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Louisville police chief responds to "cheap shots" over Lawrence Street
Three days into actor Lawrence Street's mysterious disappearance in Denver over the weekend, his friends were issuing emotionally charged salvos at the perceived non-handling of the case to that point by the Denver and Louisville police departments. As the tense drama unfolded, the police-bashing theme mushroomed on social networking sites. Tonight, Louisville Chief of Police Bruce Goodman forcefully defended his department's handling of the Street disappearance, and answered to detractors whom he says held "not a clue how much effort was being put into this case."
By now the world knows that Street, who disappeared overnight Saturday after heading from Louisville to Denver for a party with a friend, is safe. According to police accounts, Street was spending time in Denver of his own volition, even though the Broadway veteran was missing key rehearsals for a production of "The Wizard of Oz" he was hired to choreograph for a new theater company 25 miles northwest of Denver.
Long before anyone knew what fate had befallen Street, a desperate and inflammatory out-of-town email was issued in the name of Street's friend, Franklin Trapp, not only alerting the media of Street's disappearance, but charging that the police in Colorado were not yet involving themselves in the case because Street is black, and gay.

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Sec. 101(e), Clean Water Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251(e)); sec. 7004(b), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. 6974(b)); sec. 1450(a)(1), Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 300j-9).
This part sets forth minimum requirements and suggested program elements for public participation in activities under the Clean Water Act (Pub. L. 95-217), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (Pub. L. 94-580), and the Safe Drinking Water Act (Pub. L. 93-523). The applicability of the requirements of this part is as follows:
(a) Basic requirements and suggested program elements for public information, public notification, and public consultation are set forth in § 25.4. These requirements are intended to foster public awareness and open processes of government decisionmaking. They are applicable to all covered activities and programs described in § 25.2(a).
(b) Requirements and suggested program elements which govern the structure of particular public participation mechanisms (for example, advisory groups and responsiveness summaries)
(c) Requirements which apply to Federal financial assistance programs (grants and cooperative agreements) under the three acts are set forth in §§ 25.10 and 25.12(a).
(d) Requirements for public involvement which apply to specific activities are set forth in § 25.9 (Permit enforcement), § 25.10 (Rulemaking), and § 25.12 (Assuring compliance with requirements).
(a) The activities under the three Acts which are covered by this part are:
(1) EPA rulemaking, except non-policy rulemaking (for example publication of funding allotments under statutory formulas); and State rulemaking under the Clean Water Act and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act;
(2) EPA issuance and modification of permits, and enforcement of permits as delineated by § 25.9;
(3) Development by EPA of major informational materials, such as citizen guides or handbooks, which are expected to be used over several years and which are intended to be widely distributed to the public;
(4) Development by EPA of strategy and policy guidance memoranda when a Deputy Assistant Administrator determines it to be appropriate;
(5) Development and implementation of plans, programs, standards, construction, and other activities supported with EPA financial assistance (grants and cooperative agreements) to State, interstate, regional and local agencies (herein after referred to as "State, interstate, and substate agencies");
(6) The process by which EPA makes a determination regarding approval of State administration of the Construction Grants program in lieu of Federal administration; and the administration of the Construction Grants Program by the State after EPA approval;
(7) The process by which EPA makes a determination regarding approval of State administration of the following programs in lieu of Federal administration: The State Hazardous Waste Program; the NPDES Permit Program; the Dredge and Fill Permit Program; and the Underground Injection Control Program;
(8) Other activities which the Assistant Administrator for Water and Waste Management, the Assistant Administrator for Enforcement, or any EPA Regional Administrator deems appropriate in view of the Agency's responsibility to involve the public in significant decisions.
(b) Activities which are not covered by this part, except as otherwise provided under (a)(8) or (c) of this section, are activities under parts 33 (Subagreements), 39 (Loan Guarantees for Construction of Treatment Works), 40 (Research and Development Grants), 45 (Training Grants and Manpower Forecasting) and 46 (Fellowships) of this chapter.
(c) Some programs covered by these regulations contain further provisions concerning public participation. These are found elsewhere in this chapter in provisions which apply to the program of interest. Regulations which govern the use and release of public information are set forth in part 2 of this chapter.
(d) Specific provisions of court orders which conflict with requirements of this part, such as court-established timetables, shall take precedence over the provisions in this part.
(e) Where the State undertakes functions in the construction grants program, the State shall be responsible for meeting these requirements for public participation, and any applicable public participation requirements found elsewhere in this chapter, to the same extent as EPA.
(f) Where the State undertakes functions in those programs specifically cited in § 25.2(a)(7), the State shall be responsible for meeting the requirements for public participation included in the applicable regulations governing those State programs. The requirements for public participation in State Hazardous Waste Programs, Dredge
(g) These regulations apply to the activities of all agencies receiving EPA financial assistance which is awarded after [the effective date of final regulations], and to all other covered activities of EPA, State, interstate, and substate agencies which occur after that date. These regulations will apply to ongoing grants or other covered activities upon any significant change in the activity (for example, upon a significant proposed increase in project scope of a construction grant). Parts 105 (Public Participation in Water Pollution Control) and 249 (Public Participation in Solid Waste Management) will no longer appear in the Code of Federal Regulations; however, they will remain applicable, in uncodified form, to grants awarded prior to the effective date of this part and to all other ongoing activities.
(a) EPA, State, interstate, and substate agencies carrying out activities described in § 25.2(a) shall provide for, encourage, and assist the participation of the public. The term, "the public" in the broadest sense means the people as a whole, the general populace. There are a number of identifiable "segments of the public" which may have a particular interest in a given program or decision. Interested and affected segments of the public may be affected directly by a decision, either beneficially or adversely; they may be affected indirectly; or they may have some other concern about the decision. In addition to private citizens, the public may include, among others, representatives of consumer, environmental, and minority associations; trade, industrial, agricultural, and labor organizations; public health, scientific, and professional societies; civic associations; public officials; and governmental and educational associations.
(b) Public participation is that part of the decision-making process through which responsible officials become aware of public attitudes by providing ample opportunity for interested and affected parties to communicate their views. Public participation includes providing access to the decision-making process, seeking input from and conducting dialogue with the public, assimilating public viewpoints and preferences, and demonstrating that those viewpoints and preferences have been considered by the decision-making official. Disagreement on significant issues is to be expected among government agencies and the diverse groups interested in and affected by public policy decisions. Public agencies should encourage full presentation of issues at an early stage so that they can be resolved and timely decisions can be made. In the course of this process, responsible officials should make special efforts to encourage and assist participation by citizens representing themselves and by others whose resources and access to decision-making may be relatively limited.
(c) The following are the objectives of EPA, State, interstate, and substate agencies in carrying out activities covered by this part:
(1) To assure that the public has the opportunity to understand official programs and proposed actions, and that the government fully considers the public's concerns;
(2) To assure that the government does not make any significant decision on any activity covered by this part without consulting interested and affected segments of the public;
(3) To assure that government action is as responsive as possible to public concerns;
(4) To encourage public involvement in implementing environmental laws;
(5) To keep the public informed about significant issues and proposed project or program changes as they arise;
(6) To foster a spirit of openness and mutual trust among EPA, States, substate agencies and the public; and
(7) To use all feasible means to create opportunities for public participation, and to stimulate and support participation.
(2) Each agency shall provide the public with continuing policy, program, and technical information and assistance beginning at the earliest practicable time. Informational materials shall highlight significant issues that will be the subject of decision-making. Whenever possible, consistent with applicable statutory requirements, the social, economic, and environmental consequences of proposed decisions shall be clearly stated in such material. Each agency shall identify segments of the public likely to be affected by agency decisions and should consider targeting informational materials toward them (in addition to the materials directed toward the general public). Lengthy documents and complex technical materials that relate to significant decisions should be summarized for public and media uses. Fact sheets, news releases, newsletters, and other similar publications may be used to provide notice that materials are available and to facilitate public understanding of more complex documents, but shall not be a substitute for public access to the full documents.
(3) Each agency shall provide one or more central collections of reports, studies, plans, and other documents relating to controversial issues or significant decisions in a convenient location or locations, for example, in public libraries. Examples of such documents are catalogs of documents available from the agency, grant applications, fact sheets on permits and permit applications, permits, effluent discharge information, and compliance schedule reports. Copying facilities at reasonable cost should be available at the depositories.
(4) Whenever possible, agencies shall provide copies of documents of interest to the public free of charge. Charges for copies should not exceed prevailing commercial copying costs. EPA requirements governing charges for information and documents provided to the public in response to requests made under the Freedom of Information Act are set forth in part 2 of this chapter. Consistent with the objectives of § 25.3(b), agencies may reserve their supply of free copies for private citizens and others whose resources are limited.
(5) Each agency shall develop and maintain a list of persons and organizations who have expressed an interest in or may, by the nature of their purposes, activities or members, be affected by or have an interest in any covered activity. Generally, this list will be most useful where subdivided by area of interest or geographic area. Whenever possible, the list should include representatives of the several categories of interests listed under § 25.3(a). Those on the list, or relevant portions if the list is subdivided, shall receive timely and periodic notification of the availability of materials under § 25.4(b)(2).
Public meetings are any assemblies or gathering, (such as conferences, informational sessions, seminars, workshops, or other activities) which the responsible agency intends to be open to anyone wishing to attend. Public meetings are less formal than public hearings. They do not require formal presentations, scheduling of presentations and a record of proceedings. The requirements of § 25.5 (b) and (c) are applicable to public meetings, except that the agency holding the meeting may reduce the notice to not less than 30 days if there is good reason that longer notice cannot be provided.
(iii) Public officials.
(iv) Citizens or representatives of organizations with substantial economic interests in the plan or project.
(2) Generally, where the activity has a particular geographic focus, the advisory group shall be made up of persons who are residents of that geographic area.
(3) In order to meet the advisory group membership requirements of paragraph (c)(1) of this section, the assisted agency shall:
(i) Identify public interest groups, economic interests, and public officials who are interested in or affected by the assisted activity.
(ii) Make active efforts to inform citizens in the affected area, and the persons or groups identified under paragraph (c)(3)(i) of this section, of this opportunity for participation on the advisory group. This may include such actions as placing notices or announcements in the newspapers or other media, mailing written notices to interested parties, contacting organizations or individuals directly, requesting organizations to notify their members through meetings, newsletters, or other means.
(iii) Where the membership composition set forth in paragraph (c)(1) of this section is not met after the above actions, the assisted agency shall identify the causative problems and make additional efforts to overcome such problems. For example, the agency should make personal contact with prospective participants to invite their participation.
(iv) Where problems in meeting the membership composition arise, the agency should request advice and assistance from EPA.
(d) The assisted agency shall record the names and mailing addresses of each member of the advisory group, with the attributes of each in relation to the membership requirements set forth in paragraph (c)(1) of this section, provide a copy to EPA, and make the list available to the public. In the event that the membership requirements set forth in paragraph (c)(1) of this section are not met, the assisted agency shall append to the list a description of its efforts to comply with those requirements and an explanation of the problems which prevented compliance. EPA shall review the agency's efforts to comply and approve the advisory group composition or, if the agency's efforts were inadequate, require additional actions to achieve the required membership composition.
(2) The assisted agency has such responsibilities as providing the advisory group with information, identifying issues for the advisory group's consideration, consulting with the advisory group throughout the project, requesting the advisory group's recommendations prior to major decisions, transmitting advisory group recommendations to decision-making officials, and making written responses to any formal recommendation by the advisory group. The agency shall make any such written responses available to the public. To the maximum extent feasible, the assisted agency shall involve the advisory group in the development of the public participation program.
(3) The assisted agency shall identify professional and clerical staff time which the advisory group may depend upon for assistance, and provide the advisory group with an operating budget which may be used for technical assistance and other purposes agreed upon between the advisory group and the agency.
(4) The assisted agency shall establish a system to make costs of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses of advisory group participation available to group members. Time away from work need not be reimbursed; however, assisted agencies are encouraged to schedule meetings at times and places which will not require members to leave their jobs to attend.
Each agency which conducts any activities required under this part shall prepare a Responsiveness Summary at specific decision points as specified in program regulations or in the approved public participation work plan. Responsiveness Summaries are also required for rulemaking activities under § 25.10. Each Responsiveness Summary shall identify the public participation activity conducted; describe the matters on which the public was consulted; summarize the public's views, significant comments, criticisms and suggestions; and set forth the agency's specific responses in terms of modifications of the proposed action or an explanation for rejection of proposals made by the public. Responsiveness Summaries prepared by agencies receiving EPA financial assistance shall also include evaluations by the agency of the effectiveness of the public participation program. Assisted agencies shall request such evaluations from any advisory group and provide an opportunity for other participating members of the public to contribute to the evaluation. (In the case of programs with multiple responsiveness summary requirements, these analyses need only be prepared and submitted with the final summary required.) Responsiveness summaries shall be forwarded to the appropriate decision-making official and shall be made available to the public. Responsiveness Summaries
Each agency administering a permit program shall develop internal procedures for receiving evidence submitted by citizens about permit violations and ensuring that it is properly considered. Public effort in reporting violations shall be encouraged, and the agency shall make available information on reporting procedures. The agency shall investigate alleged violations promptly.
(a) EPA shall invite and consider written comments on proposed and interim regulations from any interested or affected persons and organizations. All such comments shall be part of the public record, and a copy of each comment shall be available for public inspection. EPA will maintain a docket of comments received and any Agency responses. Notices of proposed and interim rulemaking, as well as final rules and regulations, shall be distributed in accordance with § 25.4(c) to interested or affected persons promptly after publication. Each notice shall include information as to the availability of the full texts of rules and regulations (where these are not set forth in the notice itself) and places where copying facilities are available at reasonable cost to the public. Under Executive Order 12044 (March 23, 1978), further EPA guidance will be issued concerning public participation in EPA rulemaking. A Responsiveness Summary shall be published as part of the preamble to interim and final regulations. In addition to providing opportunity for written comments on proposed and interim regulations, EPA may choose to hold a public hearing.
(b) State rulemaking specified in § 25.2(a)(1) shall be in accord with the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section or with the State's administrative procedures act, if one exists. However, in the event of conflict between a provision of paragraph (a) of this section and a provision of a State's administrative procedures act, the State's law shall apply.
(a) This section is applicable to activities under § 25.2(a)(5) except as otherwise provided in parts 30 or 35.
(b) Each applicant for EPA financial assistance shall set forth in the application a public participation work plan or work element which reflects how public participation will be provided for, encouraged, and assisted in accordance with this part. This work plan or element shall cover the project period. At a minimum, the work plan or element shall include:
(1) Staff contacts and budget resources to be devoted to public participation by category;
(2) A proposed schedule for public participation activities to impact major decisions, including consultation points where responsiveness summaries will be prepared;
(3) An identification of consultation and information mechanisms to be used;
(4) The segments of the public targeted for involvement.
(c) All reasonable costs of public participation incurred by assisted agencies which are identified in an approved public participation work plan or element, or which are otherwise approved by EPA, shall be eligible for financial assistance.
(d) The work plan or element may be revised as necessary throughout the project period with approval of the Regional Administrator.
The public participation activities and materials that are required under this part should be coordinated or combined with those of closely related programs or activities wherever this will enhance the economy, the effectiveness, or the timeliness of the effort; enhance the clarity of the issue; and not be detrimental to participation by the widest possible public. Hearings and meetings on the same matter may be held jointly by more than one agency where this does not conflict with the policy of this paragraph. Special efforts shall be made to coordinate public participation procedures under this part and applicable regulations elsewhere in this chapter with environmental assessment and analysis procedures under 40 CFR part 6. EPA encourages interstate agencies in particular to develop combined proceedings for the States concerned.
All reporting requirements specifically established by this part will terminate on (5 years from date of publication) unless EPA acts to extend the requirements beyond that date.


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At the advanced level, students are trained in a variety of styles, maximizing their versatility as an artist. Classes are designed with the pre-professional in mind, challenging the dancer with more complicated combinations, use of batterie and pointe work. Variations and pas de deux are added as an imperative component to their ballet training.


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Prompt 4 - Favourite Season
Do you have one?
A Happy Memory or association
Close your eyes and imagine your favourite season – write down what you see, feel, hear.
Not too cold, not too hot, just right.
That is springtime here in Sydney, Australia where I live. Spring downunder runs from September 1 to November 30.
|An Australian native in our garden
|Hungry Possum
|Fruit for Christmas?
|Cockatoo helping himself to our lemons and limes
So many of our plants have a beautiful perfume that fills the air although the aroma from our freesias is so strong that I cannot bear to have them inside in a vase. Visiting a friend's place I realised that I don't have a common jasmine planted, I have rectified this and look forward to the jasmine's perfume next year.
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|I forgot to mention the roses!
This post has reminded me that I haven't taken any springtime photos in the garden this season. I had better get a move on.


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My name is Miguel. I recently developed a diet program that has been very successful with the people that have tried it. I have wrote a simple ebook that I am trying to sell to help pay for school. The website is: http://www.thesprintdiet.com It is already done and live. I just need a big improvement over my current site.
Target audience is anyone 18-45 looking to loose weight. They need a website that they can trust.
The website should be 2 pages similar to current website. All the information can be copied and pasted from that site. I'm looking for a more colorful website. If possible, I would like to see a testimonial box that cycles between each testimonial for about 6 seconds each. This would help remove clutter.
Attached are all the necessary files. The movie should appear on front page and the ebook cover can be used as you see fit. 4 stock photos are included but do not have to be used if you don't want to. Perhaps if you can find a way to make the first page shorter in vertical length. All content must stay the same though. If not, maybe you can use links to take readers to each section. The goal is simply to sell the product, so you have full creative control while the content is provided for you.
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Crosby and Cheverie
Last week I mentioned the Sidney Crosby-Marc Cheverie connection in a blog. Here are some details of that relationship (this story is running on Monday's page 2). — MC
University of Denver freshman goalie Marc Cheverie, the backup to senior and All-American candidate Peter Mannino, has yet to play for the Pioneers.
However, the unproven youngster already has the stamp of approval from the best hockey player in the world.
Cheverie, 20, grew up with Pittsburgh Penguins star center Sidney Crosby in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. They went through the Canadian youth hockey system together, and nearly played for the same high school team in Faribault, Minn., home of national power Shattuck St. Mary's.
"He lived without about three minutes from me," Cheverie said of Crosby, the reigning NHL scoring champion and Hart Trophy winner as player of the year. "Same junior high, same novice team. He got me into Shattuck, but it wasn't the right timing. They needed a goalie, and they wanted me, but financially it wasn't really possible. My parents would have paid for it, but I got a better offer to play at Notre Dame in Saskatchewan."
Their friendship began when each was introduced to the ice at age 5, when they were put on the same team. Crosby, who leads Pittsburgh into Tuesday's game against state rival Philadelphia, was a natural.
"None of us could skate but him," Cheverie said. "He was the only good player we had. I remember in novice everyone would say he's the next great one, but there's always one of those kids that people say that about. Turns out he was it."
Cheverie said Crosby is as good at preventing goals as scoring them.
"When we were in junior high every day he'd come over to our garage and we'd do shootouts," Cheverie said. "He'd be goalie, I'd be the shooter, and then we'd switch. He's a really good goalie."
Crosby's desire to be the best was evident throughout his childhoods.
"In grade seven, he'd call me every day to play mini-put, like mini-golf, and it was the biggest deal to him if he didn't win," Cheverie said. "He took it so seriously. I was like, 'whatever,' but he had to win. I guess I was good competition because he liked to have me around. But he takes everything so seriously. That's probably why he's as good as he is."


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Destination guide: Trujillo, Peru
Trujillo is in northern Peru, in an area where you can still find the archaeological remains of the ancient cultures that used to live there. Trujillo has an exceptional climate which is pleasant all year round and which has earned it the nickname "the City of Eternal Spring".
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Stand in the right spot and the glamorously colonial streets of old Trujillo look like they've barely changed in hundreds of years. Well, OK, there are more taxis now – but the city still manages to put on a dashing show with its flamboyant buildings and profusion of churches. Francisco Pizarro founded Trujillo in 1534, and he thought so highly of this patch of desert he named it after his birthplace in Spain's Estremadura. Spoiled by the fruits of the fertile Moche Valley, Trujillo never had to worry about money – wealth came easily. The town was besieged during the Inca rebellion of 1536 and in 1820 was the first Peruvian city to declare independence from Spain. The tradition continued into the 20th century, as bohemians flocked, poets put pen to paper (including Peru's best poet, César Vallejo), and rebels raised their fists defiantly in the air.
The behemoth Chimú capital of Chan Chan is nearby, though little remains of what was once the largest adobe city in the world. Other Chimú sites bake in the surrounding desert, among them the immense and suitably impressive Moche Huacas del Sol y de la Luna (Temples of the Sun and Moon), which date back 1500 years. When you get yourself ancient-cultured out, the village of Huanchaco beckons with its sandy beach, respectable surf and a more contemporary interpretation of sun worship.
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Cahill was transferred to Chelsea in January after four seasons with Bolton. Muamba remains in critical condition after suffering a heart attack on the pitch yesterday at White Hart Lane.


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Eastern: death, mourning, funerals, sadness, purity, age, misfortune
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Raail AirWrap Car/Truck Kits:Raail AirWrap is a spray on and peel off coating that allows you to change the color of your vehicle without any damage to the original paint. Raail AirWrap standard finish is satin however you are able to apply a matting agent to the last gallon or apply Spherical Gloss for a glossy finish. These kits are bundled to save you time & money. They will include the correct Primer gallon(s) and the selected colored gallons.
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Doctoral Students Provide a Taste of their Research over Lunch
The Howe School of Technology Management's Ph.D. program is well known for producing the kind of in-depth research that's sought after by industries of virtually every flavor.
It's also building a reputation for its lunches.
That's not an accident, said Dr. Thomas Lechler, director of the doctoral program. The Howe School hosts a lunch in the fall, to welcome new doctoral candidates, and in the spring, to congratulate those who've completed their studies and defended their dissertations.
"It is our tradition, and also our signature," he said.
"When you work together over so many years, you are happy to see them move to the next step in their careers … but you are also sad to see somebody who was here, and was really a person who was pleasant to be with, move on."
The most recent lunch, held May 7, honored in particular the four Howe School doctoral students who have completed their studies. In a sign of how busy Howe students are, only one of the four — Yegin Genc — was able to attend. Jie Ren and Rongjuan Chen both had job commitments, while Ting Gao traveled home for the first time in months to see her family.
Lechler spoke highly of Genc, whose research interests center around information systems, but earned a rebuke from the student when he referred to him by his first name.
"It's Dr. Genc now," he said, getting a laugh from the audience.
As faculty and staff from the Howe School ate Chinese food, they got to listen to about a dozen Ph.D. candidates discuss their research and present updates on their findings.
Among the presentations during the event:
- Elias Aleman, who studies diversity in executive teams with his adviser, Dr Ann Murphy. He's examining CEO hiring decisions at Fortune 100 companies to get a sense of how executives value diversity. This research has been presented recently at the Strategic Management Conference Society.
- Huaye Li, who focuses on data mining, social media analytics and decision making online, among other areas. Li got a laugh when she said, "It's the first time in my life I've ever eaten a chicken dumpling," and discussed some of the papers she's worked on with her adviser, Dr. Yasuaki Sakomoto.
- Siwei Zhu, a first-year Ph.D. student who's investigating differences between funded and unfunded startup projects. Part of how he's doing that is observing Introduction to Entrepreneurship, a course run by his adviser, Dr. Peter Koen, that requires engineering students to develop a business by thinking about a problem from an entrepreneurial standpoint.
- Gechen Jiang, who is interested in developing a risk model for electricity prices, which he argues are set inefficiently. His research, with Dr. Germán Creamer and Dr. Ricardo Collado, looks to build models of the pricing of electricity and commodities, then use expert weighting to effectively help forecast pricing trends.
Visit the doctoral studies page for more information on the Howe School's Ph.D. program.


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Mary Barra, the Senior VP of global product development for General Motors, speaking to the Automotive Press Association (APA) today in Detroit, said GM will debut four global concept or production vehicles at the Detroit Auto Show in January. Barra also let slip official news that one of the four will be the General's 3 Series-fighter based on their new rear-wheel drive architecture — the Cadillac ATS.
Although we expected this news, it now means that — along with the Acura NSX — there's now at least two vehicles relevant to enthusiasts being introduced at Detroit this year.


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Woman Will Give Birth After Being Transplanted With Her 56-Year-Old Mother's Womb!
25-year-old Sara Ottosson was born without reproductive organs, but thanks to her mother, who is generously donating her own womb, she might be able to be a mom herself!
Sara Ottosson, a biology teacher from Stockholm, England, and her mother Eva Ottosson, are preparing to take part in a groundbreaking procedure. Eva, 56, will be the first woman in the world to transplant her womb into her own daughter, giving 25-year-old Sara the chance to carry her own child — in the same womb that carried her! INCREDIBLE!
Sara, who was born without reproductive organs, tells the Daily Telegraph that she isn't the least bit concerned about being implanted with her own mother's uterus.
"I haven't really thought about that," she explains. "I'm a biology teacher and it's just an organ like any other organ. But my mum did ask me about this. She said, 'Isn't it weird?' And my answer is no. I'm more worried that my mum is going to have a big operation."
The transplant surgery will most likely take place next spring in Sweden and doctors are testing patients to see who is most suitable for this groundbreaking procedure. If Sara and Eva, who have been tested, are chosen to take part in the surgery, Sara's eggs would be fertilized with her boyfriend's sperm and then implanted into her new womb.
"She needs the womb and if I'm the best donor for her, well, go on," Eva says. "She needs it more than me. I've had two daughters, so it's served me well."
Dr. Mats Brannstrom, who leads the medical team, said this operation is one of the most complicated, more so than a kidney, heart or liver transplant. It is harder to avoid hemorrhages due to the fact that you have to make sure the blood vessels are long enough to connect to the womb.
The only previous womb transplant was done in Saudi Arabia, where a 46-year-old woman donated her uterus to a 26-year-old who lost hers due to a hemorrhage. But the womb needed to be removed 99 days later because of complications.
"It would mean the world to me for this to work and to have children," Sara explains. "At the moment, I am trying not to get my hopes up so that I am not disappointed."
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New England Carousel Museum
Bristol, CT
Museum/Gallery, Ballrooms
Starting from $6,693 to $8,990 for 50 guests
Nestled in the historic heart of Bristol, The New England Carousel Museum provides a truly one-of-a-kind venue for couples that have been searching for that vintage, yet quirky setting for their big day! Housed in a beautifully restored Hosiery Factory from the early 19th century, this museum is ded...
Chippanee Country Club
Bristol, CT
Outdoor, Private Club, Ballrooms
Starting from $6,317 to $6,955 for 50 guests
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Imagine Nation Museum
Bristol, CT
Starting from $2,037 to $4,225 for 50 guests
Tucked away in the quaint town of Bristol, the Imagine Nation Museum isn't just a unique area attraction, but also a fabulous location for hosting a playful wedding. This singular museum allows soon-to-be-wed couples to channel their inner child on their big day! Originally constructed to provide af...
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Il Palio
Shelton, CT
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Modern
Starting from $8,322 to $13,469 for 50 guests
Il Palio Restaurant, named after the race held each summer in Siena, Italy, is a feast for the eyes and a treat for the palate. Celebrate your romantic wedding day at this special location. Created with passion, the restaurant has been exquisitely designed and beautifully finished with materials fro...
The Mansion at Bald Hill
Woodstock, CT
Mansion, Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Historic/Landmark Building, Event Center, Vintage/Rustic
Starting from $3,510 to $6,381 for 50 guests
The Mansion at Bald Hill is the perfect setting for a gorgeous wedding. Enjoy the serenity of a century ago still preserved today in the last remaining green valley of the historic Northeast corridor. Surrounded by the pastoral beauty of this spectacular venue, your wedding will be filled with grace...
The Barns at Wesleyan Hills
Middletown, CT
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Rustic elegance awaits you at The Barns at Wesleyan Hills. This authentic historic barn is the best venue in Connecticut to express your "rustic elegance" wedding vision. You will love how this fully heated and air conditioned barn comes alive for your wedding. The Barn features rustic dark wood flo...
Saint Clements Castle & Marina
Portland, CT
Mansion, Historic/Landmark Building, Private Estate, Ocean/Waterfront View, Ballrooms, Vintage/Rusti...
Starting from $10,962 to $13,395 for 75 guests
Feel like you're at a destination wedding with a castle without ever leaving Portland, Connecticut! Overlooking the scenic Connecticut River, this restored estate sits on 90 acres of beautifully landscaped land in the Connecticut River Valley, which lends a breathtaking view all-around and an air of...
Hyatt Regency Greenwich
Old Greenwich, CT
Park/Garden, Historic/Landmark Building, Hotel/Resort, Ballrooms
Starting from $6,860 to $14,405 for 50 guests
Celebrate your love at one of the most celebrated wedding destinations in Greenwich, Connecticut. From twenty to more than five-hundred guests, the staff of Hyatt Regency Greenwich will create a truly exceptional affair for you and your special guests. Celebrate in our newly renovated Regency Ballro...
Georgina's Banquets
Bolton, CT
Park/Garden, Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Event Center, Ballrooms, Outdoor, Modern
Starting from $3,950 to $4,550 for 50 guests
Georgina's Banquets is a locally owned and operated restaurant and banquet facility that is dedicated to making your special day elegant and exquisite. Known for our 5-star reputation, Georgina's Weddings and Banquets can provide you with everything you need for your special day. From beautifully ap...
The Glastonbury Boathouse
Glastonbury, CT
Park/Garden, Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Ocean/Waterfront View, Ballrooms, Outdoor, Modern
Starting from $7,390 to $10,287 for 50 guests
Nestled along the Connecticut River, The Glastonbury Boathouse rises from Riverfront Park as a majestic setting to host an unforgettable wedding and reception by the water. Located southeast of Hartford in the beautiful Glastonbury community, this central Connecticut venue features easy access from ...
Tarrywile Park & Mansion
Danbury, CT
Mansion, Historic/Landmark Building, Community Center, Park/Garden, Vintage/Rustic, Outdoor
Starting from $5,688 to $7,957 for 50 guests
Simple or elaborate. Contemporary or traditional. Formal or relaxed. Whatever your wedding style, the Tarrywile Park and Mansion has the facilities and ambiance to accommodate it! From the moment your guests drive up the tree lined drive and get their first glimpses of the Mansion, to entering the g...
Salt Water Farm Vineyard
Stonington, CT
Winery/Vineyard/Brewery, Barn/Farm/Ranch, Vintage/Rustic, Outdoor
Starting from $8,978 to $17,077 for 50 guests
One of the most stunning natural sites and destination wedding locations in wine country may just be in your own backyard. Saltwater Farm Vineyard is known for its award-winning wines and its stunning home on the beautiful Connecticut shoreline. The vineyard is owned and operated with a preservation...
La Mirage Wedding & Banquet Facility
North Haven, CT
Outdoor, Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Event Center
Starting from $4,118 to $5,267 for 50 guests
A destination wedding right at home, La Mirage Wedding & Banquet Facility will make you feel transported to the charming European courtyards, the perfect romantic backdrop to your special day. Choose from the Ceremony Garden where you will be surrounded by stone fountains, flower beds and antique st...
The Mill on The River
South Windsor, CT
Vintage/Rustic, Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Historic/Landmark Building, Park/Garden, Ocean/Waterfront V...
Starting from $5,251 to $10,503 for 50 guests
Enveloped in an ambiance of endearing charm, The Mill on The River is an idyllic location for any waterfront wedding. The venue overlooks a pristine stretch of the Podunk River, toting both indoor and outdoor wedding locations. Bride and groom may tie the knot under the brown-tiled roof of the water...
Glastonbury Riverfront Community Center
Glastonbury, CT
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East Creek Landing Banquet Hall
Guilford, CT
Outdoor, Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Event Center
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Westport River Gallery
Westport, CT
Museum/Gallery, Event Center
Starting from $2,364 to $4,378 for 50 guests
Crown your nuptials with a splash of color! Located along the Saugatuck River, Westport River Gallery in Westport, Connecticut is 30 minutes from New York City. The fine-art gallery specializes in intimate affairs and offers paintings, drawings and more in a range of styles by international artists....
The Webb Barn
Wethersfield, CT
Starting from $6,448 to $8,703 for 50 guests
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Indian Hill Country Club
Newington, CT
Golf Course
Starting from $4,464 to $4,814 for 50 guests
Indian Hill Country Club is located in Newington, Connecticut. This club features a stunning 18-hole golf course that has a bright green lawn and tall graceful trees. You and your guests can enjoy a sweet ceremony outside under the white gazebo on the lawn. This site provides a stunning backdrop in ...
Michael's At The Grove
Bethel, CT
Outdoor, Event Center
Starting from $4,799 to $10,195 for 50 guests
Host an unforgettable wedding day at Michael's At The Grove. The venue features an elegant ballroom, rustic pavilion and a beautiful gazebo. With so many options, your big day will be just as you imagined. This venue is absolutely perfect for you to exchange wedding vows and celebrate, among lush ga...
Hill-Stead Museum
Farmington, CT
Museum/Gallery, Historic/Landmark Building, Barn/Farm/Ranch, Park/Garden, Vintage/Rustic, Outdoor
Starting from $8,979 to $12,371 for 50 guests
Bring your dream wedding to life at the beautiful and historic Hill-Stead Museum. Nestled in Farmington, Connecticut, this picturesque venue was built in 1901 and is designated as a National Historic Landmark. For your special day, the estate offers five stunning indoor and outdoor event spaces to a...
Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
Waterford, CT
Vintage/Rustic, Historic/Landmark Building, Event Center
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With charming buildings and beautiful water views, the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's facilities and grounds are a wonderful place to hold your wedding. The Sunken Garden is a beautiful lawn overlooking a stunning view of the Long Island Sound. This perfect wedding and party venue is ideal late spr...
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Madison, CT
Vintage/Rustic, Park/Garden, Bed & Breakfast/Inn, Outdoor
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The Barn at Audubon Greenwich
Greenwich, CT
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Starting from $4,273 to $6,692 for 50 guests
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The Town and County Club
Hartford, CT
Private Club, Ballrooms
Starting from $5,450 to $5,700 for 50 guests
In 1925, just five years after women were granted the right to vote, a group of 400 progressive and determined women committed their resources to form Hartford's first private women's city club. They bought the grand 1895 Theodore Lyman house at 22 Woodland Street, just around the corner from Mark T...


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Cron is a standard Linux feature that lets you schedule tasks, called "Cron Jobs," to run unattended at a specified frequency.
- Log in to your GoDaddy account.
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On Friday, May 27th, I attended the final weekend for LA Ballet's performance of Giselle at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica. The ballet Giselle is near and dear to my heart because it was the first ballet that I performed a leading part in, dancing the role of Myrtha. Also, this marks the third time I have seen Giselle performed professionally. The first was The Royal Ballet in London and the second was ABT at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. Both were wonderful, although my nosebleed seats for the Royal Ballet definitely left much to be desired.
What one notices first about the LA Ballet as the lights go down, is that there is no orchestra. You hear murmurs around you whispering, "Is this a recording?" There is something magical about hearing the musicians tune and warm up before the show starts, it sets the tone that something big is about to happen. When LAB has more of a foundation, I very much hope that they put funding into an orchestra, at least for their full length ballets.
When the curtain rose, we found ourselves in the Rhineland of the Middle Ages during the grape harvest. The set consisted of two tudor style houses, one that housed Giselle and her mother, and the other was in possession of the Duke Albrecht, who disguised himself as a peasant in order to sow some wild oats before his marriage to a noblewoman. Giselle and the disguised Duke meet, and of course fall in love, much to the dismay of Hilarion—a gamekeeper who is also in love with Giselle. Giselle's mother worries for her weak heart as Giselle and others dance for the noblewoman (Albrecht's betrothed) and her father who have come upon the scene. Hilarion reveals the truth about Albrecht, sending Giselle into a mad fit that her heart cannot handle, and she dies in Albrecht's arms at the end of the first act.
Like many two or four act ballets, the first half is dedicated more to story set up, and the second half is dedicated more to dancing. I usually can not wait until the second half for the juicy pas de deuxs and sad climaxes that my favorite ballets have in abundance. That being said, I very much enjoyed the entire first act. Allyssa Bross danced the title role to perfection. Bross is a first season dancer at LAB but a huge standout. She also danced the Sugarplum Fairy in 2010′s Nutcracker. What made it so enjoyable to watch, because of the route many first halves have to contain too much set up, was her complete embodiment of Giselle. Bross was so sweet, excited, and in love the way teenagers are. Shy and overreactive in very charming ways. The audience would laugh at her facial expressions because they were so endearing. Opposite Bross was Christopher Revels, also a first season standout. A Tommy Kirk doppelganger, Revels is strong and promising. He did take a fall during a group dance, and you could see him lose momentum on his face after that. There was nothing behind that smile but disappointment, understandably, until enough time has passed to shake it off. Hilarion, danced by Chehon Wespi-Tschopp, was not given much to do in the first act but look discouraged. Unfortunately, Wespi-Tschopp is less of an actor dancer, and his actions did not fill the space, which drew attention to it being a "play," simply because he did not commit enough.
The high point for me in the first act was the Peasant pas de deux, danced by Allynne Noelle (also a first season dancer) and Kenta Shimizu (Guest Artist from K-Ballet and Miami City Ballet). Noelle had excellent side extensions and was in full control of her body. A series of pirouettes with a preparation from Noelle on one knee were especially impressive. Both Noelle and Shimizu had strong and impressive solos, and the audience was eager to erupt into applause after everything they did. The reason for the solos and pas de deux by the peasants is very much lacking. Giselle leads them forward to dance, and they do, and then we never see them again. But when the dancing is so impressive, who cares why they are doing it? If it were a modern ballet, it would be easier to criticize the choreographer's plot intentions. But Giselle was first done in 1841, and although the choreography has changed a bit, most of what we see in modern versions is still from the stagings in 1884 and 1903. So even the newest version is over one hundred years old.
The second act takes us to the woods where Giselle has been buried. Giselle is summoned from her grave by the Wilis, the spirits of women who have died before their wedding day and roam the night seeking revenge upon any man they meet, by dancing him to death. Hilarion searches for Giselle but meets his end with the Wilis. Albrecht also searches and finds her, Giselle still loves him and forgives him, and unlike Hilarion who is found by the Wilis and thrown in a lake, Albrecht is protected from them by Giselle. When day breaks, Giselle's soul is freed because she did not succumb to vengeance and hatred of the Wilis.
I have to hand it to LAB; I have never seen the Wilis portrayed in a more unearthly way. I used to watch a VHS of Natalia Makarova's Giselle with the Kirov Ballet, and even then it did not come close. The Queen of the Wilis-Myrtha (danced by Kate Highstrete) begins the second act with three solos. She did have a little trouble with her ponches, but she made up for it. Her moves were robotic but yet still enchanting. Her looks to the audience were jerky and blank, not fluid and soft which we are so used to knowing as beautiful ballet. I could not take my eyes off her, she was other worldly which is fascinating to see danced. The Corps de Ballet of her Wilis had their own ethereal qualities. They kept their eyes down to the ground and looked very sad. It was haunting. When the Wilis kill Hilarion they come alive and we the audience finally see why Wespi-Tschopp was cast as the unrequited lover. His dancing in the second act is more visceral and exciting than anything else in the entire ballet. Bross and Revels dance the lovers pas de deux and feature some gorgeous lifts to Adolphe Adam's score. When beautiful dancing meets beautiful music, I cannot think of anything more exquisite.
Giselle marked my sixth LAB production and it was by far the best that I have attended. The company has nailed down some very talented dancers. One can only hope that we get to keep them here in Los Angeles and not lose them to other cities with older and more well known ballet companies. I may be old fashioned but I very much look forward to more full length ballets in the upcoming seasons. The ballets under consideration are Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Onegin, Coppelia, and Romeo and Juliet. LAB is finished for the season, but will open their sixth season in the fall with the tradition of The Nutcracker.
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C. Young's Mets debut lasts one inning
NEW YORK -- Chris Young's Mets debut lasted all of an inning.
Young returned to the lineup Wednesday after missing Opening Day with a mild right quad strain, but aggravated his injury chasing an Adam LaRoche fly ball in the top of the first. Though Young stayed in the game for the rest of that inning, he did not return to the field after meeting with trainer Ray Ramirez during the bottom of the first.
Andrew Brown replaced Young, who did not make a plate appearance, in left field.
"It feels like a bad dream," Young said. "It's the last way you want to come with a new team. I feel terrible about it."
The Mets officially classified Young's injury as a tight right quad, and manager Terry Collins indicated after the game that he would discuss his options -- including a possible disabled list stint -- with general manager Sandy Alderson. If Young must miss significant time, the Mets may simply keep Brown -- who was tentatively slated to go back to Triple-A Las Vegas this weekend -- on the active roster.
The game was Young's first with the Mets after signing a one-year, $7.25 million deal with the team this winter.
"He warmed up before the game and absolutely felt no problem," Collins said. "It goes to show you when you're warm and you're running sprints, you feel great until you've got to go stand out there for two or three or five minutes. He went after that ball in the corner and felt it grab, so he came off."
Young's injury altered what had been an unorthodox pregame lineup for the Mets. Because Eric Young entered the day 0-for-8 lifetime against Nationals starter Gio Gonzalez, Collins chose to bat Juan Lagares leadoff and keep Eric Young on the bench. Collins said that although he used Chris Young in the leadoff spot multiple times during Spring Training, he prefers to have his power bat lower in the lineup.
That means that at least for now, Eric Young and Lagares will exclusively split leadoff duties for the Mets.
Despite the absence of Young, Collins' lineup will receive a boost Thursday, when second baseman Daniel Murphy returns from paternity leave. Though Murphy received criticism on local sports-talk radio for missing two games due to the birth of his son, Collins and Alderson both said the second baseman was well within his rights.
Major League Baseball established a paternity-leave list several years ago so that teams would not have to play shorthanded in these situations. To that end, the Mets on Wednesday recalled Wilmer Flores from Triple-A Las Vegas, starting him at second base in what should be a one-day patch.
"The paternity-leave policy was introduced not just for the player's benefit, but I think recognition by clubs in contemporary times that this is an appropriate time for parents to be together," Alderson said. "So I've got absolutely no problem whatsoever with Murph being away."


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Original recipe HERE
3 lbs pork belly,cut into cube
2 tbsp oil
4-5 cloves garlic,peeled and chopped
2 inch ginger,scale the skin and sliced thin
2 tbsp caramel soy sauce or premium thick soy sauce
2 tbsp sugar
4 pod of anise
3 tbsp shaoxing wine
salt to taste
1:Heat medium size wok or stockpot at high heat with oil ,ginger,star anise and garlic.(preferly use stainless steel wok but I used hard anodize stockpot)
2:When ginger and garlic is slightly brown or fragrant,add in sugar to caramelize.Add in pork belly,caramel soy sauce,shaoxing wine and salt.Toss all ingredients until well combined.
3:Reduce heat to medium low,cover, and simmer until pork is tender, about 40–50 minutes. Check the seasoning.
4:Uncover, increase heat to high, and cook, stirring, until liquid reduces .Thicken texture or absorb to the meat.
5:Remove from heat ,dish out,serve warm with steamed rice or mantau(plain pau)


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Though we've already posted a bounty of G.I. Joe: Retaliation material over the past few days, there's one more Joe-related story to add to the pile: an international trailer. The new trailer for the sequel premiered yesterday, and this international trailer differs from that one in two ways: more global focus, and more ninjas. The first trailer for the film pleasantly surprised me, but yesterday's clip left me a little disheartened. I want to see a movie that's not simply a CGI-heavy Transformers rehash, and I'm hoping director Jon M. Chu has a fun take up his sleeve that's more hand-to-hand combat oriented. Ninjas automatically make a movie at least 45% cooler, and Dwayne Johnson is the king of charisma.
Hit the jump to check out the international trailer and for a quick rundown on all our recent G.I. Joe: Retaliation coverage. The film opens on June 29th and also stars Adrianne Palicki, Channing Tatum, Walton Goggins, Ray Park, Byung-hun Lee, Elodie Yung, RZA, Ray Stevenson, and D.J. Cotrona.
Here are links to our recent coverage:
- Steve's great interview with Dwayne Johnson
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Here's the official synopsis for G.I. Joe: Retaliation:
A follow-up to the 2009 release of G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA, which grossed over $300M worldwide, Paramount Pictures, MGM and Skydance Productions, in association with HASBRO and di Bonaventura Pictures, commences production on G.I. JOE: RETALIATION. In this sequel, the G.I. Joes are not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra; they are forced to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence. The film stars D.J. Cotrona, Byung-hun Lee, Ray Park, Adrianne Palicki, Jonathan Pryce, RZA, Ray Stevenson, Channing Tatum with Bruce Willis and Dwayne Johnson. Directed by Jon M. Chu, and produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Brian Goldner, from a screenplay by Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick based on Hasbro's G.I. Joe(R) characters, the film is scheduled to be released on June 29,2012.


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In 2015, leaders are expected to decide on a new set of global development goals to succeed the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The 2013 Hunger Report calls for a redoubling of efforts in the next three years—a final push—to meet the MDG targets. Extraordinary progress has been made in countries in every region, and it is possible to replicate these achievements in many more nations. A strong finish on the MDGs will create momentum and support for the next set of global goals.
The 2013 Hunger Report proposes that the next global development goals include a bull's-eye focus on ending hunger and poverty. It calls on the United States to actively engage in the discussions under way of the "post-2015 agenda" and to help form a global consensus around a goal to end hunger and poverty. Presidential leadership will be critical. The release of the report just after the presidential election makes this an opportune time to get these issues on the agenda.
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If there was ever a sentence that made me want to throw up my hands and scream "what is the world coming to!?" this is it. An 11-year-old girl has reportedly given birth in a hospital in Colombia. Eleven!
I was still playing with LEGOs at 11, and here this kid is a mother. Get that? Not just an 11-year-old having sex, but an 11-year-old who had a living, breathing human being cut out of her uterus by doctors performing a C-section.
O. M. G. This is me, hyperventilating. So I'm going to go ahead and talk myself -- and you -- off the ledge.
Because I really can't deal with the thought of my beautiful, smart, funny 6-year-old being a mother anytime in the next decade (or two), I'm going to put this story in context for everyone who will be freaking out about this on the interwebs for the next week or so.
This is not normal. At least not here in the United States. Yes, the age that girls are hitting puberty, and thus able to become pregnant, is dropping. But the average age for first intercourse for American girls is 17.4. For boys, it's still a fairly respectable 16.9. Only a quarter of teenagers report having had sex by age 15.
In Colombia, where this girl gave birth, the numbers are different. It's sad and heartbreaking. But it's also a different culture. This girl in particular is a member of the Wayuu tribe, an indigenous group that lives apart from much of Colombian society. Their way of life is not something you expect to see mirrored in an average American household, so grouping your kids in with her is unrealistic and unfair.
Our daughters -- and our sons, ahem -- have us. I don't mean to sound culturally insensitive, but I dare say we are better role models, or at least place more value on the sanctity of childhood here in America.
Also good to note? The average age of a first-time mother in the United States is now around 25 years old. There are some extremely young kids who get pregnant, tragically, but it's a blip on the radar screen.
And now for the really super, duper good news. A gazillion researchers have found there's a direct correlation between kids having a good, honest, open relationship with their parents and the age of first intercourse. If kids feel they can trust you, they're likely to put it off.
In other words: by being freaked out by this 11-year-old new mother and wanting to do something about it? You're already on the right track to making sure it's not your kid freaking us out next.
When do you plan to start having these talks with your kids?
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Alright. I'll keep asking around then.
I would but I'm kinda busy until January, and I'm waiting for Alph to confirm considering I have been planning this battle since September.
I might not be though, so maybe. I might be available.
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