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November 14, 2012
For the very first time, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has come forward with an official position on organic foods and their role in childhood health and development. But rather than encourage parents to avoid buying pesticide-laden conventional foods, the group, which openly admits that conventional produce is loaded with toxic pesticides, says parents should keep on feeding their children conventional produce despite the dangers involved.
The duplicitous report by AAP, which reads as though it was written by the chemical industry, concedes that organic produce has significantly lower pesticide levels than conventional produce, and that this variance could be significant for childhood health outcomes. And yet in the same breath, the report concludes that since there is supposedly no "direct evidence" that consuming a solely organic diet leads to better health outcomes than a mixed or conventional diet, the jury is still out as to whether or not pesticides are truly dangerous for children.
AAP: Conventional produce might be toxic, but keep on feeding it to your kids
AAP: Conventional produce might be toxic, but keep on feeding it to your kids
A primary impetus behind the report's outrageous conclusions appears to be grounded in the idea that organic produce is more expensive than conventional produce, and that parents might buy less food for their children if it is all organic. Because of this, AAP experts have apparently decided to altogether ignore the dangers associated with pesticide exposure, and instead urge parents to keep on buying fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat or fat-free dairy products for their families, regardless of how these questionable products are made.
"The pediatric group suggests, as agrochemical manufacturers have for decades, that the question of whether pesticides harm children will remain unanswered until results from experiments provide definite proof of harm," writes Charlotte Vallaeys for the Cornucopia Institute about the AAP report. "With this expectation, the AAP joins the agribusiness and pesticide lobbyists in setting an impossible standard."
"When pesticides have been found to be toxic and carcinogenic to lab animals, have been correlated with higher rates of ADHD in children, and have been shown to lead to neurological harm in farm workers and their children, the basic assumption should be that they are harmful until proven safe, not the other way around."
Mainstream 'science' has made it virtually impossible to prove dangers of chemicals
Mainstream 'science' has made it virtually impossible to prove dangers of chemicals
This safe until proven toxic approach is highly convenient for the chemical and pesticide industries, which are able to easily shift the burden of proof for demonstrating chemical toxicity from themselves to the public. And since it is unlikely that any group will ever be able to construct a study adequate enough to satisfy the impossible criteria of the scientific community in proving chemical toxicity, such chemicals will continue to be used indiscriminately throughout the food supply.
It would take a lifetime, after all, beginning at birth, to properly assess the effects of exposure to pesticide chemicals on human health, not to mention the ethical concerns involved in constructing such a study that would basically bar it from ever taking place. There is no legitimate way, in other words, to ever "prove" that pesticide exposure in the food supply is harmful to childhood development, at least not within the existing paradigm.
"The burden of proof should lie with the pesticide manufacturers, who must conclusively demonstrate that their toxins are safe," adds Vallaeys. "It should not be the responsibility of our children to prove, decades later, that the pesticides they consumed as kids contributed to their generation's health problems."
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The Queens Preservation Council (QPC), founded in 2003, is a coalition of people from historical societies and neighborhood groups from throughout Queens County who work collectively to curb overdevelopment and to advocate for the preservation of historical buildings and neighborhoods in our borough.
Recently, QPC presented two award plaques to worthy individuals who have worked to make a difference in their neighborhoods.
The Stanley and Lee Cogan Founders Award was presented to the family of the late Joseph Hellmann, who had been active along with other community members in the Douglaston Hill land-marking effort. His work serves as a role model for other community advocates also seeking this designation in other neighborhoods. Mr. Hellmann was also active in the Douglaston and Little Neck Historical Society.
His award is named in honor of former Queens Borough Historian and activist Stanley Cogan. Mr. Cogan, together with his late wife Lee, were active for many years in neighborhood preservation efforts.
The Nancy Cataldi Memorial Award was presented to Marjorie Ferrigno and her late husband, Nick Ferrigno, for their longtime civic and preservation work in the Broadway- Flushing community.
Mr. and Mrs. Ferrigno, along with other community leaders, have been tireless advocates for the land-marking of their community.
It is hoped that the Landmarks Preservation Commission will soon reward these efforts with an Historic District designation for Broadway-Flushing.
The Ferrignos' award is named in honor of the late Nancy Cataldi. Ms. Cataldi fought for many years for landmark status for her Richmond Hill community. As an active member of the Richmond Hill Historical Society and a co-author of a book of historical photographs of Maple Grove Cemetery, Ms. Cataldi was well known city-wide for her commitment and perseverance.
The awards were announced at the recent QPC reception co-sponsored by Queens Borough President Helen Marshall to honor the installation of Jack Eichenbaum as the new Queens Borough Historian. The event also brought together community preservation advocates from all over Queens County to network and to forge alliances to advance preservation efforts.
Henry Euler
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Ah, "Dancing With The Stars." The perfect show for your parents to watch. Your mom loves the dancing. Your dad loves the hot chicks in skimpy outfits. Never has a show been so well suited to old people who can't watch "24" on their current heart medications.
Well, this year, ABC execs pulled out all the stops and have assembled what many message board folks are saying is the finest cast in the history of the show. And why shouldn't it be? The show gets huge ratings, and the stars get paid six figures to appear. It's no shock the collective Q rating of the cast seems to jump on a yearly basis.
In terms of athletic ability and overall attractiveness, it's hard to think of a more ideal cast. Attractive men. Attractive women. A pleasant dearth of senior citizens. There are even two solid villains here in Kate Gosselin and Shannon Doherty. How can Kate do this show with 8 kids sitting at home? Let's just say that Cambodian nannies are more than happy to be paid only in socks.
So it's a solid cast. But who will win? Well, allow me to put on my dancing fortune teller hat (which is made entirely of tap shoe bottoms) and divine the odds:
Buzz Aldrin (200/1): Hey, he walked on the moon. He never DANCED on the thing. Sorry, old timer. You're out early.
Niecy Nash (100/1): The "Reno 911!" star may be able to cut a rug, but will viewers forgive her for both "Do Not Disturb" and "Chocolate News"? I say no.
Kate Gosselin (75/1): One of the most hated people in America now tries to win your hearts through the power of TANGO. I don't see it. But having her kids home watching will give the ratings a bounce.
Pam Anderson (60/1): Your father won't say it, but he likes his bimbos as bimboey as humanly possible. That will work to Pam's advantage for a little bit. But eventually, the fact that she has two mylar balloons strapped to her chest will inhibit her dance moves. Also, Pam ain't exactly a spring chicken these days. I fail to see how she advances very far, given that there's no pole in the center of the dance floor on this show.
Shannon Doherty (50/1): Has an uncanny knack for inspiring hostility in even the most docile of human beings within five minutes of entering the room. If she and Pam aren't pulling hair by Episode 3, I'll be let down.
Aiden Turner (20/1): He's on a soap. Whatever.
Chad Ochocinco (14/1): NFL stars usually do well on this show. But Ocho may be hampered by the fact that he's completely insane. Also, given his play against the Jets, I'd say he's lost a step. Or 30.
Jake Pavelka (10/1): THE BACHELOR: ON THE WINGS OF DANCE. See how it feels to be the one begging to stay, young man! THE TABLES HAVE TURNED!
Erin Andrews (8/1): The smoking hot ESPN sideline reporter and blog magnet has wanted to do the show forever and has some dance background as a former U. Florida cheerleader. And her appeal can only skyrocket now, given that she won't spend any time on this show asking college basketball coaches how they feel going in to the second half.
Evan Lysacek (5/1): Hard to argue with a gold medal figure skater's chances. But beware! Evgeni Plushenko could ambush the set and kneecap him at any second. Those Russians… very crafty.
Nicole Scherzinger (4/1): The lead singer of the god awful Pussycat Dolls can dance, and will not be required to sing on this show. She was born to win this.
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Ah, "Dancing With The Stars." The perfect show for your parents to watch. Your mom loves the dancing. Your dad loves the hot chicks in skimpy outfits. Never has a show been so well suited to old people who can't watch "24" on their current heart medications.


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We are looking for following actors and supporting
roles for a Kurdish feature film. If you are interested
please send us your recent photo and CV until 20th
of September. Below our contact details. >>>
September 12, 2009 >>>
|Chaplin of the Mountains
Principle photography has been completed on
Jano Rosebiani's new film, "Chaplin of the
Mountains" in Southern Kurdistan. Starring a
collection of actors from Los Angeles, New York,
Vancouver and Berlin, "Chaplin…" is the first
English language film to be shot in the region. >>>
September 12, 2009
|The first New York Kurdish Film Festival
The First New York Kurdish Film Festival: A
Cinema Across Borders is the first-ever film
festival of Kurdish cinema in the United States.
Bringing together an exciting range of films and
documentaries from across the Kurdish region
and the Kurdish diaspora, the festival will feature
ten short films, a documentary and eight feature
films, including the US premiere of The Storm by
Kazım Öz (Ax, Fotograf). >>> October 9, 2009
|Min Dit won Youth Award at 57th San
Sebastian Film Festival
Kurdish director Miraz Bezar won GAZTEA de la
Juventud (GAZTEA Youth Award) with his first
feature film "Min Dit / The Children of Diyarbekir"
at the 57th San Sebastian International Film
Festival. >>> October 9, 2009
|'Welcome' a new controversial film by
Philippe Lioret
'Welcome' focuses on the abandoned
immigrants trapped on the shores of Calais,
telling the story of a 17-year-old Kurdish boy
named Bilal who is attempting to travel to
England to see his love. >>> October 9, 2009
|Kurdish director, stuck between Iraq and Iran
/ by PETER SCARLET *
BAHMAN GHOBADI first came to the movie world's
attention in 2000, when his "Time for Drunken
Horses" won the prize for best first feature at the
Cannes Film Festival. >>> November 1 2009
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identity in film / By Tim Kennedy *
An old man begins to narrate the fable of Mem, 'a
handsome young man', and Zîn, 'the beautiful
sister of a great emir'. The scene changes to a
lively, colourful, market where Mem and his friend
Tajdîn meet Zîn and her sister Siti. The couples
promptly fall in love – denoted by an exchange of
rings – before the women disappear into their
palace. >>> November 5 2009
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Kennedy * Part 2
Güney was phenomenally successful in his early
career, appearing as a virile "action hero" in a
large-number of low-budget Yeşilçam films in the
1950s and 1960s.1 Regarded as 'the most
popular actor in Turkish film history' (Ilal, 1987:
124), he was able to use his popularity to embark
on a second career as film-maker, beginning with
his collaboration with Akad in 1964.2 Only after
1982, when he escaped from prison in Turkey
and renounced his Turkish citizenship, was it
possible for him openly to acknowledge his
Kurdish origins and reveal his support for the
Kurdish movement for autonomy (Kutschera,
1983). However, we can see how Güney
progressively articulates aspects of Kurdish
identity in three films from his most important
period, Umut (1970), Sürü (1978), and Yol (1982).
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|A new film from Kurdish director Mano Khalil:
Our Garden of Eden
Kurdish director Mano Khalil has completed his
last feature film, runs for 97 minutes, Our Garden
of Eden.
The film presents everyday life in an allotment
garden that mirrors the mosaic-like pattern of
contemporary multiethnic and multicultural Swiss
society. >>> March 8, 2010
|Dersim's missing girls break their
silence after 72 years
The documentary titled 'Two Locks of Hair: The
Missing Girls of Dersim,' which sheds light on the
painful incidents of the 1938 Dersim Operation,
four 80-year-old women tell of the trauma they
experienced during the tragedy. The film will be
shown during the International Istanbul Film
Festival next month. Concomitant with an
increasing questioning of Turkey's official history,
a new documentary on the women who were lost
following the 1938 Dersim Operation seeks
to illuminate a dark period in Turkish history. >>>
March 23, 2010
|The Last Season Shawaks
Kazim Öz travels with pastoral Shawaks from
Dersim villages to Dersim mountains when
spring starts with heavy rain. The journey that
ends at the zeniths of mountains starts again in
autumn after long working days during the hot
summer in the highlands. Shawaks get on the
road to return their village this time. After weeks of
travelling with herds, Shawaks reach their village
and the cycle begins from the start. Stating an
aesthetic and creative sentence about human,
nature, and labor, The Last Season: Shawaks
invites the viewer to an unusual journey. >>> May
12, 2010
Director Karabey to tell story of
Kurdish village
Director Hüseyin Karabey, who has been
selected at the 63. International Cannes Film
Festival with his film project 'Sesime Gel' (Come
to my voice), is adapting a real story in Kurdistan
in 1980's into a film. Karabey was selected by the
'Cinefondation-Atelier' of the festival with his film
project. There was no Turkish or Kurdish film at
this year edition of the French festival. >>> May
31. 2010
|Camp Unity will be shown at Montreal
World Film Festival
CAMP UNITY is a new documentary film about an
arts program for youth in Iraqi Kurdistan that will
have its international premiere at the 2010
Montreal World Film Festival in September.
This documentary, Camp Unity, is an
award-winning documentary feature about a
diverse group of Iraqi students who unite through
hip-hop, jazz, orchestra, and Broadway at an
American arts academy in Iraqi Kurdistan.
>>> August 22, 2010
|The Fictive Archive: Kurdish Filmmaking
in Turkey *
Özgür Çiçek, Binghamton University, USA
This paper examines the potentials and theoretical
interpretations of minority filmmaking through the
particular case of Kurdish cinema produced in
Turkey. Kurdish cinema, categorised as such since
the 2000s, is an international cinema that emerges
from multiple geographic spaces, although it is
concentrated in countries with Kurdish populations,
such as Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Armenia and
European countries such as England, Germany,
Sweden and Norway. In this paper, I focus on
Kurdish filmmaking produced specifically in Turkey
and evaluate the dynamics... >>> November 18,
Kurdish Travels With the Tramp *
'Chaplin of the Mountains' Follows Iraqi Roads
Less Taken
By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS (NYT)
A charmingly shaggy road trip with clear political
undertones, "Chaplin of the Mountains" winds its
way across the Iraqi Kurdistan region,
using silent movies to give voice to the
troubles of a war-battered people. >>> March 14


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The special interest groups pulling legislators' strings can no longer hide in the shadows.
The shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida has focused national attention on the at times mortal perils faced by African American teens due to racial profiling. But the use of deadly force against a young man armed only with a bag of Skittles also inadvertently spotlighted an organization, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), that generally prefers to work in the background of U.S. politics.
Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law and its lax standards for carrying concealed weapons may have played a substantial role in Martin's death, and some of the credit for those Floridian peculiarities goes to the friendly sounding ALEC. Most people aren't even aware of how this busy membership association of more than 2,000 state legislators (and 100 "alumni members" in Congress), with an annual war chest of $7 million and more than 300 corporate sponsors, influences their daily lives. The killing in Sanford has changed all of that.
In recent years the machinations of the rich and powerful—think energy barons and conservative sugar daddies like the Koch brothers—have become more broadly known, as citizen groups and the Occupy movement seek to flush out the nation's true power brokers in Congress. In its attempts to influence public policy, ALEC takes a refreshingly direct approach: It simply writes the legislation it prefers and distributes it to sympathetic politicians to pawn off as their own.
ALEC is the CliffsNotes for influence peddlers. Thousands of ALEC-cribbed laws have been passed around the country; laws aimed at lowering corporate taxes, relieving businesses of obligations to clean up their environmental messes, and "truth in sentencing" laws that keep prisoners locked up longer and—not coincidentally—feed the prison construction and private corrections industries.
ALEC proudly describes itself as devoted to limited government, free markets, and federalism. Its interests, however, have strayed into odd corners of American culture. ALEC has been at the forefront of legislative efforts to stamp out what little is left of gun control and promote "show me your papers" immigration reform. ALEC also helped craft the legislation that turned Wisconsin into a modern labor war zone, and it is behind the dubious campaign against the fake problem of voter fraud.
The Catholic concept of subsidiarity—that social activities should be managed at the lowest competent level possible—is usually associated with restraining an over-defining role of government. But any social association that intrudes too forcefully on the common good and the vibrant expression of personal and community interests bears a critical review through the filter of subsidiarity.
ALEC's corporate and legislative members meet annually to hash out legislative agendas far from the prying eyes and interests of the general public, a singularly undemocratic exercise in a nation that presumes a role for all citizens in defining and promoting the common good. Despite its presumed philosophical affinity for limitations on power, ALEC has become an overbearing authority in its own right—not participating in a public dialogue but circumventing and dictating it.
As ALEC's efforts have become better known, pressure has been building on major corporations to disavow ALEC's legislative agenda and withdraw from the organization. Many, including Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Kraft, and McDonald's, have resigned from the group. ALEC's executive director Ron Scheberle called this grassroots effort to neutralize ALEC's influence an "intimidation campaign launched by a coalition of extreme liberal activists committed to silencing anyone who disagrees with their agenda," a statement I presume he intends, considering his group's efforts to disenfranchise low-income and Latino voters, as self-referential irony.
His outrage is not likely to persuade anyone to allow ALEC to slink back to the shadows. Sorry ALEC, we've seen the man behind the curtain, and he can't hide there anymore.
This article appeared in the June 2012 issue of U.S. Catholic (Vol. 77, No. 6, page 39).
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What triangle?
Happy Endings may have ended Season 2 with Dave (Zachary Knighton) having shared a moment with longtime pal Penny (Casey Wilson) and ex-fiancée Alex (Elisha Cuthbert), but there will be nothing ambiguous about any other their statuses when Season 3 premieres Tuesday (9/8c, ABC).
"We never saw Dave and Alex as a couple since the show obviously [started with her leaving him at the altar], so we really like the idea of exploring that relationship now," executive producer Josh Bycel tells TVGuide.com. "We kind of stumbled upon it, but it was actually better that we were able to have a season and a half to help create real, distinct characters for Dave and Alex, so it ... makes them a [more fun] couple together."
Vote: Which fall premieres won you over? Which flopped?Don't worry about Penny though. She will finally get a steady beau of her own in the form of Nick Zano , who will recur as Pete in at least seven episodes. But does that mean all hope is lost for a Penny-Dave hookup? Bycel and creator David Caspe give us the scoop.1. Just friends? Like fans, the writers are torn about whether or not Dave and Penny should get together, and have not conclusively decided what to do. "We're not sure if they seem right for each other or if it seems right and organic," Caspe says. "We're not sure it would happen, but we're not sure that it wouldn't. Dave and Alex also seem very right for each other now, weirdly. They complement each other comedically in a really funny way. They're both kind of idiots. Well, all six characters are idiots, really, but Dave and Alex are more so." And if you're anti-Dave-Penny, fear not. Caspe and Bycel assure that the two are not an end game. "I think the thought is, whatever happens at the end of this season, I don't think we're going to see Dave and Penny together," Bycel says. "There may just be a moment of maybe something might happen, but the truth is, we'll always put obstacles in the way."2. Jealous much? There's also no plan yet for Penny and Pete's romance to end — if it will at all. And the longer it goes on, the more it will irk Max (Adam Pally) and Dave, who will be jealous of Pete. "Penny is not someone who's been in a real relationship, almost ever, so both Max and Dave have a chance to look at Penny in a different light. In Dave's case, it's not necessarily jealousy, but more like awareness," Bycel says. "When she gets into a steady relationship with Pete, who's nice and cool and good-looking, it's like, 'What's happening?'"
Happy Endings scoop: Jane's ex comes to town — but there's a twist!3. Shacking up: In the second episode, Dave and Alex give their realtor (guest star Rachael Harris) a headache with their dillydallying over getting a new apartment, but they do eventually move in together. "They may be moving a little too fast," Caspe says. "It's sort of that 'can't go back' in a relationship thing. They were already at their wedding day, so if they decide to try again, where do they start from? That's why they're on this crash course a little bit. I think they will settle in more going forward."4. The first Thanksgiving: Speaking of settling in, Dave and Alex will host Thanksgiving at their place, during which Dave will make it his mission to give the group an authentic Native American Thanksgiving experience — and that apparently includes Quahog clams. "There are also pilgrims involved and scalping," Caspe teases. And yes, Dave's Navajo jacket will make a reappearance.
Exclusive first look: Happy Endings and Apt 23 casts get drunk and arrested!5. This is the true story... The same Thanksgiving episode will reveal how Max and Brad (Damon Wayans Jr.) first met — on The Real World: Sacramento. What's that? You missed that season? That's because it never ended up airing. "One of the roommates burned the house down, unfortunately," Bycel says. "But Max has finally gotten a copy of the episode in which all the friends come to visit, so they watch it." Among the intel dropped on that long-lost tape: How Brad and Jane (Eliza Coupe) hooked up for the first time.6. Odd jobs: Brad will go through a string of short-term jobs, including one in which he and Max hype Bar and Bat Mitzvahs as Boyz II Menorah, and one at a kids' play space. "It's called Chuckles and Hugs and he's the CFO: Chief Fun Officer, and he really likes it," Bycel says. Meanwhile, Jane will get a new gig working for the Car Czar (guest star Rob Corddry) after she impresses him with her salesperson skills while helping Penny buy a new ride in the second episode. "She tries to get in the boys club at work and there's a very funny story where she ends up getting in, while Brad is becoming one of the trophy wives," Caspe says.7. Meet the parents: Alex and Jane's parents will make their long-awaited debut in the sixth episode, when Jane racks her brain to make her hard-to-please father (Christopher McDonald) laugh at the anniversary party of the family's mattress store. "Mr. Kerkovich is more similar to Jane, and Mrs. Kerkovich (Julie Hagerty) is more similar to Alex," Caspe says. Bycel adds: "They both share a love of Serbian meats." Oh, really?
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Matanzas Waterfront Grill names new general manager
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. (July 16, 2013) – Doug Speirn-Smith, owner of Matanzas Inn & Resort, recently named Glen Petrarca general manager of Matanzas Waterfront Grill & Upper Deck Bar. Petrarca will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the Fort Myers Beach based restaurant that recently celebrated their 28th anniversary.
"Glen's expertise will bring our restaurants to a higher level," said Smith. "This is especially important as we undergo a complete remodeling of the resort rooms this summer, and then a re-Grand Opening of our guest accommodations and dining venues planned for the fall."
Petrarca earned a bachelor of science degree in international business and economics from the University of New Hampshire. His previous restaurant experience includes Panera Bread, Sandbar & Grille and Iguana Mia, where he also served as the general manager.
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Today I was fortunate to have attended the grand opening of a new used game store in my neighborhood.
Technically it was actually re-opening of a currently existing store, but in all fairness the changes made to the building were extensive to the point of being a brand new facility.
The store was called Game Gurus, and to my surprise; they went out of their way to throw a little party for their grand opening.
There were free hot dogs and popcorn, 50 cent games for sale in the parking lot, (mostly crap, but even so, 50 cents for a 360 game is pretty good regardless) and a raffle giveaway every 10 minutes.
For what essentially amounts to a mom and pop videogame store, I was amazed by the great lengths that the owners went to in making a good first impression.
While I was mulling about in front of the store, rooting through the cheap games my friend and I, who shall henceforth be referred to as Wes Studi; happened to notice an enthusiastic fellow customer perusing the wares while wearing what appeared to be a ODST getup.
Wes Studi insisted I take a photo of the 2 of them together, and as you can see at the top of this post; I did just that.
For a guy that's not really up on cosplay, I have to say; they guy had some pretty snazzy digs.
Seriously man, the guy had some sort of microphone system built into the helmet that made him sound all loud and bell diver-ish.
Anyway, as impressive as the outdoor festivities were, the actual store itself was something to behold.
Though the shelves and inventory were arranged much like a typical Gamestop, there were a lot of little bells and whistles in Game Gurus that will no doubt lead to the risk of theft; but were nevertheless enticing to potential customers like myself.
For instance, throughout the store there were several monitors hung from the ceilings, each with a playable game console and single controller hanging from the ceiling like a mobile.
I saw lots of people messing around with these demo rigs, and it put a smile on my face to see little kids stand on their tippy-toes to try and get a grip on the dangling controllers.
In addition to this, there was also free to play, 2 player MAME arcade rig with Street Fighter Alpha 2 loaded on it.
I played Wes Studi a few times, and though my joysticks' kick buttons weren't functioning, I had a lot of fun.
By the way, I won every round.
*ANYWAY* On our way out, Wes Studi and I also took a minute to check out the "back room" of the store, where they store not porn; but rather a cache of about 6 Xbox 360's running Black Ops, Marvel vs. Capcom 3, and a few other shooters.
From what I understood, all of these rigs are free to play on the weekends, which in my opinion; is a great gesture to make the store out to be a neighborhood hang out for the kids.
Despite all the fun toys scattered about, the one thing that made me think to myself, "I might have to come back here sometime;" was the fact that the inventory was pretty solid.
While obscure consoles like the Turbografx 16 and Wonderswan weren't on display, pretty much every major American console from the 8-bit era up was for sale, along with countless games to go with them.
Best of all, they had seemed to have a fairly robust selection of Super NES titles, with many of the rarer titles coming with their original packaging.
While I saw some extraordinarily rare stuff there, Wes Studi and I both ended up walking away with pretty basic stuff.
Having no job will do that to yah'…
Wes picked himself up a copy of Eternal Darkness, Mega Man X: Command Mission, and Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles, while I got Pitfall: The_Mayan_Adventure, Gradius III, and X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse at a special 2-for-1 price.
Nothing special, but I saved a few bucks and walked away happy regardless.
All in all, I was wholeheartedly impressed with all the love and hard work that obviously went into the new Game Gurus store.
I sincerely thank the owners for their efforts, not just to make a good neighborhood store; but to reach out to the kids in the area and provide a fun place for them to hang out.
Back in my day, if I wanted to go to an arcade my only option was a laundromat with Primal Rage and Area 51.
Given that it's within walking distance of my house, and the fact that Pink Gorilla's inventory has been kind of iffy in the Super NES area as of late; I could see myself doing a lot of my retro game shopping at Game Gurus from now on.
That's not a knock on Pink Gorilla, 'cause don't get me wrong, I love them; but I'm jus' sayin' is all…
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So, this article is on Gawker about a 22-year-old who just purchased a $250,000 apartment in Manhattan, and I am about to put on my Ragin' Boots and head down to the Fuck You Rodeo.
It (along with the comments about it) are the most privilege-blind thing I have ever fucking seen. First, she was spending $2100 a month on rent, which...I mean, you're spending that much on rent (even in NY), you've got better than a craptacular minimum-wage job. Second, she had $50,000 saved up, and she very quickly glosses over the fact that it was primarily a gift from her family (my mom gave me $100 last year and I was so shocked I literally thought I was dreaming) to focus on that it was supplemented by retail income she'd been earning for years (which means she worked a part-time job and had no expenses because her family was paying for everything, so she's doubly privilege-blind). Throughout the article she keeps referring to herself as "normal."
No, you fucking dipshit, you are NOT "normal." Your family having money does NOT make you "normal" in America, it makes you Really Fucking Lucky (and also Probably White). We live in a country where the vast majority of wealth is now entrenched wealth, and social mobility barely even exists, and yet these young rich fuckhats have the GALL to act like they weren't born on third base and think they hit a triple? Fuck you. Fuck you fuck you fuck you fuck you, and fuck anyone who doesn't understand that poor != lazy.
This is why I fucking hate children of privilege who cannot acknowledge their own privilege. Does being rich or growing up rich make you a bad person? Of course not! But growing up rich and then refusing to acknowledge that your success in life is at least partially (read: mostly) due to EXTREMELY good fortune makes you a fucking idiot.
Admitting that you drew a straight flush when the cards were handed out in life doesn't make you lesser for it. Plenty of people start from that point of success and then actually do something to contribute to society. Many of them also realize that other people weren't so lucky and don't go to the "well, poor people must be poor because IT'S THEIR OWN FAULT" class-privileged horseshit well every time someone mentions that maybe we shouldn't try to take from people who have so little as it is. Anyone who says the words "if you work hard, you WILL be successful in life" makes me want to slam my head in a door until I can't feel feelings any more.
I just can't with these people any more. I just fucking can't. This is what the French aristocracy looked and acted like before the peasants beheaded them all. I'm not saying that's a viable route for us (it isn't), but Jesus, the American wealthy class are the most insufferable fucking human beings this side of MRA's and Ravens fans.
ETA: I really should've put this on Crosstalk and shared it to GT rather than the other way around, but I wasn't thinking. There was too much ragegasming going on.
ETA: Keep it coming, trolls. I FEED ON YOUR IMPOTENCE.
ETA: I'm fascinated by the fact that a lot of trolls reading this assume a) I don't have any money, and b) I don't understand my own privilege. As if somehow pointing out the privilege of the American Wealthy class means I'm automatically not aware of my own?


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How did I miss this? Hector Avalos' recent publication over at Bible and Interpretation:
There is a new movement of holocaust denialists, and the prime architects of this movement are biblical scholars. I am speaking not of the Jewish Holocaust under the Nazi regime, but of the Canaanite holocaust reported in biblical texts.
These Canaanite holocaust denialists argue that the Canaanite holocaust did not really happen. And if it did happen, then it was justified and not analogous to the Nazi holocaust.
via The Bible and Interpretation – The New Holocaust Denialists: The Need for a Metacriticism of Biblical Scholarship.
Go give it a read and check the comments (particularly Thomas L. Thompson's comment).
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Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life
Ballantine Books, 2001 - Biography & Autobiography - 441 pages
Renowned in her time for being the most beautiful woman in Europe, the wife of two kings and mother of three, Eleanor of Aquitaine was one of the great heroines of the Middle Ages. At a time when women were regarded as little more than chattel, Eleanor managed to defy convention as she exercised power in the political sphere and crucial influence over her husbands and sons. In this beautifully written biography, Alison Weir paints a vibrant portrait of this truly exceptional woman, and provides new insights into her intimate world. Eleanor of Aquitaine lived a long life of many contrasts, of splendor and desolation, power and peril, and in this stunning narrative, Weir captures the woman-- and the queen--in all her glory. With astonishing historic detail, mesmerizing pageantry, and irresistible accounts of royal scandal and intrigue, she recreates not only a remarkable personality but a magnificent past era.
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A few weeks ago, legislation was proposed in Nebraska that would allow a personal representative of a dead person to control his or her social media, including emails, blogs, and sites such as Facebook or Twitter. (Legislative Bill 37) Why is this being proposed? Is this something everyone should start considering as part of their estate plan?
The intent of the bill is to provide express authority for a personal representative to handle these accounts. But why? Chances are, more and more of us do not have the box of important papers and photographs at home in a safe place, but rather have online accounts where this information is stored. The deceased could have important emails that need timely action which the personal representative cannot otherwise access.
Even beyond giving someone the ability to close an email account or social networking account, consider the number of accounts you may have for which you have no paper records. As we become more environmentally friendly and try to eliminate paper, we are often eliminating many important records which were once accessible. Would your personal representative know of online banking accounts for which you don't have a debit card or checks (ie, no paper evidence)?
Maybe other states will see similar legislation in the future. In the meantime, how will you make sure someone could find all of your digital accounts? I have heard of people creating a password protected document on his or her computer which contains user names and passwords for digital accounts, and giving the personal representative the password or leaving the password written in a certain spot. If you don't feel comfortable leaving access to your passwords, leaving a list of accounts and user names would certainly lead the representative on the right path to contact each company individually. However, as evidenced by the proposed bill, without uniform legislation, it is unclear what each company would require for your personal representative to have access, or what your personal representative could do with the account.


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280,000 NASA-reviewed lines of code later, the Transportation Department has officially decreed Toyota's problems - you know, the ones that caused terrifying accidental acceleration - to be mechanical in nature.
With software cleared of all charges and numerous recalls addressing the mechanical issues, it looks as though it's safe to drive a Toyota again. Although I'd still rather take Woz's word for it. [NY Times]


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Well, here we are. The note about a new site has been posted for a few months now but today, today is the day. Can you feel the electricity in the air? Do you have a heightened sense of new website awareness? Probably not, but I do.
Huge thanks to Noah at ablecreates.com for making this whole thing happen, a few bumps along the way, but entirely worth the hard work.
More thanks to Simon at Show & Tell Gallery for pushing me in the right direction web-wise and getting Noah on board.
I'll have more to say in the future about upcoming shows and news in the future, but for now have a look around the site, and let me know what you think. And if you have time, you can always hit the 'like' button on facebook.
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Official news from the speedies is that top UK female speedster and record holder Zara Davies has signed up with AL360, read more in the official press below.
Zara Davis gets Sponsorship from AL360, the Italian windsurfing hardware company, for her 50 knot record attempt in Namibia later this year.
Zara stated that: "I choose Al360 booms last year for my world record attempt in Luderitz canal, Namibia. In my opinion they are the best carbon booms on the market right now. So getting sponsored by them for this years attempt is a real bonus". She also had the opportunity to meet up with Francesco Cominardi the owner of AL360 whilst in Tenerife, during some training there with her old mate Sparky Hosegood. Francesco and Zara had the perfect opportunity to in detail about the booms, extensions and how they can be customised for speedsailing, be sure to watch this space…
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On page 406 of my first book I wrote:
"I believe the most valuable certification is the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). I don't endorse the CISSP certification as a way to measure managerial skills, and in no way does it pretend to reflect technical competence. Rather, the essential but overlooked feature of the CISSP certification is its Code of Ethics...
This Code of Ethics distinguishes the CISSP from most other certifications. It moves security professionals who hold CISSP certification closer to attaining the true status of 'professionals.'"
In my book I compared the CISSP Code of Ethics to the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Code of Ethics for Engineers, which I first wrote about two years ago.
The second point of the NSPE code is "Perform services only in areas of their competence." This is similar to the following CISSP code excerpt:
"Provide diligent and competent service to principals."
My book made this comment:
"I find the second point especially relevant to security professionals. How often are we called upon to implement technologies or policies with which we are only marginally proficient? While practicing computer security does not yet bear the same burden as building bridges or skyscrapers, network engineers will soon face responsibilities similar to physical engineers."
Given this background, from where does the CISSP's value, if any, derive? I believe the answer lies in the values one wants to measure. First, the CISSP and other "professional" certifications are not designed to convey information about the holder to other practitioners. Rather, certifications are supposed to convey information to less informed parties who wish to hire or trust the holder. The hiring party believes that the certifying party (like ISC2) has taken steps to ensure the certification holder meets the institution's standards.
Second, I would argue the CISSP is not, or at least should not, be designed or used to test technical competence. Certifications like the CCNA are purely technical, and I believe they do a good job testing technical competence. The CCNA has no code of ethics. I severely doubt the ability of anyone without hands-on Cisco experience to cram for the CCNA and pass. Even many of those who attend a boot camp with little or no previous hands-on experience usually fail.
Third, there is nothing wrong with stating what would seem obvious. Tom reduces his argument against the CISSP Code of Ethics to the title of his blog entry: "Don't Be Evil." I agree, and I do not see the problem with expanding on that idea as the CISSP's Code of Ethics does.
So, what is wrong with the CISSP? I previously posted thoughts on credible certifications as described by Peter Stephenson and Peter Denning. Here are Stephenson's criteria, with my assessment of the CISSP. Keep in mind I think the CISSP should be a certification reflecting security principles, not technical details.
- It is based upon an accepted common body of knowledge that is well understood, published and consistent with the objectives of the community applying it. No. The CISSP CBK looks barely acceptable on the surface, but in practice it fails miserably to reflect issues security professionals actually handle.
- It requires ongoing training and updating on new developments in the field. Partially. The CISSP CPE requirements ensure holders need to receive training prior to renewal, but I am not sure this equals exposure to new developments. If you attend Tom's Black Hat talk, you get 16 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits! :)
- There is an an examination (the exception is grandfathering, where extensive experience may be substituted). Yes.
- Experience is required. Yes. Experience is required for the CISSP, mainly in response to this 2002 story of a 17-year-old receiving his CISSP.
- Grandfathering is limited to a brief period at the time of the founding of the certification. I am not sure why this matters, other than Stephenson needed to justify his involvement in the CIFI forensics certification.
- It is recognised in the applicable field. Well, the CISSP is certainly recognized. Unfortunately it is often mis-recognized as a technical cert, when it should be strictly a symbol of adherence to professional conduct.
- It is provided by an organization or association operating in the interests of the community, usually non-profit, not a training company open to independent peer review. Partially. I began to worry when I saw ISC2 offer $2500 review seminars, and now they have the Official (ISC)2 Guide to the CISSP Exam, pictured above. I am not convinced this element matters that much anyway, as I think Cisco's certification program is excellent.
I think the root of the problem is the concept that the CISSP somehow measures technical competence. The CISSP in no way measures technical skills. Rather, it should measure knowledge of security principles. It does not meet that goal, either. At this point we are left with a certification that only provides a code of ethics. That brings us back to my original point.
From a practical point of view, I obtained my CISSP four years ago to help pass corporate human resource departments who screen resumes. Back then I had two choices when looking for employment. I could either work through a friend who knew my skills, or I could submit a resume to a company with an HR department. Rather than rely completely on the former, I decided to keep the latter as an option. Getting through HR departments usually required a CISSP certification.
Does this mean I will renew my CISSP when it expires? I am not sure. If I see improvements in the certification, such that it reflects security principles, I may. If it continues to fail in that respect, I probably will not.
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The head of the U.N. nuclear agency says he is "increasingly concerned" about new intelligence on Iran's controversial nuclear program.
International Atomic Energy Agency chief Yukiya Amano said Monday, at the start of a five-day board meeting, that the agency is worried about Tehran's possible warhead experiments.
He added that while Iran had shown "greater transparency" than usual, it was not providing the U.N. agency with the "necessary cooperation" on nuclear matters.
The U.N. Security Council has imposed four sets of sanctions on Tehran for its uranium enrichment activities and lack of cooperation with international inspectors. Iran says its nuclear program is devoted only to the generation of energy.
For the past nine years, Tehran has failed to provide the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog agency with the requested guarantees that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.
Iran on Monday marked the delayed launch of its Bushehr nuclear power station - the first in the country. Iranian energy officials and their Russians counterparts attended the ceremony.
The plant had missed its late August start-up date due to delays Iranian lawmakers blame on the plant's Russian builders. Last week, Iranian officials said the Bushehr plant had been connected to the national electricity grid with a power of about 60 megawatts.
The IAEA's 35-member board is expected to approve steps to boost global nuclear safety standards during this week's meeting in Vienna, although some diplomats reportedly fear the proposed regulations may be watered down. The European Union has also ordered so-called stress tests for all the region's nuclear reactors.
Amano gave an update on the Fukushima disaster in Japan, saying the Japanese reactors are "essentially stable," six months after the tsunami-caused breakdown.
The IAEA board is also discussing possible nuclear proliferation activities by Syria and North Korea. On Syria, Amano said the country had offered to cooperate with U.N. nuclear inspectors. He said a meeting on the issue was proposed for October.
Earlier this year the IAEA concluded that it was "very likely" that Syria's Dair Alzour complex was intended to be an undeclared nuclear reactor. Israel bombed the site to rubble in 2007.
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New Ohio law seeks to address head injuries in youth sports
Law puts more pressure on coaches, referees to watch for signs of injury
An Ohio law taking effect Friday requires coaches, volunteers and officials in youth sports organizations to have players who show concussion-like symptoms sit out games or practices until they're checked and cleared by a doctor or licensed health care provider.
The law also requires that coaches know more about concussions and how to spot warning signs and that parents review and sign information sheets about brain injuries.
The law also prohibits student athletes from returning to games or practices the same day they're taken out with concussion-like symptoms.
Lawmakers previously corrected a bill-writing error that inadvertently imposed criminal penalties for violating the law. The law also limits liability for coaches, referees and school officials "unless the act or omission constitutes willful or wanton misconduct."


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A collection of scholarly works about individual liberty and free markets. A project of Liberty Fund, Inc.
Say denounced slavery as "this vicious system of production" and argued that slaves were kept in poverty by their masters who pocketed most of the profits of their labor
Indeed, this very exorbitance of profit shows, that the industry of the master is paid out of all proportion with that of the slave. To the consumer it makes no difference. One of the productive classes benefits by the depression of the rest; and that would be all, were it not that the vicious system of production, resulting from this derangement, opposes the introduction of a better plan of industry. The slave and the master are both degraded beings, incapable of approximating to the perfection of industry, and, by their contagion, degrading the industry of the free man, who has no slaves at his command.
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Political economists in the late 18th and early 19th centuries were divided over whether or not the system of slave labor was "profitable". The Smithian school argued that free labor was more productive than inefficient slave labor because of the "incentive problem." Say, on the other hand, argued that slavery was immensely profitable to the slave owners who were able to benefit from protective tariffs and to transfer many of their costs to domestic consumers and taxpayers. The outcome of this academic debate would be very important to the problem of if and when slavery would end in the United States.


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China and the United States are set to square off in a suit before the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding a brewing dispute over steel imports. China, along with several other countries, has been exporting large quantities of corrosion-resistant steel to the United States at rates domestic producers cannot match. As a result, the US has raised tariffs and may take anti-dumping measures. Meanwhile, China has threatened suit if the US does this.
The US International Trace Commission announced last week that imports of the corrosion-resistant steel had been harming US producers. The steel in question has been imported from China, as well as Italy, India, Taiwan, and South Korea. Announcing the harm foreign imports are causing to domestic producers is the final step before imposing anti-dumping fees under WTO rules.
At this point, the US has already imposed duties of up to 450% on Chinese steel, as well as duties between 3% and 92% for steel from Italy, India, South Korea, and Taiwan. These fees are meant to force foreign suppliers to withdraw their goods from the US market by eroding any possible income derived from their sale at a price equal to or lower than US suppliers can match.
China believes these measures go too far, and amount to anti-competition measures. "China's steel industry export interests will suffer a serious impact and the Chinese steel industry is strongly opposed to this," a Chinese official said in a written statement. "With regard to the United States' mistaken methods that violate WTO rules, China is and will continue to take all measures, including filing suit at the WTO, to strive for fair treatment for enterprises and safeguard their export interests."
China is the world's biggest producer and consumer of metal. The Chinese government has been attempting to reign in overcapacity production for months, but has had little success. As a result, disputes continue to escalate around the world. Although its most recent statements place the blame on US policy, China has previously acknowledged its own fault in these disputes, as well as the falling demand from foreign buyers.
Nevertheless, should the US continue to engage in its protectionist policies benefiting the US steel sector, China appears ready to escalate the dispute to legal action before the WTO. Legal experts are divided on what the outcome of such a dispute could be, given the legitimate concerns on both sides of the conflict. Such action, however, will likely escalate conflicts with other nations as well and could lead to a protracted, multilateral legal battle.


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Kindergarten to Grade 6 students who attend programs of choice and live more than 1.2 km from their school are eligible to receive transportation.
Rocky View School District Transportation Office is responsible for arranging transportation for CCSD students in kindergarten to Grade 12 who reside in the Airdrie, Chestermereand Cochrane areas. For information about service, families should contact their local Catholic school or the Transportation Department at 403-500-2458.
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Underground Railroad studied
Wells Elementary School grade 4 students completed a five-week study on the 'Underground Railroad" with an open house event to share what they'd learned with parents and guests.
Sixty-eight pupils participated in the course of study to learn about the historic network of routes and safe houses that helped bring African slaves from bondage to "free" states and Canada prior to and during the Civil War.
During the open house, students staged a pretend television game show in the spirit of the old "To Tell the Truth" program, that asked guest panelists to question three contestants to discover the identity of the real Harriet Tubman, an abolitionist and "conductor" on the Underground Railroad.
There also was a student-created play about children of slave parents pondering their fate following the sale of their mother. There were numerous wall displays, including diary entries written by students from the viewpoint of being a slave.
Two students created a miniature safe house complete with furnishings.
Scholarships to be presented
The Maine Marine Association is accepting applications for its premiere education scholarships benefiting high school seniors from the Casco Bay islands who plan to continue their education.
Two $500 scholarships will be presented to graduating senior students this June.
Students who wish to apply are asked to submit a 500-word essay describing themselves and their plans for post-high school education. Two letters of recommendation from non-family members also are required.
Application essays should be emailed to [email protected] no later than May 1.
For more details, go to www.mainemarineassociation.com or call Capt. Gene Willard at 807-6753.
Energy Extravaganza goes on
Ten of Maine island and coastal schools are participating in the Island Institute's Spring Energy Extravaganza, an energy-education program running through May 9.
Teams representing Camden Hills Regional High School, Washington Academy, Jonesport-Beals High School, Searsport District Middle School, Islesboro Central School, North Haven Community School, Deer Isle-Stonington High School, Pemetic Middle School, Vinalhaven School and Elm Street School in East Machias are working with their individual school's facility manager, students and staff to reduce energy use throughout their respective school for a chance to win $2,000 in eBucks to be redeemed to make efficiency upgrades at the schools.
Some schools have already used their past winnings to purchase LED exit signs, task lights, outlet timers and to implement other energy efficiency projects.
The competition will wrap up with an announcement of the results and a celebration at the Energy Fair in Belfast on May 10.
Energy for ME is a multi-year energy education project funded through a competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.
The goal is to increase students' awareness of and interest in science, technology, engineering and math fields of study and careers.
For more details, go to www.islandinstitute.org/energyforme or call Brooks Winner at 594-9209 Ext.148.
Students study Turkey
Cornerspring Montessori School students recently capped a 10-week cultural curriculum study to explore the country of Turkey.
Each year, the students select a country to study, including its various traditions.
For this study, students colored the Turkish flag and maps and explored various introductory activities.
They also learned about the history, geography, government, language, arts and music, architecture and landmarks of Turkey and read books, heard folk tales and learned traditional Turkish songs.
This year's study culminated in a day-long "Children's Celebration," a traditional holiday at this time of year in Turkey.
The children paraded around the school grounds wearing traditional bell bracelets and then were treated to a great buffet of traditional Turkish foods, prepared by the parents and staff.
Two of the classes performed skits based on Turkish folk tales they had read.
Academy wins third place
Berwick Academy is the third place winner of the 2013 Follett Challenge, a nationally recognized program that rewards schools for their work in applying technology, content, and creativity in ways that engage students, foster literacy and promote critical thinking through their library programs.
Berwick Academy also received $35,000 of funding for use in the school's library programming.
For the challenge, the school submitted an entry detailing the Berwick Innovation Center, a supplemental program run through the Jackson Library, that is designed to help meet the creative and intellectual needs of students through mentor-supported areas of study that hold a strong interest or curiosity for students.
For more details, go to www.berwickacademy.org.
RSU 21 in healthcare project
Regional School Union 21 of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel has been selected to participate in an American Academy of Pediatrics project aimed at improving healthcare services provided to their students.
The district was selected based on a grant prepared by Doris Kain, nurse at Sea Road School, in conjunction with her colleagues.
The five-year project is funded through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention School Health Branch.
Known as TEAMS (Training, Education, Assistance, Mentorship and Support), the AAP provides training, resources and technical assistance to school districts interested in strengthening policies, practices, and infrastructure related to school health services.
A three-member team has been formed, comprised of Donald Burgess, MD, FAAP, physician partner; Karen Markellos, RN, community health partner; and Doris Kain, RN, who will serve as the district health partner.
After some initial training, a needs assessment will be completed and an action plan written.
Project offerings include online and in-person training, resources, a mentorship program and technical assistance.
Areas of focus may include revising school health services polices and protocols, strengthening referrals, linkages and care coordination with community providers, or increasing alignment with national and state school health guidelines.
For more details, call Assistant Superintendent Sara Zito at 985-1100.
Library awarded grants
The Orr's Island Library has received three grants to aid in the completion of its nearly five-years-long building and renovation project.
The Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation awarded $25,000 to the library, with the Davis Family Foundation awarding $5,000 and the Alfred M. Senter Fund donating $3,000 toward the project.
Originally built as a cottage in 1905, the library has changed little over the years.
A new reading room and storage facility have been added.
The building has been brought up to ADA standards and features a wheelchair lift.
A new heating system has been installed and the historic original reading room has been restored to its 1905 charm.
The library has recently expanded its hours to 1 to 6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.
Several win at poetry festival
Five area high schools boasted multiple winners among the 20 finalists chosen for this year's Sixth Annual Merriconeag Poetry festival. Catherine McAuley High School, Falmouth High School, Merriconeag Waldorf High School, Glickman Academy and Morse High School all provided at least two finalists, whose works were selected from a submission pool of entries representing 14 high schools.
Those finalists will be honored at an awards ceremony and reception held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Merriconeag Waldorf School in Freeport.
The event is open to the public and will feature the student poets reading their prize-winning work.
Student honorees are: Elise Bickford, Emma Sapat and Jonah Zuckerman, all of Falmouth High School; Megan Ellis, Delaney Regan, Sierra Stalker and Ayla Tartre, all of Catherine McAuley High School; Ylva Hopf and Pearl Wilson, both of Morse High School; Alex Smith and Zak Pacillo, both of Glickman Academy; Zoe Chace-Donahue, Jack Pierce, Carlin Tindall, Lily Tupper and Teagan Wu, all of Merriconeag Waldorf High School; Ben Evans of Chop Point School; Wyatt Lichtenger of The Hyde School; Aaron Lockman of Thornton Academy; and Seth Queeny of Cape Elizabeth High School.
To learn more, go to www.merriconeag.org or call the school at 865-3900.
Vocalists win medals
Megan Ward, of Bangor, has won a gold medal and the title of Maine Games National Anthem Vocalist for 2013 following her performance at the recently held Maine Games Seventh Annual National Anthem Audition at the Kora Shrine Temple
Contestants Emily Ouellette, of Fryburg, and 10-year-old Kirstin Hahn, of Wales, placed second and third, respectively, for their performances, as well as silver and bronze medals.
The title affords Ward, 15, and a Bangor High School sophomore, the opportunity to further her singing aspirations with upcoming performances, including June 1 at a Portland Seadogs baseball game at Hadlock Field and on July 20 at the 2013 Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic in Biddeford. Other performances will be scheduled throughout the year.
Food service director honored
Mike Sabo, Southern Maine Medical Center director of hospitality services, was named 2013 Food Service Director of the Year at the Eighth Annual Good to Best Conference, held in San Diego, Calif, recently.
This annual meeting of healthcare food service directors, operators, executive chefs and industry leaders is run by the Good to Best Association and DM&A, the largest, most diverse, full service, healthcare foodservice consulting firm in North America.
Top honors are presented annually to a hospital food service director who best exemplifies outstanding catalytic leadership, has a creative and effective management style, implemented notable departmental improvements and paves the path to success for his or her team.
Sabo, a chef, manages hospitality services for both SMMC and Goodall Hospital in Sanford.
Sabo received SMMC's prestigious Employee of the Year award in 2012.
He is a member of the Association for Healthcare Foodservice and has contributed to industry trade publications.
Sabo also is chair of MaineHealth's food service directors group, which is committed to healthier hospitals.
Foundation awards SMMC
For the third consecutive year, the AVX Kyocera Foundation has provided SMMC with a $10,000 donation for equipment purchase.
The foundation awards grants in support of projects that have an impact on the local communities where its corporate sponsor, AVX Corporation, has operating facilities.
In the past, AVX donations have been used to support state-of-the-art telemetry bed technology for monitoring cardiac patients and a sophisticated defibrillator for the SMMC emergency department.
Free Clinic awarded grants
The Biddeford Free Clinic has been awarded three one-year grants from United Way of York County totaling $23,000 to support its various programs to provide free services including for medical care, non-narcotic prescription medications and dental care for people living in poverty and without health insurance.
Founded in 1993 to serve uninsured adults and children, the clinic's mission is to provide accessible and free outpatient general medical care and non-narcotic medication to adults and children who have no medical insurance and cannot afford private medical care.
For more details, call Joan Gordon at 282-1138.
History center scholarships
Washburn-Norlands Living History Center is accepting applications for its Ethel "Billie" Gammon History Education Scholarship Fund of $1,000 to be presented to one graduating Maine high school senior this spring.
The award will be presented to students who are planning to pursue a field related to Norland's mission to preserve history, but could also include American studies, education, museum studies and sustainable agriculture.
Applications must be completed and submitted along with an essay of between 300 to 500 words detailing how their experiences living history at the Norlands relates to and/or has impacted their interests and their life plans.
A committee will review the applications for completeness, quality of writing, and for clear demonstration of how visiting the Norlands has inspired the applicant.
The recipient will be notified in early June. Applications are due by May 15 and are available online at www.norlands.org or by emailing [email protected]
Action Team leaders honored
The Major League Baseball Players Trust, which represents all Major League Baseball players, recently honored 32 volunteer student captains and their adult leaders from York High School, Thornton Academy and Poland Regional High School.
The Action Teams are a service learning program in which Major League Baseball players and student leaders work together to inspire and train the next generation of volunteers.
The student members supported various fundraising and awareness-building efforts in Maine during the past year.
The Action Team leaders were recognized during a trip to Fenway Park to see a Red Sox game.
Costs for the trip and the program are paid for by a grant from the Major League Baseball Players Trust and a donation from Moody's Collision Centers.
The Players Trust also provided three $2,000 scholarships to Meaghan Hamel, Karen Jacques and Katelyn Pierson of Thornton Academy to support their continued education.
For more information about Volunteers of America, visit www.VolunteersofAmerica.org.
Health Center given grant
Leavitt's Mill Free Health Center has been awarded a one-year grant totaling $5,000 from the United Way of York County.
The investment will be used for enhancement of patient wellness and prevention services through increased access to resources and chronic disease management.
Through the mobilization of resources, expertise and funds support programs focused on education. For more details, call 929-6455 or go to www.leavittsmill.org.
Archer Thomas bee winner
Bonney Eagle Middle School grade 8 student Archer Thomas took top honors at the 2013 Maine state-level Geographic Bee held recently at the University of Maine Farmington.
Thomas won $100 and the "Complete National Geographic on DVD."
He will represent Maine in the national finals of the Bee at National Geographic Society headquarters, May 20-22.
Up to 100 Grade 4 to 8 students representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Atlantic and Pacific territories and Department of Defense Dependents Schools will participate.
First prize in the national competition is a $25,000 college scholarship and lifetime membership in the National Geographic Society. Second- and third-place finishers receive $15,000 and $10,000 college scholarships.
The national winner will also travel, along with one parent or guardian, all expenses paid, to the Galapagos Islands.
National Geographic Channel and Nat Geo WILD will air the final round of the 2013 National Geographic Bee, moderated by "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek, on at 7 p.m. May 23.
For more details, go to www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee.
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Paint, Pattern & People: Furniture of Southeastern Pennsylvania, 1725-1850
This landmark exhibition explored the stunning and diverse furniture of southeastern Pennsylvania and the people who made, owned, inherited, and collected it. Delving into the cultures and creativity of the area's inhabitants, primarily those of British and Germanic heritage, this comprehensive show featured nearly 200 objects, including unique and colorful furniture, fraktur, needlework, paintings, and other items related to the history of the region.
Paint, Pattern & People shed new light on distinctive local variations of furniture, presenting rare examples for which the maker or family history is known. The exhibition was accompanied by a fully illustrated, 304-page publication. Join us for an in-depth exploration of this diverse region and its various creative expressions.
Paint, Pattern & People: Furniture of Southeastern Pennsylvania, 1725–1850
By Wendy A. Cooper and Lisa Minardi
Learn more about the diverse furniture of southeastern Pennsylvania in this groundbreaking publication. The region's great diversity comes into focus through new scholarship as well as never-before-published furniture and related objects. Purchase online or in the Museum Bookstore. Members receive a 10% discount.
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