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The Thomas Jefferson Award is awarded to a faculty member at the College of William and Mary's Charter Day.
Thomas Jefferson Award Recipients
1963 Dudley Woodbridge
1964 William G. Guy
1965 William S. Gooch
1966 W. Melville Jones
1967 Davis Y. Paschall '32
1968 Vernon L. Nunn '25
1969 Harold L. Fowler
1970 Cecil McCulley
1971 Carl Roseberg
1972 W. Warner Moss
1973 J. Wilfred Lambert '27
1974 Frank A. MacDonald '36
1975 Alfred Armstrong '32
1976 R. Wayne Kernodle
1977 Jack D. Edwards
1978 Stanley B. Williams
1979 William F. Swindler
1980 William B. Spong, Jr.
1981 W. Samuel Sadler '64
1982 Frank T. Lendrim
1983 Vinson H. Sutlive, Jr.
1984 John S. Quinn
1985 Robert E. Welsh
1986 Thaddeus W. Tate, Jr.
1987 George R. Healy
1988 Judith Ewell
1989 John E. Selby
1990 Morton Eckhouse
1991 Cirila Djordjevic
1992 Edward P. Crapol
1993 Melvyn D. Schiavelli
1994 James C. Livingston
1995 David J. Lutzer
1996 James M. Yankovich
1997 John H. Willis, Jr.
1998 Randolph A. Coleman
1999 Lawrence C. Becker
2000 Hans C. Von Baeyer
2001 John E. Donaldson
2002 Clyde A. Haulman
2003 Gillian T. Cell
2004 Richard A. Williamson
2005 James N. McCord, Jr.
2006 Joel D. Schwartz
2007 Kathleen F. Slevin
2008 David L. Holmes, Religious Studies
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text: This is the accessible text file for GAO report number GAO-10-345R entitled 'CNMI Immigration and Border Control Databases' which was released on February 16, 2010. This text file was formatted by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to be accessible to users with visual impairments, as part of a longer term project to improve GAO products' accessibility. Every attempt has been made to maintain the structural and data integrity of the original printed product. Accessibility features, such as text descriptions of tables, consecutively numbered footnotes placed at the end of the file, and the text of agency comment letters, are provided but may not exactly duplicate the presentation or format of the printed version. The portable document format (PDF) file is an exact electronic replica of the printed version. We welcome your feedback. Please E-mail your comments regarding the contents or accessibility features of this document to firstname.lastname@example.com. This is a work of the U.S. government and is not subject to copyright protection in the United States. It may be reproduced and distributed in its entirety without further permission from GAO. Because this work may contain copyrighted images or other material, permission from the copyright holder may be necessary if you wish to reproduce this material separately. GAO-10-345R: United States Government Accountability Office: Washington, DC 20548: February 16, 2010: The Honorable Jeff Bingaman: Chairman: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: United States Senate: Subject: CNMI Immigration and Border Control Databases: Dear Mr. Chairman: Under the terms of its 1976 Covenant with the United States, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) administered its own immigration systems from 1978 to 2009. The 2008 Consolidated Natural Resources Act called for the establishment of a transition program, to phase in U.S. immigration law[Footnote 1] in the CNMI and to phase out the CNMI's current program for non-U.S. citizen (noncitizen) foreign workers; implementation of the transition program began on November 28, 2009.[Footnote 2] The act requires, among other things, that the CNMI government provide the Secretary of Homeland Security all Commonwealth immigration records, or other information that the Secretary deems necessary, to assist in the implementation of the transition program. The CNMI government has tracked the immigration status of foreign residents with two databases, the Labor and Immigration Identification and Documentation System and the Labor Information Data System. A third database, the Border Management System, tracks visitor arrivals and departures. We were asked to describe: (1)the history and key attributes of the three databases and: (2)the status of these databases during the transition to federal control of CNMI immigration. To address these objectives, we incorporated information from our prior work[Footnote 3] and continuing work[Footnote 4] and reviewed relevant documents from the CNMI government and from the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Interior (DOI). History and Key Attributes of CNMI Immigration and Border Control Databases: Labor and Immigration Identification and Documentation System: The CNMI developed the Labor and Immigration Identification and Documentation System (LIIDS) as an administrative data system to track information on individuals who entered the CNMI for employment and other purposes.[Footnote 5] In 1995, DOI provided a $1.5 million grant to the CNMI to establish an immigration and labor identification and documentation system. In 2000, the CNMI government provided an additional $377,221 to enhance the LIIDS system to include tracking of all individuals entering and exiting the Commonwealth. In 2004, DOI approved another grant for $355,000 to upgrade the LIIDS system software and to purchase hardware. LIIDS contained biographical, employment, and arrival and scheduled departure data on all foreign workers in the CNMI. It also contained information from applications, processing actions, employer reports, temporary work authorizations, labor cases, agency cases, and court cases. Following are some of LIIDS's key data input elements (see enclosure I for a list of specific LIIDS data input elements and definitions): * personal information on workers (photograph, name, date of birth, citizenship, gender, permanent address, and immigration classification); * information about employers (name, industry, and phone number); * information about the jobs to be performed by workers for employers (job description or occupation, wage type and amount, and address or location); * bond arrangements (company, number, and expiration date); * fees paid (amount and receipt number); and: * action taken on the applications. LIIDS generated the following outputs: * entry permit cards for individual workers that contain the worker's photo, basic information, island, employer, occupation category, immigration classification and application status, date printed, and expiration date of the permit; * transmittal reports indicating status of applications in the system; * reports on individual workers for labor cases or law enforcement background checks for individuals detained or arrested; * reports on all workers employed by a single employer; * standard statistical reports, such as reports on applications submitted and permits issued; and: * audit reports on system use. Labor Information Data System: In 2007, the CNMI government revised its foreign worker program and the CNMI Department of Labor undertook an automation project to replace LIIDS with the Labor Information Data System (LIDS).[Footnote 6] According to the CNMI's Department of Labor, the Governor funded the acquisition of the new system. On February 1, 2008, LIDS was brought online, and by July 2008, the system was further revised based on staff suggestions. In 2009, two new modules were added to the system, covering administrative hearings and enforcement, and the system's main module for labor processing was further updated. Officials from CNMI's Department of Labor also adapted the software to process and issue 19,404 umbrella permits in 2009.[Footnote 7] According to a representative of the department, LIDS differs from LIIDS primarily in the way that information is gathered: LIDS uses scanners to upload information from forms, while LIIDS required manual input of information. The CNMI Department of Labor's 2009 Annual Report to the Legislature noted that some LIDS data on the number of permits issued per year may be greater than the actual number of workers present in the Commonwealth, because all administrative operations are counted as "permit actions" and two or more actions may affect a single worker. For example, if a worker's contract is amended and employment is extended, two permit actions will be counted in the system. All canceled permits are also counted as permit actions. Border Management System: In 2001, the CNMI government purchased and implemented the Border Management System (BMS), an automated arrivals and departures database containing data from passports, visas, alerts, and permissions (extensions of stay, changes of status, or other modifications of entry conditions) as applicable for all persons entering the CNMI. BMS data is collected primarily through passport readers when persons enter or exit the CNMI at the Commonwealth's airports and seaports. The passport readers, in conjunction with the BMS Alert Module, use biometric facial recognition to match passport photos with photo alerts. BMS contains the following key data input elements (see enclosure II for a list of specific BMS data input elements and definitions): * arrival and departure dates of all individuals transiting the CNMI; * individuals authorized to extend their stay in the CNMI; and: * CNMI and INTERPOL notices, compiled in an "alert list." BMS outputs consist of individual status reports and "overstay" reports of individuals who remain in the CNMI longer than authorized. According to the CNMI's Department of Labor, the BMS system has since been upgraded. In 2007, the CNMI computer specialist we interviewed noted that some BMS data on arrivals and departures may have been incomplete because the system did not capture information prior to 2001. As a result, statistics on the duration of visits to the CNMI, based on BMS data, may likewise be incomplete. See enclosure III for more detailed information about the history of LIIDS, LIDS, and BMS. Status of CNMI Immigration and Border Control Databases during Transition to Federal Control: The LIDS and BMS databases have remained in the CNMI's control during the CNMI's transition to U.S. immigration law, and as of January 2010, the U.S. government's direct access to information in these databases had not yet been established. On July 1, 2008, a senior DHS official sent a letter to the Governor of the CNMI requesting a broad range of documents that included information on the current CNMI system for recording and documenting the entry, exit, work authorization, and authorized conditions of individuals staying in the CNMI. DHS also requested any repositories of fingerprints, photographs, or other biometric information included in the system. On August 19, 2008, the office of the Governor of the CNMI responded to the letter by providing an overview of the BMS system, describing the security of the system, the data input and output, and the immigration system's history in the Commonwealth. The document notes that BMS collects photographs through passport readers but states that the CNMI does not maintain any repositories of fingerprints or other biometric information to share with DHS. On September 15, 2009, the CNMI government issued a draft protocol for implementing U.S. immigration law that, among other things, proposes to allow the U.S. government restricted access to information contained in LIDS and BMS, for a fee and in exchange for comparable information.[Footnote 8] Specifically, the CNMI protocol envisions the following: * DHS and the CNMI will engage in a two-way data exchange, with DHS providing flight entry data and the CNMI providing information from its immigration records (LIDS and BMS). * The CNMI will provide access to CNMI immigration records that DHS formally requests via an appropriate document and within a reasonable time frame. * The CNMI will consider privacy protections in making information available to the U.S. government. * The CNMI expects to recover the cost of generating and producing any information requested by DHS. As of January 2010, the U.S. government had no direct access to LIDS and BMS and had no arrangements in place to obtain direct access, according to U.S. officials.[Footnote 9] The CNMI government has provided DHS access to the information stored in LIDS and BMS on a case-by-case basis. CNMI has assigned one point of contact to respond to all DHS data inquiries, such as inquiries for verification of an individual's immigration status. Since the United States assumed control of immigration and border security in the CNMI on November 28, 2009, the CNMI government has continued to maintain and update LIDS and BMS. CNMI Customs officers now collect information to update BMS with data on entries and departures from Commonwealth airports and seaports. Computers and passport readers, previously used by CNMI immigration, have been installed at airport customs inspection stations, and data from customs declaration forms are used to update the system. CNMI Customs officers also update BMS by gathering information from travelers during departure checks that take place prior to TSA security screening. Agency Comments: In accordance with GAO protocols, we notified DHS, DOI, and the CNMI government of this study prior to its initiation. We also provided a draft of this report to officials in DHS, DOI, and the CNMI government for review and technical comment. We received technical comments from DHS' Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and from the CNMI's Department of Labor, which we incorporated as appropriate. ICE stated in its technical comments that relying on one CNMI point of contact to verify immigration status for individuals subject to department investigations is insufficient and could compromise security for ongoing operations. ICE noted that because DHS operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, the CNMI point of contact cannot be responsive to all of the department's needs. ICE officials said that it is imperative for the department to have direct access to the CNMI data systems in order to perform the department's mission with maximum efficiency. USCIS suggested in its technical comments that pertinent CNMI immigration information should be integrated into their existing systems: the Computer Linked Application Information Management System (CLAIMS 3 and 4)[Footnote 10] and the U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT).[Footnote 11] In the interim, LIDS and BMS databases should be installed as stand-alone systems in Honolulu, Guam, and Saipan for USCIS adjudications access. Staff from USCIS's California Service Center should also have access to, and be trained in the use of, LIDS and BMS. The CNMI Department of Labor stated in its technical comments that in 2007 it retired LIIDS and replaced it with LIDS.[Footnote 12] The CNMI Department of Labor referred us to their 2008 Annual Report for more information on LIDS. We modified our report to incorporate this additional information. The CNMI Department of Labor said in its technical comments that the Commonwealth maintains exit data in BMS because DHS does not have a digital exit control system that can provide immediate information regarding visitors who have departed from the Commonwealth. CBP officials confirmed that they conduct exit control only for flights to Guam. CNMI officials also reported that they quickly supply information on individual cases to U.S. officials. A senior CNMI official stated that the Commonwealth's point of contact is currently meeting all of DHS's requests. CNMI officials also stated that if the point of contact is unable to respond to future DHS inquiries in a timely manner, CNMI officials would be willing to engage in additional discussions regarding more direct access to LIDS and BMS. Scope and Methodology: We relied on information gathered for several prior GAO reviews of CNMI immigration that included analyses of LIIDS and BMS data provided by the CNMI government.[Footnote 13] In addition, we reviewed formal letters between DHS and the CNMI government, the CNMI protocol for implementing U.S. immigration law, and the CNMI Department of Labor's 2008 and 2009 Annual Report to the Legislature. Finally, in January 2010, we verified some of the ICE, USCIS, and the CNMI's technical comments by meeting with U.S. and CNMI officials in Saipan and Rota. We conducted our work from December 2009 through February 2010, in accordance with all sections of GAO's Quality Assurance Framework that are relevant to our objectives. 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Table 1 presents a list of specific data input elements and definitions drawn from the LIIDS data collection manual. Table 1: LIIDS Data Input Elements and Definitions: Basic identification: LIIDS no. The identifying number provided to the person with authorization for entry. Names: First, middle, and last name of the person being identified. DOB: The date of birth of the person being identified. Citizenship: The nationality shown on the passport of the person being identified. Only nationals from certain countries enter the Commonwealth for employment. These are identified in a drop-down menu. Gender: The gender of the person being identified. Permanent address: The address of the foreign national worker in his or her country of citizenship. Employer background: Employer: The name of the employer as shown on the employer's CNMI business license. DBA: Any other name entered by the employer as "doing business as". Phone: Employer's primary phone contact. Emp. prefix: The standard industry classification in which the employer's business falls. Barred: Whether the employer is barred from using foreign workers. Date barred: The date of the order from the Hearing Officer. Comments: Notes with respect to the order barring this employer. A bar may be indefinite, permanent, or for a defined period of time. The comment also typically identifies the case number and administrative order in which the bar was entered. Labor record: Entry date: The date on which Labor Processing officer put information into the system about the application. Application date: The date on which the application was received by Labor Processing. Application status: The application for employment is a new application, a renewal, an amendment, a consensual transfer, or an expiration transfer. Receipt: The number of the receipt that was issued when a fee was paid. Industry [A]: A standard list of industry categories, same as the "employer prefix". Employer [A]: The name of the employer that submitted the application. Occupation: The job classification within which the employee is entitled to work while in the Commonwealth. Fee: The amount of the fee that was paid. Comment: Notes or comments by Labor Processing personnel. Tel. no.: The local contact number for the foreign worker. Local address: The local address for service of process and notices. Entry date: The date on which the wage and bonding information is entered. Wage type: The way wages are paid: hourly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, annually, salary. Wage rate: The rate paid for an hourly employee and the hourly equivalent paid other employees. Bond co.: The bonding company holding the bond securing employer obligations for this employee. Bond no.: The bond number issued with respect to this employee. Bond exp: The expiration date of the bond. Replacing: Indication of whether the employee is subject to the moratorium and is a replacement for another foreign worker in the same job classification. LIA no.: The limited immunity program number, which is no longer used. Exempt and CAP: Categories used for moratorium purposes. Comments: Information with respect to wages, bonding, or moratorium status. Island: The place where the employee will be working: Saipan, Rota, or Tinian. Class: The immigration classification of the worker. Approval date: The date of approval of the most recent permission. Exp. date: The expiration date of the most recent permission. Comments: Space for notes about island or class. Source: Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Data Collection Manual: Labor Identification and Documentation System, 2007. Note: According to a CNMI computer specialist whom we interviewed in 2007,[Footnote 14] some data on employment duration may be incomplete because LIIDS did not capture data on foreign workers' employment prior to 1995. As a result, statistics on foreign workers' full employment history in the CNMI, based on LIIDS data, may likewise be incomplete. According to CNMI officials, employment data exist as far back as 1985 but software vendors no longer support its digital format. [A] Some data reported by employers were inconsistent because LIIDS lacked standardized data inputs for "industry" and "occupation" categories. As of October 2007, such standardized categories had not yet been established. However, CNMI officials noted that over the past 2 years, the following standard codes have been implemented: the North American Industry Classification System, which identifies an employer's industry, and the Occupational Information Network, a system for classifying jobs. [End of table] [End of enclosure] Enclosure II: BMS Data Input Elements: BMS data input elements include information on basic identification, movement (arrivals and departures), imagery (full image of passport), and entry permission. According to the CNMI's Department of Labor, the BMS system has been upgraded since we obtained these data input elements. Table 2 presents a list of some specific data input elements and definitions drawn from the BMS data collection manual. Table 2: BMS Data Input Elements and Definitions: Basic identification: Document country: The name of the country that issued the passport. Document type: Usually a passport; occasionally some other travel document. Document number: The passport number. Surname: The last name of the passport holder. Given names: The first and middle names of the passport holder. Nationality: The citizenship of the passport holder. Birth date: The passport holder's birth date. Personal ID: Some governments, such as China, have a national identity card system; this field captures that information. This is not a required field, and it does not contain U.S. social security numbers. Sex: Male or female as declared by the passport holder. Birth place: The birthplace of the passport holder. Document issued: The date the passport was issued. Document expires: The date the passport expires. SystemID: The number that uniquely identifies a record in each table. It is sequentially allocated automatically by BMS and usually is not visible to the user. It is used by the system administrator. Link from: Passport number used when the passport holder previously entered the Commonwealth under a different passport (which has expired, been lost and replaced, or indicates a new name due to marriage/divorce/name change). Movement: Direction: Arrival or departure. Default is arrival. Movement date: The date on which the person appeared before an immigration officer. Border port: The place where the person appeared before an immigration officer. Entry permit type: A list of entry permits within the CNMI system. Purpose: A list of entry objectives which include business, tourism, employment, official, diplomatic, crew, military, transit, education, relative, religious, migration, and alien retiree. Stay number: A number that indicates how long the person entering the Commonwealth will be allowed to stay. It is prefilled for certain categories of visitors (for example, tourists are allowed 30 days). Stay unit: The unit that matches the stay number: days, weeks, months, quarters, years. Stay until: The date on which the entry permission expires. For example, although tourists are generally allowed 30-day stays unless extended, charter flights from China carry specific exit dates at the end of the tour that usually do not include the full 30 days. Reference: A note field in which the immigration officer may identify the person whom the entering person will visit or with whom he or she will work. Flight/vessel: The airline and flight number. Permit number: Tourists coming to the CNMI from some countries have a visa number that is entered here. Foreign workers coming to the CNMI enter with an Authorization For Entry (AFE) document that carries an identifying number that is entered here. This is the same as the LIIDS number that will be on the Entry Permit card issued to the worker after the health certification is obtained. Hotel/stay where: The location where the entrant will stay. This is generally collected for statistical information for the visitor program. IdentityID: A system generated number unique to the individual who is being identified by this record. UserID: The user ID of the Immigration Officer who is making or verifying the entry data from the BorderGuard passport reader. Change date: The date that information on this screen is updated/changed. Imagery: Type: The type of document that has been imaged--usually a passport. IdentityID: A system-generated number unique to the person being identified. UserID: The user ID of the Immigration Officer that processed the passport at arrival or departure. Change date: The date on which the passport was scanned. Entry permission: Permission type: The person's current immigration status. It is the same as the entry permit type. Granted date: The date on which the new permission was granted by an immigration officer. This defaults to the current date. Stay until: The new date on which the permission will expire. Tourists or business persons may be granted an additional 30 or 60 days. Foreign workers will be granted one year upon renewal or transfer, and they must register a new permission every year. LIIDS number: The identifying number on their permit for foreign workers who have entry permits. Receipt number: The receipt number indicating payment of fees for extensions and permissions. SystemID, IdentityID, UserID: The same information as listed on other screens described above. Source: Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Data Collection Manual: Border Management System, 2007. [End of table] [End of enclosure] Enclosure III: History of LIIDS, LIDS and BMS Development: In 1995, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) funded the CNMI government's development of the Labor and Immigration Identification and Documentation System (LIIDS) with an initial grant of $1.5 million. A prototype database, utilizing Microsoft Access 2.0, became operational in July 1995 with capacity to store a year's worth of data while a full system was developed. The prototype database collected information about foreign workers (see enclosure I). Beginning in May 1996, LIIDS was used to issue a small plastic identification card, known as the entry permit card, to each foreign worker who entered the CNMI. The card recorded the worker's basic personal data and displayed the worker's photo but did not contain historical information. In November 1998, LIIDS software was completed, and by January 1999, the database was upgraded to Microsoft Access 97. Added features included additional data security measures, bar codes on entry permit cards, and new fields to record approval dates and legal requirements. Flags were added to the system to show barring of employers, deportation orders against foreign workers, terminations for cause, and similar frequently used information. By May 1999, hardware had been acquired and LIIDS came online with newly acquired, installed, and networked terminals. The new system allowed the database to provide a history of each foreign worker's employment in the CNMI. From 1999 to 2001, LIIDS was used for both labor and immigration purposes. After 2001, following the CNMI government's purchase of the Border Management System (BMS), LIIDS was used to track information on individuals who have entered the CNMI for employment and other purposes only. According to the CNMI Department of Labor, the CNMI government purchased BMS from an Australian vendor that supplies several countries with immigration data systems, usually under the auspices of the Australian foreign aid program. Since 2001, BMS has been used to track all persons entering and departing the CNMI, including tourists, foreign workers, and U.S. citizens. Following the federalization of CNMI immigration and border control on November 28, 2009, the CNMI government continued to maintain the BMS system, using CNMI Customs officers to gather information from visitors at the Commonwealth's ports of entry. In 2004, the CNMI government began to upgrade the LIIDS software as well as some hardware used by the CNMI Department of Labor. The software was designed and completed in 2005, with final testing in 2006. Although the file server and scanner hardware were acquired in 2005, delays in receiving 2007 grant funds from DOI led the CNMI government to postpone procurement of personal computers and network printers until fiscal year 2008. In 2007, the CNMI Department of Labor undertook an automation project to replace the LIIDS software. On February 1, 2008, the Labor Information Data System (LIDS) was brought online and by July 2008, the system was further revised based on staff suggestions, as described in the CNMI Department of Labor's 2008 Annual Report. In 2009, two new modules were added to the system, covering administrative hearings and enforcement, and the system's main module for labor processing was further updated, as described in the CNMI Department of Labor's 2009 Annual Report. According to CNMI officials, LIDS constitutes a completely different automation system than the original LIIDS and was funded by the Governor in 2007. In 2010, a representative from the CNMI Department of Labor told us that the major difference between the systems is the way information is gathered; LIDS uses scanners to upload information from forms automatically, while LIIDS required manual data input. The CNMI Department of Labor was unable to provide more detailed information due to insufficient staff resources. [End of enclosure] Enclosure IV: GAO Contact and Staff Acknowledgment: GAO Contact: David Gootnick (202) 512-3149 or firstname.lastname@example.com: Staff Acknowledgments: In addition to the person named above, Emil Friberg (Assistant Director), Julia A. Roberts, R. Gifford Howland, Reid Lowe, Ashley Alley, Mona Sehgal, and Ben Bolitzer made key contributions to this report. [End of enclosure] Footnotes: [1] Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008, Pub. L. No. 110-229, Title VII, 122 Stat. 754, 853 (May 8, 2008) amends the U.S.-CNMI Covenant to establish federal control of CNMI immigration and includes several provisions affecting foreign workers and investors in the CNMI during a transition program that ends in 2014. The Secretary of Homeland Security decided to delay the start of the transition program for 180 days, from June 1, 2009, to November 28, 2009, as allowed under the law in consultation with the Secretaries of the Interior, Labor, and State, the Attorney General, and the CNMI Governor. [2] "Foreign workers" refers to workers in the CNMI who are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent U.S. residents. Other sources sometimes call these workers "nonresident workers," "guest workers," "noncitizen workers," "alien workers," or "nonimmigrant workers." In this report, "foreign workers" does not refer to workers from the Freely Associated States--the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau--who are permitted to work in the United States, including the CNMI, under the Compacts of Free Association (48 U.S.C. � 1901 note, 1921 note, and 1931 note). [3] Prior related GAO reports include Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands: Managing Potential Economic Impact of Applying U.S. Immigration Law Requires Coordinated Federal Decisions and Additional Data, [hyperlink, http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-08-791] (Washington, D.C.: Aug. 4, 2008); Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands: Pending Legislation Would Apply U.S. Immigration Law to the CNMI with a Transition Period, [hyperlink, http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-08-466] (Washington, D.C.: Mar. 28, 2008); and Northern Mariana Islands: Procedures for Processing Aliens and Merchandise, [hyperlink, http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO/GGD-00-97] (Washington, D.C.: May 26, 2000). [4] The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Pub. L. No. 111-5, Div.A, Title VIII, 123 Stat. 115, 186) requires that GAO report annually on the impact of the minimum wage increases in American Samoa and the CNMI, in 2010 and each year thereafter until the minimum wages reach the U.S. minimum wage. The Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 (Pub. L. No. 110-229, Title VII, 122 Stat. 754, 865) requires that GAO report on implementation and economic impact of legislation that extends U.S. immigration laws to the CNMI, no later than 2 years after enactment of the act. [5] LIIDS also contained information on students, foreign investors, and relatives of foreign workers. [6] In 2007, an attorney speaking on behalf of the CNMI's Secretary of Labor told us that the CNMI government was in the process of upgrading LIIDS. [7] The CNMI Department of Labor issued umbrella permits to all eligible foreign workers, students, investors, and relatives to provide them with status to remain in the Commonwealth after the federalization transition date, November 28, 2009, for a maximum of 2 years. [8] Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, "The Commonwealth's Protocol for Implementing P.L. 110-229," Sept. 15, 2009. The protocol was posted as a public service notice on the CNMI Department of Labor Web site [hyperlink, http://www.marianaslabor.net/pubntc.asp]. [9] According to several Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents and a previous CNMI Attorney General, from 2005 to 2007, a liaison from the CNMI Department of Labor worked within the FBI's Saipan office with direct access to LIIDS and BMS to assist the FBI with all ongoing investigations. In 2007, the liaison was released and no replacement was assigned. In order to access the databases, FBI agents must rely on the same CNMI individual as the rest of the U.S. government. [10] CLAIMS 3 and 4 provides automated support to process and track applications and/or petitions for individuals who have filed and/or paid fees for benefits under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended. [11] U.S.-VISIT is designed to collect, maintain, and share data on selected foreign nationals entering and exiting the United States at air, sea, and land ports of entry. [12] The LIIDS database was archived and does not contain any current information. [13] [hyperlink, http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-08-791], [hyperlink, http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-08-466], [hyperlink, http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO/GGD-00-97]. [14] We conducted this interview in conjunction with our work in preparing [hyperlink, http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-08-791]. 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It is a wonder why people who have dogs just don't seem to care about them. People who let their dogs run free- up until 9:00 a.m. in their minds in parks- don't understand the consequences of their pets actions.
At a recent event in Central Park, where 5,000 people ran, dog owners left their dogs to run free. They ran in front of the bikes, in front of the runners, and disrupted other events that were happening. Owners think they are always right.
What if dogs bite someone? What if they pee on someone's display? What if they get into a fight with another animal? They don't care! Who takes responsibility for these assaults?
The parks department, the city? The owner? NO ONE!
People use the parks for other uses. Why can't they enjoy a nice morning out? Let the owners be able to let their dogs go free at 3:00 a.m. We'll see how many take advantage of this!
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Unique Attractions Generate Excitement at New York Auto Show; New Motorsports, Motorcycles and Accessories Area Added for '13
NEW YORK--March 21, 2013: In 2013, The New York Auto Show features more 'special attractions' for visitors to enjoy than ever before including an all-new Motorsports, Motorcycles and Accessories area on Level 4. The Show's outdoor ride-a-long program includes Camp Jeep New York and an expanded Electric Vehicle Pavilion which features a range of pure electric cars for consumers to take a ride in.
The Show's new Motorcycle display area includes Harley-Davidson, Honda, Chaos Cycle and Indian Larry bikes as well as amazing exhibits from Shelby American, Aston Martin Racing, CAN-AM, Cherubini Yachts, Gotham Dream Cars, D2 Forged Wheels & RTW Motoring. Laurence Gartel, the father of digital art, will provide a range of stunning art cars on the opening weekend and the DUB Show Tour will once again return for the last weekend of the Show to reveal the latest 'tricked-out' cars and trucks. For the kids, be sure to check out Strider Bikes, the Log Dog Truck and Big Daddy's Racing!
Here's more on some of the special displays:
Electric Outdoor Ride and Ride
Show-goers will once again get to experience firsthand the future of electric vehicles as they were meant to be driven when the show moves its annual electric ride and drive pavilion outdoors! Step out to the inner roadway to ride along in some of the coolest automotive environmental technology available in a production vehicle. Now, available in every shape and size, automakers have proven that a vehicle's power source does not impact on its performance, practicality, drivability, luxury, economy or fun. Cars onsite will include; Ford C-Max Energi, Ford Focus Electric, Honda Fit EV, Mitsubishi I, Nissan Leaf, and Toyota Prius Plug-in.
Founded by Carroll Shelby, Shelby American is the premier performance car company in the United States. Over 50 years old, the name Shelby is still synonymous with raw power and the new 2013 Eco-Boost powered 252 horsepower Shelby Focus ST is bringing it to a new generation. In New York for the first time, it features performance upgrades in the suspension, brakes, exhaust, wheels and tires and turns this popular Ford Focus into a high-octane racing machine while still delivering up to 32mpg.
2014 Corvette Convertible Stingray Debut!
For the first time in the US, Chevrolet will debut the 2014 convertible model of the American classic Corvette Stingray, featuring an all-new, fully electronic top that can be lowered remotely using the car's key fob. The top can also be opened or closed on the go, at speeds of up to 30 mph. The Stingray is powered by the new LT1 6.2L V-8, with an estimated 450-hp and 450 lb-ft of torque to provide an open-top driving experience with no compromise in performance, technology or design. Don't miss it!
Harley Davidson Jump Start --
Feel the Rumble
Attendees can find out for themselves just how it feels to be on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. You'll mount the bike, set your boots on the foot pegs and fire up the engine under the watchful eye of trained personnel. Give the throttle a twist and hear that unforgettable Harley sound. Sitting comfortably on the bike, you'll continue to shift through the gears -- all safely and securely attached to the JUMPSTART"˘ platform.
Exotics, Exotics, Exotics
Always one of the biggest draws every year is the collection of exotic cars sprinkled throughout the show floor and show goers will not be disappointed this year with the chance to check out some of the coolest in exotic cars including Lamborghini, Spyker, Aston Martin, Maserati, Ferrari, Lotus and more! Be sure to check out the 2013 McLaren 12C Coupe, Spider and Can-Am Edition. 2013 marks the second year of production for the MP4-12C coupe and the first for the MP4-12C spider, with retractable hard-top roof. The latest model is equipped with a more powerful engine capable of 616 horsepower!
Measuring the 'BUZZ'
It's a new model year and the New York Auto Show is taking its unique BUZZ INDEX, the real-time radar for what is trending at the Show, to new levels. The innovative technology visualizes millions of web mentions 24/7 to give an instant snapshot of what is 'hot' at any given time. THE BUZZ INDEX will display the most popular cars and trucks; most mentioned manufacturers and most talked about exhibits on any computer or mobile device. In addition, while at the Show, visitors can monitor THE BUZZ INDEX live at beautifully designed meeting place that features interactive screens, iPads and phone charging stations. If you want to follow the digital chatter surrounding this year's Show just visit buzz.autoshowNY.com.
'Defiance' Dodge Charger Saves Earth...From Aliens
Set in the near future, SyFy's new show Defiance introduces an exotically transformed planet Earth following the sudden -- and tumultuous -- arrival of seven unique alien races, along with the car to battle them. Covered in grime and muck that shows the future has also lost the ability to produce competent car washes, the Dodge Charger in Defiance sure seems built to be punished. Window bars, a huge grille guard right out in front to deal with nasty creatures, and big ol' truck tires to top off the rugged future look. Look out for the Defiance video game that will be unveiled at the Show.
Experience the Thrill of Camp Jeep
One of the most unique and thrilling ride-along experiences to make an appearance in New York City, Camp Jeep is an interactive, tail-rated adventure zone where professional 4x4 drivers allow riders to get a feel for the full capabilities of a Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and Unlimited model, while teaching them how to drive safely on off-road terrain. A "can't miss" hill climb will give passengers a sense of the traction capabilities of a Jeep vehicle, as they climb the iconic 18-ft high, 35 degree angle Jeep Mountain. Auto show attendees will have the opportunity to traverse fallen logs measuring 15 inches in diameter and a 30-degree articulation wedge. The Camp Jeep outdoor test track is comprised of several obstacles which simulate the rigorous testing that Jeep vehicles endure such as rugged terrain, ground clearance, traction, stability, maneuverability and unchallenged articulation. Participants will be automatically entered into the 2013 Chrysler Group National Giveaway for a chance to win $45,000 towards any eligible Chrysler Group vehicle.
Hyundai Loves Kids!
Aside from having one of the most interactive booths on the show floor including the Hyundai Blue Link Kiosk demonstration to gain an intimate, hands-on look at Hyundai's in-vehicle telematics system and the Veloster Zone: iPad Game and Accessory Display that will highlight the Veloster's functional playfulness with videos and games, Hyundai will also be doing its part to help children. Families are encouraged to visit the Hyundai booth to receive a free "Hyundai Loves Kids" ID tag for their children. Each tag comes with its own child-size lanyard and has a place for parents to write their phone number in case their child gets separated from their family. Additionally, they will host the Hope on Wheels Handprint Ceremony on Thursday, March 28th beginning at 6:00 pm in Hyundai's Booth (#604). During the ceremony, children diagnosed with cancer have an opportunity place their handprints in colorful paint on a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, the official vehicle of the Hope on Wheels tour, to commemorate their brave battles with cancer. Hyundai's H.O.W. National Youth Ambassador, 14 year-old CJ, will join Hyundai Executives, dealers and doctors, in the Hyundai Scholar check presentation to support pediatric cancer research.
Honda Provides the Rides for Two Wheel Fanatics!
This year Honda will be bringing along some of the hottest things on two wheels including the NC700X. Honda's new NC700X is a real breath of fresh air in today's world of specialized motorcycles, a new concept in streetbikes, and one that puts the FUN in Functional. The NC700X's 670cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine produces tons of torque and enough power for easy two-up cruising. But it's thrify, too--the standard tranny NC700X gets an estimated 64 MPG. Also available will be the CB500F and CB500X, the PCX150 as well as the CTX and CTX N.
2014 SRT Viper TA -- Ready to Attack Any Road
Specifically built for the performance enthusiast driver the 2014 SRT Viper TA is set to make its public debut at the Show. Based on the SRT Viper model -- the lightest vehicle in the lineup, the 2014 SRT Viper TA package builds upon the legendary on-track capability of the American hand-built supercar using a majority of pre-developed components straight from the SRT stable, that are combined into a carefully balanced package that extracts the most out of the Viper ultralow center of gravity, 50/50 weight distribution and largest contact patch in the production car world. Under the hood of the 2014 SRT Viper TA is the handcrafted, all-aluminum 8.4-liter, mid-front V-10 overhead-valve engine. Performance ratings are 640 horsepower and 600 lb.-ft. of torque -- the most torque of any naturally aspirated sports-car engine in the world.
Gartel Art Cars Debut
Digital Media Artist Laurence Gartel will present his Collection of Art Cars at the Show for the first time during the opening weekend of the Show. For this year's New York Auto Show GARTEL will showcase a 1982 Mercedes 380 SL, 1984 Rolls Royce Spirit, 2005 Chrysler 300, 1975 VW Beetle, 1956 Cadillac Sedan DeVille, and a 1963 Chevy Pick Up amongst others. These unique vehicles are expected to create a lot of buzz during the Show's opening weekend. The artist will also unveil a specially created 'Bling' car for the very first time.
D2Forged Wheels
For the first time at the show attendees will be treated to a display of over 75 wheel designs from leading high quality aftermarket wheels maker D2Forged Wheels. Not to be regarded as just another wheel, D2FORGED Wheels provide a signature style and stance that cannot be mistaken for ANY other product when seen. To show their wheels off correctly, D2 have a Maserati and a Ferrari on display.
Pirelli Simulators and Exotic Cars
Pirelli will be serving up non-stop action and excitement in their booth with 6 simulators giving attendees the full racing experience. Strap in, rev you engines and try not to hit the wall. As if that wasn't enough they will be hosting some of the hottest cars in the world including;
- Lotus Evora Black
- Ferrari California Black
- Lamborghini Aventadore
- F1 Lotus
Wonder Woman Kia Sportage
Kia's unveiling of the new Wonder Woman inspired Kia Sportage at the show is sure to lasso in a fair share of showgoers. As the seventh vehicle in the Korean automaker's lineup of Justice League cars, created in partnership with DC Entertainment, the custom Sportage features the initials WW embedded into the grille and star-shaped wheels that appear to mimic the design of her costume.
Dub Show Tour
Once again the Dub Show will roll into New York to help close out the show on a tricked out high. Check out the latest new cars, wheels, auto accessories, apparel, video games and dozens of vendor booths alongside some of today's hottest artists and entertainers. You will not find this many of the hottest custom cars & trucks anywhere else.
North East Customs
North East Customs will be displaying fully customized versions of a 2005 Dodge Magnum and a 2001 Volkswagen GLI that are so tricked out they will be sure to turn heads. The 2005 Dodge Magnum is a one of a kind vehicle including a fully custom stainless steel exhaust system and custom polished wheels with plum crazy purple accents to match the paint and other modifications on the vehicle. The 2001 VW GLI will feature a custom body with shaved body modifications a baby blue pearl paint job and custom BBS Porsche wheels as well as a complete custom exhaust system from Magnaflow Performance Exhaust.


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One of the Civil War's best-known generals, William Tecumseh Sherman (1820-1891) was born in Lancaster, Ohio in 1820. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1840 and served in California and the Mexican War. Appointed brigadier general of volunteers in 1861, Sherman fought at Bull Run and Shiloh. Promoted to major general in 1862, he distinguished himself in the Vicksburg and Chattanooga campaigns of 1863. Sherman blazed a trail of destruction as his troops seized Atlanta, marched to the sea, and headed north through the Carolinas. He received the surrender of Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston on April 26, 1865, seventeen days after the surrender of General Robert E. Lee at Appomattox, Virginia.
General Sherman retired to New York and resided near what is now called Sherman Square on W. 70th Street and Broadway. He died in New York in 1884. The saying "War is hell" is attributed to Sherman. His younger brother, Senator John Sherman (1823-1900) of Ohio, was the author of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act of 1890.
In 1952 the City of New York acquired additional property on the block bounded by Amsterdam Avenue, West 78th Street, Columbus, and West 77th Street for school and recreational purposes. The old P.S. 87 building on the site was razed, and the new William T. Sherman School opened in 1954. Plans were drawn up for a playground for school and community use, to be jointly operated by Parks and the Board of Education. The design incorporated play equipment and facilities for rollerskating and basketball, and maintained the old school garden.
The site was updated as an adventure playground by architect M. Paul Friedberg by 1970. When that arrangement became obsolete, Operation Playground, a 1500-member neighborhood organization of parents and children, was established to raise funds, design, and construct new facilities for the site. The group raised $55,000 in private contributions, and Parks added more than $30,000. Nationally known playground architect Robert Leathers designed the facility with a maze, fire engine, tire bridge and swing, treehouse, roller coaster obstacle bridge, and suspension bridge with tunnels. Over the course of seven days in May 1987, community volunteers and Parks laborers worked side by side to build "Wood Park." A short segment about the playground construction runs periodically on the beloved children's television show "Sesame Street."
In 1997 Council Member Ronnie Eldridge funded, for $760,000, the fourth incarnation of Tecumseh Playground. The new design allows children to imagine a journey between New York City and the West in the 1870s. The entrance is marked by a train silhouette on the fence and colored pavement train tracks which lead into the playground. On the "east" side of the playground, playhouses and tot play equipment represent cosmopolitan shops and the Grand Central Depot. On the "west" side, a Conestoga wagon climber, buffalo play sculptures, spray shower, and fortress play equipment suggest the thrill of the frontier. In the center a decorative paved area depicts leaf shapes and animal footprints from the eastern and western United States. Other features include new safety surfacing, drinking fountain, drainage and water supply. A new weathervane signals the cavalry charge of school children from P.S. 87 scrambling into Tecumseh Playground to have some fun.


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GCSEs replaced by 'English Bac' in key subjects
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The GCSE exam in England is going to be replaced in core subjects by a qualification called the English Baccalaureate Certificate.
A shake-up of the exam system, unveiled by Education Secretary Michael Gove, will mean a single end-of-course exam and one exam board for core subjects.
Pupils beginning secondary school this year will take the first new exams - in English, maths and sciences - in 2017.
Mr Gove said GCSEs were designed "for a different age and a different world".
The education secretary said the changes would modernise the exam system "so we can have truly rigorous exams, competitive with the best in the world, and making opportunity more equal for every child".
Labour's shadow education secretary, Stephen Twigg, attacked the plans as "totally out of date, from a Tory-led government totally out of touch with modern Britain".
He also criticised the repeated leaking of the plans to scrap GCSEs which he said meant that such changes avoided proper parliamentary scrutiny.
Mr Twigg accused the education secretary of trying to introduce changes for future exams while he was still grappling with the "fiasco" of this year's GCSE results.
Leighton Andrews, education minister in Wales, criticised the plans as a "backwards step" - and said that Wales might keep the GCSE.
Single exam board
The changes, now being put out to consultation, will be introduced from 2015 - with the first candidates taking the new-look exams in 2017.
This will initially be in three core subject areas - English, maths and sciences.
This will be extended later to history, geography and languages - with the suggestion in the consultation that Ofqual should look at how this template might be used for a wider range of subjects.
This will mean that GCSEs will continue for some subjects alongside the new English Bacs over a number of years.
There will be one exam board for these English Bac subjects rather than having different exam boards competing with their own versions.
This follows concerns that such competition leads to a "race to the bottom", with an incentive for exam boards to attract more business by making it easier to pass.
These are the same subjects that comprise the existing "English Baccalaureate" - a performance measure of schools already introduced by the government.
These English Bac subjects will be assessed entirely by an external examination, with proposals for an end to all internal assessment.
Despite an earlier leak claiming that there would be a two-tier system - similar to the old O-levels and CSEs - the new qualification will be a single exam for a wide range of abilities.
Leaving age
To allow weaker pupils to catch up, the exam might be taken beyond the age of 16 - with the new exams coming alongside the raising of the leaving age to 18.
The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said the changes would "raise standards for all our children", but he added that it would "not exclude any children".
The changes in England's examinations mark a widening divide between education systems within the UK - with Wales and Northern Ireland so far not following the changes proposed in England.
The Welsh government says it will not be rushed into following any changes being introduced in England and is carrying out its own separate review into the exam system.
Northern Ireland's education minister John O'Dowd also said that the "direction of travel" had yet to be decided.
"It is disappointing to note that, once again, Michael Gove has failed to discuss in advance with the devolved administrations proposals of such significance on an issue which also concerns here and indeed Wales," said Mr O'Dowd.
In Scotland, pupils take Standard Grades, Highers and Advanced Highers rather than GCSEs and A-levels.
Back to the future?
Brian Lightman, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said GCSEs needed to be reviewed but bringing back an O-level style exam was not the answer.
"I hope that these proposals are not going to be telling us that we're going to have a system that goes back to something that we used to have in the 1950s, which was suited to a very small part of the population," he said.
But Anthony Seldon, head teacher of Wellington College, applauded the changes: "It is extraordinary that clapped-out GCSEs have been allowed to continue for so long, when their deficiencies have been known to all for 10 or more years.
"What is imperative is that the English Baccalaureate should be a test of the ability of pupils rather than of their teachers, assessing independence of thought and response rather than be a regurgitation of prepared answers, and that it should develop scholarship and curiosity."
The National Union of Teachers warned of an "inherent contradiction" in the government's criticism of GCSEs - saying that it was "nonsensical" to expect higher pass rates from schools while at the same time saying that any such improvement was evidence of exams becoming easier.
Martin Johnson of the ATL teachers' union warned: "The plans for GCSE replacements are hugely simplistic and fail to recognise the complexity of learning and teaching."
Chris Keates, head of the Nasuwt teachers' union said: "The government will have to work hard to ensure that these reforms are not the final nail in the coffin for the provision of a broad and balanced curriculum."
"Tinkering with exams is a cheap and relatively easy lever for governments, which has been used and over-used in the past couple of decades. What would make a real, long-term difference to raising standards for all children would be improving the teaching and learning in all schools - but that's long, and hard, and expensive," said Kevin Stannard of the Girls' Day School Trust.


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A few weeks ago, I was asked by a reader if I would write about what life is like after surgery. I thought this a good topic so here goes - Life after Surgery - the short version!
A little background: I was fortunate to have graduated from Beloit College prior to developing any major digestive issues. Upon graduation, I weighed 180 lbs., had 6.5% body fat and was in the best shape of my life. I was a varsity swimmer, I played ultimate Frisbee at least five, if not 10 times a week, and I was a dancer often rehearsing four to eight hours a day. I share this, because prior to surgery it is vital you understand just how important my active lifestyle was to me. A few weeks ago, I mentioned the autobiography "Alive and Kicking" by Rolf Benirschke and will reiterate that it is a worthwhile read to anyone looking for inspiration, whether they have IBD or not (but especially if you consider yourself a sports-oriented individual). It was largely because of his story that I had the courage to have my first surgery.
One of my first surgeries was to give me an ileostomy, which I lived with for almost a year. This meant I would have to live with a bag on my hip for an indeterminate period of time. Would I be able to play Frisbee, dance, swim or do any of the things I enjoy doing? In the year I lived with the ileostomy, I tried to do all the things I had loved to do. Things came slowly. I had to gain confidence in every little aspect of everything I did. Playing Frisbee with a bag on your hip is restricting. Ballroom dancing was doable but in swing dancing I was more limited than I was used to. I tried to swim and even secured part of my bag in my swim trunks to help hold it in place, but I kept worrying that the glue holding it to my skin would unseal and the bag would leak in the pool. I eventually overcame that fear and became confident that the bag would be fine while I swam.
The good news from that first surgery was that I could eat whatever I wanted, and believe me, after being on intravenous feeding for many months, food was looking awfully good!
Even though it was limiting and life was harder with an ileostomy, I was scared to have the reversal surgery because for me there was the chance of several major complications. After much debate and discussion with doctors, I decided that it would be best for me to have the reversal. So, one after one year of living with ileostomy, I was on my way to a J-pouch.
I have now been living with a J-pouch for about a year. What is life like for me after that surgery? Fortunately, none of the possible major complications occurred, and my life is back to 'normal'. I swim, dance, play Frisbee and most certainly date. I don't have to explain my bag to anyone, nor do I worry about leakage which I always did when I had the ileostomy bag. These days all I have to explain is the concoction of drugs I take and the strange order in which I eat and drink on schedule.
I can say with absolute confidence, that (for me) with an ileostomy, I was so happy to be alive and pain-free that I even debated ever having the reconstructive surgery. However, now that I have had my reconstructive surgery, I can honestly say that I am glad I did it and would have it no other way. Each phase has had its ups and downs. Some are very up and some are way down. But what aspect of life with colitis, or for that matter, what aspect of anyone's life with or without colitis isn't like that? I know I have been through the ringer, but I choose to look back at everything that happened along the way and smile. Without it, I quite possibly would not be as confident and strong as I am today.
It took time for me to feel like I was in control of my life, and especially my bowels. It took time for me to understand the limitations of my ileostomy. It is still taking time for me to figure out my J-pouch, but I'm confident that it will all work out. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in general is a challenging disease. There are no certainties or universal truths. Every aspect of the disease is challenging. It challenges doctors, it challenges our family and friends, and it challenges us before we even know we have it!
Even though it was a long road for me to get to this point and I had to make some very tough choices along the way, I am happy with my current situation. For some an ileostomy is the best choice, and for others a J-pouch might be the answer. My age and my desired level of activity played a major role in helping me decide which choices to make. Surgery is not something to opt for lightly and your doctor will better know what will work for you.
And this was the short version!
Important: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not Everyday Health.


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Athletes know the runner's high: that rush your body gets when you breech the body's threshold and endorphins take over, killing al the pain and replacing it with a feeling of blissful pleasure. A new studyindicates you don't actually have to do all the running to get runner's high, however. Music can push your endorphin buttons.
Just listening won't get the job done, unfortunately. University of Oxford psychologist Robin Dunbar and his colleagues discovered that performing music elevates a person's pain threshold through the endorphin system.
High energy actives, like singing, dancing and drumming, caused an elevated mood and higher tolerance for pain as tested after the activity than low energy activities like listening. The scientists tested music performance in several interesting settings: a religious meeting with communal singing and clapping, a samba drum circle, dance classes, orchestral musicians and passive listening to music through headphones.
While drumming yielded a significant increase in the pain threshold, so did singing with vigorous upper body movement. So may we suggest coining a new phrase: karaoke high.
While sitting around listening to music might give you an emotional high (or low), the real endorphin rush seems to be found when you perform it.
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NEW ORLEANS — The Mercedes-Benz Superdome wasn't plunged into darkness, but it certainly wasn't nearly as bright as it had been a heartbeat earlier.
For as wonderful a host as New Orleans was in the Super Bowl's return to this resilient city, and as electric the atmosphere in the Superdome was through the opening half and a high-energy halftime show by Beyonce, it all came to a halt at 7:37 p.m. local time when the giant videoboards and much of the overhead lighting in the building went out.
"It was the strangest thing I've ever been part of. That was crazy," the Ravens' Bernard Pollard said. "We didn't know [what was happening]. We were told 20 minutes, five minutes. It's the first time I've ever stretched in the dark with my teammates."
The outage lasted 34 minutes. Officials of the utility company supplying power to the Superdome said the outage occurred when sensing equipment detected an ''abnormality'' in the system and opened a breaker, partially cutting power.
"It was just crazy. We were just sitting down like, 'Wow, this is a [newer] stadium and the power goes out here too after it happened at Candlestick [Park, the 49ers' stadium] one time on a Monday night game," San Francisco linebacker Patrick Willis said. "This is a new stadium and after the last one [in San Francisco], we understood that we just have to stay warm and get ready to play."
Baltimore's Ed Reed didn't see the need for a delay.
"We could have played with the lights the way they were," he said. "But football is a game of adjustments."
Time to start talking
Now that the season is officially over, the Ravens have the task of coming to a contract agreement with quarterback Joe Flacco. There were negotiations last year, but no deal was made.
Last week, Flacco said he didn't concern himself with the issue once the games began. But coming off such a tremendous postseason — 11 touchdowns, zero interceptions, Super Bowl MVP — he might be looking to reopen talks.
"[Owner Steve Bisciotti] did let me know that if the day came, I could come and beat on his desk. And that's exactly what I'm going to do," Flacco said, a smile on his face.
General manager Ozzie Newsome is on the record as saying he wants to keep Flacco, a first-round pick out of Delaware in 2008.
"Joe and I have a good understanding of where his contract is," Newsome said. "People fail to realize that he was a dropped pass away from getting to the Super Bowl last year. So what he did was just back up what he did a year ago.
"He's doing a great job. He has great chemistry with [offensive coordinator] Jim Caldwell. Hopefully, as long as I'm the general manager in Baltimore, he's the quarterback in Baltimore."
As Flacco said earlier, "It's a good problem to have and to be talking about."
Big plays, big impact
Ravens receiver/kickoff specialist Jacoby Jones had a big hand in Sunday night's win.
His only reception was a 56-yard touchdown, and his third kickoff return, to open the second half, was a 108-yard touchdown, the longest in Super Bowl history.
Born in New Orleans, Jones conducted his postgame press conference with his toddler son on his lap and his beaming family nearby. His mother, Emily, welcomed the Ravens to the city with a spread of gumbo, jambalaya, and other dishes, which his teammates raved about for days.
Jones was a third-round pick of the Texans in 2007. He was released by Houston last May and just days later signed a two-year deal with Baltimore.
He had three return touchdowns during the regular season.
When told his record return had been changed from 109 yards to 108, Jones howled, "Man, they hatin' on me! They did the same thing to me in Dallas [in October] — from 109 to 108. But I'll take it."
Jones is 6 feet 2 inches, 220 pounds, but in high school "I was 5-7, 160 pounds soaking wet and with bricks in my pockets," he said, laughing. "I've been an underdog my whole life."
Not long after, he began yelling to his teammates stationed around the interview area. "We did it!," Jones said. "We did it!" Ray Rice responded.
Guessing game with Reed
It's certain that Ray Lewis is retiring after the Super Bowl, but it's anyone's guess as to what might happen with Reed. The safety is slated to become a free agent, but has toyed with the idea of retiring in the past. Though some close to Reed reportedly believe he might be done, Bisciotti doesn't know which way the future Hall of Famer might go. "I don't know whether a loss might inspire him to change his mind and I don't know whether a win will inspire him to change his mind," Bisciotti said last week. "I really want to defer and not guess what Ed's going to do, because I don't know that Ed's 100 percent sure now. We'll just let it play out." Reed is 34, and 2013 would be his 12th season . . . San Francisco defensive coordinator Vic Fangio is no stranger to the Superdome: He served as linebackers coach for the Saints from 1986-94, brought to the NFL when Jim Mora was hired as head coach. Fangio had also been on Mora's staff for the Baltimore Stars of the USFL. And not surprisingly, Fangio has worked for both Harbaugh brothers. After stops in Carolina, Indianapolis, and Houston, he landed in Baltimore in 2006 under Brian Billick, as assistant to the head coach/defense. When John Harbaugh supplanted Billick, he kept Fangio aboard. But in 2010, Fangio left one brother for the other. Jim Harbaugh hired him as defensive coordinator at Stanford, putting him in the college game for the first time. Fangio was on the move again a year later, when Harbaugh brought him to San Francisco as defensive coordinator . . . President Obama, in an interview on CBS during Sunday's Super Bowl pregame show, said the threat of concussions for football players means that everything possible should be done to improve their safety — especially players from youth football leagues through college. Obama, who has two daughters, reiterated his position that, if he had a son, he would have to think about whether he would let him play football. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, who also has two daughters, said on CBS's ''Face the Nation'' earlier Sunday that he would ''absolutely'' want his own child to play football. He emphasized that the NFL is funding research to learn more about the risks and changing rules to make the game safer.
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