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U.S. Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission
Meeting of October 23, 2008 – Issues Facing Hispanics in the Federal Workplace
Good Morning, Madame Chair, Commissioner Ishimaru, Commissioner Griffin, and Commissioner Barker. I am honored to have been invited to speak before you today concerning the realities and barriers faced by Hispanics in the Federal sector. I will be specifically addressing the barriers I have encountered as a GS-15 attempting to break into the Senior Executive Service in the Federal Government. Hispanic women have the lowest percentage of all minority groups in the SES. With over twenty years in the Federal Government, and being active in the Federal Hispanic community, I believe my experience s have also been shared by many other Hispanics. I will also state at this time that the following is my view only and does not represent the views of the Department of Transportation, which is my current employer.
I received my juris doctorate from the University of Colorado and began my federal employment as a GS-9 staff attorney with the Department of Veterans Affairs. During my 15 year tenure there, I achieved expertise in Freedom of Information, Privacy Act, appropriations, patent and EEO law. Although the VA has a couple of hundred attorneys nationwide, I was one of two Hispanic attorneys, and the only one at headquarters, when I began my employment. That number only went up by one during my tenure there, which spanned over 15 years. It soon became evident that I would not be promoted past the GS -14 level there. Individuals were promoted to GS-15 supervisory attorney positions, or Deputy Assistant General Counsel positions, not based on merit or leadership potential, but on senority. And those who had been there the longest were, for the most part, White males.
I received an opportunity to obtain supervisory experience by lateraling over as a GS-14 senior attorney advisor in an EEO Office at a smaller agency. After a few years there, I applied and was promoted to my current position as Associate Director of EEO Programs for the US Department of Transportation.
Since then, I have applied for various SES positions, at my former agencies as well as in other agencies. The vacancies I have applied for are in the EEO and legal fields. I have received very few interviews. In some instances I was not given an interview even though I made the best qualified list. In one case I found out I had made the best qualified list only because a personnel specialist called to ask if I had a more recent appraisal than the one submitted. At that time, I took the liberty of asking if I had been referred to the selecting official, and was told I had been as I was among the top three candidates. I was not interviewed, and found out "through the grapevine" that a selection had been made. I knew the individual who was selected, and what her qualifications were, and did not believe they equaled mine. Even though I had not received formal notice from the agency (in some cases, you simply do not hear back), I initiated EEO counseling, hoping that the EEO counselor would at least have a dialog with the selecting official to find out why I was not selected or even interviewed. Instead the selecting official refused to meet with the EEO counselor or provide any information to her. I was issued a notice of final interview. I had no choice but to file a formal complaint. The formal complaint process, because it was under the control of the agency, left much to be desired. Witnesses I had asked be interviewed were not, and the information I asked be obtained, such as the number of Hispanics in the agency and in that unit, and the number in upper level positions, was not obtained. Instead witnesses that did not have to be interviewed were interviewed. For example, the members of the executive resources panel. These good people, who, it turned out, rated me number one, were informed I had filed an EEO complaint against them, and were asked to describe their rating process. Of course the complaint was not about the ratings of the executive review panel. How do you think those individuals are going to feel about my application next time around? I know agency personnel are not supposed to retaliate, but in reality, there is no way for anyone to prevent them from doing so. I won't go into further detail concerning this particular EEO complaint, other than to say it was simply a disaster. I think it is a shame that this is the only recourse available. What I heard through the grapevine, again, was that the individual was preselected, and that I should never have left the agency. Of course, the reason I left was because I did not see promotion potential there. I guess I won't see it there in the future either. To close out this story, let me just say that the individual hired had a hard time getting approved by OPM for the SES position. I understand "through the grapevine" that the ECQs were rejected twice, and that the agency had to work hard to get them approved.
Clearly, preselection is a barrier to equal opportunity. Some will argue that preselection is not necessarily discrimination. However, in many cases, it can be, such as in the case I just discussed. The person selected was not Hispanic. Let me give you another example. I applied and was found best qualified for a senior level position, the equivalent of an SES at an agency that does not use the same rating system. I interviewed with a panel of three, two of them high ranking individuals in the agency, and the third the former Director whose vacancy was now being filled. One of the three panelists was the ultimate selecting official, that is, the person who would be making the hiring decision. That individual was clearly going through the motions during the interview; he could not have been less interested in what I had to say. The person who was selected was of the same background (race) as the hiring official. The hiring official retired three months later.
The EEO investigator compared my qualifications vis a vis the selectee's, and found mine were superior. The comparison was astounding. I could not believe an agency would hire someone like that into a high level position. Of course, the EEO Investigator found discrimination had occurred. Because this agency is not one that is subject to EEO regulations, I was told by its Office of General Counsel that I could not have a copy of the investigation, and that they did not wish to engage in mediation. Because it is not an agency covered by EEO regulations, I had no right to a hearing or appeal to the EEOC. I was told I could file in court if I was dissatisfied. I looked into hiring an attorney. A very prominent attorney specializing in discrimination law wanted to take the case, but he did not take contingency cases and billed at $425 per hour. After the consultation, I was broke. So I had my finding of discrimination, and was told what I could do with it.
Discrimination is occurring, but for me, and for many others that I have talked to, proving it is simply too expensive and too stressful. I am a single mother with a child in college, and could not take the risk. Not only does challenging discrimination bring a huge financial price tag, it can be emotionally devastating as well. Who of us in full time positions, with family obligations, can handle the added stress? I opted to keep my sanity, and bowed out.
A huge barrier to equal opportunity in achieving the SES ranks is that agencies run unchecked. There is preselection going on, and there is discrimination occurring.
Review panels, in applying the criteria to qualifications, can also be highly subjective. They need not justify their ratings to anyone. In one instance, a panelist rated me the highest in all areas, while another panelist rated me the lowest in all areas. I have no idea why the disparity occurred. When these disparities occur, an agency should take notice.
An agency should also be required to justify its selection. The justification should not be a simple write up by the agency, but should be specific in terms of comparing educational levels (where relevant), supervisory experience, and the ECQs, for the top rated candidate(s) versus the selectee.
In addition to agencies conducting checks and balances, OPM should also do a better job of policing these selections. Reviewing the ECQs and returning them so that agencies may re-do them is simply not the avenue to ensuring that the best qualified people are being selected. I recommend that OPM be provided and independently review the applications of the top three candidates for a SES position. An independent review would begin to lend the necessary checks and balances to selections.
Stricter review standards must be implemented for SES level positions if we truly want those who have the potential to lead government and implement change to be placed in the positions necessary to do so.
I want to applaud those agencies that make obtaining information regarding the status of an application transparent, particularly at the SES level. I applied for a SES position at USDA, and came very close to making the best qualified list. The reason I know this is because the personnel specialist there sent me the information pertaining to how each of the three panel members rated me in five different areas. This gave me insight into what areas were being rated, and what I needed to focus on in the future, whether in my ECQs or in my resume.
The lack of transparency can be a barrier to equal opportunity. Another agency advised me to file a FOIA request if I wanted rating information in relation to a SES vacancy. I was also told it would be approximately six months before they answered the FOIA request as they were handled on a first come first serve basis and it was currently taking about six months. I want to recommend to all federal agencies that the process be made as transparent as possible. "Just in time" information is invaluable. The policies of an agency can also be an indicator of the work environment there. USDA's response left me feeling good about the agency, and I would apply for other SES vacancies there.
Agencies also need to do a better job of ensuring equal opportunity for participation in leadership development courses, such as Federal Executive Institite (FEI). In many agencies, only those that have obtained SES status are sent to FEI, thus, they are sent after the fact and not before. Even when Hispanics participate in FEI, or other similar training programs, there is often only one or two Hispanics in the group. I have had this experience. We must ensure that Hispanics are provided the same training opportunities as everyone else.
I have also been fortunate in that I have had challenging assignments that provide me the opportunity to develop my problem solving skills and thereby enhance the experience that bolsters the ECQs. Not all employees are that fortunate. Detail assignments and assignments to special projects can be highly developmental, allow Hispanic employees to show their potential, and be more competitive for upper level positions.
The wave of retirements will bring vacancies in the SES ranks and an opportunity to enhance diversity within those ranks. Hispanics can bring diversity of thought and problem solving techniques that others cannot. It is important that we also relfect the communities that we, the Government, serve.
Thank you for the opportunity to testify and present my experience and thoughts on this important subject.
Bea Pacheco


text: Risks and Rewards April 27, 2013 01:40 PM Tweet © LINDSEY BENNE TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By Rhonda Brooks Editor, Farm Journal MagazineEditorial Director, Farm Journal Media Email Prices drive foliar fungicide use in soybeans Foliar fungicides were on the minds of few U.S. soybean farmers a decade ago. Today, soybeans are second only to corn in the number of acres treated, with strong commodity prices driving the increase in use. That's true for Trent Kuntz who farms near Oakville, Iowa. He saw a benefit from making a foliar fungicide application in soybeans even in 2012. "Under hot, dry conditions, we saw very good plant health and a real good yield response as well," he reports. While Kuntz's experience was positive, it is not the norm, says X. B. Yang, Iowa State University (ISU) Extension plant pathologist. He says most soybean growers see a payoff with foliar fungicides only in the presence of yield-limiting disease pressure. David Holshouser, Virginia Tech Extension agronomist, agrees. His research shows that their use in soybeans provides a return-on-investment only a third of the time in Virginia. The reason: it's difficult to predict whether foliar fungicides will pay off because the most common ones, the strobilurin products, are preventatives. This means they must be applied before disease develops. A 3 bu. to 4 bu. per acre yield boost will likely pay for a foliar fungicide application in soybeans "We're applying a chemical to prevent a disease that may or may not progress to yield-reducing levels," Holshouser explains. "If there's no disease we've wasted our money." However, Holshouser adds that, given current soybean prices, farmers need less of a yield boost to make foliar fungicide applications worthwhile. "If you can average a 3 bu. to 4 bu. per acre increase over all acres (based on April prices), then a foliar fungicide will likely pay for itself," he says. Yang's ISU data from the past six years shows that precipitation levels might also help farmers predict the outcome from foliar fungicide use: "When precipitation was plentiful, more than 50% of the fungicide sprays yielded an economical return and more than 70% provided a positive yield return." Scott Rahn, Bingham Lake, Minn., says foliar fungicides are an excellent risk management tool that helps push his soybean genetics to their top yield potential. His on-farm test results during the past seven years indicate that, on average, he picks up an additional 5 bu. per acre from the fungicide applications. Tough to predict. For best results, Yang advises farmers to use a foliar fungicide at the R3 growth stage, when soybeans start to set pods. Applications at R5 or later rarely provide a financial benefit, he adds. Holshouser's recommendation varies slightly from Yang's. "Our preliminary models tell us to not spray right at R3, but a few days later," he says. The timing differences might be due to weather factors, Holshouser notes: "In 2012, we received just as much of a yield response from an R5 (beginning seed) application as we did from an R3 (beginning pod) application because weather conditions were just about as conducive for disease development." Foliar fungicide applications at R1 or earlier usually don't provide a return on investment, except in the case of white mold control. Yang says an application at R1 is most effective because the fungus infects soybeans through dead flowers on the plants. Anne Dorrance, Ohio State University Extension plant pathologist, advises farmers to consider a foliar fungicide application in continuous soybeans and no-till soybeans. These fields tend to have high levels of residue on the soil surface and are at risk for early season foliar diseases. Diseases that respond well to a foliar fungicide application include anthracnose, cercospora leaf blight, frogeye leaf spot, septoria brown spot, soybean rust, pod and stem blight. You can e-mail Rhonda Brooks at email@example.com. Back to news

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Thanks to everyone that entered. On that topic, how do you feel about giveaways in general? I only do them if I really love the product so I decline a lot but its a fine line. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic and what you'd like to know/see more of in future posts in general.
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NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Pelicans will open the 2014-15 regular season with a pair of home games at the Smoothie King Center, the team announced on Wednesday.
NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Pelicans will open the 2014-15 regular season with a pair of home games at the Smoothie King Center, the team announced on Wednesday.
The Pelicans will host the Orlando Magic on Oct. 28 and will follow it up with a home game against the Dallas Mavericks.
New Orleans' first road game will be against the Memphis Grizzlies on Nov. 3.
"This is an exciting announcement for our organization and our fans," Pelicans Owner/Chairman of the Board Tom Benson said. "We can't wait to get the season started and show everyone how hard our team has been working this offseason."
The Pelicans will host the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs on Dec. 26 and will close out the season against the Spurs on April 15. A highly anticipated matchup against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers takes place on Dec. 12.
New Orleans is scheduled to appear on national television 10 times this season. ESPN will broadcast the Pelicans' home matchup against the defending Eastern Conference Champion Miami Heat on Feb. 27. TNT will feature New Orleans' road contest against the Golden State Warriors on Dec. 4. Additionally, eight Pelicans games will be televised on NBA TV: at San Antonio (Nov.8), at Utah (Nov. 22), vs. Washington (Jan. 5), at Boston (Jan. 12), vs. Atlanta (Feb. 2), vs. Chicago (Feb. 2), vs. Toronto (Feb. 23) and at Houston (April 12).
The Pelicans will play 18 of their 41 home games on Friday (10), Saturday (4) or Sunday (4).
All home games will tip off at 7 p.m., with the exception of the four Saturday home games beginning at 6 p.m. (Nov. 1 vs. Dallas, Dec. 20 vs. Portland, Feb. 6 vs. Chicago and March 7 vs. Houston), three Sunday home games beginning at 5 p.m. (Dec. 14 vs. Golden State, Jan. 25 vs. Dallas and March 15 vs. Denver), and one Sunday home game tipping off at 3 p.m. (March 29 vs. Minnesota).
New Orleans' longest homestand takes place from Jan. 25 to Feb. 4, featuring six contests (with games against Dallas, Philadelphia, Denver, L.A. Clippers, Atlanta and Oklahoma City). The Pelicans travel for their longest road trip of the season from Jan. 12 - 19, featuring five away games against Eastern Conference opponents (Boston, Detroit, Philadelphia, Toronto and New York).
The Pelicans will play Southwest Division rivals (Dallas, Houston, Memphis and San Antonio) four times each (twice at home and twice on the road). The same holds true for Pacific and Northwest Division foes, with the exception of the Utah Jazz (one away game on Nov. 22), the Portland Trail Blazers (one home game on Dec. 20), the Los Angeles Clippers (one home game on Jan. 30) and the Phoenix Suns (one away game on March 19).
New Orleans will also play each team in the Eastern Conference once at home and once on the road.


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Fr. Frank Pavone
Fr. Denis G. Wilde, OSA
Fr. Walter Quinn, OSA
Death Penalty
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America Will Not Reject Abortion Until America
Sees Abortion
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Albuquerque, Lead the Way!
¡Albuquerque, Encabeza el Camino!
Fr. Frank Pavone
National Director, Priests for Life
November 18, 2013
As I often say, the last thing abortion supporters want to talk about is abortion.
The level of abstraction in which defenders of abortion take refuge is at times as comical as it is tragic and irresponsible. Take, for instance, Daniel Maguire's book Sacred Choices. Rather than face up to what the "choice" of abortion is and describe it concretely, the author discusses why he thinks "the Roman Catholic position on abortion is pluralistic" and writes about things like Pope Gregory IX's Decretals of 1230, or the Christian Penitentials of the early Middle Ages, or "global poisoning." How about describing the poisoning of the child in the womb? How about describing what the abortionists say about abortion before trying to justify it by an abstract comparison of Roman Catholic statements or of "Dharma," "Karma," "Ahimsa," "Yin and Yang," and "Zakat and Hay'a"?
Or take Daniel Dombrowski and Robert Deltete's book
A Brief, Liberal, Catholic Defense of Abortion
. To give you a taste of how unwilling these authors are to actually describe the procedure they claim to defend, consider that in a chapter titled
"Importance of Temporal Asymmetry,"
they say, "[A]s Thomists might put it, nerve cells alone do not constitute the sense organs that provide the
dispositio materiae
for hominization to occur." (p. 56). Enlightening. How about exploring the "asymmetry" that takes place when an unborn little girl's arm is twisted and pulled off the rest of her body by the surgical forceps?
No doubt, those who are trying to keep voters from voting to protect such children in the city of Albuquerque this Tuesday (November 19, 2013) will resort to abstract arguments and talk about anything except the violence that the voters can now bring to an end.
The voters of Albuquerque will be able to enact, on the local level, a measure that protects children in the womb who can feel pain (that is, from 20 weeks of fetal age forward). These children would be protected from the forceps of the abortionist who, in these late term abortions, goes into the womb, grabs an arm or leg, and tears it off the living child. It's barbaric.
And it's true. Consider this quote from a well-known medical textbook on abortion:
"The procedure changes significantly at 21 weeks because the fetal tissues become
much more cohesive and difficult to dismember. …. The calvaria [head] is no
longer the principal problem; it can be collapsed. Other structures, such as the
pelvis, present more difficulty….A long curved Mayo scissors may be necessary to
decapitate and dismember the fetus…"
(From the medical textbook Abortion Practice – Dr. Warren Hern, p.154)
This procedure is occurring legally in Albuquerque, and it's time to stop it. Pass along this quote, as well as the diagram you find at
to as many people as possible.
Brothers and sisters of Albuquerque, lead the way! Come out on Tuesday and vote to protect your (our) children! Let's end this violence, in Albuquerque and in every other city as well!
Three things you can do including a prayer for Albuquerque and its Children
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U.S. equity markets turned in somewhat volatile action Wednesday as traders made sense of several upbeat economic reports.
Today's Markets
As of 2:06 p.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 72.3 points, or 0.48%, to 15838, the S&P 500 declined 9.9 points, or 0.55%, to 1785 and the Nasdaq Composite dipped 18.5 points, or 0.46%, to 4019.
The Dow and the S&P 500 have both fallen for the past three sessions as worries have swirled about when the Federal Reserve will begin tapering its massive bond-buying operation. A flood of economic data due out on Wednesday helped shed more light on the situation.
The Commerce Department said sales of new, single-family homes jumped 25.4% in October from the month before to an annual rate of 444,000 units, topping expectations of a 428,000-unit rate. The spike was the biggest since 1980.
The American private sector added 215,000 jobs in November, according to a report from payroll processor ADP. Economists expected a slimmer gain of 173,000. The data come ahead of the all-important monthly jobs report from the Labor Department due out on Friday.
The U.S. trade gap fell to $40.6 billion in October from $43 billion the month prior, coming in just slightly higher than estimates of $40 billion. The dip comes as exports jumped 1.8%, compared to a 0.4% increase in imports. While the data is a lagging indicator, it figures directly into measures of fourth-quarter GDP.
The Institute for Supply Management's gauge of service-sector activity fell to 53.9 in November from 55.4 the month prior, missing expectations of a shallower fall to 55. Readings above 50 point to expansion, while those below indicate contraction.
The Federal Reserve said in its anecdotal Beige Book report the U.S. economy grew at a 'modest to moderate' pace in early October through mid-November, with hiring increasing in some districts. Meanwhile, price and wage inflation remained 'contained.'
In commodities, U.S. crude oil prices climbed 1% to $96.93 a barrel after the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries renewed its 30-million-barrel-a-day production cap.
On the corporate front, the European Union fined eight financial giants, from JP Morgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) to Deutsche Bank (NYSE:DB), a record $2.3 billion for collusion in rigging benchmark interest rate. Citigroup (NYSE:C) came under pressure after it was booted from Goldman Sachs' coveted conviction buy list.


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Clarkson University Professor Wins Geomechanics Award
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Tong Qiu, assistant professor of civil & environmental engineering at Clarkson University, is one of the newest recipients of the International Journal of Geomechanics Excellent Paper Award, awarded by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Bestowed only once every four years, Tong received the award for a paper he co-authored in 2005 with a professor and another student, while studying for his Ph.D. at UCLA.
The paper, titled "Model for large strain consolidation by centrifuge," focuses on consolidation process in geotechnical centrifuge tests, which are widely used to simulate large-scale civil engineering systems under static and/or seismic loadings.
Loosely interconnected with his current research interests at Clarkson, the award has only pushed Qiu to take his research to the next level. "I'm very interested in conducting more studies using the NSF Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation centrifuge facilities," he said.
Qiu's research interests are geotechnical engineering and engineering mechanics including soil-structure interaction, large strain consolidation, solid-fluid dynamics, liquefaction in layered soil system, and contaminant transport in saturated soil.
Clarkson University launches leaders into the global economy. One in six alumni already leads as a CEO, VP or equivalent senior executive of a company. Located just outside the Adirondack Park in Potsdam, N.Y., Clarkson is a nationally recognized research university for undergraduates with select graduate programs in signature areas of academic excellence directed toward the world's pressing issues. Through 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, arts, sciences and health sciences, the entire learning-living community spans boundaries across disciplines, nations and cultures to build powers of observation, challenge the status quo, and connect discovery and engineering innovation with enterprise.


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Guestrooms at Hotel Huntington Beach have contemporary furnishings and complimentary wireless Internet access.
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The Hotel Huntington Beach indoor pool and spa tub are connected to an outdoor sundeck. Conveniences include a fitness center (limited hours), a computer station, and ballroom.
The banquet area consists of 2,400 square feet of space that can be divided into smaller rooms. Wireless and wired Internet access is complimentary throughout the hotel. Garage parking and self parking are complimentary. This property is entirely smoke-free.
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Edward D. Simmons Religious Commitment Fund
Available to Marquette staff, faculty and administrators, the Edward D. Simmons Religious Commitment Fund distributes modest grants (generally $500 to $2,500) to finance small projects or provide seed money for programs or events that deepen the religious nature of Marquette University. Because the grants are relatively small, it is essential that the funds be clearly targeted toward creative projects with obvious implications for the religious character of the institution.
Curriculum Enhancement Grants are awarded to support faculty research and introduce new courses or revise continuing courses that address issues of cultural diversity.
Diversity Grants
The Ralph H. Metcalfe, Sr. Chair is an opportunity to bring prominent faculty, scholars and professionals of diverse backgrounds to campus, to highlight their contributions and/or professional scholarly work.
The Excellence in Diversity Grants are available to all faculty, staff and administrators and are designed to contribute to projects that increase Marquette's commitment to diversity.
Way Klingler Fellowship
The Way Klingler Fellowship is intended to advance the research of Marquette senior faculty. The Way Klingler Science Fellow will be supported for three years with an annual grant of $50,000. The Way Klingler Humanities Fellow will be supported for three years with an annual grant of $20,000. The awardees to be designated Way Klingler Fellows will be selected from among candidates nominated by deans of the various Marquette University Colleges and Schools.
Way Klingler Young Scholar Award
The purpose of the Way Klingler Young Scholar award is to support promising young scholars in critical stages of their careers. Up to four awards will be given to full-time regular junior faculty in the three years following their third year review. The awards are intended to fund $2,000 in operating cost and to cover a portion of salary to afford the recipient a one-semester release from teaching. Individuals will be selected by the Committee on Research.
Way Klingler Teaching Enhancement Award
The Way Klingler Teaching Enhancement Award is intended to foster the development of effective and sustainable changes and innovations in teaching approaches within specific courses or clusters of courses. This annual award is given to a team of two or more faculty to develop, implement and evaluate a specific teaching project. One award of up to $20,000 will be given to the selected project team for one fiscal year. Each year the Provost and Committee on Teaching may identify a particular area of higher priority for projects that meet strategic academic goals to enhance teaching and learning at Marquette.
Faculty development awards for conference travel:
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HOOKSETT — The SAU 15 School Board, which includes members from the school boards of Candia, Auburn and Hooksett, met Wednesday and devoted time discussing how Hooksett school board member David Pearl is not adhering to resolutions passed during the June SAU meeting on how board members should treat one another and interact with SAU staff.
Pearl acknowledged at the meeting he is not adhering to the resolutions.
"I told them that I was not complying with the resolution and that they had no authority over a Hooksett School Board member. The SAU has no authority to tell a board member how to interact with the superintendent," Pearl said.
He said while the SAU board members were careful to say SAU staff, he believes they were referring to Superintendent Charles Littlefield.
"The reason I believe that is because I have very little interaction with the SAU staff outside of Dr. Littlefield, and anyway the policy of our board is that all communication between staff and board members goes through the superintendent," Pearl said.Pearl said he took offense to some board members characterizing his behavior as causing stress to the SAU staff."They have no proof of that; I objected to that," Pearl said.
Hooksett School Board Chair Trisha Korkosz said that after seeing the last couple of SAU meetings dominated by discussions of Pearl's behavior, she feels vindicated knowing she is not the only one with issues about Pearl's behavior.
"I think the SAU board has a reason to be frustrated with him, and as a sitting member of the SAU board I am very uncomfortable with how some members of the Hooksett School Board view the SAU board," Korkosz said.
Pearl said he told the Hooksett School Board that while the SAU board has no authority over individual board members, if the board wanted, it could tell administration officials how to interact with school board members.
"My point was that while they can't dictate to the Hooksett School Board, they can dictate to the SAU staff," Pearl said.
During the June meeting, SAU attorney Melissa Hewey of the law firm Drummond and Woodsum said the resolutions were designed to provide guidance for members only and there is no penalty for violating them.
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As administration moves forward, legislation is put on back burner
At last count, there were more than 40 bills, resolutions and amendments dealing with cybersecurity pending in the House and Senate. They offer funding for cybersecurity research and development, deplore developments in China, establish new consumer protections, update government regulations, and create new executive oversight authority.
But none of these seems to be heading for passage anytime soon. And by this date in an election year, soon is the only time left. With the campaign season already under way and summer recesses coming up, the 111th Congress soon will be history, and everything will then need to start over.
During an administration that has declared cybersecurity a major national security issue and at a time when the term "cyber war" is cropping up in headlines and on talk shows, when the Internet is becoming synonymous with identity theft and phishing is being spelled with a "ph" as often as an "f," why is this so?
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Despite the rising profile of cybersecurity, it apparently still is not a sexy issue politically. Senators and representatives tread delicately through the minefields of health care, financial regulation and immigration because anything they say can and will be used against them in the coming election, and neutrality is not an option. But being on the wrong — or right — side of cyber defense is not likely to lose anyone many votes, so it is not a high priority.
Perhaps the more important question is: Does this matter?
Probably not. There are some important cybersecurity issues that should be addressed, and the most critical of them are being addressed through regulatory rather than legislative channels.
For instance, the Federal Information Security Management Act is in need of an update. But while Congress proposes, the White House disposes, with new standards for FISMA reporting that require agencies to shift from paper-based annual reports to real-time data feeds of system status. The new standards, issued through the Office of Management and Budget in April, are part of a much-needed move away from paper-based compliance to real-time visibility and automated security systems.
And the Executive Cyberspace Authorities Act of 2010 (H.R. 5247) introduced in May by Rep. James Langevin (D-R.I.), would establish a White House National Cyberspace Office for coordinating national cybersecurity policy. The director would have a seat on the National Security Council and would coordinate defense of government networks in case of an attack.
But President Barack Obama appointed a White House cybersecurity coordinator this year. Although he does not have the budget authority the NCO director would have, OMB does have this authority under FISMA. Langevin's proposal might well have merit, but even though it took the president nearly a year to name a cybersecurity coordinator, the administrative track is proving more flexible and speedy than the legislative one.
There are some issues that could benefit from Congress' attention, such as a national standard for data breach notification and protection of sensitive personal information. That is covered by a patchwork of state laws. But even in that case, holders of personal information can avoid confusion simply by adopting the highest standards practical and doing their best to avoid breaches.
Mark Twain said "no man's life, liberty or property are safe while the legislature is in session." I wouldn't go that far. But there are good avenues for regulating cybersecurity without new legislation.
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DoD contractors need another "war"... so they have cooked up "cyberwar" as the next thing to keep their welfare machine humming.. i say take it slow, steady as she goes... let the behemoths get rid of their dead wood and shims before another dollar of pork is approved.
The OMB legislation to move away from paper-based compliance/reliance is only a half-truth. Yes, the feds need more continuous monitoring to address the persistent threat vector. Heck, everyone on the Internet does… However, without the certification and accreditation process (a.k.a. the paper-based way of securing systems) that makes it possible for agencies to run a secure environment will cost us more in blood and treasure down the road if it does not continue to be an integral part of our Nation's security equation. Do the people who are making the decisions honestly believe that by installing programs to run continuous scans of systems will make our Nation's assets more secure without leveraging the proven C&A processes to do so? Maybe some people believe this will enable us to win the "cyber war", but it will only make cover us from one perspective… What about the human element? Without the people who are knowledgeable about the systems CONOPS, configurations, contingency plans, system rules of behavior, data inputs and outputs, diagram constructs, whether a port is approved or not approved, what good will all of this continuous monitoring be? To top it all off, will these continuous monitoring applications be able to conduct interviews with the code developers to ensure the code base was actually secured in a verifiable manner throughout each phase of the SDLC (i.e., baking security in versus bolting it on)? The simple answer to all of this is a solid no. Let us not forget the defense-in-depth strategy. It will be broken if the paper (i.e., hard work) is removed from this seemingly "silver bullet" C&A equation of continuous monitoring… And as Paul Harvey use to say, "That's the rest of the story".
In some ways, analog is better!
It is amazing that with every new administration, the same 'ol crap keeps arising. All Congress and the U.S. government has done is substitute "jihad" for "cyber war", "terrorist" replaced by "cyber criminal" or "cyber terrorist".
As an infrastructure researcher, we need to focus more about fixing our Nation's resources: our infrastructures. I realize that the line between data and asset has become (albeit) somewhat blurred, but this does not mean that "cyber security" should be the center of our infrastructures. When we have managed to secure the Internet within the United States, and another "Katrina" follows, will Congress and the U.S. government be able to label it as a "cyber incident"? Oh...wait, it has: it's the BP Gulf Oil spill!
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Captain Andrew Strauss felt the eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second and final test had given his team the boost needed to perform well in England in the summer.
The victory meant England drew the series 1-1 and retained their hold as the world's top-ranked test team.
"It's nice we won this test match and it's nice we are heading into the English summer with a little bit of confidence and I am absolutely certain we are going to play well in England," said Strauss.
"Having lost four test matches in a row you are not thinking of No. 1 in the world you are thinking about making sure we win the next one," he told reporters.
"We all know that number one ranking has never been in the forefront of our minds. If you do focus on it too much you take your eyes off the ball.
"We worked exceptionally hard and huge credit to Andy Flower (head coach) and Graham Gooch (batting coach) in particular. They've been constantly doing everything they could to help us.
"For a while we have been looking good in the nets and it's a case of taking that into the middle which is always easier said than done.
"I saw a kind of steely determination on everyone's part to make sure we finished the winter on a high and it was fantastic we were able to do that."
The skipper picked out paceman James Anderson, chief wicket-taker Graeme Swann and Kevin Pietersen, whose first innings century put England in command.
"It is demoralising for the opposition team to see KP in full flight," he said. "It was an outstanding innings and obviously gave us the impetus and momentum to go on and win the game."
Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene said: "We were playing against a strong team and even though they were in trouble, I thought KP came and changed the game."
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Dave Grohl To Direct and Produce Documentary About Famous Recording Studio
Sound City Studios, the Van Nuys, Calif. recording facility which saw the birth of many legendary albums, will be the subject of a new documentary produced and directed by Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters. Grohl's association with the studio goes all the way back to the beginning of his recording career, when Nirvana recorded 'Nevermind.'
"In the spring of 1991," Grohl explained in a hand-written letter that accompanied the press release. "I was a 22-year old starving musician without a cent to my name or a place to call home. My destination: Sound City." Grohl was so enamored with Sound City that, upon its closing, he bought their Neve 8028 console and installed it at his own studio.
Among the most famous names who have recorded at Sound City are Red Hot Chili Peppers, Neil Young, Cheap Trick, Fleetwood Mac, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Guns N' Roses, Rage Against the Machine, Nine Inch Nails and Metallica.
The film will tell the story of the studio, which was in business from 1969 until 2011, and the many classic works produced insde its walls. The trailer, embedded below, lists the impressive array of artists and producers who were interviewed for the movie.
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Big East Blitz: Cuse waiting to close
As is the case almost every year, the fall months are very important to a team's recruiting success. Syracuse appears to be a program that is close to capitalizing on several big targets.
The highest-ranked player on the board is four-star wide receiver Andrey Baskin. The Rivals250 member holds several big offers, but has consistently had the Orange very high on his list. In recent updates, Baskin has maintained his top three with Syracuse hanging tough along with Tennessee and North Carolina State.
This should be the longest wait as Baskin plans to pull the trigger on Signing Day. However, it looks as if Baskin is a definite future visitor.
Denver defensive end Pierre Allen grabbed his first offer from Syracuse but has since added more. He has listed Syracuse as his co-leader, along with Nebraska, but there might be an edge for the Orange. Allen would prefer to play defense, where Syracuse is recruiting him. The Cornhuskers are looking at him as a wide receiver.
The saga continues for defensive tackle Reggie Gibson since his Sept. 10 unofficial visit to Syracuse. Since then, he has said that Virginia Tech, a one-time leader, is now all but out of the running for his signature. It could be only a few weeks before Gibson pulls the trigger.
Syracuse continues to ride high also with offensive guard Bill Nagy, who has a 'Cuse official visit set for December. Running back target Brent Carter has established a good relationship with the coaches. This played a big part for Syracuse to make the cut.
Wide receivers Shamar Graves, Kenny Britt, and offensive guard Andrew Phillips also are targets still open and on the board.
Syracuse could move up from the No. 34 ranked recruiting class to a higher spot as the book closes on several of these targets.
Room to worry for Louisville?
While most of the teams around the country are starting to load up on commitments, many are starting to wonder when things will pick up for Louisville.
The Cardinals are sitting at three commitments and many wonder after last year's big recruiting class, if the Big East team can duplicate that this year. Currently ranked as the No. 57 class in the country, the Louisville coaching staff still has time to pick up some ground in the coming months.
A big recruiting weekend is still on tap for Nov. 25 with visitors like Jeramy Devane and four-star, Rivals100 prospect Deantwan Whitehead set to be in town. In-state prospects Corey Peters and Micah Johnson also have kept the Cardinals in the hunt.
Is it too early to panic for Louisville? Stay tuned.
Pitt still adding visitors
Two big prospects are heading to Pittsburgh this weekend for official visits including three-star New York prep school tackle Jason Diehl and Pennsylvania junior college tackle Jeff Otah.
While the offensive line being a big need for the Panthers, prep prospects like Diehl could potentially make a big impact. However, there is stiff competition for the prospect. He holds offers from Michigan State, Ole Miss, and one from Miami (Fla.).
The competition is also big for JUCO prospect Otah. He holds offer from many including West Virginia, Michigan State, and Maryland along with Pittsburgh.
Another wide receiver appears to now in the crosshairs for the Panthers. Florida three-star receiver Darrell Davis recently set up a December trip to Pittsburgh.
It is clear that despite the great start, Pitt is not done building a big class just yet.
West Virginia hanging tough with Lyons
After three-star receiver Wesley Lyons returned from his third official visit to Ohio State, where his brother plays, many believed it would be hard for the Mountaineers to hang on to their early lead.
Comparing his Ohio State visit to his trip to Boston College, Lyons gave the Buckeyes the nod on the trip atmosphere. However, his time in Morgantown was hard to dismiss.
"I would still say Boston College and West Virginia are my favorites, but Ohio State is up there," Lyons said. "I had more fun hanging out with my brother at Ohio State than I did on my visit to Boston College. As for West Virginia, I don't know how to compare them because I had fun at both."
Minnesota looks like another possibility for his fourth trip. The Mountaineers are still in great shape for Lyons.
Rutgers already looking to juniors
Rutgers is one of the first five teams to send an offer to junior tackle Anthony Davis. Davis, one of top juniors in the country, is also holding offers from Illinois, Rutgers, Virginia, West Virginia, and Hofstra.
The 6-foot-6, 305-pound Davis lives just minutes away from Rutgers and has visited there this season. While there, he met linebacker Devraun Thompson who was a former player at his high school.
Being so close to Rutgers puts the Scarlet Knights in great position. There is definite interest there from Davis as well.
"They have a real good atmosphere and it is close to home so my parents and family can come see me play," Davis said.
The Knights are one of his top schools along with Michigan, Miami, Rutgers, Virginia, USC, and Illinois.
Pittsburgh's 17 commitments are holding strong as the Panthers hold the top ranked class in the Big East…The release of the prep rankings included Syracuse's Jonathan Meldrum were he came in at No. 19 in the top 50…Anthony Perkins and Adam Rosner were also awarded three stars in the prep rankings boosting the position for the Orange…Four-star juco running back J.T. Diederichs has set up an official visit to Louisville for the weekend of Dec. 16…UConn continues to sit in good position with some big targets like athlete Jamie Nixon and safety Robert Vaughn… Vaughn will make an unofficial visit to UConn on Nov. 26.
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Date: June 5, 2006
Description: Citizens National Bank
Counterfeit Cashier's Checks Drawn on Citizens National Bank, Bluffton, OH
To: Chief Executive Officers of All National Banks; All State Banking Authorities; Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; Director, Office of Thrift Supervision; Conference of State Bank Supervisors; Deputy Comptrollers (districts); Assistant Deputy Comptrollers; District Counsel; and All Examining Personnel
The above-named bank has reported that counterfeit cashier's checks issued in the bank's name and using a correct routing number of 041212983 are being presented for payment nationwide in connection with a lottery scam.
The counterfeit checks contain a fictitious logo in the top-center portion of the check. This logo contains the letters "CNB" enclosed in a darkened box followed by the bank name of "CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK" in a ribbon. The words "DOWNTOWN" and "UPTOWN" appear on either side of this logo. The word "PURCHASER" is located in the upper-left corner of the check, and the statement "THIS DOCUMENT CONTANS SECURITY FEATURES – SEE REVERSE" is contained within the top border of the check. A "Notice to Customers" is located in the center portion of the instrument, and a "Payable Through BB&T, Charleston, WV" clause is printed in the lower-left corner. The words "CASHIER'S CHECK" are printed in the lower-center section of the check followed by a gold seal. Neither the account number nor the numbering scheme on the counterfeit items are correct.
These checks are mailed to potential victims accompanied by a letter from "Emerging Financial Group, 2045 South Pearls Street, Suite 400, Tacoma, WA 98411," which are signed by Norman Thomas and postmarked from Canada. The letters notify the recipient that they have won a prize from "USA Mega Millions Jackpot" and instruct the potential victim to contact one of the agents immediately. The names Jason Turner and David Wesley are listed as agents, with (778) 855-0690 as a contact number.
Currently, Citizens National Bank has three different styles of authentic cashier's checks in circulation. All would have a perforation on the left side of the instrument, and all contain the same logo in the center of the check followed by the city, state, and zip code of the issuing office as well as the bank's Web site address of <www.cnbohio.com>.
The following city, state, and zip codes are legitimate:
All checks contain italicized text under the legal line detailing the type of security features contained on the instruments, and all checks contain silver foil somewhere on the face of the document. Locations of the silver foil vary, but can include the words "Original Financial Instrument," "Original Document," or simply a line printed down the left side of the check.
For additional information and guidance or to verify the authenticity of Citizens National Bank's cashier's checks, please contact Andy Foust, Assistant Vice President of Branch Operations, Citizens National Bank, 102 S. Main Street, PO Box 88, Bluffton, OH 45817, by telephone at (419) 224-9495, ext 434; by fax at (419) 369-4296; or via e-mail at [firstname.lastname@example.com].
Additional information concerning this matter that you believe should be brought to the attention of the OCC may be forwarded to:
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The Word We Love To Hate
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When I introduce myself as a dictionary editor to a stranger, I can usually count on a few things. The stranger will say, "Oh, I'll have to watch how I talk in front of you." The stranger will ask me about why some word like bling was put into The Dictionary (as though there's only one). And then the stranger will complain about a pet usage peeve, some error perpetrated by members of a disliked group—sportscasters, say, or teenagers, or Americans.
Recently, strangers I meet seem particularly peeved by people who use literally to mean figuratively (the ones who say things like "he literally exploded with rage"). Even strangers I don't meet are fixated—two of them run a reasonably informed blog devoted to "tracking abuse of the word 'literally.' "
As is often the case, though, such "abuses" have a long and esteemed history in English. Tom Sawyer wasn't turning somersaults on piles of money when Twain described him as "literally rolling in wealth," nor was Jay Gatsby shining when Fitzgerald wrote that "he literally glowed," nor were Bach and Beethoven squeezed into a fedora when Joyce wrote in Ulysses that a Mozart piece was "the acme of first class music as such, literally knocking everything else into a cocked hat." Such examples are easily come by, even in the works of the authors we are often told to emulate.
How did literally come to mean the opposite of what it originally meant? The earliest uses of literally were "in a literal manner; word for word" ("translated literally from Greek") and "in a literal sense; exactly" ("He didn't mean that literally").
By the late 17th century, though, literally was being used as an intensifier for true statements. The Oxford English Dictionary cites Dryden and Pope for this sense; Jane Austen, in Sanditon, wrote of a stormy night that, "We had been literally rocked in our bed." In these examples, literally is used for the sake of emphasis alone. *
Eventually, though, literally began to be used to intensify statements that were themselves figurative or metaphorical. The earliest examples I know of are from the late 18th century, and though there are examples throughout the 19th century—often in prominent works; to my earlier examples could be added choice quotations from James Fenimore Cooper, Thackeray, Dickens, and Thoreau, among many others—no one seems to have objected to the usage until the early 20th century. In 1909, Ambrose Bierce included the term in Write it Right: A Little Blacklist of Literary Faults, offering the following sentence—"His eloquence literally swept the audience from its feet."—as suspect. "It is bad enough to exaggerate," he wrote, "but to affirm the truth of the exaggeration is intolerable." Revered usage writer H.W. Fowler complained in his Dictionary of Modern English Usage that, "We have come to such a pass with this emphasizer that ... we do not hesitate to insert the very word that we ought to be at pains to repudiate." The examples usually stigmatized are the ones in which literally modifies a cliché or a metaphoric use that is already highly figurative.
Why, though, did this usage of literally suddenly come under such fire? It is not the first, nor will it be the last, instance of a word that is used in a seemingly contradictory way. There are many such words, and they arise through various means. Called "Janus words," "contranyms," or "auto-antonyms," they include cleave ("to stick to" and "to split apart"), dust ("to remove dust from" and "to sprinkle dust upon"), moot ("able to be discussed; arguable" and "purely theoretical") and peruse and scan (each meaning both "to read closely" and "to glance at hastily; skim"). Usage writers often criticize such words as potentially confusing and usually single out one of the meanings as "wrong," the "right" meaning being the older one, or the one closer to the word's etymological meaning, or the one more frequent when 18th-century grammarians began to examine language systematically. It's not always possible to predict when something will be condemned: While the "skim" sense of peruse is often criticized, the "skim" sense of scan—the main current sense—is rarely noticed, even though it's a recent development, quite different from the meaning the word had for centuries.
In the case of literally, the "right" meaning is said to be "exactly as described; in a literal way," because that's what the base word literal is supposed to mean. In fact, the literal meaning of literal would be something like "according to the letter," but it's almost never used this way. "He copied the manuscript literally" would be one possible example. So when we use literally to refer to something other than individual letters—to whole words, or to thoughts in general—we are already walking down the figurative path, and if we end up with people eating curry so hot that their mouths are "literally on fire," how surprised can we be?
The trouble with usage criticism of the sort leveled at literally is that it's typically uneven: Parallel uses are frequent and usually pass unnoticed. For every peruse there's a scan (see my essays on these terms here and here); for every hopefully there's a clearly; and for every literally there's a really: Or did you expect people to complain when really is used to emphasize things that are not "real"? When Meg, in Little Women, moaned that "It's been such a dismal day I'm really dying for some amusement," she wasn't the one dying.
The one sensible criticism that can be made about the intensive use of literally is that it can often lead to confusing or silly-sounding results. In this case, the answer is simple: Don't write silly-soundingly. Some usage books even bother to make this point about literally. Then again, most usage advice could be reduced to one simple instruction: "Be clear." But that would be the end of a publishing category.
Correction, March 6, 2013: This piece originally quoted a passage from Little Women—"the land literally flowed with milk and honey,"—as an example of literally used as an intensifier. Further context reveals that Louisa May Alcott was using literally literally. The passage has been removed.
Correction, Nov. 2, 2005: The original version of this piece misspelled the title of Jane Austen's novel Sanditon. In addition, the piece included a quotation from Benjamin Franklin and said it used the word "literally" as an intensifier for a true statement. Franklin's quotation, when considered in its full context, actually uses "literally" in its original sense.(Return to the corrected sentence.)


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for maintaining such a wonderful place of refuge. My husband and were planning a trip to Carmel and saw a description
of your inn in a B & B guide book.
Everything was perfect, from the wonderful casual, doily-free environment to the room with the canopy bed. The breakfast
was wonderful and it was the perfect place to be romantic. We became engaged at the inn this weekend and wanted you
to know we'll definitely be seeing you in the future.
Mark & Jennifer J./San Jose CA
Dear Diane,
It is the service that brings my wife & I back to the Sea View Inn year after year.
Of course, we cannot forget the ever helpful and ebullient Joy & Margo. You have created such a comfortable and
quiet retreat at the Sea View made even more lovely by the garden, flowers, and wine by the fireplace.
We look forward to another respite in the spring.
Ted & Margaret R/San Mateo CA
Dear Diane & Margo,
This is to let you know how much I enjoyed my trip to the "SeaView" and I also appreciate its wonderful hospitality.
Esther B/Orinda CA
Dear Diane & Marshall,
It was so wonderful staying at the Sea View with our girl!
It was truly the highlight of our vacation.
Larry & Sharri/Los Angeles CA
Dear Sea View Inn,
My sister & I stayed at the Inn last fall and we enjoyed
our experience. We loved the room and felt very pampered
and special. Thank you for a beautiful memory.
Betsy/Evenston IL
Dear Marshall & Diane,
I wanted to write to let you know how much I enjoyed my stay with you. I especially liked having one of the top floor
rooms at the front , where you can hear and see a peek of the ocean.
I will recommend your inn to my friends and will definitely reserve again.
Dear Diane,
We stayed at your inn this last summer and we wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed ourselves. We were cordially
greeted by Everett and our room was beautiful and very comfortable. Later in the evening, he graciously offered to sit down with us and recommend some of the best restaurants in the village. We enjoyed the breakfast the next morning and upon returning the the inn, we were served wine on the porch. Margo took very good care of us throughout our stay.
The time spent in Carmel was delightful, and we hope to make it a regular occurrence.
David & Holly/St Paul MN
Dear Sea View Inn,
As always, I left the Sea View relaxed & refreshed. You have a wonderful Inn – it is a special place.
Karen/Olema CA
Dear Marshall & Diane,
We had a wonderful stay in Carmel and at the Sea View Inn. From the moment we arrived and Joy so warmly greeted us, there was nothing but relaxation and comfort to enjoy. Room #5 was delightful, the "tiny" ocean view was fun and we loved the sunlight. We hope to return to Carmel and take part in the Sea View's charm.
David & Kim/Rochester NY
Thank you so much for such a lovely stay at your beautiful Inn. I enjoyed a wonderful trip with my daughter and had a memorable stay.
We both felt so pampered.
This was a wonderful place to stay for a number of reasons! We stayed for two nights at the end of June and I have to say it is more of a total experience than just accomodation!
It is a quaint lovely attractive place. It is about 5 blocks over from the main Street in Carmel – which is much much
better than staying actually on the main street – the reason is that it is very quiet and you are in the middle of the
most wonderful residential area, surrounded by wonderful homes. We spent hours just wandering around looking at the houses in the neighbourhood!
If you are not fit enough to walk the lovey 10/15 minutes over to the main street from here then you have serious health problems!
The room we stayed in was faultless and I have to say that the room prices are staggered – therefore I think the last reviewer on this page had a more basic room as they must have chosen the cheapest.
As for the breakfast – it is wonderful. Yes, it is not a traditional "English" cooked breakfast, but it is wonderful – I am not sure why the previous
reviewer was not aware of this prior to booking, and to be honest, after a few weeks in America it was a nice change compared to the waffles, pancakes, maple syrup etc! The breakfast is served and is fresh and very enjoyable, with an excellent selection of cereal, fresh fruits, fresh homemade cakes and pastries, english muffins, toast etc etc.
The building itself is also wonderful, and the hosts are extremely nice – providing afternoon tea and cakes free, and also free cheese and wine in the evening – which is a lovely touch!
The sea is literally a few minutes walk away and so to comment "it does not have a sea view" is just damn picky – do your research!
Don't even consider staying anywhere else. It's wonderful and very good value for money.
Cardiff, United Kingdom
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What I need to know about Erection Problems U.S. Department of Health and Human Services NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
What I need to know about Erection Problems U.S. Department of Health and Human Services NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Contents What are erection problems? ................................. 1 What causes an erection? ....................................... 3 What causes erectile dysfunction?......................... 5 What will happen in the doctor's office? .............. 6 How is erectile dysfunction treated? ..................... 9 Points to Remember ............................................. 13 Hope through Research ....................................... 14 Pronunciation Guide............................................. 15 For More Information .......................................... 16 Acknowledgments ................................................. 17
What are erection problems? Erection* problems can be a difficult topic to discuss, but if you have problems getting or keeping an erection, you have good reasons to talk with a doctor: Erection problems not only interfere with your sex life, they can be a sign of other health problems. Erection problems can be a sign of blocked blood vessels or nerve damage from diabetes. If you don't see your doctor, these problems will go untreated and can harm your body. ED is a medical problem. Your doctor can help. *See page 15 for tips on how to say the words in bold type. 1
Erection problems used to be called impotence. Now the term erectile dysfunction is more common. Sometimes people just use the initials ED. Your doctor can offer several ED treatments. For many men, the answer is as simple as taking a pill. Other men have to try two or three options before they find a treatment that works for them. Don't give up if the first treatment doesn't work. Finding the right treatment can take time. 2
What causes an erection? Hormones, blood vessels, nerves, and muscles must all work together to cause an erection. Your brain starts an erection by sending nerve signals to the penis when it senses sexual stimulation. Touch may cause this arousal. Other triggers may be things you see or hear, or sexual thoughts or dreams. Brain Spinal cord Nerve signals Penis Testes Your brain starts an erection by sending nerve signals to the penis. 3
The nerve signals cause the muscles in the penis to relax and let blood flow into the spongy tissue in the penis. Blood collects in this tissue like water filling a sponge. The penis becomes larger and firmer, like an inflated balloon. The veins then get shut off to keep blood from flowing out. After climax or after the sexual arousal has passed, the veins open back up and blood flows back into the body. Blood vessels Penis Testes Healthy blood vessels are needed for an erection. 4
What causes erectile dysfunction? Many different conditions can lead to ED. Many of the causes are health problems that affect the heart and blood vessels and need to be treated to help prevent more serious problems. ● high blood pressure ● high cholesterol ● diabetes Unhealthy lifestyle habits can also contribute to ED. Anything that's bad for your heart is also bad for your sexual health. ● alcohol and drug abuse ● smoking ● overeating ● lack of exercise Nerve damage from many causes can interfere with the signals that start an erection. ● spinal cord injury ● treatments for prostate cancer, including radiation and prostate removal ● multiple sclerosis and other nerve diseases 5
Some prescription drugs such as some antidepressants or high blood pressure medicines can cause ED. Your doctor may be able to change your drug treatment. Never stop taking a prescribed drug without talking with your doctor. A small number of ED cases result from a reduced level of the male hormone testosterone. Doctors used to believe that most cases of ED resulted from mental or emotional problems. We now know that most ED has a physical cause. But depression and worry or anxiety can still cause ED. And ED from physical causes can lead to depression and worry, making ED worse. A person should not assume ED is part of the normal process of aging. Another cause most likely exists. What will happen in the doctor's office? Talking about ED can be difficult. When you meet with your doctor, you might use a phrase like "I've been having problems in the bedroom" or "I've been having erection problems." Remember that a healthy sex life is part of a healthy life. Don't feel embarrassed about seeking help. ED is a medical problem, and your doctor treats medical problems every day. 6
If talking with your doctor doesn't put you at ease, ask for a referral to another doctor. Your doctor may send you to a urologist—a doctor who specializes in sexual and urologic problems. Your partner may want to come with you to see the doctor. Many doctors say ED is easier to treat when both partners are involved. To find the cause of your ED, your doctor will take a complete medical history and do a physical exam. Medical History Your doctor will ask general questions about your health, as well as specific questions about your erection problems and your relationship with your partner. Bring a list of all the medicines you take, or bring them with you to show to your doctor. Tell your doctor about any surgery you have had. Your doctor will ask about habits like alcohol use, smoking, and exercise. Your doctor might ask you questions like ● How do you rate your confidence that you can get and keep an erection? ● When you have erections with sexual stimulation, how often are your erections hard enough for penetration? 7
● During sexual intercourse, how often are you able to maintain your erection after penetration? ● When you attempt sexual intercourse, how often is it satisfactory for you? ● How would you rate your level of sexual desire? ● How often are you able to reach climax and ejaculate? ● Do you have an erection when you wake up in the morning? The answers to these questions will help your doctor understand the problem. Physical Exam A physical exam can help your doctor find the cause of your ED. As part of the exam, the doctor will examine your testes and penis, take your blood pressure, and check your reflexes. A blood sample will be taken to test for diabetes, cholesterol level, and other conditions that may be associated with ED. 8
How is erectile dysfunction treated? Your doctor can offer a number of treatments for ED. You may want to talk with your partner about which treatment fits you best as a couple. Most people want the simplest treatment possible. You may need to try a number of treatments before you find the one that works best for you. Lifestyle Changes For some men, getting more exercise, quitting smoking, losing weight, and cutting back on alcohol may solve erection problems. Counseling Even though most cases of ED have a physical cause, counseling can help couples deal with the emotional effects. Some couples find that counseling adds to the medical treatment by making their relationship stronger. 9
Oral Medicines Since 1998, doctors have been able to prescribe a pill to treat ED. Current brands include Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis. If your health is generally good, your doctor may prescribe one of these drugs. You should not take any of these pills to treat ED if you take any nitrates, a type of heart medicine. All ED pills work by increasing blood flow to the penis. They do not cause automatic erections. Talk with your doctor about when to take the pill. You may need to experiment to find out how soon the pill takes effect. Even if taking a pill solves your erection problem, you should still take care of the other health issues that may have caused your ED. Injections Taking a pill doesn't work for everybody. Many men use medicines that go directly into the penis. Caverject and Edex are injected into the shaft of the penis with a needle. MUSE is a tiny pill inserted into the urethra at the tip of the penis. These medicines usually cause an erection within minutes. These medicines can be very successful, even if other treatments fail. 10
Vacuum Device Another way to create an erection is to use a specially designed vacuum tube. The penis is inserted into the tube, which is connected to a pump. As air is pumped out of the tube, blood flows into the penis and makes it larger. A specially designed elastic ring is moved from the end of the tube to the base of the penis to keep the blood from flowing out. Elastic ring Pump Pump When air is pumped out of the tube, blood flows into the penis and causes an erection. 11
Penile Implant If the other options fail, some men need surgery to treat ED. A surgeon can implant a device that inflates or unbends to create an erection. Implanted devices do not interfere with the way sex feels. Penile implant operations cannot be reversed. Once a man has a penile implant, he must use the device to have an erection. Talk with your doctor about the pros and cons of having a penile implant. Fluid reservoir Inflatable rods Pump Penis Testes A pump implanted under the skin fills two rods with fluid to cause an erection. 12
Points to Remember ● Erection problems may be a sign of health problems. ● A doctor can help you overcome erection problems. ● Smoking, being overweight, drinking too much alcohol, and avoiding exercise can contribute to erection problems. ● Most cases of erectile dysfunction (ED) have a physical cause, but counseling can help couples build a stronger relationship. ● Many men can take a pill to treat ED. These men should still treat the health conditions that caused ED. ● Taking a pill doesn't work for all men. ● Men who take medicines called nitrates should not take a pill to treat ED. ● Additional treatment options for ED include injections, urethral inserts, a vacuum device, and a surgical implant. 13
Hope through Research The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) sponsors programs aimed at understanding the causes of ED and finding treatments to reverse its effects. The NIDDK's Division of Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases (KUH) supported the researchers whose work helped develop the first pill to treat ED. The KUH continues to support basic research into how erections happen and the diseases that can cause ED, including diabetes and high blood pressure. Participants in clinical trials can play a more active role in their own health care, gain access to new research treatments before they are widely available, and help others by contributing to medical research. For information about current studies, visit www.ClinicalTrials.gov. 14
Pronunciation Guide ejaculate (ee-JAK-yoo-layt) erectile dysfunction (ee-REK-tyl) (diss-FUHNK-shuhn) erection (ee-REK-shuhn) impotence (IM-puh-tenss) penis (PEE-niss) prostate (PROSS-tayt) radiation (RAY-dee-AY-shuhn) testosterone (tess-TOSS-tuh-rohn) urethra (yoo-REE-thruh) urologist (yoo-ROL-uh-jist) 15
For More Information American Urological Association 1000 Corporate Boulevard Linthicum, MD 21090 Phone: 1–866–RING–AUA (1–866–746–4282) or 410–689–3700 Email: email@example.com Internet: www.auanet.org www.UrologyHealth.org American Diabetes Association National Office 1701 North Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA 22311 Phone: 1–800–DIABETES (1–800–342–2383) Fax: 703–549–6995 Email: email@example.com Internet: www.diabetes.org American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists P.O. Box 1960 Ashland, VA 23005–1960 Phone: 804–752–0026 Fax: 804–752–0056 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Internet: www.aasect.org 16
Acknowledgments Publications produced by the Clearinghouse are carefully reviewed by both NIDDK scientists and outside experts. The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse would like to thank the following individuals for providing scientific and editorial review of the original version of this publication: Tom Lue, M.D. University of California at San Francisco Kevin McVary, M.D. Northwestern University Hunter Wessells, M.D. University of Washington Thank you also to the following individuals who facilitated field-testing of this publication: Kay Longhi, Research Coordinator Harborview Medical Center, Seattle Kevin McVary, M.D. Northwestern University Hunter Wessells, M.D. University of Washington 17
The U.S. Government does not endorse or favor any specific commercial product or company. Trade, proprietary, or company names appearing in this document are used only because they are considered necessary in the context of the information provided. If a product is not mentioned, the omission does not mean or imply that the product is unsatisfactory. 18
National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse 3 Information Way Bethesda, MD 20892–3580 Phone: 1–800–891–5390 TTY: 1–866–569–1162 Fax: 703–738–4929 Email: email@example.com Internet: www.kidney.niddk.nih.gov The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC) is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The NIDDK is part of the National Institutes of Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1987, the Clearinghouse provides information about diseases of the kidneys and urologic system to people with kidney and urologic disorders and to their families, health care professionals, and the public. The NKUDIC answers inquiries, develops and distributes publications, and works closely with professional and patient organizations and Government agencies to coordinate resources about kidney and urologic diseases. This publication is not copyrighted. The Clearinghouse encourages users of this booklet to duplicate and distribute as many copies as desired. This booklet is also available at www.kidney.niddk.nih.gov. This publication may contain information about medications. When prepared, this publication included the most current information available. For updates or for questions about any medications, contact the U.S. Food and Drug Administration toll-free at 1–888–INFO–FDA (1–888–463–6332) or visit www.fda.gov. Consult your doctor for more information.
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Friday night, the Knicks just wanted to give their fans something to cheer about and they made the Garden rock and roll with a flawless performance in a delayed season opener.
With all of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut needing a diversion, the Knicks and Carmelo Anthony provided one in wrecking the defending champion Heat and LeBron James, 104-84, in their season opener at a jubilant jam-packed Garden crowd of 19,033.
Anthony took the microphone before tip-off to give the surprising overflow crowd inspirational words, then took the game by the horns.
He finished with 30 points and 10 rebounds, setting the giddy tone with a 16-point first quarter. The fans chanted "MVP'' when he shot free throws in the final two minutes on a night perfect on every level.
"We were kind of up and down the last couple of days,'' Anthony said. "Then we heard they had canceled the marathon. We were like, we had to go out there and play and give New Yorkers a couple of hours of peace for coming to the game to support us.''
James, meanwhile, was booed all night, racked up 23 points and five assists but never dominated as the Knicks defense hounded him, delivering hard foul after hard foul, including one by Anthony on a drive.
"Before the game it was difficult because we were in the locker room and everyone has the hurricane on their mind and what the city is going through,'' said Tyson Chandler, who was a perfect 5-for-5 for 10 points and six offensive rebounds. "And as we were going out onto the floor, we were like, 'Look we're here, our friends are here. The thing we can do is put a smile on their faces and represent the city well.' ''
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His highlight play was a dish to Anthony in the corner after zig-zagging into the lane, splitting Heat defenders. As Anthony nailed the right-corner 3 to give the Knicks an early 15-6 lead, the Garden joyously roared.
Steve Novak, bottled up in the Miami playoff series, unleashed his fury, sinking 17 points and nailing 5-of-8 3-pointers.
Jason Kidd, in his Knicks debut and starting at shooting guard in the small alignment, moved the ball and drilled 3-of-5 3-pointers for 12 points and three assists.
"With the storm, to have them come for two hours to relax and cheer and feel good about their home team, that was the biggest thing we tried to do tonight,'' Kidd said.
Before tip-off, Anthony gave a speech to the packed house that braved the transit woes. There were few vacant seats. "It's the most important time for everyone to come together as one and so we can rebuild the city,'' he told the sellout crowd.
"It was something we wanted to do,'' Anthony said. "They rarely hear from us about how we feel in situations. It was only right, me being one of the leaders of the team to step up to the forefront and give them some words.''
The Knicks played their season opener one day late because of Thursday's postponement of their game with the Nets in Brooklyn. They looked like they'd been waiting seven months to exact revenge on last April's first-round KO by the Heat.
"The defense was solid from the very beginning all the way through,'' coach Mike Woodson said. "That's what we got to do if we want to win our division.''
Depth may be the Knicks' biggest attribute and Friday night they routed the Heat without needing Amar'e Stoudemire and Iman Shumpert, two starters out until December, and bench big men Rasheed Wallace and Marcus Camby. Wallace entered in garbage time with 3:00 left after the fans chanted his name.
Miami threw in the towel with 4:21 left, trailing 96-77, when James and Dwyane Wade (15 points) were replaced. The Heat gave up. New Yorkers haven't.
"Our fans were fantastic,'' Woodson said. "They were like our sixth man. It says a lot about our city New York and the fans that support us.''