway class" taken by all students before they declare a major or minor, said David Allen, chairman of the department of journalism, advertising and media studies.
"She just ran with it and made the class her own," Allen said. "She was just an incredibly energetic teacher. She really knew how to work a room and to keep students engaged." »Read Full Article
Audit finds UW System overpayment
The University of Wisconsin System made $15.4 million in overpayments for health insurance premiums - including $8 million for 924 employees who had been terminated - and miscalculated retirement contributions that resulted in overpayments of another $17.5 million to the state retirement system, according to a financial audit for fiscal 2011-'12 released Thursday by the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau.
The findings prompted Sen. Rob Cowles (R-Allouez), co-chairman of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, to call for a more comprehensive review of the state university system's new Human Resource System because the audit identified a lack of oversight and monitoring of fringe benefit processes. The audit also raised concerns about weaknesses in security over the system that could increase the risk of inadvertent, erroneous or unauthorized changes to UW System payroll and benefits.
"The findings from the (Legislative Audit Bureau) highlight an unfortunate recurring trend of fiscal mismanagement by the UW System," Cowles said in his statement calling for a more comprehensive review. »Read Full Article(53)
Families of two Mental Health Complex patients file claims
The families of two patients at the Milwaukee County Mental Health Complex - one of whom died, the other was severely beaten - have filed legal claims against the county.
A claim by the parents of Brandon Johnson blames the county for the 25-year-old's death at the complex Oct. 6. Johnson died from blood clots caused by an untreated neck fracture, according to the claim and the sheriff's office.
Johnson had been admitted three days earlier and was found lying on the floor that evening in his room in one of the complex's acute psychiatric units. »Read Full Article(1)
Rodgers under the weather, but ready for under the lights
On his weekly radio show on Thursday, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he caught whatever sickness has grabbed some of his teammates in recent days, but he will be ready for Saturday night's playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers.
"I'm feeling a little bit under the weather," Rodgers said on WAUK-AM (540). "This sickness thing is just going around a little bit. I didn't get the real bad stuff some of the guys had who had to go home. . . . But I'm hoping with a couple of good nights' sleep I'll be 100%.
"I'm not worried about me being sick," Rodgers said. "I have some good medicine and I'm feeling better. A couple of days ago, I didn't feel good at all. I'm feeling progressively better." »Read Full Blog Post(99)
Barrett, Flynn demand action at gun summit
Minneapolis - As the conversation over gun violence unfolds in Washington and across the nation, a group of Midwestern mayors, police chiefs, prosecutors and other law enforcement personnel gathered in Minneapolis on Thursday to push for new ways to keep their communities safe.
There were plenty of ideas to address what many police chiefs said was an epidemic of gun violence nationwide: require every gun buyer to pass a criminal background checks; get military-style assault weapons and high-capacity magazines off city streets; make gun trafficking a federal crime; push for better gun data to track guns; get more money for community policing; and more.
At the same time, there was no grand pronouncement or mission statement on how best to stem gun-related violence. »Read Full Article(99)
Day care operator to get hearing
A Milwaukee day care operator whose license was revoked in 2010 over a food stamp conviction nearly 20 years earlier deserves a hearing on whether that case really involved fraud, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
"The court of appeals found the procedures in the present case troubling, as do we," Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson wrote.
Angelia Jamerson was among dozens of day care providers caught up in the application of new restrictions adopted in 2009 after a Journal Sentinel series exposed widespread fraud among the state's subsidized care program, Wisconsin Shares. The new law banned from the program anyone ever convicted of fraudulent activity while receiving public benefits from providing state-licensed child care. »Read Full Article(4)
Feds gets $3 million back in Koss Corp. embezzlement case
Former Koss Corp. executive Sujata "Sue" Sachdeva, who stole $34 million from her former employer, was back in the news this week when a Milwaukee man was indicted on an allegation he secretly sold jewelry and artwork she purchased with stolen funds.
Antonio "Tony" Chakonas was indicted by a grand jury in Milwaukee Tuesday on counts of wire fraud, mail fraud and interstate transportation of stolen goods. He has not entered a plea.
As part of her plea deal, Sachdeva agreed to tell the FBI about everything she owned worth more than $100. She apparently neglected to tell the agent about some expensive jewelry she had at stores where she shopped. That fact came out in the original criminal complaint against Chakonas. But so far Sachdeva, who is serving 11 years, has not been charged with any additional offense related to that failure to disclose assets to the FBI. »Read Full Blog Post(14)
Teen shot by off-duty officer charged with attempted armed robbery
A Milwaukee teen shot by an off-duty police detective he tried to hold up at gunpoint was charged Thursday with attempted armed robbery.
Breon Eskridge, 17, suffered a clean-through gunshot wound to the abdomen early Sunday evening as he ordered his intended victim to walk around a house in the 4500 block of N. 27th St. That's because the victim was police Detective Kenneth Fortune.
According to the criminal complaint: »Read Full Article(16)
Third Ward Caffe closed
The trailblazing Third Ward Caffe, which opened at 225 E. St. Paul Ave. more than 30 years ago, has closed.
Randy Nelson, who owns the business and the building with his wife, Jane, said, "Someone made us an offer we couldn't refuse."
A new business is expected to open in the restaurant portion in July, and the Nelsons will reopen a food and wine market in the space that it previously used as market space. He declined to immediately name the new tenant, but said the space will be gutted and rebuilt, and a new entrance put in. »Read Full Blog Post(2)
Ex-aide apologizes to governor during sentencing
Darlene Wink made a tearful apology to Gov. Scott Walker on Thursday during her sentencing for doing fundraising work for the governor while at her taxpayer-paid county job in 2009.
Wink, 62, was sentenced by Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Daniel Konkol to a year's probation, 50 hours of community service and $1,000 in fines. He also prohibited the longtime Republican political activist from taking part in any political activity, other than voting, for a year.
An emotional Wink offered an apology to the judge, "the taxpayers, my former boss and my friends and family" for her offenses. Her lawyer, Peter Wolff, said Wink was referring to Walker, whom he noted she greatly admires. »Read Full Article(101)
Teen sentenced to life for killing 15-year-old girl
An 18-year-old Milwaukee man was sentenced Thursday to life in prison for the brutal death of 15-year-girl and hiding her body in a crawl space of an abandoned south side house.
Eduardo Ivanez won't be eligible to seek parole until he's 70 under the sentence imposed by Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Jeffrey Wagner.
A jury convicted Ivanez in October of first-degree intentional homicide for the death of Stephanie Romero in April. He also was found guilty of hiding a corpse. »Read Full Article
Johnson Controls: New "micro hybrid" two-battery system will boost MPG
Johnson Controls Inc. is planning a lineup of new battery products aimed at improving the fuel economy of vehicles.
The company said Thursday it will introduce a 48-volt micro hybrid demonstration module during the North American International Auto Show next week.
The new technology aims to provide more fuel economy savings than the start-stop batteries it's now supplying carmakers. Those batteries enable a car to stop at a red light and resume running when the accelerator is pressed, providing fuel economy savings that are estimated at 5% to 10%. »Read Full Blog Post(6)
Assembly leaders agree to limit overnight debates, install time clock
Madison - State Assembly leaders from both parties struck a deal Thursday to cut down on their body's frequent and contentious overnight sessions, with time clocks installed to track the length of future floor speeches.
"We are going to stop all-night sessions; that is the reason we got together and made this agreement," Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) said at a joint news conference with Democrats.
"We think it'll be the exception rather than the rule and maybe it won't happen at all this session," Minority Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) said of the overnight sessions. »Read Full Article(115)
Packers' Donald Driver embraces special teams, hopeful for Saturday
Green Bay – There was a strange, awkward sight on the Green Bay Packers' sideline last weekend. The team's all-time leading receiver – a receiver with 49 catches, 675 yards and three touchdowns in 14 career playoff games – has been rendered a spectator this postseason. Phased out.
Donald Driver hasn't caught a pass since Nov. 18. He has been inactive four of the last six weeks. The offense, the game-day roster have seemed to move on without him.
So "a couple weeks" ago, Driver came to the coaches with a request. He told the staff he was open to playing special teams. »Read Full Blog Post(70)
TV station posts bogus prison term for ex-Walker aide
Eager to get the jump on Thursday's sentencing of a former aide to Gov. Scott Walker, a Milwaukee television station erroneously posted a story saying the one-time staffer had been ordered to spend the rest of her life behind bars.
"We're not trying to outdo The Onion," said Jim Hall, general manager for WDJT-TV (Channel 58), labeling the mistake "regrettable."
Darlene Wink, who worked for Walker when he was Milwaukee County executive, was sentenced late Thursday to a year's probation, 50 hours of community service and $1,000 in fines. She pleaded guilty last year to two misdemeanor counts of doing campaign fundraising work while on the county clock. »Read Full Blog Post(52)
Funeral fund started to help family of teen who was shot
Ald. José Perez is asking residents for their assistance in helping the family of Brendaliz Morales Rodriguez, the 15-year-old who was shot earlier this week, pay for funeral expenses.
The South Division High School freshman was shot on Tuesday at the family home on W. Orchard St., according to reports from the family, Perez said in a release Thursday.
According to family members, the shooting was an accident and involved another family member, he said. »Read Full Blog Post(9)
National survey projects decline in college enrollments
An annual survey of colleges and universities found that a growing number of schools face declining enrollment and less revenue from tuition, particularly smaller, tuition-dependent schools and lower-rated universities with less ability to raise prices or attract students.
The survey released Thursday by the credit ratings agency Moody's Investors Service found that nearly half of colleges and universities that responded expect full-time student enrollment to decline and a third expect tuition revenue to decline or to grow at less than the rate of inflation.
Before the financial crisis of 2008, raising tuition had little effect on the number of prospective students who applied. Some private colleges reported applications actually increased when they raised the cost, apparently because families equated higher prices with quality. »Read Full Blog Post(2)
Haudricourt, McGinn named Wisconsin sportswriters of the year
Journal Sentinel reporters Tom Haudricourt and Bob McGinn have been named the 2012 Wisconsin co-sportswriters of the year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association.
Haudricourt, who has covered the Milwaukee Brewers since 1985, won the award for the second year in a row. McGinn, who has covered the Green Bay Packers for the newspaper since 1991, is being honored for the sixth time.
Dennis Krause, of Time Warner Cable Sports, was named the state's sportscaster of the year for the fifth time.
Nationally, Dan Patrick, host of his own radio show, was named sportscaster of the year and Peter King of Sports Illustrated was sportswriter of the year. ESPN college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale and Detroit Free Press columnist Mitch Albom were elected to the NSSA Hall of Fame. (15)
Milwaukee man held in south side armed robbery
A 35-year-old Milwaukee man has been arrested as a suspect in the Dec. 14 armed robbery at a store in the 2000 block of S. Muskego Ave., Milwaukee Police Sgt. Mark Stanmeyer said Thursday.
A citizen identified the man in surveillance video released to the media Wednesday and called police with a tip leading to his arrest, police said.
Charges have not yet been filed.
Madison man in torture case to stand trial
Madison - A Madison man accused of torturing and killing his disabled half brother has been ordered to stand trial.
WISC-TV in Madison reported that Jeffrey J. Vogelsberg, 28, appeared Thursday in Dane County Circuit Court for a preliminary hearing.
Vogelsberg is charged with first-degree intentional homicide and being party to the crime of hiding a corpse. His bail was previously set at $1 million. »Read Full Article
No cause for breath test? Really?
Today's amusing Wisconsin Court of Appeals fail comes courtesy of Steven D. Koehn.
Koehn appealed his first-offense drunken driving conviction on the pretty common argument that the arresting officer lacked probable cause to administer a breath test.
Why is that amusing? Well, consider the facts, as explained in the opinion: »Read Full Blog Post(26)
4 charged in connection with rifle-point store robberies
Four Milwaukee men allegedly involved in nine convenience store robberies in Milwaukee County between October and this month have been charged with armed robbery in the Jan. 4 robbery of Villager Food Mart, 6730 W. Morgan Ave., a criminal complaint says.
Law enforcement investigators called the crimes the "rifle robberies" since one of the robbers held a .22 caliber rifle with a scope in each incident.
Five of the robberies occurred in Milwaukee, three in West Allis and one in Greenfield. Villager Food Mart was the last robbery of the spree. »Read Full Article(32)
Milwaukee auto repair shop Habhegger makes way for apartments
Longtime east side business Habhegger Wheel and Axle has moved from the corner of N. Water and E. Brady streets to Glendale.
The business is now at 102 W. Capitol Drive, on the Milwaukee-Glendale border. Habhegger is leasing space formerly used by Mofoco Enterprises, which moved about two blocks north, to 4170 N. Lydell St., said owner Dennis Mabry.
Mabry moved Habhegger because of developer Wangard Partners Inc.'s plans to demolish the former auto repair shops to make way for new apartments and retail space. Wangard bought the 2.7-acre site last summer from Madison-based AnchorBank. »Read Full Blog Post(5)
Seeking information on mystery statue near the Fonz
A 7-foot-tall sculpture of a man has shown up this week on Milwaukee's RiverWalk near the bronze Fonz, just south of Wells St. The man is holding up his hands and drawing attention to his bare chest, which bears the image of a hammer. Yeah, pretty weird. It stands on a square piece of wood, facing the Fonz.
It looks like the artist put it there as a cry for attention, and Journal Sentinel columnist Jim Stingl is just the one to give it to him or her. If you know anything about the artwork or the artist, contact Jim today at firstname.lastname@example.com for a column he's working on. (30)
Port saves on utility bills from Milwaukee wind turbine
The wind turbine at the Port of Milwaukee is generating savings for the city on its electricity costs, the port announced.
The Northern Power 100 wind turbine was installed next to the port administration building in early 2012 and was financed primarily by a federal block grant from the stimulus package.
In its first nine months of operation, the port says the project generated more power than was used by the port administration building and resulted in more than $5,000 in revenue for the port during. That compares with electricity costs of nearly $9,500 during the same period in 2011. »Read Full Blog Post(109)
Wauwatosa native reacts to Oscar nominations
Michael Raisler was too nervous to watch the Oscar nominations Thursday morning.
The New York-based executive producer of "Beasts of the Southern Wild" was getting ready for work "when my phone started exploding," he said, with news that the film was nominated for best picture.
The film's star, 9-year-old Quvenzhane Wallis, also was nominated for best actress. »Read Full Blog Post
De Waart extends his Chicago Symphony bailout
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra music director Edo de Waart has added three more concerts to the ones he'll conduct as an emergency replacement for ailing Chicago Symphony Orchestra music director Riccardo Muti, the CSO has announced.
De Waart will now conduct a set of Chicago concerts Jan. 17-19 featuring Mozart's Symphony No. 41 ("Jupiter") and Brahms' Symphony No. 4.
Milwaukee's music director had already agreed to conduct a set of Beethoven concerts in Chicago through Jan. 15. »Read Full Article
Little Chute father accused of putting son, 2, in cage
Appleton - A Fox Valley father is accused of hitting his 2-year-old son, tying him up and placing him in a dog cage.
Michael Kitzman, 34, of Little Chute faces felony charges of child abuse. Officer Scott Van Schyndel said Kitzman admitted losing his temper and striking the toddler. He said the abuse left bruises on the boy.
The officer said Kitzman then tied the toddler's legs and arms with clothing and left him for about 45 minutes, then untied him and put him in a dog kennel and placed it in a dark room. »Read Full Article(2)
Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in Trempealeau County
Independence - Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash in the Trempealeau County.
The victim was struck in Independence about 6 p.m. Wednesday. Emergency responders performed CPR, and the victim was taken to Tri-County Hospital in Whitehall where she died of her injuries.
Authorities say the driver of the vehicle that struck the victim was taken to the hospital for a blood-alcohol test. But, police say alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the accident.
Identities of the victim and the driver were not released.
Packers Podcast: McGinn and Dunne preview Packers-49ers playoff game
In this week's podcast, Bob McGinn and Tyler Dunne discuss various aspects of the playoff game Saturday night between the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park.
Among the topics: Colin Kaepernick vs. Aaron Rodgers, the Packers' physicality, the 2012 draft class, the no-huddle offense and the kicking matchup.
Listen here, or download the mp3 file here. You can also find the podcast in the iTunes store. (4)
'Lincoln' leads Oscar nominees; 'Beasts' nominated; 'Mea Maxima Culpa' overlooked
Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" received 12 Oscar nominations, the most of any film, in the Academy Award nominations announced Thursday morning.
"Beasts of the Southern Wild," whose executive producer, Michael Raisler, is from Wauwatosa, was nominated for best film.
The 9-year-old star of "Beasts," Quvenzhane Wallis, is the youngest best actress nominee ever. She shares the category with Emmanuelle Riva, of "Amour," who is the oldest best actress nominee. Riva turns 86 on Feb. 24, the same date as the Oscar telecast. »Read Full Blog Post(22)
Renovations of Tosa Eschweiler buildings would require more public financing, study says
The renovation of five historic buildings at the Innovation Campus development in Wauwatosa into apartments would require a higher level of public financing than the developer's plan to preserve just one building, according to a new study commissioned by the city.
The study, by consulting firm Springsted Inc., was done in response to Mandel Group Inc's proposal to demolish two of the red brick buildings, while largely dismantling two others and converting them into public open space.
The largest of the buildings would be restored as a fitness room, community rooms and other amenities for 192 proposed apartments Mandel would develop at the site. Part of that preserved building would be used as offices for nonprofit groups and a public conference center. »Read Full Blog Post(18)
Forecast: Warmth to continue, with rain later today
While the January thaw continues Thursday in southeastern Wisconsin, a storm system is approaching, and rain is expected to begin Thursday evening, according to WTMJ-TV (Channel 4) meteorologist Scott Steele.
Periods of moderate rainfall are likely with some heavy downpours, Steele says. The precipitation should diminish very early on Friday, though clouds will remain. The workweek should finish with the highest temperatures yet during this January thaw. Expect readings to reach near 50 degrees on Friday and Saturday before a strong cold front sends the mercury sinking fast. Temperatures will reach only the low to mid-20s on Sunday.
To view Steele's complete forecast, go to www.stormteam4.com.
On Tap Today: Thursday see-thaw ride
No, we're not up in the attic trying to find our checkered blankets to slam down on Bradford Beach Thursday. But we do like January Thaws, and ours is set to continue today.
That forecast gives us "happy feet," just in time to hook up with The Happy Dutchmen playing at The Domes "Music Under Glass" tonight. Our Lederhosen might be a bit tight after all the holiday feasting, but we'll polka off the poundage when the band gears up its German sounds. It's also Poinsettia Giveaway Night, so bring some paper towels to wrap your freebie flora in.
Other fun fills out this Thaws-day. Mentalist Marc Salem knows what you're thinking -- maybe-- as he continues his Milwaukee performance run.
And those smooth Whiskey Belles bring their perfect country harmonies-- not to mention their snow-thawing hot fiddle -- to the River Club tonight.


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CHARLESTON – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia issued an order reducing the Expanded Net Energy Cost rates for Appalachian Power Company (APCo) and Wheeling Power Company (WPCo) customers by more than $50 million, effective September 1, 2013.
A typical residential customer using 1,000 kWh of electricity per month will experience a decrease on their monthly bill of approximately $3.00.
The costs to obtain fuel to generate electricity and purchased power are the largest expenses for an electric utility and make up the largest component of customer rates. In an ENEC case, customer rates are adjusted to reflect only projected changes in the utility's cost of fuel and purchased power, specified environmental compliance and construction costs, and to true-up recovery of actual ENEC costs for the previous period. The ENEC process does not involve the recovery of profit or rate of return on investment.
APCO and WPCo serve approximately 478,500 customers in Boone, Cabell, Clay, Fayette, Greenbrier, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Marshall, Mason, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Monroe, Nicholas, Ohio, Putnam, Raleigh, Roane, Summers, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties. More information may be obtained by accessing the Commission website, www.psc.state.wv.us, and referencing Case Number 13-0467-E-GI
"The PSC Staff, Consumer Advocate Division and others in this case have worked hard to reach an agreement that puts the interests of customers first and foremost," said Appalachian Power President and COO Charles Patton. "That cooperation has allowed us to reach a solution that will benefit all customers."
Appalachian's proposed rate of 9.4 cents per kilowatt-hour in West Virginia is below the national average residential price for electricity of 11.9 cents per kilowatt-hour (kwh).
Tips for saving energy can be found on Appalachian's website, www.AppalachianPower.com.

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IUCN in Asia
IUCN's goal in Asia is to conserve biodiversity and to promote sustainable and equitable use of ecosystems and natural resources. Despite a regional awakening of the importance of conserving the environment, people still need to better understand and realize the goods and services that nature, biodiversity and ecosystems provide to mankind. The importance of well-functioning ecosystems in helping reduce poverty and improve livelihoods, societies and economies needs to be integrated into decisions and actions.
IUCN's core business, is to influence and build capacity to improve people's livelihoods and to conserve the diversity and integrity of the region's ecosystems and the livelihoods they provide. In the case of Asia these goals are pursued through a combination of territorially based activities (Country Programmes) and thematic based activities (the Ecosystems and Livelihoods Group and their Regional Thematic Programmes). There are currently eight Regional Thematic Programmes integrated within the IUCN Asia Ecosystems and Livelihoods Group (ELG) and ten Country Programmes, as well as emerging initiatives.
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IUCN ARO supports and develops cutting-edge conservation science and implements research in field activities throughout the region. By linking both research and results to local, national, regional and global policies, IUCN Asia is building bridges, convening dialogues among governments, civil society and the private sector to find pragmatic solutions to pressing environmental problems.
The priority of IUCN in Asia is to build recognition based on sound science, of the many ways in which human lives and livelihoods, especially of the poor, depend on the sustainable management of natural resources. In its activities, IUCN Asia applies sound ecosystem management to conserve biodiversity and builds sustainable livelihoods for those directly dependent on natural resources. The uniqueness of IUCN in Asia lies in its ability to work at all levels from the UN and national governments to remote rural communities in marginalized areas.
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Argentina vs. Brazil (Friendly) – Lionel Messi
The goal that he barely missed earlier in the game might have been better, but this game winner was rather Maradona-esque.
Portugal vs. Spain (Euro Cup Qualifier) – Helder Postiga
The second goal of what would end up being Spain's worst loss in 47 years.
France vs England (Euro Cup Qualifier) – Karim Benzema
Great play leads up to the opening goal of what would eventually be a 2:1 victory for France.


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In front of family, friends, faculty, and members of the media, seniors Mitch Bourgeois, Evan DeHoog, and Nick Tadros officially made their commitments to continuing their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level during a signing ceremony on Wednesday, May 7 in St. Ignatius Hall at Jesuit High School.
Mitchell Bourgeois, Evan DeHoog, and Nicholas Tadros will continue their soccer careers at Christian Brothers University (Memphis), LSU (Alexandria), and Roanoke College (Salem, Virginia), respectively.
Mitchell Bourgeois
Soccer, Christian Brothers University
"Mitch, the heart of our defense, led by the example he set in practice and on the field," said head coach Hubie Collins.
Bourgeois served as co-captain in his senior year and was named to the All-State, All-District, and All-Metro teams by the N.O. Advocate. In 2013 he played on Jesuit's state championship team. Bourgeois is also a member of the Louisiana State Olympic Development Team (2012, 2013, & 2014).
Evan DeHoog
Soccer, LSU (Alexandria)
"Evan's speed and strength will translate well at the NAIA level," said coach Collins.
DeHoog was on the N.O. Advocate's 2014 All-District team. Evan played on the 2013 State Championship team.
Nicholas Tadros
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"Nick was an outstanding goal keeper and leader for our program," said head coach Collins.
Tadros was a co-captain of the 2014 soccer team and was named to the All-State, All-Metro, and All-District teams by Nola.com/Times-Picayune and the N.O. Advocate. Tadros also played on the 2012 and 2013 state championship teams.
Congratulations to Coach Sean LeBlanc and the U13 White on winning State
April 28, 2014
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New Orleans, LA – Cabrini High School honored senior Lisette Hrapmann with a "Signing Celebration" for her commitment to play soccer at Cabrini College in Radnor, Pennsylvania.
Hrapmann, a senior defender from New Orleans, will join the Cabrini College soccer team, where she will attend on scholarship for academic, leadership and service excellence. Hrapmann currently in her senior season has been chosen to the LHSSA All-District team for every season since eighth grade, Louisiana All -Freshman team, New Orleans All-Metro Team, and has been selected as Cabrini's captain and team MVP during her sophomore and junior seasons. Hrapmann's club team has been Louisiana State Champions for three consecutive years, been USYS Regional Champions, and has participated on the USYS National level.
Her family, parents Yvonne and Danny, siblings Rebecca and Danny, grandmother Margie Hrapmann, sister-in-law Kyndal and niece Ella. Also attending the celebration were members of the Cabrini faculty, staff, her teammates, and fellow students.
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As the worlds best soccer players compete in Brazil, some of the worlds youngest players are kicking the ball around at Ashley Ridge High School.
This week Ashley Ridge hosted the first of two sessions for its sixth annual summer soccer camp for players age 3-12. While the camp hasnt drawn the interest of the World Cup, camp counselors say it is fulfilling its purpose.
On top of this being a very fun camp I think the kids are learning, camp instructor Toni Schneider said. For the ones who maybe arent too familiar with the game yet, they are getting the basic skills they need and confidence.
Approximately 85 kids participated in the first session of the camp, which has consistently drawn between 85 and 100 campers per session since it was founded by Ashley Ridge Girls Soccer coach Mark Weaver. Registration remains open for the second session scheduled for July 7-11.
Camp is divided into two sides, a general side for those wanting to learn the game and an elite side for players ready to be challenged with a more difficult regiment of activities.
On the general side, they work a lot on their technical skills, Weaver said. They work on passing correctly, shooting correctly, dribbling correctly, right-foot work, left-foot work and making sure they can put everything together. On the elite side, they should already have those technical skills so they work on possession games, movement off the ball and being able to play a fluid soccer game.
For the youngest athletes, the camp introduces them to the game. Weaver says by the age of 5 most kids are ready to start developing the basic soccer skills but he feels the key to that is keeping their interest.
For the little kids, its all about games, he said. They might work on their dribbling, but we will call it Crab Soccer. As long as they are having fun, that is what we are looking for.
The second session will run from 9-11 a.m. daily or from 9 a.m. until noon depending on age. Camp tuition is $60 per session. Each camper will receive a camp T-shirt. Weaver and Summerville High School Head Boys Soccer Coach Jason Rasner head a staff that is committed to helping each camper improve their skills and performance levels.
For a registration form or further information, email mweaver@dorchester2..k12.sc.us or call 695-4900, extension 52150.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Mingo County man wanted for burglary and a home invasion in which three people were tied up with duct tape and then robbed has been apprehended by the Columbus, Ohio Police Department and is now awaiting extradition back to West Virginia.
According to information provided by Mingo County Sheriff's Department (MCSD) Sgt. Joe Smith, Danny Colegrove Jr., 26, of Laurel Creek, was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 2, on outstanding warrants from Mingo County that had been entered into the NCIC (National Crime Investigation Center), after he was involved in a traffic stop while a passenger in a vehicle that was pulled over for traveling the wrong way on a one way street.
The driver of the car was Matthew Colegrove, the brother of the defendant. When the police ran a DMV check on the men's driver's license, it was soon discovered that Danny was a wanted man and was quickly taken into custody without incident. The charges pending against him in Mingo County include 2 counts of burglary, 2 counts of grand larceny, 2 counts of conspiracy and 3 counts of kidnapping. Colegrove will also be charged with being a fugitive from justice/fleeing.
Colegrove, along with his accomplice, James Messer of Jennie's Creek, allegedly broke into a residence at Marrowbone on Dec. 7, 2012, and stole 3 long guns, 1 hand gun and several bottles of prescription pills while the homeowners were away. A few hours later, the duo traveled to the Laurel Creek home of William and Vicki Evans, where they proceeded to use the guns they stole during the burglary to hold the couple and another individual at gunpoint, forced William to open his safe from which they stole numerous items, and are then said to have duct taped the hands and feet of the victims before leaving.
A few days later, Lloyd Newsome of Lenore, the grandfather of Colegrove, was arrested by officers with the MCSD on charges of receiving and transferring stolen property after he was found to be in possession of the 3 long guns reported to have been those stolen from the Marrowbone home. The handgun however, was not recovered and was believed to be in Colegrove's possession.
Messer was also taken into custody at a later date, after the MCSD received a tip that he was at his father's residence on Jennies Creek. The defendant attempted to flee into a wooden area behind the dwelling but was apprehended after a short foot chase by the deputies. He was arraigned before Magistrate Pam Newsome and was remanded to the Southwestern Regional Jail on a $240,000 cash bond. Both defendants are convicted felons and are currently on bond on other charges.
Sgt. Smith told the Daily News that he plans to travel to Ohio the latter part of next week to transport Colegrove back to Mingo County to face the pending charges against him.
"We're very relieved to know that both of these men are now in custody and behind bars," stated Sheriff Eugene Crum. "Colegrove will be arraigned on these charges once he is extradited and I'm sure that both will receive stiff sentences for the crimes they have committed."
"We have a great group of officers that are dedicated and committed to seeing that justice is served and several of them spent a lot of time working this case and are to be commended for their efforts."


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As a researcher interested in global distribution patterns and processes in marine systems, Dr. Blakeslee has developed a research program focused on studies of biodiversity, population genetics, parasitology, and biogeography—as well as the unique and integrative insight that can be gained from studying biological invasions. Invasion research is important not only from an environmental perspective, but also can provide theoretical and practical understanding of population and community level influences of novel species to new ecosystems. Recently, biological invasions have become recognized as a major contributor to the global (and often disjunct) distributions of many marine species as a result of their movement and establishment via human transport mechanisms. It is imperative to examine evolutionary/ecological patterns and processes for both native and non-indigenous species in order to fully understand how community composition, biodiversity (taxonomic, functional and genetic), and habitat are affected by the addition of species to communities where they have no prior evolutionary history. Over the years, Dr. Blakeslee has examined many integrative aspects of this research and has especially focused on global distribution patterns (biogeography and phylogeography) of free-living and parasite species, as well as population genetics and parasitology, with a primary focus on marine invertebrates as model organisms. Invertebrate species, especially mollusks and crustaceans, have contributed numerous marine introductions globally and thus are ideal study organisms for his research.
Professor Blakeslee spent four years at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (www.serc.si.edu), where she remains affiliated as a research associate working on these questions. She continues that work at Long Island University's, C.W. Post Campus, where she will be conducting focused research on Long Island communities. She has always included students in her research projects and will continue student involvement in her research at C.W. Post. For further detail on her research and teaching interests, visit her personal webpage: sites.google.com/site/aprilmhblakeslee/.
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Monday, November 11, 2013
The game of American Football is in its 144th year. The modern-day game of football took its present form about 100 years ago when the NCAA was formed. It is not my intention to give a history of the game, but to give you, my reader a glimpse into what life was like for a college football player at the University of South Carolina in the second half of the 1960s.
The game of football is genius, and although there have been some minor rule changes, the game we played then, is the same game played today. Only the strategies have evolved along with the popularity of the sport. Life as a college football player in the 1960s did afford time for other endeavors and fun, so also within these pages are tales of fraternity life that are straight out of the movie "Animal House" and travel adventures that spanned this great country all the way to the "Last Frontier." The 60s were a time of generational and cultural transformation. We, as student athletes, were dealing with this transformation as was everyone else. In football at South Carolina, there was a major coaching change that complicated life at the same time. But we did come together as players and coaches and we accomplished something that had never been achieved before at South Carolina. The 1969 South Carolina Football team went undefeated in conference play and won the ACC Championship. I was fortunate to have played on the team. While life as a student-athlete wasn't always easy, I am grateful for the opportunity to compete as a Gamecock and to have received a stellar education. I am equally grateful for the people I have met along the way, many who have become lifelong friends. We were able to capture our first Conference Championship together and I think all of us - fans, coaches, staff and players - cherish those memories more each day. I feel certain that very soon, another team of South Carolina athletes, coaches and staff will not only win a conference championships, but will create memories, they too can cherish for a lifetime. I hope you enjoy this journey from the gridiron at the University of South Carolina to the wilds of Southeastern Alaska almost as much as I did taking it. Go Cocks! THE CHAMPIONSHIP IS AVAILABLE AT
David Henry Lucas was a Defensive End in 1967, 1968 and 1969 for the University of South Carolina Fighting Gamecocks.
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As a grappler, where are you at your best? You can list them in order if you want, but where do you do the best when grappling?
On Your Back, Top Positions, Standing up (Shots, takedowns, slams, throws, sprawls), etc.
For me, I'm best on my back. I have no problem pulling guard from the get go and working from there. Most of my submissions are usually off of my back (I get a lot of armbars, triangles, etc). Whether in my guard, in mount, queso (side control), etc., I can usually sweep the person and gain a better position.


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Head Coach Jim Foster
Thoughts on the game starting out slow
"The way they run their offense - they run dribble drive. They were so patient. They were eating large chunks of the clock up. Maybe 25 to 28 seconds, and I think one time they got an offensive rebound which means they had the ball for a minute. As a result we couldn't get going. I don't think it was the fact that we started slow, but their tempo and how they wanted to play the game had a lot to do with it."
On points scored in the paint
"We did a pretty good job of moving the ball tonight. We did a pretty good job of cutting, and when you pass well and move well you'll get a lot of high-percentage shots."
Thoughts on the first half's low scoring
"Well the tempo of the game was such. It was a 28-point half. We score more than that but they are a team that scores about 60 a game and they give up about 60 a game. They're a good defensive team, they play a lot of different defenses and they make you take a little bit more time offensively than you might like to take. You have to be patient. If you quick shoot against them, you're playing the way they would like you to play, and we did that a little early and once we stopped doing that we get pretty good."
On Western Carolina's defense in the second half
"They match up a little, they play a couple of different zones, they'll play man to man, and they'll play soft. I think Karen does a good job. She's a good coach and you coach who you have in the gym. They're very patient and they have some three-point shooters, and I think we did a very good job in the first half against them, but I thought we did an even better job in the second half."
On lineup substitutions
"I just think we have depth and we can wear teams. And if you have depth, use it. It allows you to maintain pressure longer, but they have to buy in with the ball movement, sharing the ball, and that allows you a larger number of players."
On warding off complacency
"If they're aware of it they didn't hear it from me. It's about today and it will be about Wednesday. We're an everyday team. We practice hard, we compete in practice, and then we play hard. It's about today and nothing else matters."
Ashlen Dewart, senior, forward
Thoughts on Chattanooga's defense
"We have been working on defense a lot. In practice we really try to focus on keeping teams to a certain number. I think that was part of our goal tonight, but we got to convert on the offensive end when we got those stops and we started really slow on that."
Thoughts on the game's low-point total
"I think that's our goal and that's what we wanted. We try to focus on that a lot. Defense creates offense so I think we did a pretty good job on that tonight."
On if it feels like Chattanooga has won 21 straight games
"I think we just keep on pushing and focus on the next game. Not really focus on what we have done and let up because we still have a lot of goals we want to accomplish this season."
Alex Black, senior, guard
On playing the second guard position
"I think it's a different mentality there and I think I personally need to step up there. I didn't realize that in the beginning but I am starting to now.
On Western Carolina
"I think they did a really good job on defense and I think they didn't want us to know what they were doing on defense. I feel like we didn't really know either so they did a good job of changing it up on us."
On Western Carolina's clock management
" I think as the game went on we did a better job of that, but when you don't exactly know what they are in you might get stuck into positions you don't really know what to do with. But I think we fought our way out of it."


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By Andy Carvin
As news broke about the NSA collecting telephone records through Verizon, people took to Twitter to voice their opinions. As an experiment, NPR senior strategist Andy Carvin asked his followers to respond to the hashtag #CallsTheNSAKnowsAbout. Their responses ranged from the hilarious to the poignant.
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Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Will State Sen. Paul Campbell be the next executive director of the Charleston County Aviation Authority?
According to Campbell, the ball is in the Authority's court.
The CCAA's board voted 7-6 on July 30 to offer its vacant position to the Goose Creek Republican. The next step in the hiring process would be for CCAA board chairman Andy Savage to negotiate an agreement to hire Campbell, and bring that agreement back to the board for its approval.
So far, that has not taken place.
"I'm not sure where we stand on the negotiations," Campbell said in an interview last week. "I'm waiting on them to make the next move. It's up to them."
Campbell is a former business executive who was chosen by the CCAA less than two weeks after former director Sue Stevens resigned the position unexpectedly.
In the days following the 7-6 vote to hire Campbell, several CCAA board members publicly expressed concerns about the idea of Campbell keeping his job in the senate while serving as director, which he has said he would do.
As he awaits the board's next move – an August meeting is not scheduled – Campbell is defending his intention to remain in the senate should he indeed be offered the job.
"I don't see a real problem with it," said Campbell, who added that over 150 of South Carolina's state legislators currently hold full time jobs in addition to their duties in Columbia. "I can do both jobs and do them well.
"We're in Columbia 55 days a year, give or take. I don't see a problem with serving my constituents and (being the CCAA director). Most folks I know have a full time job.
"At least give me a chance to see if I can do both."
In addition to some expenses, state legislators are paid less than $11,000 annually, Campbell said. Not only is it not realistic for legislators to rely solely on that income without another job, it is also not the way South Carolina traditionally intends for its legislators to function.
"I just look around (the legislature) and I know we have pharmacists, we have attorneys, we have dentists, we have insurance people," Campbell said. "I think that makes it stronger. We don't want full time legislators.
"If you go to Washington DC, they require you (to be full time). But this is not Washington DC, this is South Carolina. Even the Speaker of the House has a full time job."
Campbell called the job of CCAA director "a real challenge. I would like the challenge … I would like the opportunity."
The popular lawmaker added that his constituents would remain a top priority. "I want to maintain their faith and confidence," he said.
Campbell has received a strong endorsement for the CCAA position from Charleston Mayor Joe Riley, a member of the Authority board.
In an editorial that appeared in Sunday's Post and Courier, Riley called Campbell a great choice for the job. Riley – a former member of the General Assembly himself – said doing both jobs would not be a problem for Campbell.
"In the General Assembly, almost all the members are part-time legislators and have other complicated full-time jobs," the mayor wrote.
Riley said that the choice of Campbell would give the Lowcountry "the best of both worlds. We will have a highly skilled, experienced and proven business manager and leader directing the staff at the Charleston International Airport and at the same time the citizens of South Carolina will have the benefit of his sound wisdom, judgment and integrity working for us in the State Senate.
"He will excel in both responsibilities. This is exactly how Paul Campbell has led his life."
Still, several CCAA board members have publicly expressed doubts that one person can do both jobs effectively, considering the scope of the airport position.
The six board members to vote against the motion to hire Campbell were former State Sen. Larry Richter, Mallory Factor, former U.S. Rep. Tommy Hartnett, Ben Hagood, Pat Waters and Ellie Thomas.
In addition to Riley and Savage, those voting in favor of the hire were Charleston County Council Chairman Teddie Pryor, North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey, Mount Pleasant Mayor Billy Swails, Spencer Pryor and Michael Stavrinakis.
Campbell said that, should he get the job of director, voters would be able to weigh in on his performance in office over the next three years when he runs for reelection in 2016. He is confident that his constituent service would remain at its current level, he said.
Campbell, 67, said that part of his attraction to the CCAA position is the chance to continue working with a crucial job-making part of the Lowcountry.
"I'm real impressed with the staff," the former Alcoa executive said. "I've met as many as I could. My number one priority in Columbia has always been job growth. The only social program worth anything is a job."
For now, Campbell is waiting for the CCAA board's next move. "If they have another candidate or if they want to do a search or something, that's their right," he said.
Campbell's senate seat includes portions of Berkeley, Dorchester and Charleston counties.
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Unless I am hired to transcribe "The Collected Works of Lil' Wayne," there is no circumstance in which I can conceive uttering or writing the racial slur that is represented by "the n-word."
I toss around curse words as casually as Lady Gaga shows her underwear, but the n-word is in a separate category of epithets. Its intrinsic ugliness defines its taboo, and not even the bewilderingly popular "ga" ending changes that.
Your choice to use the n-word opens you to some reflexive judgments, but you do have the choice to use it. Depending on the context, you push the boundaries from free speech to hate speech, but that's for you to live with. And while there's no context for the word that I find defensible, there are contexts that I will defend.
The Zane Trace Players, a theater group at Morgan High School in McConnelsville, Ohio, planned to perform the stage version of Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird," which was adapted by Christopher Sergel. The play was canceled recently by the school's superintendent.
According to reporter Kathy Thompson, "Lori Snyder-Lowe, superintendent for Morgan Local School District, said she received calls from parents concerned about the play because it contains a racial slur."
Snyder-Lowe reportedly offered to allow the play to be performed if the n-word were removed.
Bruce Revennaugh of the Zane Trace Players said he contacted the play's publisher to seek permission to change the script, but was told no. As Thompson reported, "The company receives requests every once in a while to remove the word, said Sergel, but making someone uncomfortable is not a sufficient reason to change a vital piece of American literature. 'Being uncomfortable with history is not means to change it,' Sergel said. 'We've always denied these requests. People need to figure out how to confront issues'."
All praise to Sergel for passing on the paycheck to maintain the integrity of Lee's message. This puts him in opposition to people who would publish altered versions of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" or trample on other works of art based on their own sensibilities.
"To Kill a Mockingbird" is one of the most affecting, enlightening and human books in American literature. The book thrums with an energy of purpose and compassion that can make the spirit soar with joy on one page and kick it to the depths of despair on the next. No American education is complete without experiencing the tale of young Scout Finch's encounter with Alabama racism during the Great Depression.
As Scout's father Atticus defends Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a white woman, Lee explores the hot-button themes largely through 6-year-old Scout's eyes. One of the book's most resonant passages comes when Scout asks her father about a slur she is hearing at school:
"Scout," said Atticus, "nigger-lover is just one of those terms that don't mean anything — like snot-nose. It's hard to explain — ignorant, trashy people use it when they think somebody's favoring Negroes over and above themselves. It's slipped into usage with some people like ourselves, when they want a common, ugly term to label somebody."
"You aren't really a nigger-lover, then, are you?"
"I certainly am. I do my best to love everybody … I'm hard put, sometimes — baby, it's never an insult to be called what somebody thinks is a bad name. It just shows you how poor that person is, it doesn't hurt you."
It stuns and scares me that someone could read that passage and want to ban or censor "To Kill a Mockingbird" based on claims of racism.
It is important to address the sensitivities of modern audiences, but that has to be balanced with the historical and educational opportunities on a case-by-case basis.
What of a brilliant song like Randy Newman's "Rednecks," a scathing, acidic attack on racism that is sung from the point of view of the racist? A censor would have to keep his hand on the button and work hard to keep up with Newman in the song, which employs the n-word close to 10 times.
"We got no-necked oilmen from Texas
And good ol' boys from Tennessee
And college men from LSU
Went in dumb. Come out dumb too
Hustlin' 'round Atlanta in their alligator shoes
Gettin' drunk every weekend at the barbecues
And they're keepin' the niggers down.
Down here we're too ignorant to realize
That the North has set the nigger free
Yes he's free to be put in a cage
In Harlem in New York City
And he's free to be put in a cage on the South-Side of Chicago
And the West-Side
And he's free to be put in a cage in Hough in Cleveland
And he's free to be put in a cage in East St. Louis
And he's free to be put in a cage in Fillmore in San Francisco
And he's free to be put in a cage in Roxbury in Boston … "
There's a novel's worth of criticism, conversation and education in Newman's song (and those are just half the lyrics); to me, it's worth the shock of hearing the word for the devastating indictment of racism the song delivers.
"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view — until you climb into his skin and walk around in it," Atticus tells Scout.
That holds true no matter what color that skin is, or what vile name you call the person who wears it.
Michael S. Miller is editor in chief of Toledo Free Press and Toledo Free Press Star. Email him at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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